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!
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!
9x Martial Arts World Champion Heather Coffman recently taught self-defense skills to female Cobden High School physical education students. Students who participated in the classes can check their school email for certificates for free ChunJiDo classes, and discounts for additional self-defense classes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and time with our students, Mrs. Coffman!
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.
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.
Congratulations to this year's recipient of the Cobden Theater Award, Autumn Ebersohl!
Mandatory 5k time trial at 2:20 pm tomorrow for anyone wanting to join High School Cross Country. Meet at the large pavilion by the Lion’s Club building.
High School Softball open fields
High School Baseball game for today has been canceled.
Cobden HS Outdoor Club had a great day in the woods yesterday, rock climbing and mountain biking!
Reminders:
-Final Exams Day 1 are tomorrow, May 22. Early Dismissal at 2:08pm.
-No School Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
-Final Exams Day 2 are Tuesday, May 26. Early Dismissal at 2:08pm.
-Jr. High Awards and 8th Grade Promotion will be Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00am. Students can be signed out after the program.
6th grade students are exempt from finals, unless they are failing a class. They do not need to report to school if they do not have to take a final.
-Final Exams Day 1 are tomorrow, May 22. Early Dismissal at 2:08pm.
-No School Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
-Final Exams Day 2 are Tuesday, May 26. Early Dismissal at 2:08pm.
-Jr. High Awards and 8th Grade Promotion will be Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00am. Students can be signed out after the program.
6th grade students are exempt from finals, unless they are failing a class. They do not need to report to school if they do not have to take a final.
The high school track team wrapped up the season on a high note with several personal best performances at the sectional meet!
Congratulations to James Eagle for earning 6th place in both the 100m and 200m, Tyler Shoemate for taking 6th in the 1600m, and Tristan Wilson for finishing 4th in the 3200m.
Great job, boys — an awesome way to close out the season!
Congratulations to James Eagle for earning 6th place in both the 100m and 200m, Tyler Shoemate for taking 6th in the 1600m, and Tristan Wilson for finishing 4th in the 3200m.
Great job, boys — an awesome way to close out the season!
Members of Junior High Outdoor Club spent Wednesday morning rock climbing at Devil’s Standtable.
Summer Meals
Congratulations to Allison McGee on winning the Econ stock market game this semester! Mrs. Nashberry gave her an Amazon gift card for turning 1 million dollars into
2.1 million. The game follows the real stock market prices.
The Class of 2026 took their senior trip Wednesday to the St. Louis zoo, Cheesecake Factory, Galleria Mall and ended with a tour at Meramac Caverns. The trip was organized by class sponsors Mrs. Nashberry and Mrs. Guijon, and Mr. LeFevre helped them chaperone.
FCA Camp
Jr. Beta members who met their academic and service requirements for the year enjoyed a day exploring the St. Louis City Museum.
This is our final episode of the year of Appleknocker News! It highlights our ESL Dance Team at Alto Pass Cinco De Mayo. https://youtu.be/9bzaH3pvGBo
The High School Award Ceremony is this Monday, May 11th, at 9:00 am in the high school gymnasium. We hope to see you there as we recognize our students' academic achievements.
8th graders who qualified for the Junior Illinois History Day competition traveled to Springfield on Monday where they visited the Capitol, the Illinois State History Museum, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Congratulations to Liv Clark and Jaylyn Stroehlein (not pictured) for being named state finalists!
