Some CYCA members volunteered Saturday at the Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk in Cobden. Their help was much appreciated!
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On September 13th, 2024, Cobden FFA participated in the SIU Horse Judging CDE at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, alongside 58 other schools and 550 competitors. The outcome saw Cobden's varsity Horse Judging team place 39th out of 57 teams, while the junior varsity team secured the 24th position out of 49 teams, and the alternative team achieved the 19th position out of 35 teams. In terms of individual performance, Micah Brown from the varsity team ranked 47th out of 220 competitors, Shawnah Burgess from the junior varsity team ranked 66th out of 147 competitors, and Chloe Guthrie-Smith from the alternate team ended up in the 49th position out of 150 competitors. Cobden FFA expresses its gratitude to the community for the continuous support, enabling the students to compete at local and state-level competitions against participants from across the state.
Jessica Hoos with the University of Illinois Springfield met with students today for a Lunch and Learn. Students learned about all the majors, clubs, and scholarship opportunities U of I offers prospective students. Applications for Cobden students are FREE, and they offer the Prairie Promise, which can provide free tuition and fees for four years for eligible students. Thank you, Jessica, for visiting with us today!
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Our Education Pathway has come full circle! Class of 2022 graduate and current Elementary Education major, Connor Hartline presented to Educators Rising students about the Teacher Education Program at SIUC. Madison Pitts who is also a 2022 Education Pathway graduate is currently a teaching assistant at the high school. Students have said how much they enjoy having Miss Pitts in their class. Karleigh Ellis, class of 2023, is currently a sophomore at SEMO majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Karleigh is observing in Mrs. Engelmann’s class this semester. It is so exciting to see our students come back to observe and work with us. Our future teacher program is flourishing!
Athletics for Friday and Saturday:
Friday, Sept. 13th.
High School Volleyball at Pope County. Game time 6:00pm, bus leaves at 4:20pm.
Saturday, Sept 14th.
WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK-Jr. HIgh Baseball at home. SIC Tournament.
WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK-Jr. High Softball at Anna. Game time is 9:00am.
High School Baseball at Wayne City. Game time 11:00am, bus leaves at 8:30am.
High School Volleyball at Wayne City. Game time 11:00am, bus leaves at 8:30am.
High School Boys Soccer at Vienna. Game time 11:00am
Cobden Jr-Sr High School was delighted to host Mr. Lincoln today, and thanks Union County P.A.S.T. for bringing him.
Athletics Thursday, Sept. 12th.
Jr. High Cross Country at Redbird Invite. Starts at 3:30pm, dismiss at 12:45pm, bus leaves at 1:00pm.
CANCELLED-High School Boys and Girls Golf against Carbondale starts at 4:00pm.
UPDATED: Jr. High Softball at home against Vienna. Game time 4:00pm. Dismiss at 2:45pm
High School Cross Country at Redbird Invite. Starts at 4:30pm, dismiss at 12:45pm, bus leaves at 1:15pm.
UPDATED: High School Baseball at home against Meridian. Game time 4:00pm. Dismiss at 2:45pm.
High School Volleyball at home against Meridian. Game time 6:00pm.
High School Boys Soccer at Pinckneyville. Game time at 6:00pm.
Sgt. Bryant, with the Army National Guard, visited CHS last Friday for our first Lunch and Learn of the year. He shared about all the opportunities the Guard can provide students in Southern Illinois.
Upcoming Golf Scramble
Each year on 9/11, Mrs. Nash-Mayberry takes both government classes down to the Cobden Veterans Memorial after learning about 9/11, as a reminder that freedom isn't free.
Athletics Tuesday, Sept. 10th
High School Boys Golf at Chester. Game time 3:00pm, dismiss at 1:00pm, depart at 1:15pm.
Jr. High Softball at Lick Creek, game time 4:30pm. Dismiss at 2:55pm, bus leaves at 3:10pm.
Jr. High Baseball at home against Lick Creek. Game time 4:30pm.
High School Cross Country at Herrin. Starts at 4:30pm, dismisses at 2:40pm, bus leaves at 2:55pm.
High School Volleyball at home against Joppa. Game time 6:00pm. Theme is Red White and Blue
High School Boys Soccer at AJ. Game time 6:00pm.
The Marching Appleknockers spent Saturday Sept. 7th. at the U of I Band Day. Part 2 of pictures.
The Marching Appleknockers spent Saturday Sept. 7th. at the U of I Band Day. Part 1 of pictures.
Co Op student, Dixie Kaufman, works at Anna Tire and Auto Center. Dixie currently works in the office, but will begin working in the shop soon. Dixie earned rave reviews from her manager and has been a great asset in the office!
Freshmen in Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences class are wrapping up the child development unit. Students completed stations to experience preschool development. They had fun practicing tasks with their nondominate hand to see what is it like when your small motor skills are still developing.
Athletics Monday, Sept. 9th
Jr. High Softball at Anna. Game time 4:30pm, bus leaves at 3:20pm.
Jr. High Baseball at Anna. Game time 4:30pm, bus leaves at 3:20pm.
High School Baseball at home against Pope County, game time 4:30pm.
Help raise funds for Cobden’s Junior High Lady Appleknocker Basketball Team. Proceeds will be used for warm up shirts, equipment and other items needed to help the team continue to grow and improve.
Feeling Lucky? Purchase a raffle ticket, or two, and you could win one of these amazing prizes:
Savage 400 Legend Hunting Rifle w/ Bushnell Scope
RTCI 65 Quart Ultra Tough Cooler with Divider
2 Certificates to The Spa at Walkers Bluff
Tickets are $20 each. 3 for $50. 5 for $80.
For tickets, ask any of our junior high Lady Appleknockers or visit Pro 1 Autobody, StarView Vineyards or Pizza Villa.
Mr. LeFevre's Coffee Company has successfully completed their second week making coffee and hot chocolate for the faculty and staff. This is a new venture on Friday mornings, and as you can see, everyone is enjoying it!
Co Op student, Maria Martinez works at Don Taco in Carbondale. Maria is gaining experience in customer service and food service. Maria's manager said she is doing a great job and is looking forward to being a part of the Co Op program.
