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The middle school students were excited to have our special guests come out for lunch today! The weather didn't allow us to go outside, but we still had a great time hanging out with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who was able to come today!
**More pictures to come
This is Attendance Awareness Month! The ROE is visiting with 1st grade classes this week to discuss the importance of coming to school. Attending school regularly helps students academically and socially. Let's work together to offer our students the chance to grow and learn!
If you want to watch HOME football, volleyball, or basketball games live, check out our new channel on HUDL TV. Here is our direct link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/greenup/organization/13084/cumberland-high-school
Attendance matters! Attending school regularly helps students gain the academic and social skills they need to succeed.
There will be no school on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day!
Reminder: Dental bus forms are due on Friday, August 30.
Cumberland Sports will now stream on Hudl TV. Go to fan.hudl.com and search for Cumberland High School. You will find all middle and high school games in one spot for FREE!
We will no longer stream on YouTube. Streaming availability for away games is up to the host team.
We have a great first week of school! Students enjoyed meeting new friends and catching up with old friends at lunch!
Picture Day is tomorrow!
Picture Day is on Friday, August 16! Picture forms will go home on Tuesday. To order online, visit https://inter-state.com/ and enter your child's school code.
Elementary School Code: 87866EF
Middle School Code: 87866TF
High School Code: 88034W
Meet your teachers tonight from 6-8 PM! There will be food trucks in the grade school parking lot. You can also take advantage of the photo opportunity at the grade school cafeteria!
Help us welcome Mrs. Lacy Cornell to Cumberland! Lacy is a secretary at Cumberland High School.
Lacy is married to Travis Cornell, and they have three children. Lacy and her family enjoy camping, spending time outside, and spending quality time with their family. She looks forward to getting to know the students and attending some athletic events throughout the year.
Meet the Teacher - Open House is scheduled for Monday, August 12, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. You can bring your school supplies to your classroom/locker during this event.
The food trucks will be back on the grade school gym circle drive!
The middle school is following a new format this year. There will be a general meeting in the new gym at either 6 PM OR 7 PM. Then, from 6:25-6:50 PM and 7:25-7:50 PM, the classrooms will be open to meet the teachers and view the rooms.
Help us welcome Mrs. Lauti Ghast to Cumberland! Lauti is a secretary at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School.
Lauti is married to Derek Ghast and they have a 1 ½ year old son, Daniel. She has previously worked for Fred Wylde Insurance. Lauti enjoys working outside in the garden, watching her chickens, and reading. She looks forward to seeing all of the students in the cafeteria while she scans their lunch cards.
The first day of school is Tuesday! School will dismiss at 2:09 on Tuesday.
We would like to welcome Mrs. Charity Ozier to Cumberland! Mrs. Ozier will teach 5th grade reading and English at Cumberland Middle School.
Charity and her husband, Blake, live in Greenup with their five children, Ethan Matthew (8th grade), Silas Pratt (6th grade), Oliver Pratt (5th grade), Ellie Ozier (Kindergarten), and Sammie Ozier (3). She taught music for the last 13 years at Effingham, Casey, and Paris. Charity enjoys participating in musical theatre, playing piano, reading, and spending time outside. She is looking forward to trying something new this year and becoming a member of a strong team.
(Photo by Jenny Stewart)
Help us welcome Mrs. Audrey Sherrick to Cumberland! Mrs. Sherrick will teach 6th grade reading and English at Cumberland Middle School.
Audrey is married to Ben Sherrick, and they have two children, Harrison (4) and Tucker (7). She is originally from Casey but now resides in Cumberland County. Mrs. Sherrick has worked in the Casey school district as an elementary Title 1 tutor and later as a high school English teacher. She has also worked in the Hutsonville school district. She likes to spend time with her family, ride horses, and do other outdoor activities. She looks forward to providing engaging learning experiences for her students and building relationships with the families of this community.
Help us welcome Mr. Wayne Bloemer to Cumberland! Mr. Bloemer will teach 8th grade science and 6th grade math at Cumberland Middle School.
Wayne Bloemer and his wife, Carie, live in Dieterich. They have three children, Kaitlyn (23), Emily (21), and Jack (19). Mr. Bloemer has 11 years of middle school teaching experience. In his spare time, Mr. Bloemer likes to hunt, fish, and play cards. He is looking forward to meeting and interacting with the students and staff at the Cumberland School District.
Online registration continues this week. Returning students should register in TeacherEase. Families who are new to the district should contact the school at (217)923-3132 to register. More registration information can be found on the district website. https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/registration-information
Cumberland Elementary and Middle School has an opening for a part-time cook. Please send credentials to Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org.