K-12 Schools News on Coal City Courier

The Coal City Athletic Boosters and Touchdown Club have announced that the Round 1 Playoff Football game between the Coalers and Johnsburg will be livestreamed.

For the last few weeks, students in Mrs. Himes' seventh-grade English/language arts class have been engaging with various elements of fiction.

Coal City High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter is organizing a Haunted Hallways event today from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the high school.

A recent situation at CCMS has been brought to light, as indicated in a letter from the principal.

All middle school athletes are required to register in order to participate in sports activities.

Tickets for the upcoming IHSA 4A Football Playoff game between Coal City High School and Johnsburg High School are now available for purchase.

Last week, students in Mr. Hittle’s class at Coal City High School completed a simulation project involving the creation of a business model for pizza sales during the school's football games.

Coal City Schools are hosting a variety of events this week, marking Red Ribbon Week from October 28 to November 3.

Students in Mrs. Hamilton's class have launched the first Coal City Elementary School Store this month.

In the 2022-23 school year, 49.6% of Coal City Middle School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

As the 2024-2025 school year continues, Mrs. Peterson is enthusiastic about welcoming students to the high school library.

Students in Mr. Micetich's Woods 1 class are nearing the completion of their cutting board projects.

Preschool students at Coal City Early Childhood Center have had a busy October learning about their community.

Principal Appreciation Day is being observed, recognizing the efforts of principals in Illinois.

In the 2022-23 school year, 26.9% of Coal City Middle School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In Mrs. Krippel's middle school algebra class, students delved into the study of linear and nonlinear equations using online simulations. The students engaged in hands-on learning, collaborating to explore the unique functions of different equations. This approach aimed to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts while allowing them to enjoy the dynamics of algebra in a digital format.

Students in Mrs. Miller's fifth-grade class recently engaged in a Science STEM challenge designed to spark interest and learning. The task was to create a bubbling witch's brew using the fewest ingredients possible. Working in groups, students selected three ingredients from options such as crushed dragon teeth, eyeball juice, monster snot, and powdered bones.

In the 2022-23 school year, 51.4% of Coal City Intermediate School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The kindergarten art students at the Early Childhood Center recently engaged in their first finger painting session. During an art class, the young students discussed various signs of fall they observed in nature. One student noted birds flying south, while another shared how his family harvests garden vegetables during this season.

In the 2022-23 school year, 36.7% of Coal City Intermediate School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.