Back-To-School
Welcome Back
for the 2026–2027 School Year
We are excited to welcome our students and families back for another outstanding school year at Coal City Schools!
The first day of school for students is Monday, August 17. Before the first day, families are encouraged to participate in our Orientation and Back-to-School Night activities. These events provide an excellent opportunity to meet teachers, tour school buildings, and get ready for a successful start to the year.
This Back-to-School page is designed to be your resource for important information as you prepare for the new school year. Throughout the next couple of weeks leading up to opening day, we will continue to update this page with helpful resources.
If you have not yet completed your student's registration for the 2026–2027 school year, please do so as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon and wish all of our students and families a fantastic school year. Welcome back, Coalers!
If you have not yet registered for school do so now…REGISTER HERE
The school district has moved to Infinite Campus.
Please note, the district no longer uses PowerSchool.
Infinite Campus can be accessed via website or mobile application.
Website
Parents access Infinite Campus HERE
Students access Infinite Campus HERE
Mobile App
Parents search Campus Parent on your mobile devices App Store.
Students search Campus Student on your mobile devices App Store.
IMPORTANT DATES
First Day of School—Monday, Aug. 17
- First Day Start and Dismissal Times:
Early Childhood Center—7:55 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 7:40 a.m. AM Preschool starts entering at 7:55 a.m. Kindergarten students will attend every other day for the first 10 days of school [see schedule]. All kindergarten students will begin daily attendance on Monday, Aug. 31
Elementary School—8:10 a.m. 1:35 p.m. Doors open at 7:55 a.m.
Intermediate School—8 a.m. 1:25 p.m. Doors open at 7:55 a.m.
Middle School—8:30 a.m. 1:45 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m.
High School—8:20 a.m. 1:40 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m.
Daily Start and Dismissal Times can be viewed HERE
Orientation
- Friday, Aug. 7: High School
Freshmen [students only]—8:30-10:30 a.m. - Monday, Aug. 10: Coal City Middle and Intermediate Schools
Middle School Sixth Grade [students only]—Students with last name beginning A-L report from 8-9:30 a.m. and Students M-Z report from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Seventh and Eighth Grade [new students only]—11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Intermediate School—New Student and Fourth Grade—9-10 a.m. Fifth Grade —10-11 a.m.
Back-to-School Events
- Monday, Aug. 10—Walk Your Schedule
High School students and families-9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Thursday, Aug. 13—Back-to-School Night
Early Childhood Center—3:30-5 p.m.
Elementary School—4:30-6 p.m.
Intermediate School—5:30-7 p.m.
Middle School—6-7:30 p.m.
Teacher Assignments & Class Schedules
- Teacher Assignments and Class Schedules for the 2026-2027 school year will be released to students who have registered on the following dates:
High School & Early Childhood Center—Wednesday, Aug. 5
Elementary, Intermediate & Middle Schools—Tuesday, Aug. 11
Student Transportation
- Transportation information for bus eligible students is anticipated to be released on Monday, Aug. 10. Bus information will be available for families in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
School Picture Day
High School Fall Athletics: Saturday, Aug. 15— 8 a.m. -noon
High School Students: Thursday, Aug. 20. Retakes Wednesday, Oct. 14
Early Childhood Center: Monday, Aug. 31. Retakes Friday, Oct. 9
Elementary School: Monday, Aug. 31. Retakes Friday, Oct. 16
Intermediate School: Monday, Aug. 31. Retakes Thursday, Oct. 15
Middle School: Monday, Aug. 31. Retakes Tuesday, Oct. 13
Middle School Fall Athletics: Wednesday, Sept. 9
A list of holidays, special event and non-attendance days, as well as early dismissal/staff development days and parent/teacher conference dates can be viewed HERE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Returning Student Information
- New Student Registration
New Student Requirements—English
New Student Requirments—Spanish - Health Information: All Kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade students must have completed their physical and have their immunizations in progress by September 3, 2026, or the student will be excluded until this can be accomplished. Children in Kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, and ninth grade require a dental exam by the State of Illinois and Children entering Kindergarten require a vision exam.
- Registration fees for students for the 2025-2026 school year are due on or before Sept. 1. Fees are to be paid on RevTrack. If you need assistance setting up a RevTack Account click HERE
Pre-kindergarten $60
Grades K-5 $80
Grades 6-8 $ 95
Grades 9-12 $120
Drivers Education $150
Pay registration fees HERE
LUNCH & NUTRITION
Lunch account payments are now made on Infinite Campus
Log into the Campus Parent Portal
Click on Food Service to make a payment
Under preferences, parents can customize their students purchases
- Lunch Menus—https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/2321
- Lunch fees for 2026-2027:
K-5 Breakfast—$1.70
K-3 Lunch—$3.20
Grades 4-8 Lunch—$3.20
Grades 9-12 Lunch—$3.60 - Free and Reduced Meal Application—English
- Free and Reduced Meal Application—Spanish
Parents are asked to please make sure student allergy information is updated.
THE MORE YOU KNOW
The Early Childhood Center is NUT FREE, so nothing with any nut will be allowed. The school also encourages non-edible birthday treats or something from the safe snack list available HERE.
COAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION
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