Hello families,
We wanted to share a reminder that the Cobden School Food Pantry, located behind Cobden Elementary School, is available to all families in our community. The pantry is self-serve and open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Please feel free to stop by and take what you need, and please share this information with others in our community who may benefit.
See the attached flyer for more information!
We wanted to share a reminder that the Cobden School Food Pantry, located behind Cobden Elementary School, is available to all families in our community. The pantry is self-serve and open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Please feel free to stop by and take what you need, and please share this information with others in our community who may benefit.
See the attached flyer for more information!
📚🤠 Coin War & Spirit Week is Coming! 🤠📚
Get ready for a fun week at Cobden Elementary! October 19–23 will be our Coin War & Spirit Week as we get excited for our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair!
Students can bring coins throughout the week and join in our daily dress-up themes. All money collected will be used to purchase new books for our school library and classrooms! 📖❤️
There’s a little friendly competition, too—the top three classrooms that collect the most money will win a Round Up Treat at the Rodeo Bash!
Check out the attached flyer for each day’s coin and spirit theme. Our Wild, Wild West Book Fair will follow October 26–30.
We’re looking forward to a fun couple of weeks celebrating reading at Cobden Elementary! 🍎📚🐴
Get ready for a fun week at Cobden Elementary! October 19–23 will be our Coin War & Spirit Week as we get excited for our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair!
Students can bring coins throughout the week and join in our daily dress-up themes. All money collected will be used to purchase new books for our school library and classrooms! 📖❤️
There’s a little friendly competition, too—the top three classrooms that collect the most money will win a Round Up Treat at the Rodeo Bash!
Check out the attached flyer for each day’s coin and spirit theme. Our Wild, Wild West Book Fair will follow October 26–30.
We’re looking forward to a fun couple of weeks celebrating reading at Cobden Elementary! 🍎📚🐴
At Cobden Elementary, we use the Quaver curriculum during music class to help support social-emotional learning and reinforce the positive behaviors and character traits that are part of our schoolwide PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) plan.
One way we recognize students is through Quaver Coins! Students can earn coins for random acts of kindness and service, making good choices, showing good character, being a good friend, working hard, and demonstrating other positive behaviors throughout the school day.
Quaver Coins can be given by staff members anywhere in our school—not just in the classroom! Students may be recognized during special classes, lunch, recess, in the hallways, and throughout their day.
Students save their coins and use them to shop at our Quaver Store. Some rewards are small and can be purchased quickly, while other special items may take several weeks of saving. This gives students something fun to work toward while reinforcing the positive choices we want to see every day.
We would love your help refreshing our Quaver Store! We are accepting donations of new or gently used, clean items that our students would enjoy, as well as monetary donations that can be used to purchase new rewards.
Donations may be sent to the Elementary Office. Monetary donations are also welcome, and checks can be made payable to Cobden Elementary.
Any donation, big or small, helps us continue celebrating our students for their kindness, hard work, good character, and positive choices. We greatly appreciate your support of our students and our PBIS program!
Quaver curriculum website: https://www.quavered.com/
One way we recognize students is through Quaver Coins! Students can earn coins for random acts of kindness and service, making good choices, showing good character, being a good friend, working hard, and demonstrating other positive behaviors throughout the school day.
Quaver Coins can be given by staff members anywhere in our school—not just in the classroom! Students may be recognized during special classes, lunch, recess, in the hallways, and throughout their day.
Students save their coins and use them to shop at our Quaver Store. Some rewards are small and can be purchased quickly, while other special items may take several weeks of saving. This gives students something fun to work toward while reinforcing the positive choices we want to see every day.
We would love your help refreshing our Quaver Store! We are accepting donations of new or gently used, clean items that our students would enjoy, as well as monetary donations that can be used to purchase new rewards.
Donations may be sent to the Elementary Office. Monetary donations are also welcome, and checks can be made payable to Cobden Elementary.
Any donation, big or small, helps us continue celebrating our students for their kindness, hard work, good character, and positive choices. We greatly appreciate your support of our students and our PBIS program!
Quaver curriculum website: https://www.quavered.com/
🍎 No School Reminder
Just a reminder that there will be no school for students on Friday, October 9, as our teachers will be attending the Regional Teachers’ Institute.
There will also be no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.
We hope all of our Appleknocker families enjoy the long weekend! 🍂
Just a reminder that there will be no school for students on Friday, October 9, as our teachers will be attending the Regional Teachers’ Institute.
There will also be no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.
We hope all of our Appleknocker families enjoy the long weekend! 🍂
September Accelerated Reading Program: The following students have reached AR goals in September.
25 Point Club- Faith Rumfelt, Lainey Joyner, Conrad Herron, Loretta Herron, and Annika Middleton
75 Point Club- Eslie Boyle
100 Point Club- Oliver Byers
Congratulations on your hard work!
25 Point Club- Faith Rumfelt, Lainey Joyner, Conrad Herron, Loretta Herron, and Annika Middleton
75 Point Club- Eslie Boyle
100 Point Club- Oliver Byers
Congratulations on your hard work!
Congratulations to Ben Mendez on placing 12th out of 164 runners yesterday! All of the cross country runners did an amazing job and we are so proud of all of their accomplishments this season!
This is a friendly reminder that Picture Day is tomorrow, Monday, September 28th!
Good afternoon families!
A couple of quick reminders as we head into the end of the week:
Tomorrow is an 11:30 AM dismissal day for students. Appleknocker Club will be available for after-school care for families who need it.
Also, Monday, September 28th is Picture Day! 📸
Thank you, and have a great rest of your week!
A couple of quick reminders as we head into the end of the week:
Tomorrow is an 11:30 AM dismissal day for students. Appleknocker Club will be available for after-school care for families who need it.
Also, Monday, September 28th is Picture Day! 📸
Thank you, and have a great rest of your week!
Good afternoon, families!
Just a quick reminder that our mornings are starting to get a little cooler. Since students spend time outside for morning recess, it may be a good idea to send a light jacket or sweater with your child to help keep them comfortable.
Please be sure to label jackets and sweaters with your child’s name. Thank you!
Just a quick reminder that our mornings are starting to get a little cooler. Since students spend time outside for morning recess, it may be a good idea to send a light jacket or sweater with your child to help keep them comfortable.
Please be sure to label jackets and sweaters with your child’s name. Thank you!
Scouting Opportunity for Boys and Girls K-5th
Hello Cobden Elementary Families,
The Cobden Elementary PTO invites our Pre-K through 5th grade students and families to join us for a fun evening at our Fall Dance!
🍂 Friday, October 16
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Small Gym at Cobden High School
Admission is FREE, and donations to the PTO are greatly appreciated!
Please remember that all students must be accompanied by an adult for the entire dance. For everyone's safety, students will also not be allowed to run in the gym.
Concessions will be available, including pizza by the slice and cookies, along with FREE popcorn, punch, and water.
We hope you’ll join us for a fun fall evening with our Appleknocker families! 🍁🎃
The Cobden Elementary PTO invites our Pre-K through 5th grade students and families to join us for a fun evening at our Fall Dance!
🍂 Friday, October 16
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Small Gym at Cobden High School
Admission is FREE, and donations to the PTO are greatly appreciated!
Please remember that all students must be accompanied by an adult for the entire dance. For everyone's safety, students will also not be allowed to run in the gym.
Concessions will be available, including pizza by the slice and cookies, along with FREE popcorn, punch, and water.
We hope you’ll join us for a fun fall evening with our Appleknocker families! 🍁🎃
Good morning, Cobden Elementary families!
This is a friendly reminder regarding our morning drop-off procedures. Morning car rider drop-off takes place each school day in front of the elementary school entrance beginning at 7:30 AM.
Our first bell rings at 8:02 AM, and the tardy bell rings at 8:05 AM. Please keep in mind that cars are still actively dropping off students during this entire time.
For the safety of all of our students, parents should refrain from parking in front of the elementary school building until after 8:05 AM. Keeping this area clear allows our car rider line to continue moving safely and provides a clear path for students entering the building.
Pre-K drop-off begins at 8:10 AM. We ask our Pre-K families to please wait until after 8:05 AM before parking in front of the elementary building so that our regular morning car rider drop-off can be completed safely.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep morning arrival safe and running smoothly!
This is a friendly reminder regarding our morning drop-off procedures. Morning car rider drop-off takes place each school day in front of the elementary school entrance beginning at 7:30 AM.
Our first bell rings at 8:02 AM, and the tardy bell rings at 8:05 AM. Please keep in mind that cars are still actively dropping off students during this entire time.
For the safety of all of our students, parents should refrain from parking in front of the elementary school building until after 8:05 AM. Keeping this area clear allows our car rider line to continue moving safely and provides a clear path for students entering the building.
Pre-K drop-off begins at 8:10 AM. We ask our Pre-K families to please wait until after 8:05 AM before parking in front of the elementary building so that our regular morning car rider drop-off can be completed safely.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep morning arrival safe and running smoothly!
Our students enjoyed a delicious southern-inspired feast featuring pulled pork, northern beans, celery, and a banana! A big thank you to our amazing cafeteria staff for serving up another fun and flavorful adventure for our students! We appreciate all the love, time, and creativity you put into making lunchtime something to look forward to!
Class of 2030 Fundraiser & Yard Sale!
We have lots of amazing vendors and yard sale participants signed up and ready to help make the Class of 2030 fundraiser a huge success! We are so excited to see everyone on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
Vendor & Yard Sale Information:
Arrival: Vendors and yard sale participants may arrive as early as 7:15 AM. Upon arrival, you will receive your assigned parking spot. If you still have a payment due, please take care of that at this time.
Sale Hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
End-of-Day Reminder: Beta Club will be available to take care of any unsold items for $25 at the end of the sale, so you don't have to haul everything home!
Class of 2029 & Class of 2030 Booths: Both classes will have booths set up with goodies for sale and will also be accepting donations to help support their classes.
We are looking forward to a fun-filled day of shopping, yard sale finds, delicious goodies, and supporting our students! Thank you to everyone who is participating, donating, and helping make this fundraiser possible.
We can’t wait to see you all on September 26th!
We have lots of amazing vendors and yard sale participants signed up and ready to help make the Class of 2030 fundraiser a huge success! We are so excited to see everyone on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
Vendor & Yard Sale Information:
Arrival: Vendors and yard sale participants may arrive as early as 7:15 AM. Upon arrival, you will receive your assigned parking spot. If you still have a payment due, please take care of that at this time.
Sale Hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
End-of-Day Reminder: Beta Club will be available to take care of any unsold items for $25 at the end of the sale, so you don't have to haul everything home!
Class of 2029 & Class of 2030 Booths: Both classes will have booths set up with goodies for sale and will also be accepting donations to help support their classes.
We are looking forward to a fun-filled day of shopping, yard sale finds, delicious goodies, and supporting our students! Thank you to everyone who is participating, donating, and helping make this fundraiser possible.
We can’t wait to see you all on September 26th!
Mrs. Rumfelt’s second grade had some special visitors in their classroom when they returned from the long weekend. These beautiful monarch butterflies emerged from their chrysalis and were ready to be released. We really enjoyed watching them spread their wings and take flight!
Reminder for Families: Tomorrow, Friday, September 4, students will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. Please note that Appleknocker Club will not be available tomorrow for after-school care, so all students will need to be picked up or ride buses home.
There will also be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope all of our Appleknocker families have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend! 🍎
There will also be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope all of our Appleknocker families have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend! 🍎
It's the first week of Pre-K in Mrs. Raganyi's classroom!
Morning Drop-Off Reminder
Good morning, parents! A quick reminder that during morning drop-off between 7:30–8:00 AM, parents should drop students off at the front entrance of the Elementary School. The side door is reserved for students arriving by bus.
Also, today is the first day of Pre-K! Pre-K drop-off begins at 8:10 AM.
Thank you for helping us keep morning arrival safe and organized! 🍎
It is with profound sadness that Cobden Unit School District #17 learned of the sudden and tragic passing of former student Mariana Fabian in a car accident.
Mariana will always be remembered as a member of our Cobden school family. The loss of a young life is heartbreaking, and our thoughts are with Mariana’s family, friends, and all those who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time.
We know that news of this tragedy may deeply affect our students, staff, and community. We will continue to support one another and provide care and compassion to those who are grieving.
Our hearts are with the Fabian family. Once an Appleknocker, always an Appleknocker. We will hold Mariana’s memory close and keep her loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.
We are having a wonderful first day with students at school! 🍎 This is a friendly reminder that school dismisses at 2 o'clock today, tomorrow, and Friday this week. There will be no Appleknocker Club this week for after school care. Appleknocker Club will begin on Monday, August 17th.