
Ballgames, breaks, and grades...oh my! It's a busy time of year for students. Be sure you stay up to date by checking your email daily for announcements from Ms. Bri. The school calendar can be found on the school website www.cobdenappleknockers.com. And for athletic schedules, including practices, check out www.appleknockerathletics.com.

In October, Ms. Seever held a writing contest in junior high. Students were awarded a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card for winning. The sixth grade winner was Hailey May. The seventh grade winner was Rozetta Partain. The eighth grade winner was Annabelle Kruse. Congratulations to all the winners!




The Sophomore Class of 2026 is selling Quatro's gift certificates for $10 each. For every certificate sold, Quatros donates $3 back to the class. There is no expiration on the certificates, and they can be used for anything on the menu at Quatros in Carbondale such as pizza, salads, pastas, and sandwiches. These make great stocking stuffers! Please see a Sophomore for some certificates to help support the Class of 2026. If you don't know one, feel free to leave a comment and we'll connect you. The deadline for certificate money to be turned in is Tues Dec 5th.


The Cobden HS ESL Dance Team would like to thank all of the Cobden Staff, Administration and Community for all the support during their Fall Season. The ESL Dance Team wrapped up their Fall season yesterday with a dazzling performance at Unity Point School.











Outdoor Adventure Club had a blast on the Zipline + High Ropes course at SIU's Touch of Nature yesterday!








Happy Halloween from more of our Jr. Sr. High students








Happy Halloween from our Jr. and Sr. High students!











Reminder Beta Club is hosting a blood drive today Tuesday, October 31 in the Library from 11:00-4:00. Don’t be scared, carve out enough time to help save lives and give blood. You have to be at least 16 and come get a permission slip from Ms. Duty. You don’t have to be a student to give blood on this day. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Cobden


Happy Halloween Appleknockers! 🎃👻





Please come out and support the ESL Dance Team, tomorrow at 7pm at the Downtown Cobden Park . Warm tamales and Hot chocolate will be sold to help warm everyone up!!


Jr. High students attended the "Sleuths in Science" STEM Day at SIU on Friday. Students participated in soil, plants, DNA, and geology activities to help solve a murder mystery.




Illinois State Board of Education has released summative designations from the 2023 Illinois School Report Card
COBDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- EXEMPLARY RATING
THIS DESIGNATION IS EARNED BY HAVING AN OVERALL STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN THE TOP 10 PERCENT OF ALL ILLINOIS SCHOOLS!
COBDEN JR HIGH SCHOOL & COBDEN HIGH SCHOOL- COMMENDABLE RATING
THANK YOU TO OUR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUR SUPPORT!


Reminder Beta Club will be hosting a blood drive tomorrow Tuesday, October 31 in the Library from 11:00-4:00. Don’t be scared, carve out enough time to help save lives and give blood. You have to be at least 16 and come get a permission slip from Ms. Duty. You don’t have to be a student to give blood on this day. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Cobden


The "Greeting From Alto Pass" postcard mural is nearing completion, with only the wording to add. It is created by Art Club and CYCA (Cobden Youth & Community Advocates) on the side of the Alto Pass Fire Station. Both clubs would like to thank Rusty's Home Center in Anna for their generosity regarding help with supplies, the Basler family for helping with moving the boards, art student teacher Coley Zralka for offering up her expertise, and Ms. Margarita Bartolo for her help painting the wording on the mural. CYCA is voluntarily sponsored by Mrs. Jamie Nash-Mayberry and Art Club is sponsored by Mr. Jeremy Crawford. Both sponsors would like to thank the students for their dedication and hard work on this community project. Pictured below are many of the students who had a hand in the project, a few couldn't be present for the picture due to other commitments.









Dental Safari is coming to Cobden School District! The consent forms will be sent home this week with students. Dental Safari will be here on Monday, Dec. 4th. This exam meets IL mandated requirements for grades K, 2, 6, and 9.


Appleknocker fans! Are you ready?!


Food Drive starting Oct 30th- November 14th to benefit our local Elementary food pantry and Bethany Village.


Congrats to the Cobden High School Scholar Bowl for another win!
JV made a comeback in the match, and Varsity versus Century was a win!




October 31st!


Co Op student, Hunter Pitts works at DTM Custom Applications. Hunter is pictured reloading the spreader with fertilizer. Hunter has learned many valuable hands on experiences through the Co Op program.
