Upcoming dates and events. There will be NO latchkey or after school enrichment on October 23rd and October 27th due to parent teacher conferences. Wanted to give plenty notice. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
2 days ago, Kristal Deming
Upcoming Dates in black, orange and white
After school enrichment cooking fun! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
4 days ago, Kristal Deming
3 girls standing in front of 3 trays of brownies
3 girls standing in front of 3 trays of brownies
3 boys standing in front of 3 trays of brownies

A few reminders: tomorrow (9/24/2025) is a 1:30 pm dismissal and there is no latchkey. After school enrichment WILL be in session, but will end at 3:30 pm. If your child will not be attending enrichment, please let Ms. Deming know. Good News Club also starts tomorrow and ends at 3:00 pm. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

5 days ago, Kristal Deming
Between the percentage from Culver's and direct donations, Junior High Student Council raised a little over $600 from the Culver's fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who came out to support them. They greatly appreciate it. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
6 days ago, Kristal Deming
JHSC Cluvers 1
JHSC Culvers 3
JHSC Culvers 4
JHSC Culvers 5
JHST Culvers 2
2 junior high females wearing bright yellow vests standing at a restaurant
3 junior high students wearing bright yellow vests standing at a restaurant
If you plan on ordering spirit wear, for high school basketball, orders close at noon today (9/22/2025). Thank you and have a wonderful rest of your day/week!
6 days ago, Kristal Deming
Basketball fundraiser flier
The Junior High Cross Country team has been working extremely hard lately. A shout out to Blake C for placing 6th at the Marion Invitational yesterday...way to go! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
9 days ago, Kristal Deming
Junior High Cross Country meet
3 male junior high cross country students wearing orange and black
2 junior high cross country males wearing black and orange
3 junior high cross country boys waiting to start the race wearing black and orange

Congratulations to Maddie L. for hitting her first 25 straight with the CO Claybreakers! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

10 days ago, Kristal Deming
blonde female student wearing classes and a white softball t-shirt holding a hat
Thursday and Friday, BETA is hosting a Hat Day for a community member. The cost is $1.00 per day to participate. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
11 days ago, Kristal Deming
BETA hat day with navy blue background and light blue/pink hats
Mrs. Killman coordinated an exciting visitor for the 2nd grade. Nelson and Winslow - A Southern Illinois Children's Book came for a visit. Each child received a Nelson & Winslow coloring sheet. Winslow tagged along for the fun! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
13 days ago, Kristal Deming
dog and school house coloring page
student petting a dog sitting on a ladies lap in a yellow chair
Students sitting in blue chairs listening to a guest speaker holding a dog
3 women in a classroom. 2 are standing and 1 is sitting in a yellow chair holding a dog
21st Century Grant, after school enrichment fun - tape resist painting technique! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
13 days ago, Kristal Deming
kindergarten through 3rd graders showing their painting skills
The FFA competed at the Section Horse Evaluation Contest last Friday. The team placed 1st overall, and Olivia S. was also the highest scoring individual!
13 days ago, Carri Massey
Group of 13 High School Students standing and kneeling in front of a tan & red building
2nd Grade Science fun in Mrs. Flare's class. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
17 days ago, Kristal Deming
2nd grade science students with toothpicks and marshmellows
CO would like to give a shout out to our junior high cross country team for working hard at their longest race of the year...the West Frankfort Invitational. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
17 days ago, Kristal Deming
3 junior high
Congratulations to Blaine G for hitting his first 25 straight!!! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
18 days ago, Kristal Deming
young male holding a torn up hat wearing safety glasses and a light green t-shirt
CONGRATULATIONS to Blake C for placing 3rd at the JH Marion Cross Country meet yesterday. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
18 days ago, Kristal Deming
3 junior high boys standing on grass wearing black, orange and white cross country tank tops
2025 Crab Orchard CUSD #3 2nd annual Trunk or Treat! Please join us on Friday, October 31st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the back parking lot. We had an amazing time last year and look forward to another fun filled event. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
19 days ago, Kristal Deming
2025 CO Trunk or Treat
Crab Orchard Junior High Student Council Culver's fundraiser. Tuesday, September 16th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. 10% of the proceeds will go to the Junior High Student Council. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
19 days ago, Kristal Deming
JH Student Council Culver's Fundraiser
2025 Crab Orchard Fall Market Information. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
19 days ago, Kristal Deming
2025 Crab Orchard Fall Market Flier
Wednesday, 9/10 is a 1:30 pm dismissal (no latchkey), Quarter 1 midterm and Fall Pictures (including JH Softball/Baseball and HS Volleyball). Sports pictures are first so please have all items with you. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
19 days ago, Kristal Deming

Congratulations to the Claybreakers IE and IA teams for placing 2nd and 3rd at Rend Lake this past weekend. IE (Coy, Bryson, Gracelynn, River and Carver) placed 2nd and IA (Reed, Brock, Maddie, Caden and Austin) placed 3rd. Lane H also placed 3rd in class C. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

21 days ago, Kristal Deming
Claybreakers awards with two trophies and medals