Cobden Junior High & High School

Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Nash-Mayberry, and student teacher Ms. Love are proud to announce this year's history fair winners at SIUC regionals on Saturday March 15th. First, the Best in Show Grand Prize for all projects in both the Senior & Junior High divisions across all types of projects (boards, documentaries, websites, papers, and performances) was awarded to our very own Alyssa Fabian, Ana Rafael, and Mariana Palmerin for their project on Dolores Huerta. They also tied for 1st place in all Senior High group exhibits with Gabe Haynes, Ava Rothweiler, Natalie Franklin, and Gabe Demmin on Agent Orange. 2nd place in Senior High group exhibit was awarded to James Eagle, Grant Miller, & Mason Lyerla on the Great Recession. In the Junior High Division- 1st place of all group exhibit boards was a tie awarded to Matthew Marks and Stevie Peterman on the KKK in Southern IL, and Logan Reiman and Tristan Wilson on Desegregation in Illinois Sports. The teachers would like to express how proud they are of all the students' hard work, and have high hopes for the state fair in Springfield on May 1st.

Congratulations High School Beta Club for winning 38 awards at Convention! 17 1st place, 12 2nd place, & 5 3rd place winners! Congratulations Alyssa Fabian for winning President! We are very proud of you all! Go Appleknockers!🍎

CONGRATULATIONS Natalie Franklin! She was named IBCA Special Mention all state for basketball

Educators Rising Club had a successful trip to the state convention in Bloomington, IL at Illinois State University. Ramsie Sauerbrunn was awarded a $4,000 scholarship to attend Illinois State, majoring in Social Sciences, Secondary Education in fall! Mason Lyerla did a fantastic job leading sessions as the Vice President for Ed Rising, IL. Maddie Merriman and Natalie Marks competed in Children’s Literature and Sophie Barnhart competed in Job Interview. Mrs. Engelmann is so proud of her future teachers!

Travel to Greece in 2026! March 15th is the last day to take advantage of a $200 discount. https://my.passports.com/my/tour Tour ID HHURT2026 Current 8th graders and up are eligible to travel. Contact Mrs. Hurt if you have any questions.

Congratulations to the High School Scholar Bowl team on their victory over Vienna today!! Coach Holly Hurt is very proud of each team member.

Jr. Beta had another successful year at the Illinois State Beta Convention bringing home 10 awards, advancing to the top 8 in Quiz Bowl, and showing off their various musical and artistic talents! Jaylyn Stroehlein did a wonderful performance playing her flute, Caroline Taylor's on-site cake decorating looked like it came straight from the bakery, and Hailey May was in the top 5 out of nearly 20 competitors for on-site drawing. We are super proud of these kids and their hard work! Below are the students who placed in academic categories: • Emmerson Tellor- 1st Place - 8th Grade Computer Science • Aaron DeMarie - 3rd Place - 7th Grade Social Studies • Timmy Clover- 3rd Place - 8th Grade US History • Matthew Marks - 1st Place - 8th Grade Social Studies • Maddex Raganyi - 2nd Place - 6th Grade Science • Jimmy Bergseth - 2nd Place - 7th Grade Language Arts • Rowan LeFevre- 1st Place - 6th Grade Health & Physical Ed. • Annaleigh Kaszubski - 2nd Place - 7th Grade Spelling • Lindsay Hilliard - 1st Place - 6th Grade US History • Digital Portfolio- 3rd Place

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

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Blood Drive March 5, 2025