Cobden Unit School District

We want to remind our Cobden families and community members that our School Food Pantry is here to serve you! The pantry is located behind the elementary cafeteria and is open every weekend from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This resource is available to all families and community members who would like to utilize it—no questions asked.

Our pantry is completely run by donations and volunteer help, and we are always accepting contributions to keep our shelves stocked with both food items and hygiene products.

Donations can be dropped off at Cobden Elementary in the black box outside the front entrance at any time.

Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be made by check, payable to Cobden PTO Food Pantry.

Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us take care of one another. Our community is stronger together! ❤️

August Menu

Cobden School District Back-to-School Open House
Tuesday, August 12 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Elementary, Jr. High, & High School Buildings

We’re excited to welcome all families back for our district-wide Open House on Tuesday, August 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM! This is a great opportunity to:

Drop off school supplies

Meet your child’s teachers

Locate classrooms

Visit with Nurse Holly to submit medications, health documents, and action plans

Connect with Gary Wright from Wrightway Transportation to learn about bus routes and procedures

Pay school fees in the main offices:

$30 registration fee for all students

$10 Appleknocker Club fee (K–5th grade only)

$5 recorder fee (4th grade only)

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there as we kick off another great year!

📚 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 13
🧸 Pre-K Begins: Tuesday, August 20

Districtwide Back to School Open House Prek-12 grade Tuesday, August 12th- 6-7 PM COME MEET TEACHERS, DROP OFF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND FIND YOUR CLASSROOMS!

Cobden Unit School District #17 Online Registration is officially open. We have added and updated many of the sections this year and hopefully everyone finds it useful and user friendly. New Families: The link below should ONLY be used for NEW families. If students already attended PreK screenings or Kindergarten screenings, they DO NOT have to complete this process because a paper copy of the registration has already been completed and they will receive a TeacherEase login the first week of August. https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=84fef7b5-39fb-4f46-b421-cf7b08e48daa New Families, please come into the school offices to complete all additional paperwork August 4-8 between 8:30 AM- 3 PM. Returning Families: If you are a parent or guardian of a RETURNING student, please access the online registration link within your TeacherEase account. If you are unable to log in or are having issues, please contact Stephanie at sstroehlein@cusd17.com for Elementary issues or Briana at brichilders@cusd17.com for Junior High or High School issues. Appleknocker Club: Registration link for ELEMENTARY students (K-5th) that will need after school Appleknocker Club care. https://forms.gle/WRZ5Y49QsakJsegr8

Vacancy notice

​Hello Appleknocker fans! As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, we want to say 'Thank you' one more time to last year's sponsors! These local businesses' donations helped purchase uniforms, pay officials, and provide our student athletes with so many opportunities! We appreciate all they do for our community.

Taylor, Dodd, and Wood Insurance
Dodd Architects
Gurley Heating and Cooling
Starview Vineyards
Flamm's Heating and Cooling
Penninger Asphalt and Paving
Josh Jackson Construction
Anna Jonesboro National Bank
ET Simonds
Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass
Don Taco of Carbondale
McCann Heating and Cooling

We are seeking more local business owners interested in sponsoring our athletic program again. You can do this by completing the attached form for the 2025-2026 year. Advertising will run August 2025-July 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Mindy - mgoodman@cusd17.com


https://www.jotform.com/form/240803989231157

🎒 Cobden School District Student Registration Coming Soon! 🎒 We’re excited to welcome all Cobden families for the upcoming school year! ✅ Online Registration will open on July 21 for all families. We’ll share the link right here once it’s live! ✅ Prefer to register in person? Our school offices will be open August 4-8, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 📄 New families are encouraged to register in person so we can help you gather any necessary paperwork and answer your questions. We look forward to seeing everyone soon and kicking off another great year at Cobden!

🌟 Celebrating Our Cobden PreK Team! 🌟 We are proud to share that our Cobden PreK program has earned Gold recognition during our recent state monitoring visit! ⭐️🏅 This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, passion, and hard work of our incredible PreK team: Mrs. Stacy Jerrell (Teacher) Mrs. Sarah Raganyi (Teacher) Mrs. Becca Wright (Aide) Mrs. Monica Godinez (Aide) Our teachers and aides spent many hours preparing for this visit to ensure our program would shine - and it did! The Gold rating represents the highest level of quality in early childhood education in Illinois, and it is a testament to the caring, engaging, and supportive environment they create for our youngest learners every day. Please join us in congratulating this amazing team! 🎉💛

Programa de Almuerzos de Verano, del 9 al 27 de junio, de lunes a viernes, de 11:30 a 12:30. ¡Evento comunitario gratuito! Estudiantes y familias bienvenidos. Entre por la puerta trasera de la cafetería de la primaria, a la vuelta de la esquina del banco de alimentos.

Kids on the Run 5K June 2, 2025

Perfect Attendance 2024-2025 School Year Kreah Baugher, Damian Zamora, Aurora Olvera, Crystal Amezquita, Alyna Calderon, Addysyn Stroehlein and Caleb Jerrel ( not pictured Esther Williams)

Mr. Clutt's brought Bluey around to the classrooms. Mrs. Genung's Kindergarten class enjoyed the sweet surprise.

Mrs. Lyerla's class celebrated the end of the year with a luau themed party! Summer break here we come!

🌟 Shining Stars 🌟 Shoutout to Westin Kosydor for his kindness and helpful heart, Mrs. Redden for her thoughtful support, and Ms. Nina for her caring spirit. You make our school shine! 💫

Free Cooking Classes for Kids!

🌟 Shining Stars! 🌟 A big shoutout to Miguel Garcia, Mr. Marcel, and Ms. Fabi for their positivity, hard work, and dedication! Your support, kindness, and energy brighten our school every day. Thank you for being amazing! 💫 #ShiningStars #TeamCobden

Mrs. Sheridan's Kindergarten class made Pig Puppets today!

🍎 Cobden District End-of-Year Reminders 🍎 Dear Families, As we wrap up another fantastic school year, here are some important dates and reminders to help keep everyone on track during these busy final days: 📅 Week of May 26–30: May 26 (Monday): No School – Memorial Day May 27 (Tuesday): Kids on the Run Practice | 3:00–4:30 PM 5th Grade Junior High Field Day May 28 (Wednesday): AR Field Trip May 29 (Thursday): No Kids on the Run Practice Early Dismissal at 2:00 PM Appleknocker Club will be available. Pre-K Orientation 2025-26 | 5:00–6:00 PM May 30 (Friday): Elementary Fun Day! Please send students with: Clothes they can get wet or Swimsuit (worn underneath) Towel Change of clothes Sunscreen Early Dismissal at 2:00 PM Appleknocker Club will be available. 🎉 Final Week: June 2 (Monday): Students’ Last Day of School! 8th Grade Promotion | 9:00 AM Kids on the Run 5K | Begins approx. 10:00 AM (Students may be signed out after the race) Report Cards Go Home Early Dismissal at 2:00 PM No Appleknocker Club June 3 (Tuesday): Teacher Institute – No Student Attendance ☀️ Summer School: Dates: June 9–27 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

🌱 Celebrating Our Farm to School Success! 🌽 We’re excited to share some wonderful news with our Cobden families! Nurse Holly has created an amazing presentation that highlights all the incredible progress our district has made this year through our Farm to School initiative. Thanks to the passion and dedication of our staff, students, and community partners, we've grown more than just produce- we’ve grown opportunities for hands-on learning, healthier eating, and stronger connections to our local farmers. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm as we plant seeds for a healthier future! Check out this link to see Nurse Holly's full presentation- https://drive.google.com/file/d/12797jksgS34B3iUvRS3DsEnHyroPk4oq/view?usp=sharing