Cobden Unit School District

The State of Illinois requires all kindergarteners, 6th and 9th graders to have a school physical and proof of immunizations. New Pre-K students are also required to have a physical.

Kindergarteners need a dental and vision exam.
2nd graders, 6th and 9th graders need a dental exam.
Eye exams are due by October 15, 2026 and dental exams are due May 15, 2027.

If you are a family that will be new to the district from out of state your student will also be required to have an Illinois physical and vaccine record on file.

PLEASE REMEMBER: Sports physicals are NOT school physicals. All school physicals must be on the form below. However, your doctor may put a sports physical on a school physical form!

There are new rules for lead testing and screening starting this year. All students will be required to have a lead test or a lead screening form on file with the school. Illinois medical providers have been notified of changes.

Forms you will need:

https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/files/forms/child-health-exam-form-revised-01-31-2024.pdf

https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/forms/topics-services/prevention-wellness/oral-health/proof-school-dental-exam-042026.pdf

https://www.idph.state.il.us/HealthWellness/EyeExamReport.pdf
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🍎 Appleknocker Club Registration is Now Open for 2026–2027! https://forms.gle/KGUNtRAmcfLE9z9k9

Appleknocker Club provides after-school care for Cobden students in Kindergarten through 5th grade on school days until 6:00 p.m.

To enroll, families must complete one registration form per child and submit the $10 registration fee before their child may attend. https://forms.gle/KGUNtRAmcfLE9z9k9

Please note:
• Cost is $4 per hour, per student
• Students with an outstanding balance of $40 or more or who are picked up after 6:00 p.m. will not be eligible to participate.

Students enjoy a nutritious snack, homework time, outdoor play (weather permitting), and other fun activities.

Join us for our Back to School Open House! Tuesday, August 11th-Cobden JH/HS 5-6 PM; Cobden Elementary 6-7 PM

📚 Online Registration Opens Next Week! 📚 It’s almost time to get ready for the new school year! Online registration for the 2026–2027 school year opens Monday, July 20 through TeacherEase. If you prefer to register in person or need assistance with the online process, our school office will be open the first week of August from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Staff will be happy to help, and you may also bring any required paperwork with you at that time. We look forward to welcoming our students back soon! 🍎

Vacancy Notice

The deadline to purchase your school supply kits is here! Make sure to order before the deadline tomorrow! Click here to purchase your kit today: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509

Vacancy Notice

If school supplies are still on your to-do list, now is the time to take care of it. Once the store closes, families will need to shop independently and track down each item on their own. Ordering today keeps it simple and stress-free.
👉 Order Here: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509

We hope everyone is enjoying summer break and making wonderful memories! We wanted to give you a heads-up that online registration for the 2026–2027 school year will open on July 20th.

Families will be able to complete registration online, upload important documents, and pay registration fees. Additional information and instructions will be sent via email as the registration date approaches.

2026–2027 Registration Fees

Registration Fee (Grades K–12): $30 per student
Recorder Fee (4th Grade): $5
Appleknocker Club Registration: $10
Please note that additional course- or activity-related fees may be assessed as the school year begins, particularly at the junior high and high school levels.
If you are new to the district or would prefer to complete the registration process in person, our office will be open August 3rd–7th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for paperwork submission and registration assistance.

If you have any questions, please email sstroehlein@cusd17.com or brichilders@cusd17.com.

Have a great summer!

🍎 Summer Lunch Program Begins Today! 🌞 Rain or shine, we are excited to kick off our Summer Lunch Program today at the elementary cafeteria! Lunch will be served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is available to everyone in our community. Please enter through the back cafeteria door next to the food pantry. Today’s menu includes: 🌯 Burritos 🫘 Refried Beans 🥨 Tostitos & Salsa 🍎 Your choice of fresh fruit We look forward to serving our students, families, and community members this summer!

Thank you to Lisa Tomazzoli of House 2 Home Realty Inc for her continued support of the PTO and Food Pantry!

The following students had perfect attendance for the 2025-2026 school year: Amelia Anderson-Estes, Aurora Olvera, Alexander Olvera, Beckett Easterly, Tadeo Uribe-Nava, Thorin Leek, David Amezquita, and Emmett Godinez.

Every year, stores get busier as August approaches. Long lines. Picked-over shelves. Missing items. A simple errand turns into a stressful afternoon. Ordering through 1st Day School Supplies lets you skip all of that and stay ahead of the rush. 👉 Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509

Summer Lunch Program
Served daily from 11:30-12:30
*Located at the elementary cafeteria. Please enter through the back side door around the corner from the food pantry. Everyone from the community is welcome. No age limit.

Mrs. Flamm’s 5th grade class had two guest teachers this week. Mr. Schilling taught about Roman numerals and had many activities planned out for the class like bridge building and a paper airplane contest. Ms. Jackson taught about slime and had many games like Bingo and trash can basketball for the class.

Kindergarten had an amazing day on their field trip to the Discovery Playhouse filled with hands-on fun, imagination, and lots of smiles! Students loved exploring, playing, and learning together throughout the day. A special thank you to our wonderful PTO for sponsoring the trip and treating everyone to delicious strawberry donuts from Flamm Orchards. We appreciate all you do to create memorable experiences for our students! 🍓🍩🚌

Thank you 4H for your donation of a rocket craft to Mrs. Sheridan’s classroom.  Students were able to shoot their rockets to the different planets.  

Reminder to parents that tomorrow is Mrs. Ronna’s Day of Fun! Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating for a water day, so there will be no water activities and students do not need to wear swim attire.

We will still have lots of fun with inflatables in the small gym along with many other exciting indoor and outdoor activities, weather permitting! Please make sure students wear tennis shoes, and socks are a must for the inflatables.

We can’t wait to have a blast tomorrow and enjoy these last few days of school before summer! ☀️

A BIG thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this fun event and to all of our staff members who lend a hand to help make the day such a success for our students! ❤️

Also, please remember tomorrow is a 2:00 PM dismissal day and there will be no Appleknocker Club care available. Please arrange transportation plans for your child.

Students who met their AR goal for the year enjoyed a field trip to the movies and the park today! This fun day was made possible by our amazing PTO. The kids seemed to have a wonderful time!