Summer Lunch Program
Served daily from 11:30-12:30
*Located at the elementary cafeteria. Please enter through the back side door around the corner from the food pantry. Everyone from the community is welcome. No age limit.
Served daily from 11:30-12:30
*Located at the elementary cafeteria. Please enter through the back side door around the corner from the food pantry. Everyone from the community is welcome. No age limit.
Congratulations to this year's recipient of the Cobden Theater Award, Autumn Ebersohl!

Mandatory 5k time trial at 2:20 pm tomorrow for anyone wanting to join High School Cross Country. Meet at the large pavilion by the Lion’s Club building.
High School Softball open fields

High School Baseball game for today has been canceled.
Cobden HS Outdoor Club had a great day in the woods yesterday, rock climbing and mountain biking!







Reminders:
-Final Exams Day 1 are tomorrow, May 22. Early Dismissal at 2:08pm.
-No School Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
-Final Exams Day 2 are Tuesday, May 26. Early Dismissal at 2:08pm.
-Jr. High Awards and 8th Grade Promotion will be Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00am. Students can be signed out after the program.
6th grade students are exempt from finals, unless they are failing a class. They do not need to report to school if they do not have to take a final.
-Final Exams Day 1 are tomorrow, May 22. Early Dismissal at 2:08pm.
-No School Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
-Final Exams Day 2 are Tuesday, May 26. Early Dismissal at 2:08pm.
-Jr. High Awards and 8th Grade Promotion will be Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00am. Students can be signed out after the program.
6th grade students are exempt from finals, unless they are failing a class. They do not need to report to school if they do not have to take a final.
The high school track team wrapped up the season on a high note with several personal best performances at the sectional meet!
Congratulations to James Eagle for earning 6th place in both the 100m and 200m, Tyler Shoemate for taking 6th in the 1600m, and Tristan Wilson for finishing 4th in the 3200m.
Great job, boys — an awesome way to close out the season!
Congratulations to James Eagle for earning 6th place in both the 100m and 200m, Tyler Shoemate for taking 6th in the 1600m, and Tristan Wilson for finishing 4th in the 3200m.
Great job, boys — an awesome way to close out the season!


Members of Junior High Outdoor Club spent Wednesday morning rock climbing at Devil’s Standtable.





Summer Meals

Congratulations to Allison McGee on winning the Econ stock market game this semester! Mrs. Nashberry gave her an Amazon gift card for turning 1 million dollars into
2.1 million. The game follows the real stock market prices.

The Class of 2026 took their senior trip Wednesday to the St. Louis zoo, Cheesecake Factory, Galleria Mall and ended with a tour at Meramac Caverns. The trip was organized by class sponsors Mrs. Nashberry and Mrs. Guijon, and Mr. LeFevre helped them chaperone.



FCA Camp

Jr. Beta members who met their academic and service requirements for the year enjoyed a day exploring the St. Louis City Museum.






This is our final episode of the year of Appleknocker News! It highlights our ESL Dance Team at Alto Pass Cinco De Mayo. https://youtu.be/9bzaH3pvGBo
The High School Award Ceremony is this Monday, May 11th, at 9:00 am in the high school gymnasium. We hope to see you there as we recognize our students' academic achievements.

8th graders who qualified for the Junior Illinois History Day competition traveled to Springfield on Monday where they visited the Capitol, the Illinois State History Museum, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Congratulations to Liv Clark and Jaylyn Stroehlein (not pictured) for being named state finalists!


Don't forget about the Cobden Theater Department's 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! You can also donate to the CHS Theater Department using the link at the top and bottom of the page!
https://sites.google.com/cusd17.com/appleknocker-theater/home
Congratulations to Brock Boutwell and Hoyt Johnson for advancing to the Junior High Golf State Meet!

Congratulations to the cast and crew of She Kills Monsters! Mr. Grossman, Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. Engelmann, and Mrs. Bundren are so proud of all of your hard work! You made all of Cobden proud!

