Cowden-Herrick teachers have named seniors, Timber Watson and August Cosart, Students of the Month for September.
The Students of the Month are nominated each month based on Academic Effort, Attitude, Participation/Contribution, Responsibility and Service. Junior High and/or High School students are selected each month. They each receive $25.00 donated by United Fidelity Bank.
Timber is the daughter of Mandy Watson and Chase Watson. She has three siblings, Hunter, Waylan and Lucy. Timber is a member of NHS, President of Spanish Club, Co-President of Student Council and Editor of the Yearbook. She plays Volleyball for the CHBC Bobcats and Air Assault Volleyball Club. Timber attends youth group at United Methodist Church in Beecher City. Her future plans are to attend Lake Land College majoring in Graphic Design.
August is the son of Stephanie and Ryan Cosart. He is a member of NHS and Student Council. August runs Track, Cross Country and plays Basketball for the CHBC Bobcats. He volunteers at the local food pantry. August’s future plans are to attend college and major in Engineering.. He also plans to continue running while in college.
Cowden-Herrick motto for this year is upheld by these students: “Remember, a strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.” Congratulations, Timber and August!
The Students of the Month are nominated each month based on Academic Effort, Attitude, Participation/Contribution, Responsibility and Service. Junior High and/or High School students are selected each month. They each receive $25.00 donated by United Fidelity Bank.
Timber is the daughter of Mandy Watson and Chase Watson. She has three siblings, Hunter, Waylan and Lucy. Timber is a member of NHS, President of Spanish Club, Co-President of Student Council and Editor of the Yearbook. She plays Volleyball for the CHBC Bobcats and Air Assault Volleyball Club. Timber attends youth group at United Methodist Church in Beecher City. Her future plans are to attend Lake Land College majoring in Graphic Design.
August is the son of Stephanie and Ryan Cosart. He is a member of NHS and Student Council. August runs Track, Cross Country and plays Basketball for the CHBC Bobcats. He volunteers at the local food pantry. August’s future plans are to attend college and major in Engineering.. He also plans to continue running while in college.
Cowden-Herrick motto for this year is upheld by these students: “Remember, a strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.” Congratulations, Timber and August!
Cowden-Herrick announces Mr. Andrew Nohren as “Staff Role Model of the Month of September”. The Staff Role Model of the Month is nominated each month by students, staff and community members. He will receive a $50 cash award donated by Aaron & Devi Hawes on behalf of Lockart & Green Funeral Services. Mr. Nohren teaches Junior High History and Geography. He also coaches Junior Track for the CHBC Bobcats. Mr. Nohren enjoys attending church, sitting by a campfire, playing his ukulele and running. He resides in Herrick with his wife Kristen, and children, Lincoln, Lydia and Titus. Cowden-Herrick is proud to have him as a part of our team!
JH girls basketball practice will start Mon. Sept. 15th from 3 - 5:00 at BCHS.
Girls need to make sure they have a physical and proof of insurance on file.
There will also be a parent meeting at 5:15 on Tues. Sept. 16th.
Sports fees will be due by Mon. Sept. 22nd to Beecher City if you have not paid.
Girls need to make sure they have a physical and proof of insurance on file.
There will also be a parent meeting at 5:15 on Tues. Sept. 16th.
Sports fees will be due by Mon. Sept. 22nd to Beecher City if you have not paid.
Early dismissal Friday, September 12 at 12:00 pm for school improvement efforts.
Pre-K and K-5 School Picture Day is Monday, September 15!
Mark your calendars, Bobcat families! Grandparents Week is September 22 - 26. Let's have fun in Art class!
September Calendar
It is National Rock, Paper, Scissors Day and we celebrated with the staff at Cowden-Herrick Elementary School. Teachers and staff collected beads throughout the day with rounds of rock, paper, scissors. The finalists were Mrs. Westjohn, Miss Burrus, Mrs. Parks, Mrs. Conlin, Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Jefferies. An "all or nothing" round was played and we would like to congratulate Miss Burrus as the first Rock , Paper, Scissors Champion! We are Bobcat Proud!
Monday, September 1, 2025
Thank you, Coldspring Copperheads 4-H, for the school supplies donated to the elementary building! We appreciate you!
Due to the heat advisory that our area is under, junior high and high school cross country practice for today, Monday, August 18th is being canceled.
Every Friday is Bobcat Friday! Wear your Bobcat gear to show your PRIDE!
Welcome Bobcat families to the 2025-26 school year with the elementary Open House on August 13 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm! We can't wait t meet you!
***JHXC Practice*** Any 5th grader-8th grader
First Official JH practice will be this Wednesday, August 6th at 5:30 at the Cowden park. Practice will be each weekday at 5:30 until school is back in session. August 14th, practice will be after school at the Cowden-Herrick High School. If you have any questions, please reach coach Lorton at (217) 821-6009 via text or call.
***HSXC Practice***
First Official HS practice will be next Monday, August 11th at 5:30 at the Cowden park. Practice will be each weekday at 5:30 until school is back in session. August 14th, practice will be after school at the Cowden-Herrick High School. If you have any questions, please reach coach Lorton at (217) 821-6009 via text or call.
First Official JH practice will be this Wednesday, August 6th at 5:30 at the Cowden park. Practice will be each weekday at 5:30 until school is back in session. August 14th, practice will be after school at the Cowden-Herrick High School. If you have any questions, please reach coach Lorton at (217) 821-6009 via text or call.
***HSXC Practice***
First Official HS practice will be next Monday, August 11th at 5:30 at the Cowden park. Practice will be each weekday at 5:30 until school is back in session. August 14th, practice will be after school at the Cowden-Herrick High School. If you have any questions, please reach coach Lorton at (217) 821-6009 via text or call.
***High School Baseball***
High School Baseball practice begins next Monday 8/11.
Monday (8/11): 4-6:30 pm
Tuesday (8/12): 4-6:30 Parent Meeting to follow at 6:30pm
Wednesday (8/13): 3:15-5:30
Thursday (8/14): 3:15-5:30
Friday (8/15): 3:15-5:30
Saturday (8/16): 11 am- 1 pm
High School Baseball practice begins next Monday 8/11.
Monday (8/11): 4-6:30 pm
Tuesday (8/12): 4-6:30 Parent Meeting to follow at 6:30pm
Wednesday (8/13): 3:15-5:30
Thursday (8/14): 3:15-5:30
Friday (8/15): 3:15-5:30
Saturday (8/16): 11 am- 1 pm
***High School Volleyball Practice***
Monday 8/11 and Tuesday 8/12- Juniors and Seniors 7am-10am, Fresh/Soph 9am-12pm.
Wednesday 8/13-Friday 8/15- 3pm-6pm. Shuttle riders may leave at 5.
Monday 8/11 and Tuesday 8/12- Juniors and Seniors 7am-10am, Fresh/Soph 9am-12pm.
Wednesday 8/13-Friday 8/15- 3pm-6pm. Shuttle riders may leave at 5.
Summer Reading Program!
Sports and School Physicals will be offered at the Cowden Medical Clinic today, July 25th from 8:00-11:30. No appointment necessary. The cost is $20. Cash or Check is the only acceptable forms of payment. Checks should be made payable to Pana Medical Group.
Summer Reading Program!
Summer Reading Program!
