Cobden Elementary

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.

There are so many exciting things happening this holiday season! Attached is a calendar highlighting all of the fun events planned for Cobden Elementary throughout the month of December.

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!

These turkeys know Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so they’re all dressed up in disguise! Which one is hidden the best?

Congratulations to these 3rd and 4th graders who were chosen to compete in the ROE’s Brain Games. A special congratulations to Harper, Claire, Roger, and Etta for placing 5th and moving on to regionals.

Thanksgiving Community Meal - Welcome Cobden School Families and Neighbors!

Help us show some school spirit on Thursday, November 20th! Students are encouraged to join the fun by wearing their favorite superhero shirt or sporting some sweet Appleknocker swag!

🍎 Amazing Appleknockers! 🍎

Today we’re celebrating Axton Parr and Mrs. Sheridan!
Axton’s positivity and hard work shine every day, and Mrs. Sheridan’s dedication and care make her classroom an amazing place to learn.

Thank you both for showing what it means to be an Appleknocker

Our Lost and Found is officially overflowing! If your student is missing a coat, hoodie, water bottle, or anything else that mysteriously vanished, chances are it has found a cozy home in our collection. Please stop by and take a look—our pile would love to shrink a bit!

Dental Safari is coming soon!

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.

🍎✨ Amazing Appleknocker Shoutout! ✨🍎 We’re celebrating Ms. Ury and Liam Hess! 🌟 Ms. Ury brings positivity, empowerment, and care to her classroom every day, while Liam shows what it means to be an Appleknocker with his hard work, kindness, and great attitude. Together, they make our school community shine!

Last Chance to Order Your Schoolhouse Cheesecakes! Support the Cobden PTO by placing your order by Monday, November 10th. Orders will be available for pickup on Monday, November 24th, from 3:00–7:00 PM at Schoolhouse Cheesecakes, located at 630 Sadler Rd, Anna, IL. Don’t miss out on these delicious treats and a great way to support our school!

🌟 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!

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Early Learning! 🌟 We are incredibly proud to celebrate our amazing Pre-K teachers, Mrs. Jerrell and Mrs. Raganyi, for earning a Gold Rating for our Pre-K program — the highest distinction awarded by the State of Illinois! 🥇 This recognition reflects their dedication, creativity, and daily commitment to providing our youngest learners with a nurturing, high-quality early learning experience. Their hard work helps build a strong foundation for every child who walks through their doors. 💛 Congratulations, Mrs. Jerrell and Mrs. Raganyi — your passion and excellence make Cobden Schools shine! 🍎✨

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! 🏀🐾

After-School Tutoring begins today for 1st-4th grade 3:00-4:30 PM. Tutoring will occur each Tuesday and Thursday. 5th grade will begin tutoring on Thursday.

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

A big thank you to all the students who entered drawings for the t-shirt design for the Christmas in the Village 5k, December 6th! The top 3 designers won a prize. Pictured with the winners are Ms. Margarita and Mrs. Stroehlein . 1st Place Wyatt Schilling, 2nd Place Meredith DeMarie and 3rd Place Audrey Hackett! Be sure to be on the lookout for more information about all the fun activities planned for Christmas in the Village!