Congratulations to Agent Inman on her acceptances to Illinois State, Mizzou, University of Kentucky, Murray State, SEMO, SIUC, and Texas A&M. Agent is excited to pursue a degree in either Animal or Veterinary Science once she makes her selection this spring. We are proud of you, Agent!
The Cobden Agriculture Department has had a very busy past few weeks. Students have helped the elementary with the butterfly garden project, hosted a guest speaker from the Lincoln Tech Mechanics School, participated in the Veterans Day Parade, and hosted a s'mores booth at Christmas in the village. Keep up the great work Appleknocker Agriculture students!
Let's get into the Holiday spirit Appleknockers! This calendar will show you how we plan to celebrate the season leading up to Christmas break!
Educators Rising Club is collecting Toys for Tots. If you would like to donate, bring a new, unwrapped gift to the high school office by Monday, December 11th.
8th grade had the privilege of visiting the Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum in St. Louis today. The highlight of the day was meeting a survivor, Rachel Miller, and hearing her story.
Picture Retakes are next Friday, December 8th. The office has extra order forms if needed.
Congratulations to Grace White on being selected for the Future Music Educators Seminar. She will be attending the All State Music Conference in January.
Reminder- this fundraiser ends Tuesday Dec. 5th. 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.
It's a great day to be an Appleknocker!
We received this year's promotional material for the Farm Credit Scholarship competition and were pleasantly surprised to see former CHS student Gustavo Juarez on the poster and postcards. High Schools around the area will receive the same material to display in their classrooms and hallways. We are proud of you, Gustavo!
Dental Safari is scheduled for Monday, December 4th. Forms are still available if still needed. Please call Nurse Holly at 618-893-2311.
Today Seniors in Mrs. Nashberry's Government class took part in a mock trial. Roles included prosecution, defense, and jurors along with deputies/bailiffs. All students did an excellent job of presenting their side's arguments, and questioning witnesses on the stand. Special thanks to the forensic science club for their analysis and contributions.
EXCLUSIVELY available at Cobden Village Shops. ALL proceeds will benefit the Class of 2026..."There's no place like home" Appleknocker apparel in both maroon t-shirts ($15) and grey hoodies ($30), as well as a new design "Cobden: Home of orchards, rolling hills, and Appleknockers." The 2nd is available in both youth and adult sizes t-shirts ($14) and adult maroon crewneck sweatshirts ($20). Please share this post so that the community learns about this great opportunity to buy unique Appleknocker apparel and support the Class of 2026. We will replenish stock as shirts sell, let them know at Cobden Village Shops if you don't see your size and want to buy some. #ShopLocal
Congratulations Natalie Franklin! All-Tournament Team at Meridian Tournament.
Congratulations to Emma Kilpatrick and Sam Ingold for being named Cobden High School's 2023-2024 Illinois State Scholars!
Reminder Early dismissal tomorrow Friday November 17th at 2:05pm. No School next week November 20th-24th for Thanksgiving break! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!
CYCA and Jr. High Student Leadership hosted a successful food drive for Bethany Village and Cobden's Elementary Food Pantry. Both organizations were able to receive nonperishable items for families in need. We thank the community for their donations and help to make this drive a success.
KFVS story on our school being named a democracy school! https://www.kfvs12.com/2023/11/14/heartland-school-named-one-five-new-illinois-democracy-schools/
We thank Kennendie Marks and Aaron Beirl, SIU Saluki Science Ambassadors, for visiting Cobden High School today to share information on the programs and opportunities the Science Department offers future students. We appreciate you sharing your vast knowledge with our students today. It was a very informative Lunch and Learn!
Students and Staff celebrated being named a Democracy School by wearing patriotic colors and treating themselves to some punch and cookies on Tuesday. Former Lt. Governor Sheila Simon spoke to seniors in Mrs. Nashberry's government class, recognizing the students who served on the committee, and discussed the importance of democracies. This honor, being recognized as a democracy school, is for staff teaching civics across the curriculum in their many different subject disciplines and helping prepare our Appleknockers to be civic minded citizens.
REMINDER CANS DUE TUESDAY MORNING Food Drive starting Oct 30th- November 14th to benefit our local Elementary food pantry and Bethany Village.
