Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to recognize our 5th grade through high school students who participated in ROE 21 Brain Games. We will like to give special recognition to our 6th grade team (River, Tessa, Callen and Brock) and our freshman/sophomore team (Rylee, Shelby, Alyssa and Emma) that placed in the top 6 and will be competing at the Regional level, this spring, at Rend Lake College. Trojan Proud!
11 months ago, Kristal Deming
elementary students with their teacher standing in front of a red, white and blue balloon arch
junior high students standing in front of a red, white and blue balloon arch
high school students standing in front of a red, white and blue balloon arch
4 students standing with medals standing in front of a red, white and blue balloon arch
4 high school female students standing with medals standing in front of a red, white and blue balloon arch
Boys High School Basketball begins next week with the Elverado Turkey Tournament. Our first game is Monday, November 25th @ 5:00 pm vs Cairo. Come out and support your Trojans! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
high school basketball tournament bracket
Hat day information for this Monday and Tuesday!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
Hat day information
Please see information regarding our annual sock drive through Mrs. Samuel's character education class. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
Character Education Sock Drive Information
First grade students, in Mr. Shreve’s classroom, enjoyed a visit from his mother and painted ceramic Christmas ornaments today. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
1st grade classroom siting on a carpet
4 first grade students painting at a table
6 first grade students painting at a table
6 first grade students painting at a table
1st grade classroom sitting on a carpet
Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give a big shout out to Eden A for making the 2024-2025 GEC All Conference Volleyball Team! Trojan Proud!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
high school volleyball all conference team
Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to recognize Kyle E and Lane H. The 2025 Illinois All State Team was posted and for the 2nd year in a row Kyle E is number one in the State of Illinois! Lane H also made the top 5. Trojan Proud!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
AIM Annual Team members picture with 3 colorful badges
list of top 5 boys for sub-jr
Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give a big congratulations to Miky for attending the Ag Ed contest on October 29th! Miky had to prepare a lesson and lesson plan and present it to a group of students. She placed 3rd overall and has moved on to the District level. Trojan Proud!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
high school female student wearing a navy blue FFA jacket and skirt standing in a parking lot
Now Hiring - Crab Orchard CUSD#3 is looking to fill a Night time Custodial Position
12 months ago, Sy Stone
Now Hiring
Congratulations, Greta, for being our 2nd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner! Way to go! There is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends: https://dxmejt6b.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fapp.booksarefun.com%2FCrabOrchardSch62959/1/010001930b8e074c-116e2cc1-499e-4788-9082-2695486e5b6f-000000/tTagigScztu13J_lO_j6VQSQR7E=399 Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries! ​ If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: https://tinyurl.com/CrabOrchardCommLink . Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education! #GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks
12 months ago, Carri Massey
young girl with brown hair wearing a pink shirt and holding a treasure chest on top of her head
One last reminder about tonight's STRIDE Pro-Wrestling Event. Doors will open at 6:00pm. The first match will begin at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 each. All seats are open. Proceeds will benefit the Crab Orchard CUSD #3 Athletic Department. Concessions will be available.
12 months ago, Carri Massey
Mark your calendars...this Friday, November 8th, at 7:00 pm we are having a pro wrestling fundraiser for our athletic department. The doors will open at 6:00 pm and tickets are only $10 a seat. Seats are first come first serve. We look forward to seeing everyone and know you will enjoy the show! CO is One Community, One Family, One School...Trojan Proud!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
pro wresting fundraiser flier
Just a reminder that we are participating in Books Are Fun Book Blast. Each student in grades PK-5 is guaranteed to receive at least one book. If you would like to donate to this event, or you know a business or community organization that would, please see the attached flyer for more information.
12 months ago, Carri Massey
flyer for community donations for Book Blast
On Monday, our junior high and high school students had to opportunity to take part in a mock election. To be able to participate, they had to register to vote. Thank you to Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Teal for providing this opportunity for our students. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
12 months ago, Kristal Deming
4 high school students sitting at a table
4 high school students standing in a hallway next to a table
5 high school students standing in a hallway by a table
HS polling place sign
High school basketball is almost here! We have the bracket for Elverado's Turkey Tournament. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
about 1 year ago, Kristal Deming
high school basketball tournament bracket
Look at the First Grade fun! They are studying plant parts and their functions.
about 1 year ago, Carri Massey
students looking at parts of a plant
two boys using a flashlight and a magnifying glass to look at plant leaves
three boys looking at plant leaves
two girls looking at a plant stem
Last week, the FFA participated in the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. While there, members had the opportunity to attend sessions, hear from keynote speakers, connect with college and career representatives, and enjoy some fun activities along the way! The annual convention draws over 70,000 attendees each year, making it a highly anticipated event for our members.
about 1 year ago, Carri Massey
high school students in official FFA dress  standing in front of the National FFA Center building
high school students in official FFA dress standing in front of an FFA 2024 sign
high school students in jeans and shirts posing for a picture at Top Golf
Our Education Club took a trip to SIU today. Growing our future educators!!! Trojan Proud!
about 1 year ago, Kristal Deming
6 high school students sitting on a wall in black t-shirts
6 high school students sitting at a round table drinking starbucks
https://treignteamsales.com/collections/crab-orchard-trojans-fan-store Crab Orchard Trojans Fan Store is now available!! Orders can be placed on-line, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the High School Basketball Team. Orders will close on November 6th. No late orders will be accepted. To take advantage of free pickup at school, you must enter your address to make the school pickup option available. If you have any questions, please contact either myself by email or Justin Raby at justin@gotreign.com
about 1 year ago, Kristal Deming
Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟 @go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy ​
about 1 year ago, Carri Massey
10 book jackets with various pictures sitting on a treasure map with jungle leaves and vines in the background and the words BOOKS ARE FUN BOOK BLAST is coming to our school!