2025-2026 Cobden School Calendar
Congratulations to our Cobden athletes who brought home ribbons from the Lick Creek Track Meet last Friday! We’re so proud of your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship. Way to represent Cobden with pride. Great job, everyone!
We just have to brag on Ms. Mueller’s class! They’ve been busy with hands-on learning—making slime yesterday and creating salt dough landforms today. The best part? These students showed incredible behavior and responsibility during both (very messy!) activities. We’re so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm for learning!
PTO Rib pickup this afternoon at dismissal! Ribs will be in the foyer waiting for you.
Cobden K-5 Students Shine at Lick Creek Track Meet!
Our K-5th grade students are representing Cobden with heart and hustle at the annual Lick Creek Track Meet! From races to relays, they show great effort, teamwork, and Appleknocker pride.
Let's go, Cobden!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to make you aware that we are monitoring recent social media trends, particularly on TikTok, that encourage students to intentionally damage school-issued Chromebooks. While we have not seen widespread issues at our school, we want to be proactive in addressing this concern.
Please talk with your child about the importance of taking care of their Chromebook and using it responsibly. Any student found intentionally damaging a Chromebook will be held financially responsible for the repair or replacement costs and will face school consequences for their behavior.
We appreciate your partnership in helping students make positive choices and understand the importance of respecting school property. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support.
A heartfelt thank you to the Cobden PTO for treating our students and staff to the American Ice Cream Truck! Despite the weather’s attempt to rain on our parade, the students had a blast enjoying their sweet ice cream treats!
April AR - 25 Point Club Annika Middleton, Caroline Shelton, Aria Vega, Kyrie Cashion, Reagan Moore, Sofia Salas, Lainey Joyner, Waylon Tolson, Holden Hess, Amelia Anderson-Estes, Lacy Plott, Arthur Kaszubski, Meredith DeMarie, Lillie Taylor, Henley Rogers, Merritt LeFevre, Lane Bennett, Thai Matthews, Wilfred Matthews, Breesa Matus, Shawn Silliman and Lana VanDyke. 50 Point Club Gadsden Potts, Miguel Garcia, Angel Palmerin, Lukas Quertermous, Ian Olvera, Jett Sanders, Harper McDaniel, Savvy Isom, Walker Schilling, Marshall Jackson, Grayson Johnson, Katie Flick, Rhyker Knop and Chevy Moreland. 100 Point Club Loralei Miller, Wyatt Schilling, Fernando Salas, Ben Shelton, Addysyn Stroehlein, Crystal Amezquita, Evelynn Pearson, Macy Adamitis
🌟 Shining Stars of the Week! 🌟
This week, we’re celebrating Gordon Paulson for his positive attitude, consistent effort, and kindness toward his classmates. Way to lead by example, Gordon!
We’re also recognizing two amazing staff members: Ms. Monica and Ms. Olivia! Their teamwork, dedication, and care for students make a big difference every day. Thank you both for bringing such positive energy to our school!
Keep shining, everyone! 💫
Practice for Kids on the Run is cancelled this afternoon due to weather:
Graphing, measuring, and comparing with Cheerios today in Ms. Mueller's 1st grade!!!
Mrs. Middleton’s 2nd grade class said goodbye to their student teacher, Ms. Flores, this week. A proud Appleknocker, Ms. Flores attended Cobden for elementary, middle, and high school, graduating in 2021. It was a wonderful experience to have a former student return to the classroom—this time as a teacher. She will be deeply missed by the students. Best of luck on your next teaching adventure, Ms. Flores!
Mrs. Rumfelt’s 2nd grade said goodbye to our wonderful student teacher, Ms. Rachael, today. She has accepted a position with another school district where she will start in the Fall. She has been such a wonderful addition to our classroom and we are sad to see her go but excited for her new students and school. We wish you all the luck and congratulations on your accomplishment, Ms. Rachael!
Last chance to place an order for the PTO Rib sale! Call the office to place an order by tomorrow, $30 per rack of delicious ribs. Ribs will be available for pickup on Friday at dismissal.
🌱 Cobden Farm-to-School Program Featured Statewide! 🌽🥕
We’re excited to share that Cobden Schools' Farm-to-School efforts were recently highlighted in the latest issue of Leadership Matters, a statewide publication from the Illinois Association of School Administrators!
The article shines a spotlight on the amazing work happening right in our school kitchens, from scratch-made meals to locally sourced ingredients. These efforts not only nourish our students but also support our local farmers and teach our children the value of fresh, healthy food.
👏 A big THANK YOU to our kitchen teams and Farm-to-School leaders for their continued dedication, even as we near the end of the school year. Your hard work is making a real difference in our students’ lives.
You can read the full article in Leadership Matters here:
#CobdenPride #FarmToSchool #HealthyKidsHealthyFutures #LeadershipMatters
Today we celebrate Mr. Clutts’ amazing SIU student teacher, Ms. Parks, as she completed her last day with our fifth grade students! Her dedication, energy, and passion for teaching have made a lasting impact in our classroom and school community. We wish her the very best as she graduates and begins her journey as a teacher. The future of education is brighter because of you, congratulations!
Our Students Had a Blast with Mad Science!
Yesterday, our students were treated to an exciting and educational assembly presented by Mad Science! Our mad scientist, Musical Maria, wowed the crowd with fun experiments and hands-on demonstrations that brought science to life.
From sound waves to surprising reactions, students were able to see, hear, and even help with experiments that made learning science unforgettable.
A huge thank you to the Cobden PTO for
sponsoring this engaging event—we’re so grateful for your continued support of our students’ learning experiences!
Science has never been so fun!
Congratulations to Raegan Moore and Quinton Jerrell!
We’re excited to announce that Raegan and Quinton are the winners of the Bikes for Books Challenge sponsored by the Cobden Masonic Lodge!
All of our students had the chance to participate by reading books and earning entries into the drawing. Thanks to their hard work-and a little luck-Raegan and Quinton each won a brand-new bike!
A big thank you to the Cobden Masonic Lodge for supporting literacy and encouraging our students to develop a love of reading. We’re proud of everyone who participated and celebrated books this way!
Keep reading, Appleknockers!
Today is the last day for after school tutoring for the school year.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Series: May
