Downtown Fizz came to the 5th grade classes and they absolutely loved it. It was an awesome hands-on experience. CO is very thankful for our community partners who inspire our kids to make learning exciting! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


We are going to try and live stream the HS basketball games on our new YouTube channel. Boys open up tonight at 6:30 at Elverado . Link below.
https://youtube.com/@craborchardtrojans?si=pwOIqIGyZmWjfVPm
https://youtube.com/@craborchardtrojans?si=pwOIqIGyZmWjfVPm

Upcoming Dates and Important Information

Hat Day next Monday (11/24) and Tuesday (11/25). The cost is $1.00 to participate.

Tomorrow night (11/21) the Crab Orchard Pep Club is hosting “ Meet the Trojans” night at the school. The cost to enter is $2 or you can bring a canned food item and get in for FREE! The event starts at 6:00 pm!

Junior High Character Ed is hosting their annual Sock Drive. You can donate new socks or give a monetary donation. All donations are welcome. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

For the second year in a row we are doing a CO-OP with Johnston City High School girls basketball team and our very own Allana Chamness is on the squad again. They open up tonight at home and are doing a “Meet the Indians” before the game! Good luck to Allana and the rest of the Indians this season!


Congrats to Senior Payton Cook for signing to play softball at Southeastern Illinois College today!




Congrats to Senior Lexi Odle for signing to play softball with Southeastern Illinois College today!




Little Egypt Art Association (on the square in Marion) is putting on a "Closing Reception" Saturday, November 15th, from 2-4 pm. The following students have pieces of work there: Nick F, Abby D, Clay M, Rylee M, Fay F, Hayden H, Maddy R & Brilee S. If you have time, please stop by and see what they have displayed. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
The High School basketball team is raising money for the season! If you would like to donate please follow the link!
https://www.raise-365.com/ft/2l3v-gmts/4719131
https://www.raise-365.com/ft/2l3v-gmts/4719131
3rd grade having an “ooohhhhh now I get it” moment practicing the distributive property with LEGO arrays. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!





Next Friday on November 21st the Crab Orchard Pep Club is having a “Meet The Trojans Night” at 6pm. Cost is only $2 to enter or bring a canned food item for free entry! Come out and see your 2025-2026 Crab Orchard Cheerleaders and Basketball players!

Congrats to Jada H. For signing to play softball with Southeastern Illinois College.




Below you will find upcoming dates. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

Quarter 1 High School High Honor Roll and Honor Roll. Keep up the great work! CO is One Community, One School, One Family....Trojan Proud!


Junior High FCA is having a Poinsettia Fundraiser due November 12th. If you would like to place and order or have any questions, please email Km Mulholland (kim.mulholland@cocusd3.com). Your order won't be officially placed until payment is received. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

Please read the information for Veterans week (November 10th - 13th). We have a lot of fundraisers happening to beat our goal. CO is One community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

High School Student Council is hosting a Veterans Day fundraiser. This week, during lunch, all 6th - 12th graders can participate in a basketball shoot out with the chance of winning some prizes. The harder the shot, the better the prize. There is a cost to participate. All money donated will go to Operation Honor Guard. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
21st Century Grant 4th grade after school enrichment activities. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


