
Mrs. Emery's Culinary Arts II showcased their Foods around the World Final Project today. Thank you for such a delicious and informative assignment!!!










High School Agriculture students have been hard at work preparing items for the FFA Banquet Auction. Here are some of the items that will be available. If you will not be able to attend the banquet, but would still like to bid on the items, you may reach out to Mr. Duncan at aaron.duncan@cocusd3.com to place your bid. Early bids will be accepted until 3:00 pm tomorrow.
Item #1 Horse Shoe Coat Rack - Starting bid: $25
Item #2 Horse Shoe Phone Stand - Starting bid: $10
Item #3 Horse Shoe Hat Rack - Starting bid: $35
Item #4 Bird House - Starting bid: $10
Item #5 Garden Bench Planter #1 - Starting bid: $30
Item #6 Garden Bench Planter #2 - Starting bid: $30
Item #7 Cedar Planter Box - Starting bid $35








Khasen was recently honored at the Illinois Principals' Association Student Recognition Banquet. Khasen was honored for his exemplary character and his academic achievement. Congratulations on a well-deserved award! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


Today, Thursday, May 1st a home softball game vs Goreville has been added. The game will begin at 4:00 pm. The softball game tomorrow, Friday, May 2nd @ Benton has been CANCELLED. Also, a reminder that tonight at 6:00 pm is the JH Sports Banquet. Thank you and have a great rest of your day!

We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


Today's home softball game vs Pope County has been canceled, but practice will be in the gym. As of right now, the baseball game at Mt. Dew Park vs Pope County is still on. If that changes we will let you know as soon as possible.

We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


Tomorrow, April 30th, is a 1:30 pm dismissal, Sophomore Day at JALC and responses for K-8 summer enrichment need to be emailed to Ms. Deming. Also, this Thursday, May 1st, is our JH sports banquet @ 6:00 pm. Friday, May 2nd is the FFA banquet @ 6:00 pm. JH Cheer Tryouts are Wednesday - Friday this week as well. Enjoy the rest of your week...Trojan Proud!

If the weather permits, the high school baseball game today, Tuesday, April 29th, vs Pope County, will be played at Mt. Dew Park in Marion. The cost of entry is $5 and the game will begin at 4:30 pm.

A few reminders: We have a 1:30 pm dismissal this Wednesday, April 30th as well as May 7th and 14th. Also, Sophomore Day at JALC is this Wednesday, April 30th. All Sophomores will be going to JALC. Students arriving to school on time is extremely important. Finally, please respond to the summer enrichment email by Wednesday, April 30th, if you would like your K-8 child to attend summer enrichment.

Congratulations to our 2025 Prom King & Queen (Rylan B and Becca H) and our Prom Prince and Princess (Charlie F and Josie S). Crab Orchard is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!



We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!


We are continuing our Senior Spotlight series. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 looks forward to all that our seniors will accomplish in the future! Trojan Proud!
