Cumberland CUSD 77

We had a couple of visitors around the campus this afternoon to surprise the students as they left for the holiday break!

We are hiring! Contact us at (217)923-3132 for more information. Please share with those who may be interested. *Elementary Teacher *HS Spanish Teacher *Special Education Teacher with LBS1 * Full-time Bus Drivers *MS Assistant Girls Track Coach *MS Head Girls Basketball Coach *MS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach *Certified Athletic Trainer

The bus drivers met this afternoon for a Christmas celebration! They look great in their new hoodies!

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Red Cross will host a blood drive at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Participants will receive a long sleeved t-shirt! For an appointment, call 1-800--RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Early dismissal reminder for next week: School will dismiss at 2 PM on Thursday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 20. There is no school from December 21 - January 3 for the holiday break.

Are you ready for some holiday music? The Cumberland music department can help you out! They have concerts scheduled on the following dates: 12/8 - 2 PM in the HS Gym: High School Winter Band and Choir Concert 12/9 - 6:30 PM in the MS Gym: 3rd Grade Concert 12/12 - 7 PM in the MS Gym: Middle School Band and Choir Concert 12/16 - 6 PM in the MS Gym: 1st Grade Concert 12/16 - 7:15 in the MS Gym: 4th Grade Concert

The school district has been asked to help distribute the following survey. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Kristina Drum at kristinad@hourhouserecovery.org.

Happy National Substitute Teacher Day! We are thankful for all of our substitute teachers who fill in when our staff is away. Their dedication, flexibility, and hard work is greatly appreciated!

Join our team! Cumberland Unit #77 is hiring for the following positions. Please share with those who may be interested. Cumberland District: 3 Special Education teachers with LBS1 Send credentials to Christine Mock, special education director, at cmock@cusd77.org Cumberland Elementary: Elementary Teacher Send credentials to Daniel Huffman, principal, at dhuffman@cusd77.org Cumberland Middle School: Math Teacher Head Girls Track Coach Send credentials to Stacy Keyser, principal, at skeyser@cusd77.org Cumberland High School: Spanish Teacher Certified Athletic Trainer Send credentials to Kevin Maynard, principal, at kmaynard@cusd77.org

Thanksgiving break begins next week! School will dismiss at 2:09 on Tuesday, November 26. There is no school from November 27-29. School will resume on Monday, December 2. We hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving!

Picture Retake Day is Monday, November 25. This day is for students who need to be re-photographed and students who missed the original Picture Day. If you are getting retakes, send the original picture package, including the envelope and pictures, to school on Retake Day. For those who have not ordered, use the link below to place your order. https://inter-state.com/Order Elementary School Code: 87865XF Middle School Code: 87866MF High School Code: 87898WD

Cumberland held its annual Veterans Day program this morning! There was a wonderful group of veterans and families who were able to attend. Thank you veterans! We appreciate your service, and we are happy to be able to honor you!

Reminder: School dismisses at 12:09 on Monday, November 11, for a teacher in-service.

Join us to honor our veterans at Cumberland's Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11, at 9:15 AM in the high school gym. Rolls and Coffee will be served to visitors beginning at 8:15 AM. We hope to see you there!

Cumberland CUSD #77 would like to invite our veterans and their families to join us for an all-school assembly on Monday, November 11 at 9:15 AM in the high school gym to honor those who have sacrificed so much for all of us. Rolls and coffee will be served to our visitors in the high school cafeteria beginning at 8:15 am. If you would like to update your veteran's information for our PowerPoint presentation, please send that information to Mr. Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org or call 217-923-3132 extension 1100. We will announce those veterans who are in attendance during the program and have all names given to us in a PowerPoint presentation prior to the event. Other questions about the event can be directed to Mrs. Stacy Keyser at skeyser@cusd77.org or 217-923-3132 extension 1200.

Reminder: There is no school on Tuesday, November 5 for General Election Day.

Cumberland CUSD #77 would like to invite our veterans and their families to join us for an all-school assembly on Monday, November 11 at 9:15 AM in the high school gym to honor those who have sacrificed so much for all of us. Rolls and coffee will be served to our visitors in the high school cafeteria beginning at 8:15 am. If you would like to update your veteran's information for our PowerPoint presentation, please send that information to Mr. Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org or call 217-923-3132 extension 1100. We will announce those veterans who are in attendance during the program and have all names given to us in a PowerPoint presentation prior to the event. Other questions about the event can be directed to Mrs. Stacy Keyser at skeyser@cusd77.org or 217-923-3132 extension 1200.

Reminder: There is No School on Friday, October 25.

Family Registration for One Stop Community Christmas 2024 will open on Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00 AM. Registration will close Friday, November 8, at 11:59 PM. If the maximum family count is reached before then, registration will close early. Family registration will be ONLINE only at: onestopcommunitychristmas.com The day of OSCC (Saturday, December 14, 2024), the parent/guardian will need to bring a photo ID and each child's (Newborn to 18 only) social security card to the event held at Lake Land Community College. If you have any questions, you may email: onestopcommunitychristmas@gmail.com

Cumberland CUSD #77 would like to invite our veterans and their families to join us for an all-school assembly on Monday, November 11 at 9:15 AM in the high school gym to honor those who have sacrificed so much for all of us. Rolls and coffee will be served to our visitors in the high school cafeteria beginning at 8:15 am. If you would like to update your veteran's information for our PowerPoint presentation, please send that information to Mr. Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org or call 217-923-3132 extension 1100. We will announce those veterans who are in attendance during the program and have all names given to us in a PowerPoint presentation prior to the event. Other questions about the event can be directed to Mrs. Stacy Keyser at skeyser@cusd77.org or 217-923-3132 extension 1200.