The Illinois Theatre Festival's All-State Production of "The Prom" is set to open on Thursday, January 9, at the University of Illinois' Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Coal City Early Childhood Center educators Angie Phillips and Tricia Togliatti have renewed their National Board Certification, joining a select group of teachers recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
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The Coalers' speech team has begun the 2025 season with strong performances, securing first, second, and third-place finishes in their initial five tournaments.
As the school district reaches the midpoint of the academic year, preparations are underway for the spring semester, which begins on Tuesday, January 7.
In the 2022-23 school year, 39.3% of Coal City Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Second and third-grade students at Coal City Elementary School are learning to play precorders, an activity that music teacher Ann Kodat says aids in developing various skills.
Coal City Elementary and Intermediate Schools have been recognized as exemplary by the Illinois State Board of Education, placing them among the top 10 percent of elementary schools in the state.
Students involved in the vocal and instrumental music programs at Coal City Middle and High Schools have the opportunity to join the local chapter of the Illinois Music Honor Society.
Kindergarten students from Mrs. Steichen's and Mr. Pfeifer's class have been exploring the concept of "wants and needs" in their social studies lessons.