
Congrats to our Junior High Softball players, Brylynn Moore, Laura Tuthill, Carly Stapleton and Sloan Besheres for making All- Conference! Way to go ladies!


We would like to thank State Representative Patrick Windhorst for his donation to the Crab Orchard Bass Fishing Team!


On January 2nd the Crab Orchard High School Basketball team will be traveling to Indianapolis, Indiana to take on the Eldorado Eagles. This unique opportunity will allow The Crab Orchard Trojans to play on the same floor as the Indiana Pacers!
Tickets are available at this link. In order to attend the Trojans game, you must buy tickets for the NBA game between The Pacers and The Spurs, which is scheduled to start at 7pm (Eastern Time.) Tickets are $45 for middle/lower section or $60 for upper section.
After the Pacers and Spurs game is over, the Trojans and Eagles game will be begin. The fans staying to watch the Trojans play, will be allowed to move to the lower section to watch the game vs the Eagles.
Tickets are available at this link. In order to attend the Trojans game, you must buy tickets for the NBA game between The Pacers and The Spurs, which is scheduled to start at 7pm (Eastern Time.) Tickets are $45 for middle/lower section or $60 for upper section.
After the Pacers and Spurs game is over, the Trojans and Eagles game will be begin. The fans staying to watch the Trojans play, will be allowed to move to the lower section to watch the game vs the Eagles.


COHS Cheerleaders are selling spiritwear shirts. Please see the attached flyer and order form. Orders and payments are due by October 21st.



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!
