Cobden Junior High & High School

Cobden Outdoor Club volunteered at the Dirty South Roubaix bike race in Alto Pass this past Saturday. The club was presented a brand new Trek mountain bike from The Bike Surgeon of Carterville. Thank you Bike Surgeon, we had a blast!

Congratulations to this year’s local Cobden High School history fair winners. Union County Historical Society had 10 volunteer judges helping this year judge projects. - 1st place on Dolores Huerta: Alyssa Fabian, Ana Rafael, and Mariana Palmerin, 2nd place on the Great Recession: Mason Lyerla, James Eagle, and Grant Miller, 3rd place on Agent Orange: Gabe Haynes, Ava Rothweiler, Natalie Franklin, & Gabe Demmin. Also advancing to SIUC regionals are NATO's Immeasurable Value: Logan Johnson, Daniel Tomas, & Micah Brown. And, Rosa Parks: Brooke Mosley, Raquel Alvarado, & Ana Olvera-Amezquita.

Congratulations to the High School Scholar Bowl team on their victory over Meridian last week! Our next match is tomorrow.

Dear Parents and Guardians, This month, students, teachers, and parents across Illinois will have the opportunity to participate in the twelfth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey provides valuable insights into the inner workings of Cobden Unit School District #17 and allows you, as parents, to share your thoughts on key elements that contribute to school effectiveness. About the Survey Administered online by UChicago Impact on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the survey gathers data on five essential indicators that are proven to predict positive student outcomes, including improved attendance and higher test scores. These indicators are: Effective Leaders Collaborative Teachers Involved Families Supportive Environments Ambitious Instruction Research has shown that schools strong in at least three of these areas are 10 times more likely to see significant improvements in math and reading achievement. Who Participates? All Cobden Unit School District teachers and students in grades 4-8 will complete the survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated if at least 50% of teachers and/or students participate. These reports will be shared with schools and districts in May 2025 and included in our Illinois School Report Card. Parent Participation In addition, CUSD #17 has opted to provide the Parent Supplement Survey. If at least 20% of parents complete the survey, we will receive a parent-specific report (though parent data will not be included in the official State Report Card). Your input is invaluable in helping us assess our school’s environment and guide future improvements. Please note that all responses are completely confidential and will never be linked to you or your child. Survey Details & How to Participate Survey Window: Open until March 31, 2025 Parent Survey Link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent County Selection: Choose "Union" as the location of the school School: Select the school that aligns with your student. If you have students in multiple buildings, you can complete a survey for each. For more details or to view previous reports, visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois/5e/. If you have any questions, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or visit their contact page. Thank you for your time and participation in this important initiative. Your feedback helps us make Cobden Unit School District even better for our students!

CONGRATULATIONS Matthew Howell for making All Conference Team in High School Basketball!

CONGRATULATIONS Shawnah Eubanks Burgess and Natalie Franklin for making All Conference Team in High School Basketball!

Congratulations to Jaylyn Stroehlein for earning a Division 1 Excellent Rating at IGSMA Solo contest.

Dear Cobden Families, Next week, we are excited to celebrate National School Breakfast Week (March 3-7) with the theme "Clue In to Breakfast!" This special week highlights the importance of starting the day with a nutritious meal, helping students stay energized and ready to learn. To kick off the event, we have invited local law enforcement officers to join us for breakfast on Monday, March 3rd. This will be a great opportunity for students to connect with community members while enjoying a delicious morning meal. Additionally, we’ll be showcasing breakfast for lunch next week to encourage all students to "clue in" to the benefits of breakfast foods at any time of the day! We are also proud to share that we use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible and that many of our menu items are made from scratch right in our school kitchens. We are committed to providing fresh, high-quality meals that support both student health and our local farmers. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of eating breakfast and remind them to join us in the cafeteria for a fun and nutritious start to their day. Thank you for your support in making National School Breakfast Week a success!

Here's the latest episode of Appleknocker News! https://youtu.be/6TQjGrte5Hk

Jr High Track Fundraiser

COBDEN JR HIGH SCHOOL APPLEKNOCKERS TEAM STORE Please click on the link below or scan the QR code to be directed to your mini store to begin ordering. Team Store Close Date 3/6/2025 Store Link https://stores.inksoft.com/WS115961

CHANGE OF MENU TUES WG RAVIOLI BAKE WG ROLL SALAD W/RANCH FRUIT & CHOICE OF MILK WED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WG CHIPS & SALSA REFRIED BEANS FRUIT & CHOICE OF MILK THURS BISON BURGERS ON WG BUN POTATO WEDGES FRUIT & CHOICE OF MILK FRI CHICKEN PATTY W/ WG MAC & CHEESE FRESH VEGGIES W/RANCH FRUIT & CHOICE OF MILK

Blood Drive March 5, 2025

Dear Cobden Families, Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions developing, there will be NO SCHOOL or after school activities on Wednesday, February 19th. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please stay safe and warm, and we will provide any updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding and have a great evening.

Jr High Golf practice has been cancelled for Tuesday, February 18,2025

FFA Week

The HS Beta Club Pizza Villa fundraiser for tomorrow night is postponed and will be rescheduled.

UPDATE: Tuesdays game and Senior Night will be moved to tomorrow Monday February 17. JV game starts at 5:00pm. 5th/6th grade girls will play in the small gym at 5:00pm. 5th/6th grade boys will play in the small gym at 6:00pm.

Cam’s celebration of life will be on March 1, 2025 here at the school gym from 12-2pm. Obituary and Services for Camden Smith https://www.rendlemanhilemanfuneralhome.com/obituary/Camden-Smith?utm_campaign=marquee-share-button&utm_term=copy-link&utm_content=Share?utm_campaign=marquee-share-button&utm_term=copy-link&utm_content=Share

“Cobden High School Class of 1975” graduates & those who maybe didn't graduate with us but were in our class at some time and our teachers……Please Save the Date!🎓 October 11, 2025! We are so excited to see everyone. Detailed Invitations will be sent later. (Contact Charlotte Dean Hartline if you haven’t already been contacted for a current phone number and/or address. ) “Also….additional “Save the Date”…..Special invitation to other classes and teachers from the 70’s that might want to join us at a picnic on October 12, 2025. More information to follow at a later date. “