Cobden Unit School District

Taylor Dodd and Wood Insurance will be hosting a free community event on December 12th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at their office. Families can enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides and pictures with Santa—a fun and festive way to celebrate the season. While the event is completely free, they will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the door. All donations will go directly to local food pantry to support families in need throughout the community this holiday season.

Cobden Elementary Food Pantry- Community Meal Offering- Holiday Breakfast Casseroles

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Congratulations to Miss Johnson on her graduation from SIU! We wish you the very best in your career in education.

🌟 Amazing Appleknockers Alert! 🌟
We’re celebrating Flynt Brumleve and Ms. Stephanie for their hard work, positive energy, and dedication to making Cobden a great place to learn and grow. Thank you both for everything you do for our students and school community—you make us proud every day! 🍎👏

Last week our kitchen team prepared and served farm-fresh chicken from Flock Farm, and it was a big hit! The students really loved their lunch.

Hello Cobden families, On Friday night, one of our Jr. High girls’ basketball players experienced a medical emergency following a fall during the game. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the first responders and bystanders who stepped in to help. We are grateful and relieved to share that she is making great progress in her recovery. In her honor, we invite everyone to wear blue at some point this week to show your support and encourage her continued healing. Thank you for keeping her and her family in your thoughts.

Families, we wanted to let you know about a small lunch menu update for tomorrow. Instead of spaghetti, students will enjoy fresh chicken drumsticks and thighs from Flock Farms. All side items will remain the same — green beans and fruit cocktail will still be served. Thank you for your understanding, and we’re excited to offer our students this fresh, locally sourced option! 🍽️🐓

The following students have reached their goals in November 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: Arthur Kaszubski, Troy Williams, Tadeo Nava, Loralei Miller, Sofia Salas, Reagan Moore, Angel Palmerin (not pictured Macy Adamitis) 50 Point Club: Claire Flamm

As colder weather arrives, we want to make sure all students stay warm and comfortable throughout the school day. Please be sure your child comes to school each day with appropriate winter gear—coats, hats, gloves, and any additional layers they may need.

We plan to have outdoor recess as long as the actual or “feels like” temperature is above 32°F. Fresh air and movement are important, and proper winter clothing helps us keep students safe while enjoying their time outside.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone bundled up and ready for the colder months ahead!

Today we had a parade like no other! The hallways were filled with oohs and ahhs as students enjoyed our 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. They created their own balloons and showed off their marching skills, and the High School Band helped make the event even more special!

Tomorrow is 2:00 Dismissal and NO Appleknocker Club is available. Thanksgiving Break begins! No school Nov. 22-29th. Students return to school on Dec. 1st.

PTO Schoolhouse Cheesecake reminder. If you purchased cheesecakes from the PTO fundraiser, pickup is Nov. 24th at Schoolhouse Cheesecakes at 630 Sadler Rd in Anna. Pickup time is from 3:30-7:00 PM.

Congratulations to these 5th and 6th graders who were chosen to compete in the ROE’s Brain Games. A special congratulations to Logan, Maeve, Kenna, and Audrey for placing 2nd and advancing to regionals.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our cafeteria staff for the outstanding Thanksgiving meal they prepared. The staff and students both enjoyed the meal and spending some quality time together!

Thanksgiving Community Meal - Welcome Cobden School Families and Neighbors!

Friendly reminder: Tomorrow, Monday, November 10th is a 2:00 PM dismissal day. No Appleknocker Club will be available. There will be no school Tuesday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.

🌟 Cobden Elementary Earns “Exemplary” Rating — 3 Years in a Row! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Cobden Elementary School has once again earned the highest 2025 Annual Summative Designation in the State of Illinois — Exemplary! 🎉 This incredible honor marks the third consecutive year that Cobden Elementary has been recognized among the top 10% of schools statewide. Schools receiving the Exemplary designation: ▪ Perform in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois ▪ Have no targeted student groups performing at or below the state’s lowest-performing 5% This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, staff, and families who work together every day to make learning meaningful, inclusive, and successful for all. 💛 We are so proud of our Cobden community — your continued support helps make excellence possible!

Our 1st–5th graders are off to the SIU Women’s Basketball game this afternoon! It’s always exciting to cheer on the Salukis and experience the energy of a college game together. What a fun field trip for our students—Go Salukis! 🏀🐾

Cobden Elementary School students that have reached their goals in October for our school-wide Accelerated Reading program: 25 Points Claire Flamm, Harper Stringer, Lane Bennett, Penelope Stroehlein, Walker Schilling, Alexander Olvera, Keegan Wilson, Samwell Meyers-Matthews, and Miguel Garcia 50 Points: Lillian Paulson 100 Points: einEslie Boyles