The Easter Bunny visited Mr. Shreve's classroom...smiles all around! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!



After school enrichment fun at Bell Smith Springs. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Reminder that tomorrow, 3/26 there is no after school enrichment or latchkey. Family reading night is tomorrow from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the multipurpose room. Come out and join us for the "adventure". CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to recognize FFA member Olivia S on being approved to earn her Illinois State FFA Degree! This is the highest degree obtainable at the State level, and she will receive it at the upcoming State Convention in Springfield this summer. CONGRATULATIONS Olivia! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

PreACT 9 and 10 will begin tomorrow 3/25. Please make sure Chromebooks are charged and students arrive to school on time. The test will begin as soon as school starts. Also, tomorrow is a 1:30 pm dismissal, there is no latchkey. After school enrichment will end at 3:30 pm except 5th - 8th grade will dismiss at 4:30 pm. Thank you and have a great rest of your evening!
A few reminders: This Wednesday (3/25) is a 1:30 pm dismissal. After school enrichment will end at 3:30 pm EXCEPT for grades 5th - 8th that will end at 4:30 pm. Also, PreACT 9 and 10 will be on Wednesday (3/25). Family Reading Night is Thursday (3/26). There is no after school enrichment on this day. Friday (3/27) is the ACT and spring break is Monday, 3/30 - Monday, 4/6. Finally, there is no latchkey Wednesday through Friday this week (3/25 - 3/27). Thank you for all you do and have a great week! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
High School student council will be hosting hat days for Allana C all next week. The cost is $1.00 per day to participate, but any and all donations are welcomed. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

Below you will find upcoming dates. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

CONGRATULATIONS to our Junior High Volleyball Team for winning the Class S SIJHSAA regional championship! They will play Giant City @ Herrin High School on Saturday, March 28th - 1:00 pm. CO is One Community, One School, One Family....Trojan Proud!
Our Student Council participated in the Special Olympic Cold Plunge today! They announced they raised over $42,000 today at the event!






Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 Prom Court Candidates. Prom is Saturday, April 25th, 2026 @ 7:00 pm. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

Crab Orchard CUSD #3 parents who have a student in grades K-8, our students have another opportunity, through the 21st Century Grant, for summer enrichment. Please fill out the interest survey below, by Friday, March 27th, so we can start planning activities for this upcoming summer!
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Congratulations to our Quarter 3 High Honor and Honor Roll students. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


We have a lot of cancelations for today/tomorrow...there is not latchkey today (3/16), high school softball vs Shawnee has been rescheduled for Friday, 3/20 and there will be practice at 4:30 today. Tomorrow (3/17) baseball and softball has been canceled and the makeup date is TBD. Wednesday's home softball game vs Harrisburg has been rescheduled to 4/8 at home. Claybreakers practice has been canceled for today (3/16) and will be rescheduled for a later date this week. We will keep you posted with any other changes and have a great rest of your day/week!
Tomorrow, 3/16, begins IAR testing for grades 3rd - 8th. PLEASE make sure Chromebooks are charged, students arrive to school on time and that they get a good night's sleep. IAR testing is 3/16 - 3/20. Thank you for all you do and have a great rest of your day! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
The junior class is having a Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser. $14 for a dozen donuts. All money must be turned in by the end of the day Tuesday 3/17. Orders can be picked up on Friday, 3/20. The junior class appreciates your support to help with prom. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

CONGRATULATIONS to our 8th grade junior high volleyball girls and a terrific season. We are proud of all they have accomplished and look to their future success in high school. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

Congratulations to Ava S. and Anna E. on signing to play volleyball at Southeastern Illinois College yesterday! Congrats ladies!




Due to sickness going around, we have decided to postpone Family Reading Night. Family Reading Night will now be Thursday, March 26th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Thank you for your understanding and have a great rest of your day/week! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

Glo Bingo is coming up next Friday, March 13, at JALC Conference Center. This fun event is a fundraiser supporting the PROMISE Scholarships here at John A. Logan College.

