The class of 2027 and Educators Rising Club are selling mums! The cost is $18. Orders are due September 10 and pickup will be after school on Tuesday, September 15th behind the band room. Colors are first come, first served. If you would like to order, contact a member of the senior class or Educators Rising Club or email kengelmann@cusd17.com or hhurt@cusd17.com. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Bass Farms for donating the delivery of the mums!
Schedule updates for sports today and tomorrow:
HS Golf match today is cancelled.
Tomorrow-JH Softball @ Oasis Dome in Marion. Admission is $5. Game time is 4:30pm.
HS Golf match today is cancelled.
Tomorrow-JH Softball @ Oasis Dome in Marion. Admission is $5. Game time is 4:30pm.
Picture Day coming up soon!
Cobden Agriculture Engineering students are soaring to new heights!
Today, students in Cobden’s Agriculture Engineering class passed their tests and earned their recreational drone certifications! They are now well on their way to taking the FAA Part 107 exam and becoming certified commercial drone pilots.
Instructors Mrs. Smith and Mr. Callaway are incredibly proud of these students and their hard work. Congratulations to Cobden’s future drone pilots!
Today, students in Cobden’s Agriculture Engineering class passed their tests and earned their recreational drone certifications! They are now well on their way to taking the FAA Part 107 exam and becoming certified commercial drone pilots.
Instructors Mrs. Smith and Mr. Callaway are incredibly proud of these students and their hard work. Congratulations to Cobden’s future drone pilots!
Jr. High Baseball game today at Egyptian is postponed until tomorrow. The game will be played tomorrow here at Cobden. Game time 4:30pm.
Ada Morber is the Recording Secretary for Educators Rising Illinois. She will meet monthly with other state officers to plan state wide events. She will also represent Educators Rising IL at local events. In addition to being a state officer, Ada is the chapter president for Cobden Educators Rising. Ada is in the Education Pathway and hopes to be a second grade teacher in the future.
Come support the Jr. High Baseball Team at Pizza Villa tonight!!
Bright and early this morning, our dedicated FFA kids kicked off the livestock portion of the 2026 Union County Fair!
Cobden FFA and advisor Mrs. Smith hosted the Section 24 FFA Horse Show, and it was a huge success.
Shoutout to:
Mrs. LeFevre (Cobden’s former FFA advisor) for taking the time to judge the event!
Union County Farm Bureau for generously sponsoring our Grand Champion banners!
We are so proud of all the hard work, dedication, and long hours these kiddos have put into their horses all year long.
Big Congratulations:
Lola Pierson (AJ) – Grand Champion Horse
Avahlyn Foss (Marion) – Grand Champion Showmanship
Drop some love in the comments to congratulate these hard working kids. Blue ribbon work section 24!
#UnionCountyFair #Section24FFA #CobdenFFA #FutureFarmers #HorseShow #agkids
Congratulations Jr. High Cross Country on your first meet today! Everyone did great! Harper medaled 10th in varsity girls meet. Great Job Appleknockers!!! 🍎
Now's the time! The 2026-2027 yearbook is for sale! Click the link to purchase at the lowest price of the year!
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01736900
On Friday, 8/14, Ms. Hurt was recognized at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield as an inductee into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. Congratulations Ms. Hurt!
It is with profound sadness that Cobden Unit School District #17 learned of the sudden and tragic passing of former student Mariana Fabian in a car accident.
Mariana will always be remembered as a member of our Cobden school family. The loss of a young life is heartbreaking, and our thoughts are with Mariana’s family, friends, and all those who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time.
We know that news of this tragedy may deeply affect our students, staff, and community. We will continue to support one another and provide care and compassion to those who are grieving.
Our hearts are with the Fabian family. Once an Appleknocker, always an Appleknocker. We will hold Mariana’s memory close and keep her loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.
Come support the Jr. High Baseball Team!!!!
All outside sport practices have been canceled for today. Coaches will be notifying parents through TeamReach regarding updated practice plans for today.
Welcome!
Welcome!
🍎 Back-to-School Open House is almost here! ❤️
We can’t wait to welcome our Cobden families back to school and kick off another great year together!
📚 JH/HS Open House: 5:00–6:00 PM
🚌 Pre-K Orientation: 5:15–6:00 PM
Doors will open for Pre-K families at 5:00 PM.
🍎 Elementary K–5th Open House: 6:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your child’s teacher, visit their classroom, drop off school supplies, and get ready for the first day! We’re excited to see our Appleknockers and their families! ❤️🍎
Please see the flyer below for all the details. We’ll see you soon!
Go Appleknockers! 🍎
We can’t wait to welcome our Cobden families back to school and kick off another great year together!
📚 JH/HS Open House: 5:00–6:00 PM
🚌 Pre-K Orientation: 5:15–6:00 PM
Doors will open for Pre-K families at 5:00 PM.
🍎 Elementary K–5th Open House: 6:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your child’s teacher, visit their classroom, drop off school supplies, and get ready for the first day! We’re excited to see our Appleknockers and their families! ❤️🍎
Please see the flyer below for all the details. We’ll see you soon!
Go Appleknockers! 🍎
Welcome!
