High School Softball game has been moved up to start at 3:00pm at Elverado today.
Connor Hartline and Olivia Brumleve are graduates of the class of 2022. While in high school, they earned College and Career Pathway Endorsements in Human and Public Services (Education) and were active participants in Educators Rising Club as well as The Southern Illinois Future Teacher Coalition. We are so proud to announce that Connor has accepted an elementary teaching position at Giant City and Olivia has accepted an Agriculture teaching position at Shawnee High School starting this fall. Our future teacher program has come full circle! Welcome to the teaching profession Connor and Olivia!
Congratulations to Grant Miller on winning this semester's Econ virtual stock market game! Mrs. Nashberry awarded him a $10 Amazon gift card.
Kate Mason did an amazing job today representing Cobden School at the State Golf Meet at Kokopelli! She played 18 holes and kept a positive attitude and played great throughout the round!
Congratulations again to Kate for making it to State!
Here's this season's final episode of Appleknocker News. Some specialties include the ESL Dance Team highlights from Alto Pass Cinco De Mayo Festival, Mrs. Engelmann's Golden Apple Award interview, and a special Senior AV Club members sign off...
https://youtu.be/bEYTZtw2CSM
Celebrating a Year of Growth and Leadership
On April 27, Cobden FFA held its annual banquet at Giant City Lodge—a night filled with reflection, celebration, and gratitude. It was more than just an end-of-year event; it was a moment to honor the dedication, passion, and achievements of our members who have made this year truly remarkable.
We are incredibly proud of every FFA member who has shown what it means to lead, serve, and grow. Your hard work and commitment to agricultural education and community service do not go unnoticed.
A heartfelt congratulations to our seniors— Lindsey Windings, Shawnah Burgess, Evelyn Campbell, Kohen Moore, Madison Moreland, and Randy Calderon. Thank you for your leadership, your spirit, and the legacy you leave behind. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, know that you’ve made a lasting impact on Cobden FFA, and your FFA family will always be cheering you on.
“Watching these students grow over the year has been one of the greatest joys of my first year. Their resilience, kindness, and commitment to the FFA values give me hope for the future of agriculture and leadership in our community.”
-Mrs. Smith
Here’s to a year of accomplishments and to the bright futures ahead!
2025-2026 Cobden School Calendar
High School Graduation May 16, 2025 at 7pm.
High School Baseball game is rained out for today.
Way to go Appleknockers! It's always inspiring to see a small school represent and compete with the big dogs at the state track meet. Despite having less resources and fewer athletes, these boys showed up with heart and determination, proving that it's not always about the size of the school but the size of the fight in each competitor. It just goes to show that hard work, dedication, and a supportive team can take you far in any competition.
Jose Carmona - 2nd Place - 800m
Jose Carmona, Leo Guijon, Luke Staley, Matthew Marks - 5th Place - 4x200m Relay
Tristan Wilson - 9th Place - 1600m
Since it was storming outside, the Jr-Sr high took a giant greenout photo in the gym today to show their support for the Carbondale Warming Center. CYCA is proud to announce that $566 was raised for this year's cause. Thanks to all who bought a t-shirt or wore green to support the Carbondale Warming Center.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to make you aware that we are monitoring recent social media trends, particularly on TikTok, that encourage students to intentionally damage school-issued Chromebooks. While we have not seen widespread issues at our school, we want to be proactive in addressing this concern.
Please talk with your child about the importance of taking care of their Chromebook and using it responsibly. Any student found intentionally damaging a Chromebook will be held financially responsible for the repair or replacement costs and will face school consequences for their behavior.
We appreciate your partnership in helping students make positive choices and understand the importance of respecting school property. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support.
High School Baseball and Softball games are canceled for today.
Mrs. Taylor’s 7th grade Social Studies class walked to the Union County Museum on Thursday for a historical scavenger hunt and a lesson on local Civil War history. Thanks to Pat Brumleve for hosting us!
Foods II students completed their international foods unit. Each group prepared a 3 course meal from scratch inspired by the country of their choice. Everything was delicious!
Our junior high track team finishes the season strong with an outstanding performance at the 2025 Conference Track Meet. They have consistently shown improvement at each meet, pushing themselves to new heights and reaching new records along the way. We cannot wait to see what other accomplishments lie ahead for this exceptional group of young athletes.
400m - 1st Place - Leo Guijon (PR) | 2nd Place - Matthew Marks
800m
1st Place - Jose Carmona (PR) | 4th Place - Tristan Wilson (PR)
3rd Place - Daphne Jackson (PR)
1600m - 1st Place - Tristan Wilson (PR) | 4th Place - Maci Escue
4 x 200m (8th Grade)
1st Place - Leo Guijon, Matthew Marks, Luke Staley, Jose Carmona (PR)
5th Place - Annaleigh Kaszubski, Keylee, Addison Smithson, Clara Long
4 x 200m (7th Grade) - 5th Place - Reid Rumfelt, Aaron DeMarie, Oliver Shalosky, Finn Kaszubski
100m (8th Grade) -2nd Place - Leo Guijon | Mallory Adamatis (PR)
100m (7th Grade) - 3rd Place - Olivia Clark - Keylee Moore (PR) Finn Kaszubski, Oliver Shalosky (PR)
200m - 3rd Place - Matthew Marks | 4th Place - Luke Staley | Keylee Moore (PR)
4 x 400m
6th Place - Aaron DeMarie, Chale Lawrence, Reid Rumfelt, Myles Ferrell
6th Place - Caroline Taylor, Jaylah Martinez, Melanie Flores, Mallory Adamatis
4 x 100m - 4th Place - Addison Smithson, Clara Long, Keylee Moore, Olivia Clark
Discus - 2nd Place - Tristan Wilson (PR | 4th Place - Oliver Shalosky (PR) | 4th Place - Mallory Adamatis | 5th Place Caroline Taylor (PR)
Shot Put - 5th Place - Kendall Lambert
Long Jump - 2nd Place - Jose Carmona (PR)
Congratulations to Kate Mason on advancing to the Jr High Golf State Tournament!
🌱 Cobden Farm-to-School Program Featured Statewide! 🌽🥕
We’re excited to share that Cobden Schools' Farm-to-School efforts were recently highlighted in the latest issue of Leadership Matters, a statewide publication from the Illinois Association of School Administrators!
The article shines a spotlight on the amazing work happening right in our school kitchens, from scratch-made meals to locally sourced ingredients. These efforts not only nourish our students but also support our local farmers and teach our children the value of fresh, healthy food.
👏 A big THANK YOU to our kitchen teams and Farm-to-School leaders for their continued dedication, even as we near the end of the school year. Your hard work is making a real difference in our students’ lives.
You can read the full article in Leadership Matters here:
#CobdenPride #FarmToSchool #HealthyKidsHealthyFutures #LeadershipMatters
High School Baseball and Softball games for today are canceled.
Congratulations to Alyssa Fabian for recently being accepted as a Questbridge Prep Scholar, an opportunity for access and resources to match with the top 55 US colleges, and the 2025 Hispanic National Bar Foundation's Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp in Washington, DC. During this camp, she will tour important federal institutions, including the Supreme Court and the US Department of Justice, and receive training from law school counselors in oral advocacy, trial procedures, and the rules of evidence.
