Congratulations to Lexi Jackson and Miguel Garcia, the winners of this year’s Bikes for Books contest! 🚲📚
Students in grades K–5 had the opportunity to read books and earn entries into the drawing for a brand new bike and helmet. We are excited to celebrate Lexi and Miguel as this year’s lucky recipients!
A huge thank you to the Cobden Masonic Lodge for sponsoring this wonderful program and encouraging a love of reading among our students. Opportunities like this help make reading fun, rewarding, and exciting for our kids!
Way to go, Lexi and Miguel — happy reading and happy riding! 🎉
Students in grades K–5 had the opportunity to read books and earn entries into the drawing for a brand new bike and helmet. We are excited to celebrate Lexi and Miguel as this year’s lucky recipients!
A huge thank you to the Cobden Masonic Lodge for sponsoring this wonderful program and encouraging a love of reading among our students. Opportunities like this help make reading fun, rewarding, and exciting for our kids!
Way to go, Lexi and Miguel — happy reading and happy riding! 🎉
The kindergarten classes got to experience the life cycle of the a butterfly! They watched the caterpillars build their cocoons and emerge as butterflies!🦋 Here they are releasing them!
🐣 Chicks are hatching all over our elementary building! Our 4th grade students have been eagerly waiting and watching as these little babies make their big arrival.
We have some very proud “chick parents” who have loved learning about the life cycle firsthand through this exciting experience. The smiles, excitement, and constant chick check-ins have been priceless! 💛🐥
Learning comes to life in the best ways at our school!
We have some very proud “chick parents” who have loved learning about the life cycle firsthand through this exciting experience. The smiles, excitement, and constant chick check-ins have been priceless! 💛🐥
Learning comes to life in the best ways at our school!
Please join us tomorrow, Friday, May 8th, for the Elementary Spring Sing Concert! 🎶🌸 Parents may enter the high school’s new gymnasium beginning at 1:00 PM, with the concert starting promptly at 1:15 PM. Students may be signed out in their elementary classrooms following the concert. Please allow time for students to walk back down the hill before heading to the classrooms. Students who are not signed out will follow the regular 3:00 PM dismissal schedule. We look forward to seeing you there!
May 1st we celebrated our incredible leader who goes above and beyond for our students, staff, and school community each and every day. Thank you, Mrs. Wiltowski, for your dedication, encouragement, leadership, and the countless ways you make our school a positive and welcoming place to learn and grow.
Cobden Elementary School students that have reached their goals in April for our school-wide Accelerated Reading program. Students are required to read books and take comprehension tests on the computer to achieve their points. 25 Point Club: Axton Parr, Knox Sweitzer, Aurora Olvera, Kolsen Hale, Evelyn Newberry, Kennady Newberry, Lilian Null, Aurora Holtzman, Jocelyn Blake, Ryker Cash, Chevy Moreland, Maddox Gibson, Roger Flores, Lukas Quertermous, Gordon Paulson. 50 Point Club: Lainey Joyner, June Stamp, Aria, Vega, Emberlynn Cash, Lily Morrison, Faith Rumfelt, Scarlett Brumleve, Amelia Anderson-Estes, Julia Tetmeyer, Ruthie Sheridan, Annika Middleton, Thai Matthews, Xander Lannom, Hasely LeFevre, Finley Lofton, Allison Stringer, Elise Belmont, Kyrie Cashion, Yana Santaclara, Sofia Salas, Thorin Leek, Ian Olivera, Dante Juarez 100 Point Club: Reagan Moore, Grayson Johnson, Arthur Kaszubski, Marshall Jackson, Samwell Meyers-Mathews, Tadeo Uribe-Nava, Alexander Olvera
Ms. Ury’s class had an unforgettable day on their field trip to Thank Ewe Iris Farm! 🐑
Students had the opportunity to see sheep up close and learn all about lambs, their care, and life on the farm. One of the highlights of the trip was watching a skilled working sheepdog in action, demonstrating the incredible craft of sheep herding. The teamwork, precision, and communication between dog and handler were amazing to witness!
A special thank you to Mr. Mark Beard-Witherup for hosting our students and sharing his knowledge and passion.
We had the honor of celebrating two incredible students at the IPA Shawnee Region Student Recognition Dinner! Mrs. Wiltowski had the privilege of accompanying Iker Nava and Wyatt Schilling as they were recognized for their outstanding achievements. These students consistently demonstrate excellent character, positive behavior, strong academic performance, and—most importantly—genuinely kind hearts. We are so proud of Iker and Wyatt and all they represent. It was a wonderful evening celebrating their success and the bright futures ahead of them! 🌟👏
🌧️ Kids on the Run Update 🏃♂️
Even our fastest runners can’t outrun the rain today! Due to the wet weather, Kids on the Run practice is canceled.
Take the day to rest those legs, stay dry, and maybe get in some indoor “running” (we hear hallway sprints and living room laps count 😉).
We’ll be back at it Thursday—ready to run!
Thank you!
Even our fastest runners can’t outrun the rain today! Due to the wet weather, Kids on the Run practice is canceled.
Take the day to rest those legs, stay dry, and maybe get in some indoor “running” (we hear hallway sprints and living room laps count 😉).
We’ll be back at it Thursday—ready to run!
Thank you!
Not all school supplies are created equal. Our 1st Day School Supply kits include the name brands teachers prefer. The products students are used to using in the classroom. When you order through our school store, you know you are getting quality supplies packaged and delivered on time. 👉 Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509
Kids on the Run practice is canceled today due to the possibility of stormy weather after school. The safety of our students is our top priority.
Thank you for your understanding.
Spring picture day is coming! Tuesday, April 28th
We’d like to extend a big thank you to Mr. Fred Heinz for his generosity and hard work! 🌱
Mr. Heinz donated and delivered soil to our raised planters, helping give new life to our outdoor learning space. He also spent time weeding and beautifying the area, making it an even more welcoming place for our students to learn and grow.
We are so grateful for community members like Mr. Heinz who invest their time and talents into our school. Thank you for helping make our outdoor classroom such a special place! 💚
PTO Dance Tonight!
⚠️ Transportation Update ⚠️
Mt. Glen Rd currently has trees down, which has caused some delays. A few students are still on buses at this time, but they are en route and will be home shortly.
Mt. Glen Rd currently has trees down, which has caused some delays. A few students are still on buses at this time, but they are en route and will be home shortly.
Check out our PTO Rib fundraiser!
We had the pleasure of welcoming some of our 2026–2027 Future Appleknockers for Kindergarten Screening on Friday! They were excited to “sign” and officially become part of Appleknocker Nation!
Spring Picture Day April 28th!
These 3rd and 4th graders had a blast at the regional Brain Games competition held at Rend Lake College. They placed 3rd in the costume competition.
AJ Youth Football League Spring Flag Football 2026
