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).
The Coalers' speech team has begun the 2025 season with strong performances, securing first, second, and third-place finishes in their initial five tournaments.
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As the school district reaches the midpoint of the academic year, preparations are underway for the spring semester, which begins on Tuesday, January 7.
The lowest price of regular gas in ZIP Code 60416 was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of diesel in ZIP Code 60416 was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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.