Introduction to Art students recently experimented with water-based spray paint for their latest project. Inspired by Banksy and the graffiti movement, the class applied urban lettering styles to create custom name-based artworks. 🎨







The softball game against T-town on Tuesday, 3/17, has been cancelled. The game has been rescheduled for April 23.
We are proud of the cast and crew of the Descendants for an incredible weekend of performances! The show was a testament to all the hours of rehearsal and prep everyone put in behind the scenes. Congratulations to everyone involved on a job well done!
📷Traci Becker
📷Traci Becker










Tuesday's (3/17) baseball game at Vandalia has been moved to Wednesday (3/18).
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team won the IHSA Sectional Championship! Way to go Pirates! 🏴☠️

Congratulations to Cameron Roedl on being named to the Special Mention Team by the 2026 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association! A link to the full list is below.
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It’s opening night! Break a leg to everyone involved in Descendants the Musical! You have worked so hard, and we know you'll do great!
Show times:
Friday, 3/13, 7 PM
Saturday,3/14, 7 PM
Sunday, 3/15, 2 PM
📷Toledo Democrat
Show times:
Friday, 3/13, 7 PM
Saturday,3/14, 7 PM
Sunday, 3/15, 2 PM
📷Toledo Democrat

Students in Foods II made dinner rolls! This was their first attempt at using yeast this year. They mixed, kneaded, and shaped the dough. Then, they let them rise before baking them to a golden brown. Delicious!










Last night, the Cumberland FFA competed in the section basketball game in Marshall, where they won the championship and took home the 1st place plaque!🥇🏀

The CHS band participated in the 58th annual Lincoln Trail Band Festival today. Twelve bands combined to put on a concert, in which they played six pieces, including "Georgia on my Mind" and "The Great Steamboat Race."










Monday's (3/16 )softball game at Dieterich has been postponed. This game has been rescheduled for May 11.
The CHS Spanish Club attended the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet on Tuesday!. The show is a compilation of music and dance from across the Spanish-speaking world. After, the students enjoyed a meal at a local Mexican restaurant!







Check out these classic chemistry reactions in action! The chemistry students created reactions with a white flash of combusting magnesium, and "flare-ups" and "snuffs" caused by pure oxygen and carbon dioxide. They explored how different gases control a flame and caused a bubbling double replacement reaction between acetic acid and baking soda!
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The Cumberland FFA traveled to Altamont to compete in the Section Dairy Judging contest! Congrats to those who participated!

Cumberland High School students, Addison Johnson and Madelynn Cutright, were awarded “Best of Day” by their judges at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, March 7. Congratulations!

Foods II classes made Brown Butter Chocolate Chip cookies. The recipe was shared by Foods II student, Haley Bland. 🍪




The CHS Scholastic Bowl team won the IHSA Regional tonight! Congratulations! 🏴☠️

This is a reminder that we will have a 12:01 PM dismissal on Friday, March 13, for a teacher in-service.

A softball game has been added to the schedule. The Lady Pirates will play Newton on Friday, March 13, at 4:30 PM in Newton.
This afternoon, CHS students and staff celebrated the many academic and athletic achievements they've had so far this school year. We have some amazing students! 🏴☠️

