Crab Orchard would like to give a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our junior high softball for winning their regional!!! They will play their first round of state this Saturday, October 4th @ the Perry County Fairgrounds in Pinckneyville. The game will begin at 11:30 am. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Upcoming dates and events. There will be NO latchkey or after school enrichment on October 23rd and October 27th due to parent teacher conferences. Wanted to give plenty notice. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
After school enrichment cooking fun! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
A few reminders: tomorrow (9/24/2025) is a 1:30 pm dismissal and there is no latchkey. After school enrichment WILL be in session, but will end at 3:30 pm. If your child will not be attending enrichment, please let Ms. Deming know. Good News Club also starts tomorrow and ends at 3:00 pm. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Between the percentage from Culver's and direct donations, Junior High Student Council raised a little over $600 from the Culver's fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who came out to support them. They greatly appreciate it. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
If you plan on ordering spirit wear, for high school basketball, orders close at noon today (9/22/2025). Thank you and have a wonderful rest of your day/week!
The Junior High Cross Country team has been working extremely hard lately. A shout out to Blake C for placing 6th at the Marion Invitational yesterday...way to go! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Congratulations to Maddie L. for hitting her first 25 straight with the CO Claybreakers! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Thursday and Friday, BETA is hosting a Hat Day for a community member. The cost is $1.00 per day to participate. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Mrs. Killman coordinated an exciting visitor for the 2nd grade. Nelson and Winslow - A Southern Illinois Children's Book came for a visit. Each child received a Nelson & Winslow coloring sheet. Winslow tagged along for the fun! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
21st Century Grant, after school enrichment fun - tape resist painting technique! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
The FFA competed at the Section Horse Evaluation Contest last Friday. The team placed 1st overall, and Olivia S. was also the highest scoring individual!
2nd Grade Science fun in Mrs. Flare's class. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
CO would like to give a shout out to our junior high cross country team for working hard at their longest race of the year...the West Frankfort Invitational. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Congratulations to Blaine G for hitting his first 25 straight!!! CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
CONGRATULATIONS to Blake C for placing 3rd at the JH Marion Cross Country meet yesterday. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
2025 Crab Orchard CUSD #3 2nd annual Trunk or Treat! Please join us on Friday, October 31st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the back parking lot. We had an amazing time last year and look forward to another fun filled event. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Crab Orchard Junior High Student Council Culver's fundraiser. Tuesday, September 16th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. 10% of the proceeds will go to the Junior High Student Council. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
2025 Crab Orchard Fall Market Information. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!
Wednesday, 9/10 is a 1:30 pm dismissal (no latchkey), Quarter 1 midterm and Fall Pictures (including JH Softball/Baseball and HS Volleyball). Sports pictures are first so please have all items with you. CO is One Community, One School, One Family...Trojan Proud!