Cobden had the distinct honor of hosting the 107th Annual Union County Farm Bureau Meeting. The event commenced with Cobden FFA officers leading the Pledge of Allegiance, setting a tone of respect and tradition. We were also honored by the presence of State Representative Paul Jacobs, who joined us for the evening. We deeply appreciate the Union County Farm Bureau for its steadfast commitment to supporting our students' academic and professional growth during their high school years and beyond.
Cobden Appleknocker FFA had the privilege of attending the SIU FFA/Ag Night at the Saluki basketball game. Students explored the college career fair and joined the excitement of cheering on our very own Salukis. Can you spot the Appleknockers in the sea of maroon?
Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Outstanding Seniors: Thomas Coleman, Mackenzie Jackson, Lindsey Windings, Lillian Hawkins, Emma Roberts, and Garrett Basler. These students were nominated by faculty staff for their outstanding accomplishments in academics, character, and citizenship. They will represent Cobden High School at the SISHSA Banquet at SIUC on April 10th.
Tomorrow, January 17th, is a 2:00 dismissal day and Appleknocker Club will not be available. No school Monday, January 20th, in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
January Menu
Congratulations to the High School Scholar Bowl team for a varsity win over Sesser-Valier!!
Join us for Homecoming 2025 on Saturday, February 8th!
HS Beta Store now open! Last day to order is 1/30/25. Orders will ship / be available for pickup by mid February.
https://shopsilkworm.com/cobdenhs/
High School Beta fundraiser for My Daddy's Cheesecake.
Blood Drive scheduled for this week has been postponed to March 5, 2025.
Homecoming update
No school or any after-school activities, Wednesday, January 8h
No school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th
Have a great Christmas Appleknockers! 🎄🎅🎁✨
Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Check out the two new shirt styles at Cobden Village Shops including our new "Wannabe" Appleknocker infant apparel, available in Newborn through 24 mo. sizes, and Appleknocker ooh ahh ahh adult size t-shirts. Various other Appleknocker youth & adult t-shirts and sweatshirts are also available, as well as sock caps. Proceeds are split between Cobden High School ESL Club Dance Team and CYCA.
Homecoming week is the week we return from Christmas Break- January 6-10th! The dress up days are listed below.
2025 Homecoming Court
Left to right: Freshmen: Shane Underwood and Keela Kaszubski, Sophomores: Joel Garcia and Lupita Zamora. Juniors: Madeline Merriman and Jose Osorio-Barbosa.
Senior King and Queen Candidates Left to Right:Thomas Coleman and Mackenzie Jackson, Camden Smith and Lindsey Windings, Chauncy Hilliard and Lillian Hawkins, Garrett Basler and Evelyn Campbell, Randy Calderon and Eden Kaszubski.
Retiring Royalty (not pictured): Mitchell Howell and Kaylee Hall
Homecoming Coronation will take place immediately after the boys varsity basketball game on Friday, January 10th.
High School Beta Blood drive
Reminder Early dismissal tomorrow Dec. 19th and Friday Dec. 20th at 2:08pm. Semester Exams tomorrow and Friday. Parents must call the office to give students permission to leave early if they are done with their exams for the day. Please see attached schedule and exam policy.
Join Mrs. Holly Hurt's Grecian Odyssey tour in June 2026!! 7 nights in Athens-9 days total. Take advantage of the $200 travel discount. The discount expires on 12-31-24. Current 8th graders and up. https://my.passports.com/login?g=HHURT2026
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Hurt at hhurt@cusd17.com if you have any questions or concerns!
