Dear Cobden Families, Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions developing, there will be NO SCHOOL or after school activities on Wednesday, February 19th. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please stay safe and warm, and we will provide any updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding and have a great evening.

Jr High Golf practice has been cancelled for Tuesday, February 18,2025
FFA Week

The HS Beta Club Pizza Villa fundraiser for tomorrow night is postponed and will be rescheduled. 
UPDATE:
Tuesdays game and Senior Night will be moved to tomorrow Monday February 17. JV game starts at 5:00pm. 
5th/6th grade girls will play in the small gym at 5:00pm.
5th/6th grade boys will play in the small gym at 6:00pm. 
Cam’s celebration of life will be on March 1, 2025 here at the school gym from 12-2pm.  
Obituary and Services for Camden Smith
https://www.rendlemanhilemanfuneralhome.com/obituary/Camden-Smith?utm_campaign=marquee-share-button&utm_term=copy-link&utm_content=Share?utm_campaign=marquee-share-button&utm_term=copy-link&utm_content=Share

“Cobden High School Class of 1975” graduates & those who maybe didn't graduate with us but were in our class at some time and our teachers……Please Save the Date!🎓 October 11, 2025!
We are so excited to see everyone.
Detailed Invitations will be sent later.
(Contact Charlotte Dean Hartline if you haven’t already been contacted for a current phone number and/or address. )
“Also….additional “Save the Date”…..Special invitation to other classes and teachers from the 70’s that might want to join us at a picnic on October 12, 2025. More information to follow at a later date. “

Congratulations to the High School Scholar Bowl team! Both the JV and Varsity teams secured a win over Joppa today!

Educators Rising Club took a field trip to SIUC yesterday. Students visited the Child Development Lab and learned about majoring in Early Childhood Education. Then in the afternoon, students visited the Center for Virtual Expression and learned about using AI and Virtual Reality in the classroom. It was a fun day!



Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Queen, Mackenzie Jackson and King Randy Calderon


Today Saturday Feb. 8
Homecoming
High School Boys Basketball at home against Carrier Mills-Stonefort. Game time 12:00. 
Hall of Fame inductees for today: Dick Ruggles, Rondald “Doc” Casper, & Wayne Witthoft
(Due to the cancellation of the game last week, the 2015 Baseball team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next basketball season)
Coronation: Immediately following the game
Dance: 6:00pm-10:00pm. 
Junior High Dance

Come support the Jr/SR High Marching Appleknockers! March 21, 2025 @ 6PM. 

Foods II students are currently learning about candy making and the stages of sugar syrup. Students prepared tanghulu. Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese snack of fresh fruit skewered and coated in a hardened sugar syrup.

Craving some delicious snacks or a fresh bag of coffee? The Jr. Beta Club has you covered!
We're hosting a fundraiser with high-quality bagged coffee and coffee pods as well as a variety of tasty snacks. ☕ By purchasing, you’re supporting our amazing Jr. Beta members and their efforts to make a positive impact in the community. 
Use the link below to have your order delivered directly to you, or contact a Jr. Beta member to order for in-person delivery. You can also email sbrumleve@cusd17.com or smorrison@cusd17.com to order.  Thanks for your support!
Link: https://supporter.moneydolly.com/fundraiser/197380/group/183991/order?utm_source=app&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=share_qr_visit 

Hall of Fame inductees for Saturday February 8,2025:  Dick Ruggles, Rondald “Doc” Casper, & Wayne Witthoft
Due to the cancellation of the game last week, the 2015 Baseball team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next basketball season.
Thank you Vienna High School staff and students for keeping us in your thoughts. 

Thank you Eldorado High School staff and students for thinking about us. 

Congratulations to Garrett Basler, recipient of the 2025 SIU Chancellor's Scholarship! This scholarship includes 4 years of tuition, books, housing, and meals! 




CONGRATULATIONS  Mallory Adamitis  and Matthew Marks for making All Conference Team in Jr. High Basketball! 

