Cobden Elementary

As you're checking off your back-to-school to-do list, don't forget about your student’s health requirements! Illinois School Health Requirements Preschool – Physical exam & required immunizations Kindergarten – Physical exam, required immunizations, dental exam, and vision exam 2nd Grade – Dental exam 6th Grade – Physical exam, required immunizations, and dental exam 9th Grade – Physical exam & required immunizations 12th Grade – Proof of the second dose of the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine Student Athletes – A current physical is required to participate in school sports. If your child has: Daily or emergency medications Food allergies Asthma Diabetes Seizures or another medical condition requiring care at school Please contact the school nurse (shelbi.smith@cusd17.com) before the first day of school so we can make sure everything is in place for a safe and successful year. Appointments fill up quickly this time of year! If your child still needs a physical, immunizations, or dental/vision exam, we encourage you to schedule those appointments as soon as possible.

Vacancy Notice

The deadline to purchase your school supply kits is here! Make sure to order before the deadline tomorrow! Click here to purchase your kit today: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509

Just 4 days left to place your 1st Day School Supplies order! If you've been meaning to order, now is the time. Kits include everything on your child's supply list, carefully packed and arriving before the start of the school year! ➡️ Order by 11:59pm on July 1st at http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509

Last call, Cobden Elementary families. The 1st Day School Supplies store is closing soon. If you have been meaning to order, this is your reminder to take care of it today. Once the window closes, kits will no longer be available. 👉 Order now before it closes: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509

Vacancy Notice

These are the final weeks to order 1st Day School Supplies for Cobden Elementary. It only takes a few minutes to select your school and choose your child’s grade. Everything will arrive ready to go before school begins. 👉 Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509

If school supplies are still on your to-do list, now is the time to take care of it. Once the store closes, families will need to shop independently and track down each item on their own. Ordering today keeps it simple and stress-free.
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As we get closer to the ordering deadline, we want to remind families that the 1st Day School Supplies store will be closing soon. Ordering now ensures your child has the exact supplies requested. Delivered in one box and ready for the first day.
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We hope everyone is enjoying summer break and making wonderful memories! We wanted to give you a heads-up that online registration for the 2026–2027 school year will open on July 20th.

Families will be able to complete registration online, upload important documents, and pay registration fees. Additional information and instructions will be sent via email as the registration date approaches.

2026–2027 Registration Fees

Registration Fee (Grades K–12): $30 per student
Recorder Fee (4th Grade): $5
Appleknocker Club Registration: $10
Please note that additional course- or activity-related fees may be assessed as the school year begins, particularly at the junior high and high school levels.
If you are new to the district or would prefer to complete the registration process in person, our office will be open August 3rd–7th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for paperwork submission and registration assistance.

If you have any questions, please email sstroehlein@cusd17.com or brichilders@cusd17.com.

Have a great summer!

🍎 Summer Lunch Program Begins Today! 🌞 Rain or shine, we are excited to kick off our Summer Lunch Program today at the elementary cafeteria! Lunch will be served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is available to everyone in our community. Please enter through the back cafeteria door next to the food pantry. Today’s menu includes: 🌯 Burritos 🫘 Refried Beans 🥨 Tostitos & Salsa 🍎 Your choice of fresh fruit We look forward to serving our students, families, and community members this summer!

Thank you to Lisa Tomazzoli of House 2 Home Realty Inc for her continued support of the PTO and Food Pantry!

Our elementary students had a fun filled last day of school! The students got to celebrate and cheer on those running in the Kids on the Run 5K! Congratulations to all the runners, you all did an amazing job! We hope you all have the best summer break!

The following students had perfect attendance for the 2025-2026 school year: Amelia Anderson-Estes, Aurora Olvera, Alexander Olvera, Beckett Easterly, Tadeo Uribe-Nava, Thorin Leek, David Amezquita, and Emmett Godinez.

Every year, stores get busier as August approaches. Long lines. Picked-over shelves. Missing items. A simple errand turns into a stressful afternoon. Ordering through 1st Day School Supplies lets you skip all of that and stay ahead of the rush. 👉 Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31509

Summer Lunch Program
Served daily from 11:30-12:30
*Located at the elementary cafeteria. Please enter through the back side door around the corner from the food pantry. Everyone from the community is welcome. No age limit.

The Kids on the Run 5K will begin approximately at 10:30, following junior high awards and 8th grade promotion. The run will take place at Cobden park.

Mrs. Flamm’s 5th grade class had two guest teachers this week. Mr. Schilling taught about Roman numerals and had many activities planned out for the class like bridge building and a paper airplane contest. Ms. Jackson taught about slime and had many games like Bingo and trash can basketball for the class.

Kindergarten had an amazing day on their field trip to the Discovery Playhouse filled with hands-on fun, imagination, and lots of smiles! Students loved exploring, playing, and learning together throughout the day. A special thank you to our wonderful PTO for sponsoring the trip and treating everyone to delicious strawberry donuts from Flamm Orchards. We appreciate all you do to create memorable experiences for our students! 🍓🍩🚌

Thank you 4H for your donation of a rocket craft to Mrs. Sheridan’s classroom.  Students were able to shoot their rockets to the different planets.