Cobden Elementary

Districtwide Back to School Open House Prek-12 grade Tuesday, August 12th- 6-7 PM COME MEET TEACHERS, DROP OFF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND FIND YOUR CLASSROOMS!

Cobden Unit School District #17 Online Registration is officially open. We have added and updated many of the sections this year and hopefully everyone finds it useful and user friendly. New Families: The link below should ONLY be used for NEW families. If students already attended PreK screenings or Kindergarten screenings, they DO NOT have to complete this process because a paper copy of the registration has already been completed and they will receive a TeacherEase login the first week of August. https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=84fef7b5-39fb-4f46-b421-cf7b08e48daa New Families, please come into the school offices to complete all additional paperwork August 4-8 between 8:30 AM- 3 PM. Returning Families: If you are a parent or guardian of a RETURNING student, please access the online registration link within your TeacherEase account. If you are unable to log in or are having issues, please contact Stephanie at sstroehlein@cusd17.com for Elementary issues or Briana at brichilders@cusd17.com for Junior High or High School issues. Appleknocker Club: Registration link for ELEMENTARY students (K-5th) that will need after school Appleknocker Club care. https://forms.gle/WRZ5Y49QsakJsegr8

Vacancy notice

​Hello Appleknocker fans! As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, we want to say 'Thank you' one more time to last year's sponsors! These local businesses' donations helped purchase uniforms, pay officials, and provide our student athletes with so many opportunities! We appreciate all they do for our community.

Taylor, Dodd, and Wood Insurance
Dodd Architects
Gurley Heating and Cooling
Starview Vineyards
Flamm's Heating and Cooling
Penninger Asphalt and Paving
Josh Jackson Construction
Anna Jonesboro National Bank
ET Simonds
Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass
Don Taco of Carbondale
McCann Heating and Cooling

We are seeking more local business owners interested in sponsoring our athletic program again. You can do this by completing the attached form for the 2025-2026 year. Advertising will run August 2025-July 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Mindy - mgoodman@cusd17.com


https://www.jotform.com/form/240803989231157

🎒 Cobden School District Student Registration Coming Soon! 🎒 We’re excited to welcome all Cobden families for the upcoming school year! ✅ Online Registration will open on July 21 for all families. We’ll share the link right here once it’s live! ✅ Prefer to register in person? Our school offices will be open August 4-8, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 📄 New families are encouraged to register in person so we can help you gather any necessary paperwork and answer your questions. We look forward to seeing everyone soon and kicking off another great year at Cobden!

🌟 Celebrating Our Cobden PreK Team! 🌟 We are proud to share that our Cobden PreK program has earned Gold recognition during our recent state monitoring visit! ⭐️🏅 This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, passion, and hard work of our incredible PreK team: Mrs. Stacy Jerrell (Teacher) Mrs. Sarah Raganyi (Teacher) Mrs. Becca Wright (Aide) Mrs. Monica Godinez (Aide) Our teachers and aides spent many hours preparing for this visit to ensure our program would shine - and it did! The Gold rating represents the highest level of quality in early childhood education in Illinois, and it is a testament to the caring, engaging, and supportive environment they create for our youngest learners every day. Please join us in congratulating this amazing team! 🎉💛

Programa de Almuerzos de Verano, del 9 al 27 de junio, de lunes a viernes, de 11:30 a 12:30. ¡Evento comunitario gratuito! Estudiantes y familias bienvenidos. Entre por la puerta trasera de la cafetería de la primaria, a la vuelta de la esquina del banco de alimentos.

Charlotte’s grandma was our special Mystery Reader in Mrs. Sheridan’s Kindergarten last week! The class loved her visit and the story she shared. Thank you for making reading time extra special! 📚💛

Kids on the Run 5K June 2, 2025

Perfect Attendance 2024-2025 School Year Kreah Baugher, Damian Zamora, Aurora Olvera, Crystal Amezquita, Alyna Calderon, Addysyn Stroehlein and Caleb Jerrel ( not pictured Esther Williams)

Mr. Clutt's brought Bluey around to the classrooms. Mrs. Genung's Kindergarten class enjoyed the sweet surprise.

Mrs. Lyerla's class celebrated the end of the year with a luau themed party! Summer break here we come!

🌟 Shining Stars 🌟 Shoutout to Westin Kosydor for his kindness and helpful heart, Mrs. Redden for her thoughtful support, and Ms. Nina for her caring spirit. You make our school shine! 💫

Monday, June 2nd, is the last day of school for students. The Kids on the Run 5K will begin roughly around 10 am (as soon as the 8th grade promotion ends). Please have students who plan to run wear shorts and tennis shoes. Kids on the Run race shirts will be given out Monday morning. Report cards will be available to take home after the race. Students may be signed out after the race as well. If students stay after the race, dismissal is 2 pm and there is not an option for Appleknocker Club. Have a great summer!

This is a friendly reminder that school dismisses at 2 o'clock today and tomorrow. No Kids on the Run practice. Appleknocker Club is available today and tomorrow.

Free Cooking Classes for Kids!

🌟 Shining Stars! 🌟 A big shoutout to Miguel Garcia, Mr. Marcel, and Ms. Fabi for their positivity, hard work, and dedication! Your support, kindness, and energy brighten our school every day. Thank you for being amazing! 💫 #ShiningStars #TeamCobden

Mrs. Sheridan's Kindergarten class made Pig Puppets today!

Today, May 23rd, students dismiss at 2:00 and no Appleknocker Club. Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend!

🔍 Mystery Readers in Mrs. Sheridan’s Class! 🔍 Over the past few weeks, our class has been treated to some very mysterious visitors — and we couldn’t have been more excited! 📚✨ A huge thank-you to Lorelei (Delyth’s sister), Aurora’s mom, and Lily’s mom for being our special Mystery Readers! Each of you brought a unique spark to our classroom, and the students were absolutely captivated by the stories you shared. We are so grateful for your involvement and for helping us build a strong community of readers. Who will be our next Mystery Reader? Stay tuned… 👀📖