The Easter Bunny visited Mr. Shreve's classroom...smiles all around! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
1 day ago, Kristal Deming
the easter bunny waving standing in front of two tables in a first grade classroom
the easter bunny standing around 3 tables in a first grade classroom
students standing around tables with easter baskets
After school enrichment fun at Bell Smith Springs. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
2 days ago, Kristal Deming
bell smith springs
bell smith springs
bell smith springs
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!
4 days ago, Kristal Deming
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!
4 days ago, Kristal Deming
Female high school student with long blonde hair standing on concrete in blue FFA jacket
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!
4 days ago, Kristal Deming
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!
6 days ago, Kristal Deming
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!
9 days ago, Kristal Deming
AC Hat Days
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!
9 days ago, Kristal Deming
Upcoming Dates 3-23-26
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!
9 days ago, Kristal Deming
JHVB Regionals Champ 2026
JHVB Regionals
Our Student Council participated in the Special Olympic Cold Plunge today! They announced they raised over $42,000 today at the event!
10 days ago, Chris Johnson
Group of students standing with yellow sonic mascot
Student in red shirt jumping in pool
Student in grey shirt jumping in pool
Students jumping in pool
Student doing front flip in pool
Student in black shirt jumping into pool
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!
11 days ago, Kristal Deming
PROM COURT
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!
https://forms.gle/YgtCungsWiV8CBPp8
11 days ago, Kristal Deming
Congratulations to our Quarter 3 High Honor and Honor Roll students. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

13 days ago, Kristal Deming
Quarter 3 High Honor Roll list
Q3 Honor Roll 2025-2026
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!
13 days ago, Kristal Deming
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!
13 days ago, Kristal Deming
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!
15 days ago, Kristal Deming
Junior Class Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser Flier

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!

16 days ago, Kristal Deming
JHVB 8th Grade Night 2026
Congratulations to Ava S. and Anna E. on signing to play volleyball at Southeastern Illinois College yesterday! Congrats ladies!
17 days ago, Chris Johnson
Player in blue shirts sitting behind being black table signing paper
Player in blue shirts sitting behind black table signing paper
Players in blue shirts with coach behind them in blueshirts sitting behind black table
Two softball players in blue shirts sitting behind black table
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!
17 days ago, Kristal Deming
Family Reading Night 2026 flier
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.
18 days ago, Kristal Deming
Glo Bingo JALC flier