Anyone interested in playing high school football can attend the first official practice on Wednesday, August 5, from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. Paperwork will be given at this time. Athletes will need to have an up-to-date physical on file with the office. If you have any questions, contact Lucas Watkins at lwatkins@cumberland.k12.il.us.
about 16 hours ago, Amy Carr
Welcome back! We’re so excited to welcome our students back to school! Here are a few important dates to kick off the new year:

🏴‍☠️CHS Pirate Training: Thursday, August 6, 9:30-11:30 AM
🏴‍☠️5th Grade Orientation: Wednesday, August 12, 6-7 PM
🏴‍☠️Meet Your Teacher/Open House: Thursday, August 13, 5-7 PM
🏴‍☠️First Day of School: Friday, August 14, 2 PM Dismissal
🏴‍☠️Picture Day: Tuesday, August 18

See you all soon!
about 22 hours ago, Amy Carr
🚧 Parking Lot Maintenance 🚧

Our district parking lots are getting a fresh upgrade! We are currently sealing and striping the lots. Please be mindful of these areas and do not cross or park in zones blocked by cones.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
15 days ago, Amy Carr
The CHS volleyball coaches will hold a parent meeting on August 6th at 5:30 PM in the HS cafeteria.
15 days ago, Amy Carr
All new CHS students are invited to attend Pirate Training on August 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Students will tour the building and learn about opportunities at CHS. Please send questions to Hannah Eubanks, CHS guidance counselor, at heubanks@cusd77.org.
21 days ago, Amy Carr
An image with a black background and yellow accents. It says CHS Pirate Training and has the pirate logo.

2026-2027 School Registration Opens July 20!

Online registration begins soon! Please note that TeacherEase is currently offline while we prepare for the new school year and will reopen on July 20.

Important Update: Proof of residency is now required to complete registration. You can upload a photo of your document during online registration or drop it off at your child's school before the first day of classes. Approved documents include utility bills, lease agreements, bank statements, voter registration cards, and similar documents.

For more information and helpful resources, visit our Registration page at https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/registration-information.

28 days ago, Amy Carr
An blue and yellow image that says Mark your Calendar Online Registration Opens: July 20.
We are so proud of our Cumberland High School art students! More than 40 students were selected to have their artwork published in the hardcover anthology through the national art contest, Celebrating Art.

This is a huge honor, and we are grateful for programs like Celebrating Art that support art education and encourage young artists to share their creativity. Congratulations to all of our talented student artists!

*The deadline was pushed back into the summer, so parents/guardians please check your email for the acceptance notification.

Students who will have their artwork published are Braeden Peters, Amber Lewis, Atticus Lothridge, Ben Stewart, Bryndis Henderson, Garrick Stewart, Jaylynn Bone, Lucas Reeves, Zander Hickey, Addison Johnson, Alaina Tipsword, Caden Hellman, Cody Farris, Henry Malone, Jackie Butler, Jacob Saylor, Kadie Browning, Kaelin Edwards, Madie Myers, Nevaeh Peddycoart, Rory Watkins, Sam Malone, Shaylee Mason, Audrey Justice, Avery McMechan, Kailen Leitch, Lauren Stevens, Layla Holsapple, Leah Olmstead, Lorrisa Ryan, MacKenzie Claybaugh, Mason Robinson, Michael Adle, Reagan Hollingsworth, Dayton Cutright, Faith White, Jaxon Kearns, Jaxson Dukeman, Maddy Cutright, Milo Lawson, Natalie Beaumont, and Sophia Thornton.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Summer workouts for high school football will continue on Tuesday, July 7, from 8-10 AM. Workouts will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. Any student planning on playing football is encouraged to attend these workouts. If you have any questions, you may contact Lucas Watkins at lwatkins@cumberland.k12.il.us.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Congratulations to the CHS students who achieved perfect attendance for the 2025-26 school year! We are proud of your dedication!

✅Sage Burton
✅Vanessa Fuller
✅Emily Morgan
✅Braeden Peters
✅Darien Faust
✅Rylan James*

* denotes perfect attendance all four years!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The baseball team will hold its awards night on Wednesday, July 1st, at 6 PM in the high school cafeteria.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Congratulations to the CHS students who made the second semester honor roll!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The picture shows the CHS students who made the High Honor Roll.
The picture shows the CHS students who made the Honor Roll.
CHS baseball had a great postseason run, but fell to North Clay in the Sectional Championship game today. Thank you and good luck to our seniors.🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr

The CHS baseball team is headed to the Sectional Championship!! They will play North Clay on Saturday, June 6, at 11 AM in Altamont. Advanced tickets can be purchased with GoFan using the link below. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15254

2 months ago, Amy Carr
The blue, black, white, and yellow graphic says Sectional Championship, Cumberland vs North Clay, Saturday, 11 AM, @ Altamont. It has one boarder that says Go Pirates and another that says Pirates with the pirate logo.
Join in the celebration! Baseball Regional Championship t-shirts are available for purchase until June 10.

https://www.taggedshop.com/product-page/cumberland-pirates-baseball-regional-champion-2026-adult
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Due to the boys' sectional baseball game on Wednesday, June 3rd, track awards have been moved to 7:30 PM.
2 months ago, Amy Carr

Plan to head over to Altamont to support the Cumberland baseball team as they play ALAH in the IHSA Sectional on Wednesday, June 3, at 4:30 PM. Spectators may park on the south or east side of the school.

Admissions will be taken behind home plate either with cash or via the GoFan app. Paying with cash is $9.00, and GoFan is $8.35. GoFan link: https://gofan.co/event/6658444?schoolId=IL15254

Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

2 months ago, Amy Carr
An image displaying a high school baseball tournament schedule for two separate days, Wednesday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 6th. Wednesday, June 3rd Game 1 at 2:00 pm: (1) Louisville (North Clay) [Coop] vs. (4) Bethany (Okaw Valley) Game 2 at 4:30 pm: (1) Arthur (A.-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond) vs. (7) Toledo (Cumberland) — Note: Bus @ 2:30 Saturday, June 6th Game 3 at 11:00 am: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 — Note: Bus at 9:15am
Congratulations to Reid Carlen for placing 8th in the 100m dash and to Cameron Roedl on placing 8th in the 3200m run at the IHSA State Finals today!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Congratulations to the CHS Pirates baseball team on their Regional Championship! They defeated WSS 4-3.🏴‍☠️
2 months ago, Amy Carr
The team is in two rows flanked by the two coaches. The players in the center are holding the championship plaque
Congratulations to the CHS baseball team on defeating Altamont 1-0 yesterday. They will play Windsor Stew-Stras for the Regional Championship on Saturday at 11 AM in Altamont. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Class of 2028: Fundraising orders have not arrived yet. Once they do, Mr. Venatta will send you an email. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Venatta at jvenatta@cusd77.org.
2 months ago, Amy Carr