
These young men noticed a lot of limbs and trash on the front playground, so they helped their teacher pick up all the trash they could find and any limbs and sticks that were lying around too! We are proud of your service! CO is One Community, One School, One Family!


4th Grade Science fun!



4th Grade outside science fun!







Congratulations to our Quarter 3 High Honor and Honor Roll students. Trojan Proud!



Tomorrow is a 1:30 pm dismissal and PreACT Secure for 9th grade, Thursday is PreACT Secure for 10th grade and Friday is the ACT for 11th grade. PLEASE have your Chromebooks charged and arrive on time to school. You will NOT be able to enter testing late.

Wren loving her school life. Using sanitary practices in FCS and listening along with students. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!


Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give Aryan A and Callen M a huge shout out for representing Crab Orchard at the Regional Spelling Bee. They both did extremely well and Aryan placed 2nd in the competition! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!



Friendly reminder that we have a 1:30 pm dismissal this Wednesday, March 26th and there is no latchkey. Our next 1:30 pm dismissal isn't until April 30th. Thank you and have a great rest of your day!

FCCLA is collecting PopTabs from now until April 4th. All PopTabs collected will be donated to the Ronald McDonald house in Springfield. All PopTabs should have a teacher or class name label. The class with the most PopTabs by weight will win an ice cream party.

Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to recognize our 8th grade volleyball players. We are proud of all you have accomplished at CO and look forward to seeing what you will accomplish in high school! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!

CONGRATULATIONS to our top two 4th - 8th grade students who qualified for the regional spelling bee. 6th graders Aryan A. and Callen M. will represent Crab Orchard at Marion Pavilion. We would also like to recognize the top two from each class who competed today. Taryn M, Isaiah B, Zoie Y, Carson M, Carter D, Remington C, Emersyn F, Jake H, Hunter R, Eli R, Ryder L and Hunter M. We are very proud of all of your hard work!

Reminder that this Wednesday, March 12th, is a 1:30 pm dismissal and there is no latchkey. The next 1:30 pm dismissal is Wednesday, March 26th. The only 1:30 pm dismissal in April is Wednesday, April 30th. Thank you for all you do and have a great week!

Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to thank Gerry Brooks for coming and speaking with our staff today. His message was extremely powerful and reiterated with all of us that CO truly is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud1


Friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, March 7th is an 11:30 am dismissal. Lunch is not served and there is no latchkey or Pre-K. Also, tomorrow is the end of the 3rd quarter. Report cards will be sent home Friday of next week. Thank you and have a great rest of your day!

It's that time of year again...Crab Orchard Claybreakers will resume practice this Monday, March 10th, beginning at 3:30 pm. Practice will run the same as the fall with High School beginning first. Let's have a great upcoming season...Trojan Proud!


Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give a shout out to our High School Student Council. They hosted a Penny Wars for St. Jude and we raised the most money out of the Little Egypt District. Also, congratulations to Josey S for getting the Dedication Award, Addlyn M for the earning the Encouragement Award and Becca H for her Community Service Award. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!




Last Thursday, the FFA participated in the Section Parliamentary Procedure Contest. During this event, students conducted a mock meeting and were graded on their ability to propose motions and engage in debates. The team finished 1st place overall and will advance to the district contest. Trojan Proud!


Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Carter W and Cameron C for making the 2nd Team GEC All-Conference Boy Basketball Team...Trojan Proud!


Crab Orchard CUSD #3 would like to give a CONGRATULATIONS to the Junior High Volleyball Team for placing 1st at the Akin Tournament over the weekend...Trojan Proud!


Due to a water main break, school will dismiss at 10:30 am today. Buses will run at 10:30 am.
All after school activities, including latchkey are canceled. Thank you for your cooperation/understanding and have a great rest of your day!