
January SEL Series


Tomorrow, January 17th, is a 2:00 dismissal day and Appleknocker Club will not be available. No school Monday, January 20th, in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


January Menu

Mrs. Wiltowski received her certificate for being recognized as the Shawnee Region Elementary School Principal of the Year from the Illinois Principals Association. Nominated by her staff, she is celebrated for consistently going above and beyond for both staff and students. As a principal, she leads by example, always prioritizing the well-being of everyone in the school community. Mrs. Wiltowski ensures that everyone feels heard, valued, and supported in meeting their needs. Her approachable nature fosters open communication, and she encourages innovation in teaching. Under her leadership, the school thrives as a dynamic learning environment that stays aligned with current trends in education.



School will be in session tomorrow, Monday, January 13th. Buses will run their normal routes, with the exception of Winstead Road. Please make alternative transportation arrangements if this affects your family.
Breakfast tomorrow is tentatively cereal, fruit juice, and milk, and lunch will be Bosco sticks with marinara, green beans, fruit, and milk.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!


No school or evening activities tomorrow, January 10th
Please stay safe and warm!


No school or after-school activities Thursday,
January 9th
Cobden Homecoming rescheduled to Saturday, February 8th


No school or any after-school activities, Wednesday, January 8h

No school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th


🌟 Shining Star Spotlight! 🌟
Congratulations to Liam Wooters and Mr. Jared Clutts, our latest Shining Star winners!
✨ Liam shines with kindness and is always going the extra mile to help others.
✨ Mr. Clutts inspires with his commitment to students and passion for making a difference in our school.
Thank you both for your incredible contributions—you make our school community brighter! ⭐


🎄✨ A Magical Day at the K-5th Christmas Music Program! 🎶❄️
What an incredible morning we had at our annual K-5th Elementary Christmas Music Program! Our talented students filled the room with holiday cheer, singing their hearts out and spreading joy to everyone in attendance. 🌟❤️
A huge thank you to our amazing music teacher, Mrs. Ronna, staff, and students for all their hard work in making this event so special. 🎤🎼
Check out some highlights from the program below! 📸
We’re so grateful for the support of our families and community. Your presence made this event even more magical. ✨🎄










Congratulations to the winners of Rusty's Home Center "What Christmas Means to Me" Essay Contest from local schools. We are especially proud of Walker!


Breakfast with Santa! December 14th @ the Alto Pass Fire Department

Snow much fun! The kids explored the snow today, learning about the unique structure of snowflakes. A couple of students even saw snow for the first time! They only stayed outside for a couple of minutes.








3rd-5th Grade Lunch- The also enjoyed hand-breaded chicken tenders, broccoli and cauliflower, roll, and fruit.








Yesterday, our hallways were filled with Plaid as we celebrated Mad About Plaid Day!









These beautiful snowmen, handcrafted by a talented community member, each come with a hat, gloves, and a scarf. Today, we held a random drawing, and these lucky students were our winners!





Yesterday, our hallways were filled with Plaid as we celebrated Mad About Plaid Day!









Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Lunch- The students enjoyed some delicious hand breaded chicken strips, roasted broccoli & cauliflower with cheese, a whole grain roll and fruit!









Cobden Elementary PTO Food Drive Dec. 19 & 20 at the Christmas Music Programs
