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.
Cobden's Jr. High Beta Club and Student Leadership Council are hosting a Pet Supply Drive for St. Francis Animal Rescue in honor of Blake Morrison. They will collect donations from October 23rd to November 3rd. Please bring any donated items to Ms. Brumleve at Cobden High School. You will find a list of items to donate on the flyer.
Congratulations Grace White on being selected to the ILMEA District 6 Honor Band.
Educators Rising Club attended Future Educator Day at SIU. Students attended sessions and learned about majoring in education. Our very own Ed Rising State Officer, Grace White presented closing remarks. Way to go! 👩🏻🏫
ESL Dance Team participated at John A. Logan College's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. The dancers taught students the steps to Jarabe Tapatio as well as opening for the Keynote speaker with a performance.
ESL Dance Team performed at Desoto Elementary School this week.
Cobden ESL Dance Team would like to cordially invite everyone to the Day of the Dead Folkloric Dance Performance on Tuesday, October 31st at 7pm. Cobden Art Club and Beta Club will also be at the downtown park doing face painting and giving out candy to trick-or-treaters. Please Share!!
Due to the overwhelming response to our Appleknocker Eclipse shirts, CYCA/Mrs. Nashberry and Silkworm are opening the Eclipse shirts sales back open until 3 pm Thursday for those who missed the first sale and expressed interest in buying. If you are interested in purchasing the Appleknocker Eclipse shirt pictured below, available in youth and adult sizes for $15 each (+$2 for 2x, +$3 for 3x), this is your last chance. If interested, please comment below with what sizes and how many you will buy, and Mrs. Nashberry will get back to you with payment details
Reminder early dismissal today and Thursday for Parent Teacher Conferences. Parent Teacher conferences are from 3:30-7pm.
Home basketball games-When attending all home basketball games this year everyone must enter through the main entrance of the High school.
Tonight the Jr. High girls basketball at home against Vienna. Game time 6:00 p.m. Come out and support the girls for their first home game!
Congratulations to Abby Pitts and Ryder Ronna for making all conference for Junior High softball and baseball! 🥎⚾
Parents please check your email regarding physicals needed by October 15, 2023. Parents were notified by email regarding what students need physical completed. If you have any questions or concern please contact Nurse Holly by phone or email.
Freshmen in Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences class have been learning about dining etiquette. Students participated in an etiquette dinner to practice their skills! 🍽️
Congratulations to the Varsity and JV Cobden High School Scholar Bowl teams on their season opening wins versus Egyptian this morning!
Happy birthday Coach Wheeler! The truest example of Appleknocker Pride! We appreciate your dedication and hard work coach! Enjoy your day, you deserve it!
Blood Drive Tuesday October 31, 2023 11am-4pm
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Cobden
Students in Art and CYCA clubs made great progress Tuesday on the postcards that will become part of the mural on the side of the Alto Pass fire station.
Congratulations to the junior high girls cross country team for a fantastic season, and CONGRATULATIONS to the junior high boys cross country team for advancing to state! Come cheer on the boys on October 14 in DuQuoin!
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled on October 17th and 19th from 3:30 to 7:00 pm. Parents of high school students are welcome to walk in to speak with teachers on both nights.
Mrs. Reiman will contact the parents of jr. high students to schedule meetings on Tuesday, October 17th. If you do not receive a phone call for a scheduled meeting, we welcome you to attend conferences on Thursday, October 19th.
Please contact Mrs. Reiman with any questions.
