Wednesday, March 26th, Jr. High Golf will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts starting at 7:30am until 8 am for $1.50 a piece at the Elementary and High School buildings.
If your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student is interested in participating in Kids on the Run, please turn in registration forms by March 28th!
Reminder- No Bible Club for the remainder of the school year
PTO sponsored Spring Dance March 28, 2025 from 6p-8p in the small gym!
2025-2026 Kindergarten Screening
Cobden Elementary will be holding kindergarten screenings on April, 11th. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025, in order to attend. If you have a child who is eligible to attend kindergarten next year, please call 618-893-2311 to schedule a screening appointment. Please bring your child, a certified birth certificate, and two proofs of residency to the screening.
Items are still in stock and available in the high school!
Mark your calendars!
Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Jr./Sr. High Band at Applerockers on Friday, March 21st, at 6 PM! Enjoy live music, delicious food, exciting raffle baskets, and plenty of fun. Don’t miss out on a night to remember—see you there!
Menu update:
We will be having the Pork fritter, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, and fruit tomorrow.
On Thursday we will have Chicken spinach wg alfredo bake, wg breadstick, and fruit.
🌟 Shining Star Spotlight! 🌟
We are proud to celebrate Esther Williams and Mrs. Flamm as this week’s Shining Stars!
✨ Esther’s kindness, positivity, and willingness to help make a difference every day.
✨ Mrs. Flamm’s dedication, creativity, and care create a welcoming and inspiring classroom for all students.
Thank you both for shining so bright! 🌟
#ShiningStars #TeamCobden #MakingADifference
Happy Spring Break from Mrs. Genung’s Kindergarten! 😊
Dear Families,
As you tackle spring cleaning over the break, we’d love your help stocking our Quaver Store, where students earn rewards for positive behavior! If you come across small toys, gently used (and washed) stuffed animals, individually wrapped candy, fast food meal toys, fidgets, or fun knick-knacks, we’d greatly appreciate your donations.
Donations can be sent with your child after break or dropped off at the school office. Thank you for supporting our students and encouraging great behavior!
February AR Winners 25 Point Club: JJ Kauman, Alissa Carlsen, Samwell Meyers-Matthews, Chevy Moreland, Emilia Alvarado, Miguel Garcia, Andres Morales, Rhyker Knop, Westin Kosydor, and Daniel Rafael 50 Point Club Addysyn Stroehlein, Leyla Guijon, Benjamin Shelton and Tadeo Nava
Mrs. Raganyi's Class are all the THINGS
Ms. Lyerla's class celebrated Dr. Seuss this week with fun activities and treats!
Today, Thursday, March 6th- Last day for 1st and 2nd grade after-school tutoring.
Tomorrow, Friday, March 7th- 2:00 Dismissal & No Appleknocker Club available
March 10th-14th- Spring Break
March 17th- Students return and Illinois state testing begins for 3-5th graders
*3rd-5th graders will participate in IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) and 5th graders will also participate in ISA (Illinois Science Assessment) as well.
Cobden PreK Child Find
Date: April 25, 2025
Place: Cobden Elementary School
413 N Appleknocker Dr
Cobden IL 62920
Please bring a certified copy of your child's birth certificate. All necessary health information will be provided by the nurse screening day.
By appointment only, please call618-893-2311 to schedule
Reminders for Parents:
CHILD MUST BE 3 BY 4/25
Must bring child to screening
Need a copy of certified birth certificate
Proof of Income
Friendly reminder: Please do not park in the drop off area in front of the elementary school before 8:05 AM. Thank you!
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!
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! We started off Dr. Seuss' Birthday week by wearing many colors!
