Congratulations to the CHS Scholastic Bowl Team on their 1st place finish at the Masonic Tournament hosted by Cumberland High School. Cumberland went 7-0, advancing to Masonic State in Bloomington, IL on March 7, 2026. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
about 3 hours ago, Amy Carr
Picture is a CHS scholastic bowl team at their table. They have their buzzers and name tag in front of them. They are listening to a question.
Picture is the CHS classical team standing side-by-side. Their coach is on the left. They are holding the team black.
Pictured is the CHS team with the coaches and the Masonic officials. They are holding their black.
State Wrestling Update: Owen McGinnis placed 3rd in his weight class! He won by a tech fall. Congratulations on a tremendous season, Owen! 🏴‍☠️
about 9 hours ago, Amy Carr
Owen and his opponent are standing. Owen has his hand around the opponents back and under his leg.
Owen is laying on top of his opponent. His opponent is faced down. Owen’s arms are pulling the opponents arms back in order to pin him.
Owen is standing up. He has his opponent on his back. His opponent is upside down and Owen is holding his leg. His opponent has his arms around Owen’s waist.
Owen is sitting up on the mat. His opponent is on his side with his head to the mat and his legs wrapped around Owen‘s waist and shoulder.
State Wrestling Update: Owen McGinnis won his first match today, 4-2. He pinned his next opponent to advance to the 3rd place match!
about 12 hours ago, Amy Carr
OM has the opponents arms pulled back. He is in the act of turning him
OM is on the back of the opponent. The opponent is on his arms and knees. Owen‘s head is wrestling on his back, trying to push him down.
The opponent is on his knees. OM is wrapped around his back, moving him to the ground.
We are having technical issues with our HUDL livestream tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience.
1 day ago, Amy Carr
State Wrestling Update: Owen McGinnis won by a pin today! He will wrestle in the blood round tomorrow morning. Good luck, Owen! 🏴‍☠️
1 day ago, Amy Carr
OM and another wrestler are on the center of the mat. They are facing each other with arms outstretched. There are two officials on either side of the mat.
OM has pinned his opponent on the right side of the mat. One official is on the ground for the pin and the other is watching on top.
The sport that's taking over the world has come to CHS PE classes! Pickleball is fast, social, and fun. Students are crushing it!
1 day ago, Amy Carr
One student is standing behind the net. The student is underhand hitting the ball back over the net.
Four students are standing side by side. They all are holding rackets.
Two students are standing behind the net. One student is underhand hitting the ball back over the net.
Three students are standing behind the net. One student is underhand hitting the ball back over the net.
Two students are standing side by side. Each is holding a racket.
Two students are standing behind the net. One student is underhand hitting the ball back over the net.
Two students are standing behind the net. One student is underhand hitting the ball back over the net.
Two students are standingbehind the net. One student is attacking the ball to hit it back over the net.

Jade Carr scored her 100th point during tonight's Regional basketball game! Congratulations on this awesome accomplishment, Jade!

2 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is JC holding a sign that says 1000 pts. Congrats Jade!
The Lady Pirates are IHSA Regional Champions! They will move on to the Argenta Oreana Sectional to play Salt Fork on Tuesday, February 24, at 7:30 PM. Go Lady Pirates! 🏀 🏴‍☠️
2 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the basketball team flanked by the two coaches. There are two rows. The player in the front center is holding the plaque.
Today, the Cumberland FFA competed in the Section 20 Poultry contest and placed 2nd overall! Individually, Kaitlyn Hemmen placed 6th, and Ellie Strader placed 1st! Congratulations to all! 🏴‍☠️
2 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the 13 Cumberland FFA members who went to the competition. They are standing in two rows, side by side.
Senior Parents and Guardians! Celebrate your Senior's achievements by purchasing a Senior yard sign from Post Prom! These will be available until March 22. Get yours today with this link: https://signsunleashed.com/collections/cumberland-high-school-fundraiser. 🎓
2 days ago, Amy Carr
The CHS students were able to watch online as Owen McGinnis won his first match 11-5 at the IHSA State Finals today! Owen will wrestle in the semifinals later tonight. 🏴‍☠️
2 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are a group of about 30 students watching the wrestling match online in the cafeteria. The match is being projected on the white screen.
Foods II students baked a batch of mini muffins this week! They chose either a chocolate chip or a blueberry recipe. They even added sour cream to make them extra delicious!
3 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sitting at a table with a plate of four mini muffins and a glass of milk.
It’s Championship Night! Head over to Casey HS at 6:00 PM to cheer on the Lady Pirates as they battle Martinsville for the Regional Title. Let's fill the stands with blue and gold! Go Lady Pirates!🏴‍☠️🏀
3 days ago, Amy Carr
The image shows the Lady Pirates basketball team on a blue and black background. It says Regional Championship, Cumberland vs Martinsville, 6 PM tonight, Casey High School. There is yellow smoke on both sides.

CHS will be hosting the first round of the IHSA Boys Basketball Regional on Monday, February 23. The Pirates will play ALAH at 6:30 PM. Admission is $6. Per IHSA policy, no passes will be accepted for this game, and the game will not be livestreamed. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

3 days ago, Amy Carr
The game schedule is listed. Cumberland will play ALAH on Monday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 PM at home. If they win, they will play the winner of the Neoga/Moweaqua game on Wedneaday at 7:30 PM at Casey. The championship game is on Friday at 7 PM at Casey.
At last night's basketball game, Cumberland High School's Illinois State Scholars were recognized. Illinois State Scholars are chosen based on the students' 6th-semester academic data and their ACT pr SAT scores, representing approximately 10% of the graduates statewide. We would like to congratulate the eight students who earned this prestigious award: Kaleb Bierman, Mitchell Blade, Gabriella Hutton, Camden James, Rylan James, Aundrea Nebel, Derrick Oakley, and Ellie Strader. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to your future!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is a poster of the eight students honored. It says Cumberland High School's 2026 Illinois State Scholars. Each student is pictured with their name name below the picture.
Pictured is KB accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is MB accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is GH accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is CJ accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is RJ accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is AN accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is DO accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is ES accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured are the eight students awarded. They are standing side by side at center court. They are each holding their certificate.
During halftime at last night's basketball game, Lake Land College awarded course credit waivers to one lucky senior from Cumberland and one from Martinsville. Alan Shellenbarger was Cumberland's winner! Congratulations!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the two winners. They are each holding their waiver and a bag from Lake Land College.
The National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 5, in the high school study hall, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Register to donate at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141066.
4 days ago, Amy Carr
This is the logo of ImpactLife. It is a decrative blood drop with the company name and the tagline, Changing the World Together.
Microbiology is sweet! Students practiced the aseptic technique for sterile transfers with pudding!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
With pudding smeared on the table, a student is using circular motions to wipe up the pudding.
With pudding smeared on the table, a student is using circular motions to wipe up the pudding.
With pudding smeared on the table, a student is using circular motions to wipe up the pudding.
With pudding smeared on the table, a student is using circular motions to wipe up the pudding.
A student is smearing chocolate pudding to prepare for the experiment.
Participants proudly display their finished pottery pieces from the Ceramics Workshop hosted by the CHS Art Club in January.
4 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are seven participants from the January Ceramics Workshop. Each is holding their finished clay project. They are bowls, platters, and cups painted in blues, greens, and reds.

Mark your calendars! Cumberland will begin accepting appointments for the free developmental screenings for two- to five-year-olds, including all incoming kindergarteners, on March 2!

The screenings will be on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian Church. You will need proof of residency, a certified copy of their birth certificate, and a current physical, if available. Parents may preregister incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year on the day of screening.

4 days ago, Amy Carr
This is an informational flyer encouraging screenings for 2-5 year olds, including incoming kindergarteners. The screenings are on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian School. Appointments may be made after March 2 at 217-923-3135.