
Tomorrow, Friday, April 11th is a FULL day of school. Our spring break will begin at 2:20 pm and go through Monday, April 21st returning to school on Tuesday, April 22nd. Sunday, April 13th FCA is having a Palm Sunday service in the CO high school gym at 6:00 pm. Please have a great rest of your week and spring break! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

Congratulations to Adri O for pitching a perfect game against NCOE!!!! She gave up zero hits and had zero walks with 17 strikeouts. This is an amazing accomplishment! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


Tomorrow's (Tuesday, April 8th) 4:30 pm softball game @ Gallatin County has been moved to a home softball game due to flooding on Gallatin County's fields. The baseball game vs Gallatin County is still at home at 4:30 pm. Wish them good luck...Trojan Proud!

Congratulations to Mya D & Josey S for earning Jr High Volleyball All-Conference Honors! We are proud of you!


Both high school baseball and softball games, at Pope County, have been rained out for today. As soon as a makeup date has been scheduled, we will let you all know. Baseball will have practice right after school and softball will have practice beginning at 4:00 pm.

Please join us tonight, Thursday, April 3rd from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for our Family Reading/Book Fair night. We look forward to see you all and hope you were safe in last night's weather. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

Due to the possibility of severe weather later this afternoon, all after school activities are canceled. This includes 1st grade tutoring, latchkey, Good News Club, and high school baseball/softball practice. Please contact the high school office with any after school pick-up arrangements. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe!

Our Student Council had a little April Fool's fun with a little bit of mixed-up mischief in the soda machine.


Come join us on Tuesday, April 22nd for Donkey Basketball!!! FFA is hosting a chili supper form 4:30 - 6:30 pm and Donkey Basketball will begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 in advanced or $13 at the door. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


Mr. Shreve’s first grade students started their unit on paper mache today to learn about reducing, reusing, and recycling materials to help our planet.




Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to Andrew N for earning the JALC Student Ambassador Scholarship, covering his two years at John A Logan College! CO is very proud of your accomplishment and we look forward to your future success!



3rd grade has been competing in AR (reading) March Madness. Mrs. Erwin's class won the trophy for being the overall champions with 64.6 points. Reese A won first place with 12.8 points, Tucker B was honorable mentioned with 7.7 points and Ryker V was in second place with 7.8 points. Crab Orchard CUSD #3 is very proud of all of their hard work and reading dedication. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!



Join us this Thursday, April 3rd, for our Family Reading/Book Fair night!


Today, Tuesday April 1st, High School Baseball and Softball games are @ Galatia and begin at 4:00 pm. The buses will leave at 2:20 pm. Good luck...Trojan Proud!

Congratulations to Jada H for pitching a perfect game against NCOE!!!! She gave up zero hits and had zero walks with 15 strikeouts. This is an amazing accomplishment! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


Congratulations to our 2025 Prom Court! This year's theme is Enchanted Forest. Prom is on Saturday, April 26th from 7:30 - 10:00 pm with coronation beginning at 7:00 pm. After prom is at Herrin Bowl from 11:00 - 1:00 am. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


3rd - 8th Grade IAR testing begins next week. Please join us in our spirit week! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


Congratulations to Shelby P, Alyssa J, Emma R and Rylee M for placing 3rd, out of 30 teams, in the High School Regional Brain Games competition at Rend Lake College. Crab Orchard is so proud to have you represent our school! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!





Crab Orchard High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Monday, April 7th. Please look at the information below to sign up for a time slot. The blood drive will be in the old gym. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!



Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give a shout out to Brock B for hitting 25 straight at Claybreakers practice! In team tradition, his hat got hit at the end of practice...Trojan Proud!
