Sweet smells of sugar and cinnamon filled the air when Foods I students made snickerdoodles. The pillowy-soft cookies were lightly browned on the bottom and enjoyed with glasses of milk. Students used cream of tartar for the first time in this recipe. They found that it affected the flavor, texture, and volume of their cookie.
Pirate Night is almost here!
Come out and pack the stands as we kick off the season on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM!
Admission: Bring a nonperishable food item for the TCC Food Pantry, snacks/drinks for game days, and/or a donation to the Cumberland Varsity Club.
Come out and pack the stands as we kick off the season on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM!
Admission: Bring a nonperishable food item for the TCC Food Pantry, snacks/drinks for game days, and/or a donation to the Cumberland Varsity Club.
Cumberland High School student Shelby Nichols was selected by audition to participate in the 2026 ILMEA District 5 Vocal Jazz Festival at Millikin University on November 10th. Shelby was one of 25 students who were selected from our region. These students prepared four pieces and spent the day rehearsing in their ensemble before presenting an outstanding concert that evening. Congratulations!
Foods III students enjoyed making apple pies last week. They made a flaky homemade crust filled with local apples. Grissom Family Orchard and Farm Market donated a large selection of apples to the cooking classes at CHS. Several varieties were included in the gift. A special thanks to the orchard for their contribution!
Reminder: Schools will dismiss at 12:01 PM on Wednesday, November 11, for a half-day teacher in-service.
Please join us at 9 AM on Wednesday at the CHS gym for our annual Veterans Day program!
Please join us at 9 AM on Wednesday at the CHS gym for our annual Veterans Day program!
In Ms. Bonds's BIO 1 class, students used clothespins to explore cellular respiration and then worked together to figure out the cellular respiration equation based on the photosynthesis equation.
Attention Senior Parents/Guardians! The CHS Yearbook Staff is offering an opportunity to purchase a senior ad to help commemorate the 2027 graduating class. For more information, please check TeacherEase.
Retake Picture Day is coming up on Monday, November 23!
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and are unhappy with your Picture Package, please send it to school with your student on Retake Day. Please note that if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, such as the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, you may place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. The order codes are listed below. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Order Code:
0519YR Elementary School
0519ZYC Middle School
0523HJ High School
The CHS scholastic bowl team competed in the Lincoln Trail "Tip Off" tournament this past weekend and earned 2nd overall! Lauren Stevens and Jonah Tibbs were named to the All-Tournament team! Congratulations!
The cross country team had a great day at the IHSA state meet today. The boys placed 12th overall! Cameron Roedl (2nd place) and Colby Roedl (15th place) earned All-State honors! Congratulations to the team for a tremendous season!
Shoutout to our October Pirate Keys winners! These students were drawn to win a prize for coming to class ready to learn. Congratulations! Keep up the great work!
Last week in Ms. Bonds's Bio 1 class, students figured out the rate of photosynthesis for a spinach leaf!
The Cumberland boys cross country team placed sixth at today's sectional meet and advanced to next week's state meet at Detweiler Park! Medalists were Cameron Roedl (2nd) and Colby Roedl(8th). Congratulations runners!
The CHS Lady Pirates defeated SEB last night, advancing them to the Regional championship! They will play Cisne tonight (10/29) at 6 PM at North Clay! Good luck, Lady Pirates! 🏴☠️
The CHS anatomy students recently used their senses to figure out mystery flavors. The Jelly Belly station was the clear favorite!
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, November 2nd, or Tuesday, November 3rd.
Ms. Bonds's class used candles and water to figure out the composition of oxygen in the atmosphere!
Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - 31
Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free
You don’t need superpowers to be a hero! Being a hero means making healthy choices, standing strong against peer pressure, and looking out for yourself and others.
This Red Ribbon Week, CHS S.A.D.D. encourages everyone to be a hero by choosing a drug-free life and protecting their future. Your choices today can shape your future, so be confident, believe in yourself, and stay true to your goals!
Be strong. Make healthy choices. Be a hero. Stay Drug Free!
Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free
You don’t need superpowers to be a hero! Being a hero means making healthy choices, standing strong against peer pressure, and looking out for yourself and others.
This Red Ribbon Week, CHS S.A.D.D. encourages everyone to be a hero by choosing a drug-free life and protecting their future. Your choices today can shape your future, so be confident, believe in yourself, and stay true to your goals!
Be strong. Make healthy choices. Be a hero. Stay Drug Free!
Good luck to the CHS volleyball team in their Regional game tonight! Cumberland plays Hutsonville at North Clay at 6 PM. Go Lady Pirates! 🏴☠️
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Congratulations to the boys' and girls' Cross Country teams for advancing to next week's Sectional! The boys placed 1st overall, and the girls placed second!
Medalists from the meet were Cameron Roedl (1st) and Colby Roedl (2nd).
Cumberland will host the Sectional on Saturday, October 31, at Lake Land College.
Medalists from the meet were Cameron Roedl (1st) and Colby Roedl (2nd).
Cumberland will host the Sectional on Saturday, October 31, at Lake Land College.