Cobden Unit School District

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Mrs. Raganyi's Pre-K Class had a special visitor and presentation today! Mrs. Zachary came in to show the class how to make their own flour! It was a cool, fun, and exciting experience for everyone!

Shoutout to our Amazing Appleknockers: Mrs. Jerrell, Everett Hale, and Mrs. Tripp! 🍎 Your hard work, positivity, and dedication do not go unnoticed—thank you for all you do!

Yesterday the cafeteria served up some delicious fresh chicken tacos with pico de gallo using local chicken! The students and staff all enjoyed the wonderful meal!

The Cobden Elementary School Appleknocker Club would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Engelmann and her Ed Rising students for visiting! They provided a snack, read a book with the students, helped everyone create a superhero, and gifted each Appleknocker Club student a book. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and kindness they shared with our students!

FCA Save the Date

Ms. Lyerla’s first grade class took advantage of the sunshine today by taking their learning outside! ☀️ It was a beautiful day to enjoy fresh air while staying engaged and focused on learning.

Ms. Lacy’s students got festive for St. Patrick’s Day by creating colorful rainbows using Fruit Loops, marshmallows, and pipe cleaners. A fun and creative way to celebrate! 🌈🍀

Congratulations to our 4th and 5th grade Kindness Poster Contest winners! 🎨💙 These students used their creativity to share powerful messages about kindness and how we can make our school a better place. We are proud of the thought, effort, and positivity they put into their work. Great job representing what it means to be kind! 👏

Ms. Mueller’s 1st graders made math hands-on today! 🥨 They practiced adding two-digit numbers using pretzels for tens and Cheerios for ones — a fun (and tasty!) way to see place value in action. Way to make learning stick!

✨ Amazing Appleknockers Shoutout! ✨

Today we are celebrating three wonderful members of our school family — Mrs. Genung, Nancy Godinez, and Mrs. Uribe! 🍎

These amazing ladies go above and beyond each day to support our students and staff. Whether they are helping students stay engaged, offering encouragement, lending a hand wherever needed, or bringing positivity into our building, they truly make a difference. Their kindness, dedication, and teamwork help create the welcoming and supportive environment we are so proud of.

Thank you, Mrs. Genung, Nancy, and Mrs. Uribe, for all you do to make our school such a special place. We appreciate you! ❤️👏

Our students are putting their math skills to great use while supporting a wonderful cause as they begin their St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Math-a-Thon packets! If you would like to help us raise funds for St. Jude but do not currently have a student in our school, please feel free to scan the QR code below to make a donation. Donations may also be dropped off at the elementary school now through March 2nd. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Now is your chance to stock up on Spirit Wear! Grab all the sizes for 75% off!

The Appleknocker Cafe cooked up some breakfast pizza this week!

In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, we will be collecting donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Students who would like to wear a fun hat may bring $1 to participate. If you’re feeling the Seuss spirit and want to be extra festive, you’re also welcome to dress up as your favorite book character!

Pre-K Screening will be taking place this spring, and we look forward to meeting our newest Little Appleknockers! Please see the attached flyer for more information and call the elementary office to schedule your appointment. For students currently enrolled in our Pre-K program, there will be no Pre-K classes held on this day.

🍎 Amazing Appleknockers! 🍎

Shoutout to Ms. Malinda, Mrs. Redden, and Kolsen Hale for being true Appleknockers! Your hard work, positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond make a difference in our school each and every day. We appreciate the way you support others, lead by example, and help make our school such a great place to learn and grow.

Thank you for all you do! ❤️👏

Junior High Cheer Fundraiser

Congratulations to Ms. Mueller for winning the Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative Grant. With her winnings, she has some fun and exciting learning opportunities planned for her students!

Mrs. Sheridan’s Kindergarten is 100 days smarter! 🎉💯 To celebrate the 100th day of school, our kindergarteners got creative by making lists of 100 items they’d love to have and things they wouldn't! This fun activity had students dreaming big while showing just how much they’ve learned in 100 days of kindergarten. Way to go, Mrs. Sheridan’s class! We’re so proud of how far you’ve come in 100 days! 🍎✨