Congratulations to all the runners that ran in the meet today! They all did an amazing job! We had 3 JV team members get top 10 medals!
1st Place Bryston
2nd Place Caleb
5th Place Wyatt
Great job to all!
Please join us this evening on the Elementary Playground for the Cobden PTO Family Picnic from 6:00-7:30. All Cobden families welcome! Dinner provided by PTO.
Good Afternoon Parents,
We want to take a moment to address an important update regarding our dismissal process. To ensure a safer and more efficient pickup experience for everyone, we are making a few adjustments to how the pickup line operates.
After careful consideration, we are asking for your cooperation with the following:
If you prefer to walk up to the school to pick up your child, please park in a designated parking space - not in the pick up line- and walk up to the school.
If you are using the pick up line, please pull as far forward as possible. Staff members will come down the line and call for your child to meet you at your vehicle.
If your child needs help buckling in or requires additional assistance, we kindly ask that you pull all the way forward, so as not to block or slow the flow of traffic. You may then safely assist your child as needed.
Our top priority is, and always will be, the safety of our students. By following these updated procedures, we can maintain both safety and an efficient pickup process for all families.
Staff will be on site to assist by calling student names and directing cars to move forward. We appreciate your patience and support as we implement these changes. While transitions can be challenging at first, working together, we're confident this new system will make dismissal smoother and safer for everyone.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
We want to take a moment to address an important update regarding our dismissal process. To ensure a safer and more efficient pickup experience for everyone, we are making a few adjustments to how the pickup line operates.
After careful consideration, we are asking for your cooperation with the following:
If you prefer to walk up to the school to pick up your child, please park in a designated parking space - not in the pick up line- and walk up to the school.
If you are using the pick up line, please pull as far forward as possible. Staff members will come down the line and call for your child to meet you at your vehicle.
If your child needs help buckling in or requires additional assistance, we kindly ask that you pull all the way forward, so as not to block or slow the flow of traffic. You may then safely assist your child as needed.
Our top priority is, and always will be, the safety of our students. By following these updated procedures, we can maintain both safety and an efficient pickup process for all families.
Staff will be on site to assist by calling student names and directing cars to move forward. We appreciate your patience and support as we implement these changes. While transitions can be challenging at first, working together, we're confident this new system will make dismissal smoother and safer for everyone.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Menu Update
We apologize for the inconvenience, but our menu needs to change again as the bison meat has not thawed in time.
Tomorrow (Friday):
Chicken strips
Baked beans
Celery & ranch
Fruit & milk
Monday:
Bison smash burgers on WG bun
Carrots & ranch
Roasted potatoes
Fruit & milk
Thank you for your understanding, and please let your students know about this change!
We apologize for the inconvenience, but our menu needs to change again as the bison meat has not thawed in time.
Tomorrow (Friday):
Chicken strips
Baked beans
Celery & ranch
Fruit & milk
Monday:
Bison smash burgers on WG bun
Carrots & ranch
Roasted potatoes
Fruit & milk
Thank you for your understanding, and please let your students know about this change!
🍴 Menu Update 🍴
Families, please note that our lunch menu has changed for the end of this week:
👉 Thursday: Pizza, corn, salad with ranch, and fruit
👉 Friday: Bison Smash Burgers, carrots with ranch, roasted potatoes, and fruit
Thank you for your flexibility — we look forward to serving our students these delicious meals!
Families, please note that our lunch menu has changed for the end of this week:
👉 Thursday: Pizza, corn, salad with ranch, and fruit
👉 Friday: Bison Smash Burgers, carrots with ranch, roasted potatoes, and fruit
Thank you for your flexibility — we look forward to serving our students these delicious meals!
PTO Picnic (Date change!)
September Newsletter
Good morning! Today dismissal is 2:00 PM and no Appleknocker Club will be available. Enjoy the long Labor Day weekend! School will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Is your 5th grader interested in joining band? Exciting opportunities are right around the corner! On September 9th and 10th, we’ll be hosting our 5th Grade Band Instrument Night. During this event, students will have the chance to choose their instrument, pick up their music book, or do both! More details will be shared soon, so stay tuned.
Southern Illinois Honey Festival Saturday, September 6th
Congratulations to Wyatt and Caleb on placing in the top 10 in the Cross Country Meet Saturday!
Today our students enjoyed a delicious lunch of chicken tacos! We had local chicken from Flock Farm and fresh vegetables provided by Dan Brumleve!
Beginning today, Cobden Unit School District will dismiss at 3:00 PM. Each Monday is a 2:00 PM dismissal and Tuesday-Friday is 3:00 PM. Please reference the calendar for schedule changes.
We want to remind our Cobden families and community members that our School Food Pantry is here to serve you! The pantry is located behind the elementary cafeteria and is open every weekend from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This resource is available to all families and community members who would like to utilize it—no questions asked.
Our pantry is completely run by donations and volunteer help, and we are always accepting contributions to keep our shelves stocked with both food items and hygiene products.
Donations can be dropped off at Cobden Elementary in the black box outside the front entrance at any time.
Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be made by check, payable to Cobden PTO Food Pantry.
Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us take care of one another. Our community is stronger together! ❤️
This resource is available to all families and community members who would like to utilize it—no questions asked.
Our pantry is completely run by donations and volunteer help, and we are always accepting contributions to keep our shelves stocked with both food items and hygiene products.
Donations can be dropped off at Cobden Elementary in the black box outside the front entrance at any time.
Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be made by check, payable to Cobden PTO Food Pantry.
Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us take care of one another. Our community is stronger together! ❤️
Cross Country Spirit Wear! Please order online at https://shopsilkworm.com/cobdenhsxc. The store is open until 8/27!
This is a friendly reminder that each day this week is 2:00 dismissal. Every Monday will be a 2:00 dismissal also.
August Menu
Cobden School District Back-to-School Open House
Tuesday, August 12 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Elementary, Jr. High, & High School Buildings
We’re excited to welcome all families back for our district-wide Open House on Tuesday, August 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM! This is a great opportunity to:
Drop off school supplies
Meet your child’s teachers
Locate classrooms
Visit with Nurse Holly to submit medications, health documents, and action plans
Connect with Gary Wright from Wrightway Transportation to learn about bus routes and procedures
Pay school fees in the main offices:
$30 registration fee for all students
$10 Appleknocker Club fee (K–5th grade only)
$5 recorder fee (4th grade only)
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there as we kick off another great year!
📚 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 13
🧸 Pre-K Begins: Tuesday, August 20
Tuesday, August 12 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Elementary, Jr. High, & High School Buildings
We’re excited to welcome all families back for our district-wide Open House on Tuesday, August 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM! This is a great opportunity to:
Drop off school supplies
Meet your child’s teachers
Locate classrooms
Visit with Nurse Holly to submit medications, health documents, and action plans
Connect with Gary Wright from Wrightway Transportation to learn about bus routes and procedures
Pay school fees in the main offices:
$30 registration fee for all students
$10 Appleknocker Club fee (K–5th grade only)
$5 recorder fee (4th grade only)
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there as we kick off another great year!
📚 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 13
🧸 Pre-K Begins: Tuesday, August 20
Appleknocker Band Camp
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!
