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![Coal City students excel, achieving proficiency above state averages]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766092880/coalcityschoolsorg/b6z7qdtmrtmy8lqnbgkf/Rankin_61312.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766092880/coalcityschoolsorg/b6z7qdtmrtmy8lqnbgkf/Rankin_61312.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766092880/coalcityschoolsorg/b6z7qdtmrtmy8lqnbgkf/Rankin_61312.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766092880/coalcityschoolsorg/b6z7qdtmrtmy8lqnbgkf/Rankin_61312.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766092880/coalcityschoolsorg/b6z7qdtmrtmy8lqnbgkf/Rankin_61312.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766092880/coalcityschoolsorg/b6z7qdtmrtmy8lqnbgkf/Rankin_61312.jpg","width":2200}])
State report card data confirms Coal City students are achieving proficiency at rates well above the state average, surpassing state benchmarks and outperforming peers statewide on annual assessments.
- Academics—ISRC
![Coalers have impressive showing at Princeton Tiger Cup]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768929681/coalcityschoolsorg/kklxjpv0ihcfndpkb6ms/ScholarsticBowl1-17-261.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768929681/coalcityschoolsorg/kklxjpv0ihcfndpkb6ms/ScholarsticBowl1-17-261.jpg","width":480}])
The Coal City High School Varsity Scholastic Bowl team delivered an outstanding performance at the Princeton Tiger Cup Invitational Tournament onSaturday, Jan. 17.
![Reconnecting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768917796/coalcityschoolsorg/l5ybyumw3lwfrpvdhm8v/Kinzler057.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768917796/coalcityschoolsorg/l5ybyumw3lwfrpvdhm8v/Kinzler057.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768917796/coalcityschoolsorg/l5ybyumw3lwfrpvdhm8v/Kinzler057.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768917796/coalcityschoolsorg/l5ybyumw3lwfrpvdhm8v/Kinzler057.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768917796/coalcityschoolsorg/l5ybyumw3lwfrpvdhm8v/Kinzler057.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768917796/coalcityschoolsorg/l5ybyumw3lwfrpvdhm8v/Kinzler057.jpg","width":2200}])
To start the new semester, Coal City High School students in Ms. Kinzler’s class participated in a "speed-chatting" activity to reconnect with classmates and get back into the school routine.
![IHSA announces change in no-contact week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768504360/coalcityschoolsorg/shgvrkfpcihnchtmetnl/CharlieCoaler.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768504360/coalcityschoolsorg/shgvrkfpcihnchtmetnl/CharlieCoaler.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768504360/coalcityschoolsorg/shgvrkfpcihnchtmetnl/CharlieCoaler.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768504360/coalcityschoolsorg/shgvrkfpcihnchtmetnl/CharlieCoaler.png","width":977}])
The Coal City High School Athletic Department has received communication from the Illinois High School Association [IHSA] regarding a change that moves “dead week” from its traditional August placement to the week that includes Independence Day.
![Registration set to open for spring trap shooting season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758229256/coalcityschoolsorg/sjtt1ybbgn5r92pfpcoc/CCwithPickShovelwhiteoutline.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758229256/coalcityschoolsorg/sjtt1ybbgn5r92pfpcoc/CCwithPickShovelwhiteoutline.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758229256/coalcityschoolsorg/sjtt1ybbgn5r92pfpcoc/CCwithPickShovelwhiteoutline.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758229256/coalcityschoolsorg/sjtt1ybbgn5r92pfpcoc/CCwithPickShovelwhiteoutline.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758229256/coalcityschoolsorg/sjtt1ybbgn5r92pfpcoc/CCwithPickShovelwhiteoutline.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758229256/coalcityschoolsorg/sjtt1ybbgn5r92pfpcoc/CCwithPickShovelwhiteoutline.png","width":2200}])
Coal City High School students interested in participating in the Trap Shooting Team can begin registering for the spring season on Feb. 3.
- Trap Team
Upgrades to the audio-visual and control systems are planned for the Coal City Performing Arts Center
![Morris, Munsterman join the club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768322345/coalcityschoolsorg/di8zbkcspgxjmcvniqyx/MorrisMunterman-100wins-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768322345/coalcityschoolsorg/di8zbkcspgxjmcvniqyx/MorrisMunterman-100wins-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768322345/coalcityschoolsorg/di8zbkcspgxjmcvniqyx/MorrisMunterman-100wins-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768322345/coalcityschoolsorg/di8zbkcspgxjmcvniqyx/MorrisMunterman-100wins-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768322345/coalcityschoolsorg/di8zbkcspgxjmcvniqyx/MorrisMunterman-100wins-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768322345/coalcityschoolsorg/di8zbkcspgxjmcvniqyx/MorrisMunterman-100wins-2.jpg","width":2048}])
Cooper Morris and Luke Munsterman are the newest wrestlers to join the 100th Career Varsity Win Club.
![New Year, New Goals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768312683/coalcityschoolsorg/x0fgkx3camsdp2kft8q7/WattersECC_96371.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768312683/coalcityschoolsorg/x0fgkx3camsdp2kft8q7/WattersECC_96371.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768312683/coalcityschoolsorg/x0fgkx3camsdp2kft8q7/WattersECC_96371.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768312683/coalcityschoolsorg/x0fgkx3camsdp2kft8q7/WattersECC_96371.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768312683/coalcityschoolsorg/x0fgkx3camsdp2kft8q7/WattersECC_96371.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768312683/coalcityschoolsorg/x0fgkx3camsdp2kft8q7/WattersECC_96371.jpg","width":2200}])
Students in Mrs. Watters’ class jumped back into routine last week and are looking forward to a bright new year.
![Fresh starts in first grade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768229185/coalcityschoolsorg/fabrh3ivh96jgt9ulycq/Owensby4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768229185/coalcityschoolsorg/fabrh3ivh96jgt9ulycq/Owensby4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768229185/coalcityschoolsorg/fabrh3ivh96jgt9ulycq/Owensby4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768229185/coalcityschoolsorg/fabrh3ivh96jgt9ulycq/Owensby4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768229185/coalcityschoolsorg/fabrh3ivh96jgt9ulycq/Owensby4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768229185/coalcityschoolsorg/fabrh3ivh96jgt9ulycq/Owensby4.jpg","width":2200}])
The first week back from winter break in first grade was all about fresh starts and setting promises for the New Year.
![Champions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767548347/dvehf5sphyyeag6dapay/MSWrestling_8752.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767548347/dvehf5sphyyeag6dapay/MSWrestling_8752.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767548347/dvehf5sphyyeag6dapay/MSWrestling_8752.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767548347/dvehf5sphyyeag6dapay/MSWrestling_8752.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1767548347/dvehf5sphyyeag6dapay/MSWrestling_8752.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1767548347/dvehf5sphyyeag6dapay/MSWrestling_8752.jpg","width":2200}])
Down by 3.5 team points, Coaler Nick Miller pinned his opponent to secure the 2026 Coaler Invite wrestling tournament on Saturday, Jan. 3.
![Newest members of the 100 Win Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767026327/coalcityschoolsorg/jck7fnymfiegpb47p8qw/DSC_0803-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767026327/coalcityschoolsorg/jck7fnymfiegpb47p8qw/DSC_0803-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767026327/coalcityschoolsorg/jck7fnymfiegpb47p8qw/DSC_0803-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767026327/coalcityschoolsorg/jck7fnymfiegpb47p8qw/DSC_0803-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1767026327/coalcityschoolsorg/jck7fnymfiegpb47p8qw/DSC_0803-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767026327/coalcityschoolsorg/jck7fnymfiegpb47p8qw/DSC_0803-2.jpg","width":2048}])
Coal City High School’s Athletic Department recently recognized three members of the wrestling team—Cade Poyner, Owen Peterson and Mason Garner—who achieved a milestone of 100 Career Varsity Wins.
![Ultimate feast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766175898/coalcityschoolsorg/wj4h7ck2trybzitiewmz/IMG_0909.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766175898/coalcityschoolsorg/wj4h7ck2trybzitiewmz/IMG_0909.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766175898/coalcityschoolsorg/wj4h7ck2trybzitiewmz/IMG_0909.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766175898/coalcityschoolsorg/wj4h7ck2trybzitiewmz/IMG_0909.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766175898/coalcityschoolsorg/wj4h7ck2trybzitiewmz/IMG_0909.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766175898/coalcityschoolsorg/wj4h7ck2trybzitiewmz/IMG_0909.jpg","width":2200}])
Students in Ms. Fisk’s fifth grade class reviewed their decimal skills by planning the ultimate Thanksgiving feast
As we enter the winter season it’s inevitable our community will experience days with snow, ice and bitter temperatures, so the Coal City School District would like to update district families on some of the factors that contribute to a school closure for inclement weather, and when and how you can expect to receive notification.
- Weather