Picture Day tomorrow! Please bring your uniform to school.
Jr. Beta Club is selling Quatro's gift certificates for $10 each. There is no expiration on the certificates, and they can be used for any item on the menu including their delectable sandwiches, salads, and famous deep-pan pizza. These certificates make great stocking stuffers or gifts for those hard-to-buy for family & friends! Please see a Jr. Beta member to purchase. Don't know a Jr. Beta member? No problem! Send an email to streece@cusd17.com or smorrison@cusd17.com, and we can arrange for pick up in the school office. Deadline for purchase is Friday, December 5, 2025, or when we run out of certificates. Thank you for supporting Jr. Beta Club!
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Check out the new Cobden Appleknocker sweatshirt designs at Cobden Village shops! Proceeds benefit the ESL Dance team and CYCA.
The Cobden Teen Leaders had a successful day of training and community service at SCC today. They are looking forward to sharing their new lessons with the elementary students.
Blood Drive at the Cobden High School Library Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Way to go Lady Appleknockers! Your hard work and hustle paid off with a win over the Desoto Rangers. Let's keep that momentum going.
Reminder -No School tomorrow, Veterans Day
Friendly reminder: Tomorrow, Monday, November 10th is a 2:00 PM dismissal day. No Appleknocker Club will be available. There will be no school Tuesday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.
Positive PantLet's have some fun and encourage some positivity! Join the Appleknocker Hype Club and wear your POSITIVE PANTS! Beginning Friday, November 14 through Christmas Break, wear your positive pants to school every Friday and show them off! You can buy them, thrift them, or even create them! Acrylic or fabric paints work great!
Let's encourage and support each other in positive ways! Together, we can make a difference!
Thursday in Mrs. Nash-Mayberry's government classes, as part of their judicial unit which will conclude with a mock trial, Mr. Daniel Bronke with the SIUC School of Justice and Public Safety spoke to seniors. Mr. Bronke has been a criminal and civil law professor, State's Attorney, public defender, and now a judge. Students were able to ask him a number of questions about criminal law and learn strategies for being both a prosecuting and defense attorney.
The officers of Beta Club and Student Council attended a Leadership Workshop today at Mt. Vernon High School with Mrs. Reiman. The keynote speaker was Brandon White, and he spoke to the importance of leading with character to foster positive connections with each other. It was a fun morning full of learning, dancing, and positivity.
Dental Safari December 2,2025
Co Op student, Matthew Howell works for Howell Construction. Matthew has been learning valuable construction and carpentry skills. He is doing a great job!
CHS Cheer had a special visitor at practice Monday night. Meet the squads super fan, Kash.
Socktober is officially over and the Jr. and Sr. Beta Clubs collected over 1000 PAIRS of socks this month. Donations will go to the elementary food pantry and Jesus Es El Senor to help those in need this winter. Thank you to the community for supporting our Beta Clubs this past month!
High school students in FFA and CYCA wrote over 50 cards to Veterans at the Anna Veterans Home in connection with Veterans Day, thanking them for their service.
Congratulations to the High School Scholar Bowl team for a JV win today vs. Vienna!
Halloween Costume Drive!
Cobden Sr. Beta Club is collecting new or gently used Halloween costumes throughout November. Help us make next year’s spooky season memorable for local families by donating your outgrown or unused costumes.
What we’re looking for:
School-appropriate costumes (rip, tear, and stain-free)
Accessories welcome!
Please, no inflatable costumes
Donations can be dropped off with Mrs. Reiman at Cobden High School.
Your support keeps the spirit of giving (and Halloween!) alive — thank you for helping Sr. Beta make a difference in our community!
Cobden Sr. Beta Club is collecting new or gently used Halloween costumes throughout November. Help us make next year’s spooky season memorable for local families by donating your outgrown or unused costumes.
What we’re looking for:
School-appropriate costumes (rip, tear, and stain-free)
Accessories welcome!
Please, no inflatable costumes
Donations can be dropped off with Mrs. Reiman at Cobden High School.
Your support keeps the spirit of giving (and Halloween!) alive — thank you for helping Sr. Beta make a difference in our community!
Our Jr. High Halloween Dodgeball Tournament was a hit! Everyone had a great time, and Team 4 came out on top as this year’s champions. 🏆 🎃
Cobden FFA is in the house!
National FFA Days 1 & 2 are DONE and we are LIVING IT UP! Rodeo? Opening session? Cheering on our Illinois legend, National FFA President Thadius! Learning about female pig reproductive tracts? Just check all that off the list!
And the boys were up singing and smiling at 6:40 a.m. because Cobden brings the energy no matter the hour!
Then A’ric Jackson took the mic and absolutely owned the stage! His passion, his fire, and his message to be UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU hit every heart in the room. He has us shouting “YAAASSS!” and ready to CLOCK THAT!
Cobden FFA came to learn, lead, and shine bright as our authentic selves.
National FFA Days 1 & 2 are DONE and we are LIVING IT UP! Rodeo? Opening session? Cheering on our Illinois legend, National FFA President Thadius! Learning about female pig reproductive tracts? Just check all that off the list!
And the boys were up singing and smiling at 6:40 a.m. because Cobden brings the energy no matter the hour!
Then A’ric Jackson took the mic and absolutely owned the stage! His passion, his fire, and his message to be UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU hit every heart in the room. He has us shouting “YAAASSS!” and ready to CLOCK THAT!
Cobden FFA came to learn, lead, and shine bright as our authentic selves.
