Mr. Grossman is excited to share the Cobden Theater Department's new website! Here you will be able to access and download cast photos, play posters, programs, and recordings of every play we have produced since 2009! Enjoy!
https://sites.google.com/cusd17.com/appleknocker-theater/home
The state of Illinois has announced their plan of implementing the SunBucks EBT program this fall. While we don't have much information, it is our understanding that all Cobden Dist 17 students should be eligible for benefits without the need to apply individually. Here is what we know....
Jr. Beta Club invites all current jr. high students to a Summer Kick-Off Dance on Thursday, May 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the small gym. This event is free for all junior high students, but concessions will be available for purchase.
In Language Arts, sixth grade learned all about different Shakespeare plays during quarter 4. As a culminating activity, they put on the play “MacBeth” for the junior high.
more pictures from when 8th graders spent the last few weeks of Social Studies class traveling through the decades, from the 1950s to the 2000s.
8th graders spent the last few weeks of Social Studies class traveling through the decades, from the 1950s to the 2000s.
High school baseball regional championship game Cobden vs. Goreville will be played at Carbondale Superblock. Game time 10:00 a.m. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m.
Due to rain the High school softball regional championship game will be played at Carbondale Superblock Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m.
FCA Camp
Basketball Camp!
Upcoming Schedule
Congratulations to Madi Moreland for winning the virtual mock stock market game in Econ with Mrs. Nashberry. She received a $10 Amazon card for making the most money over the semester.
Junior high students who did not receive any guided study halls this semester were able to watch a movie, eat lunch at McDonald’s, and have dessert at Flamm’s.
Last Friday, the Jr. High Student Leadership Council hosted a Field Day for all Jr. High and 5th-grade students. They spent the past few months planning this fun-filled day, which included Field Day games, an ice cream social at lunch, orientation for the 5th graders, and dunking Mr. Hackethal in a dunk tank at the end.
Mr. Crawford’s art show, “Native Strings, The Art of Jeremy Crawford” debuted at Cedar Hurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon Friday May 10th. His art will be on display until July 21st. Congrats Mr. Crawford! Go check it out! https://cedarhurst.org/regenhardt-gallery/
The Mother’s Day Celebration is underway at Cobden High School. Dance Performance starts at 6:30pm....we will be here till 7:30pm. Come out and join us!!
Here's the final episode of this season's Appleknocker News!
https://youtu.be/R6jnvQn8CIc
Foods II Students completed their cultural meal unit this week. Good job everyone!
HS Baseball game is cancelled for today. Practice at 4:45pm at the building for all players.
The cast and crew of Puffs are in St. Louis at the Fox Theater!
Class of 2026 has brought back a highly anticipated vintage t-shirt- "There Only 1 Appleknocker" exclusively available at Cobden Village Shops in both youth and adult sizes for $16. We also still have the "No Place Like Home" and "Cobden- Home of orchards, rolling hills and Appleknockers" t-shirts and sweatshirts. In addition, we have some infant outfits, and various Appleknocker gear like socks, umbrellas, and sock hats. All proceeds go to the Cobden High School Class of 2026.
