What we do

The Friends of Coonley School is a not-for-profit organization of parents, community members, teachers and school administrators dedicated to supporting the John C. Coonley Elementary School through fundraising and community-building efforts.
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Coonley Core Celebration
June 3–14
Show your appreciation for the community businesses that support Coonley, contributing a combined $30,000 to our school last year, and you could win one of five $25 Amazon gift cards!  Share a photo on Facebook or Instagram that involves a Coonley Core member’s business/product/service. Be creative! Make sure to use #CoonleyCore and tag both the business and Friends of Coonley. The contest is open to all ages and all members of the Coonley community (student, parent, staff, friend, neighbor), CORE sponsors and their patrons. Learn more >
Ribfest Volunteer Shifts
June 14–16
Volunteer for a shift at the 2019 Ribfest in North Center, and you and Coonley students benefit! For each volunteer shift, Coonley gets $50, and each volunteer gets $10 worth of Ribfest tickets! Friday and Sunday night shifts are available, and you are welcome to sign up with friends. Shifts are first-come, first-filled, so send your forms in right away! Funds from Ribfest go to Friends of Coonley to help subsidize schoolwide programs such as field trips and assemblies. Last year Coonley earned over $3,200 through Ribfest volunteers! To sign up, download and complete this form and send it to Bridget Kantoff.