🎉 Congratulations to Our H&R Block Coloring Contest Winners! 🎉
We are excited to celebrate our talented students who were selected as winners of the H&R Block Coloring Contest! Their creativity, effort, and attention to detail truly stood out.
Each winner received a Dairy Queen gift card as a special reward—what a sweet way to celebrate a job well done! 🍦
🎄 Last Week Before Christmas Break – Important Reminders for Families 🎄
As we head into our final week before Christmas break, please take note of the following important dates and updates:
• After-School Tutoring concluded today and will resume in January.
• PreK Music Christmas Program – Wednesday, December 17 at 9:00 AM in the small gym at the high school.
• Elementary K–5 Music Christmas Program – Friday at 9:30 AM in the new high school gym.
• Early Dismissal – Students will dismiss at 2:00 PM on Thursday and Friday.
• Appleknocker Club will be available Thursday, but there will be NO Appleknocker Club on Friday.
• Friday marks the end of Quarter 2.
We wish all of our families a joyful holiday break and a happy, healthy New Year. 💙
School will resume on January 5, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year!
As we head into our final week before Christmas break, please take note of the following important dates and updates:
• After-School Tutoring concluded today and will resume in January.
• PreK Music Christmas Program – Wednesday, December 17 at 9:00 AM in the small gym at the high school.
• Elementary K–5 Music Christmas Program – Friday at 9:30 AM in the new high school gym.
• Early Dismissal – Students will dismiss at 2:00 PM on Thursday and Friday.
• Appleknocker Club will be available Thursday, but there will be NO Appleknocker Club on Friday.
• Friday marks the end of Quarter 2.
We wish all of our families a joyful holiday break and a happy, healthy New Year. 💙
School will resume on January 5, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year!
🎄✨ Congratulations, Roger! ✨🎄
We are so proud to congratulate 3rd grader Roger Flores for winning Rusty’s Home Center’s “What Christmas Means to Me” essay contest! 📝🎅
Roger’s thoughtful words and creativity truly captured the spirit of the season, and we are thrilled to see his hard work recognized. Way to represent Cobden Elementary—this is an amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations, Roger, and keep shining! 🌟
We are so proud to congratulate 3rd grader Roger Flores for winning Rusty’s Home Center’s “What Christmas Means to Me” essay contest! 📝🎅
Roger’s thoughtful words and creativity truly captured the spirit of the season, and we are thrilled to see his hard work recognized. Way to represent Cobden Elementary—this is an amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations, Roger, and keep shining! 🌟
Cobden Elementary School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Chip Markel for his generous donation to the Cobden Elementary School Food Pantry. This contribution will directly support our students and families and helps ensure that our pantry remains stocked and accessible to those in need.
We are grateful for community members who recognize the importance of supporting children and families, and we truly appreciate Mr. Markel’s generosity and commitment to giving back.
Thank you for helping make a positive difference in our school community.
We are grateful for community members who recognize the importance of supporting children and families, and we truly appreciate Mr. Markel’s generosity and commitment to giving back.
Thank you for helping make a positive difference in our school community.
🍎 Amazing Appleknockers! 🍎
Shoutout to Ms. Lacy and Merritt LeFevre for the care, dedication, and positivity they bring to our school each day. Your hard work and commitment to our students do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the Appleknocker team. Thank you for all you do!
Shoutout to Ms. Lacy and Merritt LeFevre for the care, dedication, and positivity they bring to our school each day. Your hard work and commitment to our students do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the Appleknocker team. Thank you for all you do!
Our Pre-K classes had a magical surprise from the Gingerbread Man! He tried to escape from the kitchen and ran through the halls—visiting classrooms, attempting to sing in music, and even stopping by the nurse’s office. In the end, our students finally caught up to him and enjoyed a sweet treat to celebrate the adventure!
Taylor Dodd and Wood Insurance will be hosting a free community event on December 12th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at their office. Families can enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides and pictures with Santa—a fun and festive way to celebrate the season. While the event is completely free, they will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the door. All donations will go directly to local food pantry to support families in need throughout the community this holiday season.
Cobden Elementary Food Pantry- Community Meal Offering- Holiday Breakfast Casseroles
Join our team!
Congratulations to Miss Johnson on her graduation from SIU! We wish you the very best in your career in education.
🌟 Amazing Appleknockers Alert! 🌟
We’re celebrating Flynt Brumleve and Ms. Stephanie for their hard work, positive energy, and dedication to making Cobden a great place to learn and grow. Thank you both for everything you do for our students and school community—you make us proud every day! 🍎👏
We’re celebrating Flynt Brumleve and Ms. Stephanie for their hard work, positive energy, and dedication to making Cobden a great place to learn and grow. Thank you both for everything you do for our students and school community—you make us proud every day! 🍎👏
Last week our kitchen team prepared and served farm-fresh chicken from Flock Farm, and it was a big hit! The students really loved their lunch.
Families, we wanted to let you know about a small lunch menu update for tomorrow. Instead of spaghetti, students will enjoy fresh chicken drumsticks and thighs from Flock Farms. All side items will remain the same — green beans and fruit cocktail will still be served. Thank you for your understanding, and we’re excited to offer our students this fresh, locally sourced option! 🍽️🐓
The following students have reached their goals in November for our school-wide Accelerated Reading program. Students are required to read books and take comprehension tests on the computer to achieve their points. 25 Point Club: Arthur Kaszubski, Troy Williams, Tadeo Nava, Loralei Miller, Sofia Salas, Reagan Moore, Angel Palmerin (not pictured Macy Adamitis) 50 Point Club: Claire Flamm
December Menu
As colder weather arrives, we want to make sure all students stay warm and comfortable throughout the school day. Please be sure your child comes to school each day with appropriate winter gear—coats, hats, gloves, and any additional layers they may need.
We plan to have outdoor recess as long as the actual or “feels like” temperature is above 32°F. Fresh air and movement are important, and proper winter clothing helps us keep students safe while enjoying their time outside.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone bundled up and ready for the colder months ahead!
We plan to have outdoor recess as long as the actual or “feels like” temperature is above 32°F. Fresh air and movement are important, and proper winter clothing helps us keep students safe while enjoying their time outside.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone bundled up and ready for the colder months ahead!
Today we had a parade like no other! The hallways were filled with oohs and ahhs as students enjoyed our 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. They created their own balloons and showed off their marching skills, and the High School Band helped make the event even more special!
🌟 Amazing Appleknockers Spotlight! 🌟 Today we’re celebrating Ms. Lyerla and Allie Stringer for their positivity, dedication, and the kindness they bring to our school each day. Their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for the impact they make on our students and school community. Keep shining, Appleknockers! 🍎💫
Tomorrow is 2:00 Dismissal and NO Appleknocker Club is available. Thanksgiving Break begins! No school Nov. 22-29th. Students return to school on Dec. 1st.
PTO Schoolhouse Cheesecake reminder. If you purchased cheesecakes from the PTO fundraiser, pickup is Nov. 24th at Schoolhouse Cheesecakes at 630 Sadler Rd in Anna. Pickup time is from 3:30-7:00 PM.
PTO Schoolhouse Cheesecake reminder. If you purchased cheesecakes from the PTO fundraiser, pickup is Nov. 24th at Schoolhouse Cheesecakes at 630 Sadler Rd in Anna. Pickup time is from 3:30-7:00 PM.
Our Kindergarten students enjoyed a wonderful hands-on learning experience today, thanks to Cedarhurst Education. They learned about the artist Vincent Van Gogh and explored a variety of painting techniques. Students even created their own beautiful sunflower masterpieces! Everyone had a great time and truly shined while practicing their new skills!
