Cumberland schools will dismiss at 12:01 PM on Friday, September 19, for a teacher's in-service.

1 day ago, Amy Carr
A phone is displaying 12:01, Friday, September 19, Reminder Early Dismissal on Friday
Cumberland Middle and High School students and staff had the opportunity to listen to the inspiring story this week of Brad Hurtig, a double-hand amputee who went from a tragic injury to All-State in high school football. Brad presented a powerful message to the students to find a way!

Brad was injured while he was still in high school during his evening job in a factory. As he was recovering, he attended his high school football practices as an observer on the sidelines. He was influenced by his football coach one day when he taught him that, “If you are thirsty enough, you will find a way.” With this message, he learned not to give in to his fears and ultimately go for his goals.

He shared this message with the students, encouraging them to find a way when things are tough...
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Brad is speaking to the students. Singer Kevi Morse is in the background.
Brad is speaking to six students.
Brad is speaking to the students. Singer Kevi Morse is in the background.
Brad is speaking to six students.
Brad is speaking to the students.
Are you a fan of cookies or brownies? How about both? The Foods III students made Brookies recently! Brookies are a dessert that combines a brownie with a cookie. Each group selected their own recipe, and both recipes were delicious!
3 days ago, Amy Carr
The 4 Foods III students holding their Brookies.
BIO 100 students are exploring the hidden sugars in foods! 🧪
3 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is experimenting to find the hidden sugars in foods.
A student is experimenting to find the hidden sugars in foods.
A student is experimenting to find the hidden sugars in foods.
Students are experimenting to find the hidden sugars in foods.
A student is experimenting to find the hidden sugars in foods.
Last week, the Cumberland FFA took 12 students to Effingham for the Section 20 Horse Judging CDE. Congratulations to those who participated!
3 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are standing outside of their bus before they leave for the judging contest.
The Cumberland Co. Cross Country team competed at the First to the Finish Invitational in Peoria today. Colby Roedl finished 50th with a time of 16:07.70. The team finished 10th out of 62 teams in the 1A division. Great run, Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
4 days ago, Amy Carr
Colby is pictured holding his medal
BIO 100 students enjoyed some sunshine to work on their biomolecules with a Tarsia puzzle!
7 days ago, Amy Carr
BIO 100 students enjoyed some sunshine to work on their biomolecules with a Tarsia puzzle!
BIO 100 students enjoyed some sunshine to work on their biomolecules with a Tarsia puzzle!
BIO 100 students enjoyed some sunshine to work on their biomolecules with a Tarsia puzzle!
BIO 100 students enjoyed some sunshine to work on their biomolecules with a Tarsia puzzle!
BIO 100 students enjoyed some sunshine to work on their biomolecules with a Tarsia puzzle!
The BIO 1 students did a fun lab to test for macromolecules recently!
7 days ago, Amy Carr
Bio 1 tests foods for macromolecules
Bio 1 tests foods for macromolecules
Bio 1 tests foods for macromolecules
Bio 1 tests foods for macromolecules
Mrs. Thomas's students in her Foods classes have been busy baking! One group made Oreo banana bread, and another made pumpkin muffins! Delicious!!
8 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students displaying their pumpkin muffins.
Two students displaying their Oreo banana bread.
Mrs. Steber's science classes completed their first lab as part of the introduction to the scientific process. The students were full of BEANS! They had to use their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
The students are using their new understanding of SI units to measure some beans and hypothesize what would happen when they were left in water overnight.
Ms. Bueker’s Basic English 3 class kicked off their new vocabulary unit outdoors to enjoy some fresh air today!
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are working on vocabulary in the grass.
Student is working on vocabulary in the grass.
Student is working on vocabulary in the grass.
Mrs. Thomas's students in her Foods I classes made pizzas last week! 🍕
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are cutting their pizza.
Two students are cutting their pizza.
Four students are sitting around the table with their pizza.
Our CHS S.A.D.D. group reminds us that September 7 - 13 is National Suicide Prevention Week

If you think someone might be considering suicide, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps. #BeThe1
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Infographic from the National Institute of Mental Health listing five action steps to help someone with suicidal thoughts. Steps include: Ask directly if they’re thinking about suicide, be there and listen without judgment, help keep them safe by reducing access to lethal means, help them connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and follow up to check on their well-being.
The JV football game with Argenta-Oreana on Monday, September 8, has been canceled.
11 days ago, Amy Carr
The CHS boys cross country team completed at EIU today. The team placed 2nd overall! Individually, four of the runners medaled. Cameron Roedl placed 15th, Colby Roedl placed 18th, Gavin Whitaker placed 37th, and Aydan Oakley placed 38th! Congratulations Pirates XC!
12 days ago, Amy Carr
The 4 boys standing and wearing their medals
Mrs. Wright's English IV classes presented their Beowulf monsters and boasts this week. If you look closely, you can see their pictures on the wall in the background!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are presenting to the class.
Two students are presenting to the class.
Two students are presenting to the class.
Ms. Booth's dual credit calculus class is working on evaluating limits analytically. No guessing or sketching here. Just proving where the numbers are going!
14 days ago, Amy Carr
Ms. Booth's class is exploring limits analytically.
The greenhouse will be open this weekend for the FFA mum sale! Their hours are Friday 3:30-5 PM and Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. They have single color mums for $5, tricolors for $20, and Fountain grass for $25.
14 days ago, Amy Carr
Seven FFA members are holding mums they are selling.
Parents and seniors are encouraged to attend Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, September 3, at 6:30 PM in the high school cafeteria. A representative from the financial aid office at Lake Land College will present information about grants, scholarships, loans, and the FAFSA. This information is relevant to all students regardless of where they plan to attend.
16 days ago, Amy Carr
The Bio 100 students had fun investigating pH during their lab last week!
16 days ago, Amy Carr
BIO 100 students are investigating pH.
BIO 100 students are investigating pH.
BIO 100 students are investigating pH.
BIO 100 students are investigating pH.