The high school cross country team competed in the Doc Acklin XC Invitational in Paris on Saturday, August 30. Colby Roedl placed 5th overall with a time of 16:45.67, and Gavin Whitaker placed 8th with a time of 17:01.99. The boys' team placed second overall. Congratulations!
Who doesn' t enjoy a game of putt putt golf? Today, in Mrs. Campbell's PE class, students designed their own putt putt hole for the other students to try! This fun activity was part of their ongoing golf unit.
Mr. Venatta's shop classes have been cleaning and preparing the shop for future projects. They have installed ductwork to pair with the old dust collection system for downdraft tables used while sanding. They are also preparing a cabinet for refinishing to be used in the teachers' lounge!
Mrs. Gibson's anatomy students took on the “Homer-o-stasis” lab last week! Using what they know about homeostasis, they balanced hot and cold water to keep Homer “alive” and in the safe zone. With some clever strategies, students successfully saved Homer!
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.
In observance of Labor Day, there will be no school on Monday, September 1.
Mrs. Blade's students completed their Mondrian art projects this week in Basic Art Exploratory. The pictures look great! 🎨
The Cumberland FFA took 27 of its members to the farm progress show in Decatur yesterday. Members visited booths from different companies and had the opportunity to look at all of the new farm equipment! 🚜🌽
Mrs. Gibson's BIO 2 students learned more about fermentation with a food trial! The favorite? Pineapple/peach kombucha and kimchi!
Mrs. Gibson's Biology 1 students spent time this week investigating yeast food preferences!
Mrs. Gibson's Biology 2 students went on a hunt this week, searching for fungi!
Mrs. Becker's dual credit Interpersonal Communications students had the opportunity to learn directly from Lake Land College's librarian today! Andy Cougill taught the students how to navigate and research using the college’s database. This will be a valuable skill for their academic journey! 📚
📣🏴☠️CHS Cheer is hosting their annual Mini Cheer Camp for pre-K through 5th grade on September 17- 18 after school until 5 PM. The performance will be on Friday, September 19, during the varsity football game. Forms and payment are due back in the grade school office by Friday, August 29, to guarantee a t-shirt and bow. If you have any questions, please contact the high school cheer coach, Krista Buie, at coachkristapiratecheer@gmail.com📣🏴☠️
It's time to reserve your copy of the 2025-26 high school yearbook! This year, we will be using a new company, Walsworth Yearbook. You can purchase your yearbook for $35 until October 5 at https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/wSbKHBGsn1vvCg6TaF864P26. Contact Wendy Peters at wpeters@cusd77.com for more information.
Mrs. Steber's Earth Science and Biology classes began the year with an activity that allowed the students to get to know each other. They had to work together to stack cups, but they weren't allowed to touch them directly. They learned some new collaboration and communication skills, as well as how to persevere through frustration.
If you ordered a 2024-2025 High School Yearbook, they are now available for pickup in the high school office. If you didn't get a chance to order, there is a limited number available for purchase. Contact Wendy Peters at Wpeters@cusd77.org for details.
Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19! Students will bring home picture packets this week. Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy. Visit https://inter-state.com. This event's Order Code is:
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Midd School - 0096WSF
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Midd School - 0096WSF
Our newest students at CHS learned what a typical day will be like when they start school next week at today's Pirate Training. They were also introduced to some of the clubs that the high school offers. It was a great day for the future Pirates!
Help us welcome Mrs. Beth Reynolds to Cumberland!
Mrs. Reynolds will teach Spanish at Cumberland High School this year. She has taught at a handful of schools in central Illinois, including the last seven at Casey High School.
Mrs. Reynolds’ husband is a retired police officer and chief for the city of Salem. Her oldest son works in Decatur, and her twins just graduated from Effingham High School. They will head to college this fall.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, reading, traveling, and listening to podcasts.
Mrs. Reynolds will teach Spanish at Cumberland High School this year. She has taught at a handful of schools in central Illinois, including the last seven at Casey High School.
Mrs. Reynolds’ husband is a retired police officer and chief for the city of Salem. Her oldest son works in Decatur, and her twins just graduated from Effingham High School. They will head to college this fall.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, reading, traveling, and listening to podcasts.
Help us welcome Ms. Hope Bueker to Cumberland!
Ms. Bueker will be a special education teacher at Cumberland High School. She is a recent graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Ms. Bueker is looking forward to getting to teach and build relationships with her new students.
In her spare time, Ms. Bueker enjoys gardening, cooking, and hanging around with her family and friends.
