Mrs. Lee's high school science class visited the second grade with the leprechaun traps they created. The science students had to use one simple machine while building the trap. The second grade set out the traps hoping to catch the tricky leprechaun. No Luck! He did leave them treats and Shamrock Shakes, though!
The Introduction to Industrial Arts and Math Applications classes are collaborating on a house design project for Mr. John Graves. Thursday, Mr. Graves spoke to the students about his involvement at school while teaching and described what he would like to have in his new house. Students brainstormed items needed in individual rooms and how those items could be elevated to meet size requirements. Students will draw plans to scale and make expense reports as the project progresses to meet the space and budget requirements.
Today, Kenley Carr and Jonah Tibbs competed at the ACES (Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science) Sectional at EIU. Kenley placed 2nd in Biology, and Jonah placed 3rd in Computer Science. Congratulations!!
Mrs. Thomas's Foods II students made yeast dinner rolls this week!!
The 31st Annual Boys Central Illinois All-Star Basketball Game featuring senior basketball players from the LPC and the NTC will be held on Sunday, March 24, at Cumberland High School. The 3-point contest begins at 6:05 PM and game tip-off is 6:30 PM.
Congratulations to the Cumberland High School Scholastic Bowl team for advancing to the IHSA State Tournament!!! The team competed on Saturday, March 9, at Sullivan High School. CHS went 3-0, defeating Stewardson-Strasburg, Villa Grove, and St. Anthony. The IHSA State Tournament will be held at Heartland Community College in Bloomington, IL, on Saturday, March 16. Matches will start at 10 am. Good Luck!!
Here is the up-to-date school calendar for the remainder of the school year including any emergency day changes. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Monday, March 11 Begin 4th Quarter
Wednesday, March 27 2:20 Dismissal for Easter Holiday
Tuesday, April 2 School Resumes
Monday, April 8 Built In Emergency Day- No School (Eclipse Day)
Friday, April 12 Half Day In-Service – 12:20 Dismissal
Friday, May 3 Built In Emergency Day- No School
Friday, May 10 Built In Emergency Day- No School
Friday, May 17 HS Semester Exams – 2:20 Dismissal
Monday, May 20 HS Semester Exams – 2:20 Dismissal
Mrs. Lee’s physical science class is studying simple machines. Wednesday, the students put together the mouse trap game and identified the simple machines used in it.
The CHS Foods II students made mini loaves of banana bread this week!
Students from the region were recognized at the Illinois Principal's Association reception last night. Cumberland's IPA Student Recipients for 2023-24 are Eden Fitch, Adam Flessner, Denton Nebel, Jr., Faith Brown, Jude Miller, and Cody Farris (not pictured). Congratulations students!
Reminder: There is a 12:15 PM dismissal on Friday, March 8, for a teacher in-service.
Congratulations to Zack Harmon on receiving the LPC Boys Basketball All-Conference Team Honorable Mention!
The Cumberland High School Scholastic Bowl Team won their IHSA Regional recently. They now compete in the IHSA Sectional at Sullivan High School this Saturday, March 9, 2024. Congratulations!
Be sure to get your tickets to Shrek the Musical, Jr. for one of the upcoming shows! You won’t want to miss it!! Tickets may be purchased at the school offices.
Show times:
Friday, March 8 at 7 PM
Saturday, March 9 at 7 PM
Sunday, March 10 at 2 PM
The LPC All-Conference girls' basketball All-Conference players have been released! Alysa Dittamore was selected for 1st team All-Conference, Katelyn Shoemaker was selected for the 2nd team, and Jade Carr was Honorable Mention. Congratulations!
Mrs. M. Blade’s Co-Op I class has studied vocational information and skills needed for different career options. Today, Kevin Buenker and Kaleb McElravy, representatives from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 841, spoke to the students about the apprenticeship and training opportunities in working for the Union.
What’s for lunch today? Our schools have three online options to view the lunch menu. From the district webpage, choose the school, click Explore, and then click Dining. The menus are also found on our apps, Cumberland CUSD #77, IL and TeacherEase-Parents/Students. Both can be found in your phone’s app store.
CHS Boys Basketball awards will be on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 PM in the HS cafeteria.
Foods II students are making homemade buttermilk waffles today!
Many students in the district enjoyed visiting the petting zoo today! The petting zoo was sponsored by the Cumberland FFA.
