Students in Mrs. Hamilton's Class hosted their first Coal City Elementary School Store this month. The store offers school supplies at a discounted price, and classes at the Elementary School take turns visiting the store to make purchases. The workers help customers shop and figure out their totals. Parent helpers help students take money and give change. “What a fantastic real-world experience for the workers and shoppers,” Mrs. Hamilton said. At the end of the year, a portion of the profits are donated to a local animal shelter.