They might not wear capes, but our school cooks definitely have some impressive superpowers! Today, on School Lunch Hero Day, we’re celebrating the kitchen crew for the impressive work they do every single day!
8 days ago, Amy Carr
A super hero themed image that says Lunch Hero Day. It has a heart, a speech bubble, and the comic looking Kapow! and Pow!
Congratulations to Grady Jones on signing with Shawnee Community College to continue his athletic and academic career!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured sitting at a table is GJ and his parents. Behind are the baseball coach, Athletic Director, and Principal. The table is decorated with jerseys, hats, and baseballs.
The CHS Softball team will play in the NTC tournament next week. Their first game is on May 4 at 6:15 PM. All games are being played at Evergreen Park in Effingham. Good luck, Lady Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
9 days ago, Amy Carr
An image showing a tournament bracket for the HS NTC Softball Tournament 2026 at Evergreen Park. The bracket outlines the schedule for 13 games from May 1st to May 8th, including seeds for ten teams. Tournament Bracket Details: Participating Teams & Seeds: WSS (1), Cumberland (2), South Central (3), St. Anthony (4), Dieterich (5), Neoga (6), Altamont (7), CHBC (8), SEB (9), and North Clay (10). Opening Round (May 1st): * Game 1: CHBC (8) vs. SEB (9) at 4:15. Game 2: Altamont (7) vs. North Clay (10) at 4:15. Quarterfinals (May 4th): * Game 3: WSS (1) vs. Winner of Game 1 at 4:15. Game 4: St. Anthony (4) vs. Dieterich (5) at 4:15. Game 5: Cumberland (2) vs. Winner of Game 2 at 6:15. Game 6: South Central (3) vs. Neoga (6) at 6:15. Semifinals & Consolation (May 6th): Games 7 through 10 are scheduled for either 4:15 or 6:15. Finals (May 8th): * Consolation Championship: Game 12 at 4:15. 3rd Place: Game 11 at 4:15. 1st Place Championship: Game 13 at 6:15. General Rules & Locations: Games 1 & 2 are held at the higher seed’s location. Games 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 are played on the East Diamond. Games 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 are played on the West Diamond. The higher seed is always the home team.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form, and qualifying students will receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be given to the students in August at Meet Your Teacher night or on the first day of school. Please complete the form below by May 14, 2026.

Shoe Tree is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp., Rosalyn Gresens, President.

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10 days ago, Amy Carr
Danielle Downs, from Lake Land College's Financial Aid department, visited our Adulting class to teach students more about paying for college. They enjoyed playing an interactive Jeopardy game to learn all the details of expenses and payments for higher education.
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are at their tables listening to the speaker discuss financial aid information.
Mrs. Steber's BIO I students took advantage of the nice weather last week and practiced their Punnett squares with sidewalk chalk!
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are working on a Punnett square with sidewalk chalk.
Two students are working on a Punnett square with sidewalk chalk.
Students are working on a Punnett square with sidewalk chalk.
Students are working on a Punnett square with sidewalk chalk.
Two students are working on a Punnett square with sidewalk chalk.
Two students are working on a Punnett square with sidewalk chalk.
A student is working on a Punnett square with sidewalk chalk with the help of another student.
A student is working on a Punnett square with sidewalk chalk with the help of another student.
Students in Textiles and Clothing are sewing themselves a pair of PJs!
11 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sewing on sewing machines.
One student is sewing on a sewing machine.
A studetn is ironing the material to be used for the project.
A student is holding a pair pf PJs in front of the students face pointing to the pin that is on the PJs.
Microbiology students had the opportunity to tour the Microbiology Lab at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and learn about different methods and technologies that are being utilized in modern labs.
11 days ago, Amy Carr
Seven students and the lab technician are pictured in the lab.
A home baseball game against CGB on May 7th has been added to the schedule.
11 days ago, Amy Carr
Softball for today (4/27) at Lawrenceville has been cancelled.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
The baseball game today (4/27) has been cancelled.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
We will no longer be playing softball at Casey on May 9.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
Ceramics IV students traveled to the Art Institute of Chicago for their annual trip, where they explored an incredible collection of paintings and sculptures. They then visited Millennium Park to see the iconic Cloud Gate. The day concluded with a stop at Giordano's, where students enjoyed Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
Five students are standing in front of the "Bean" in Chicago.
Five students are standing in front of a lion statue at the Art Museum.
Five students are sitting on a bench in the art museum.
Five students are sitting at the end of the pier at Lake Michigan.
Three students are sitting at a table. One is holding the metal pizza holder over his head like a hat.
Notice of Public Meeting

On Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM, a meeting will be held by the Cumberland C.U.S.D. #77 at the Cumberland District Board Office. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the district’s plans to provide special education services to students with disabilities who attend private or home schools within the district for the 26-27 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of the Cumberland CUSD #77, you are invited to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Christine Mock, Director of Special Education, at 217-923-3132.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
Foods II classes made chocolate and banana cream pies last week. They made a homemade crust using pie weights to blind bake the empty shell. Then, they made the homemade pudding for the filling. Students tempered the eggs and stirred them over the stove until they made a creamy filling.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
Three students are mixing the dough.
One student is mixing the doug.
Three students are mixing the dough.
Ond student is rolling the dough.
Ond student is poking holes in the dough with a fork.
Two studetns are mixing ingredients in a sauce pan with a wisk.
One student si measuring ingeredients.
One student is cutting bananas and adding them to the pie crust.
Three students are showing their two plates of crust.
One student is holding his finished chocolate pie.
All graduates, families, and community members are welcome to attend the Baccalaureate Service for the class of 2026 at Salem United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 10, at 6:30 PM.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
An invitation for the Cumberland Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Service. The design features a formal gold border and a central graphic of a glowing gold cross with light rays emanating behind it. Text Details: Event: Baccalaureate Service Honorees: Cumberland Class of 2026 Date & Time: Sunday, May 10th at 6:30 PM Location: Salem United Methodist Church Message: "All graduates, families, and community members are welcome to attend as we celebrate and bless the Class of 2026."
The softball game at Lawrenceville today (4/27) has been moved to a 4 PM start.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team tied for 13th place out of 88 teams at Small School Nationals. They went 2-2 for the day, defeating Morris B (Oklahoma) and Brown County, IL. Thank you seniors for your dedication to the team and representing Cumberland so well. We wish you all the best!!!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are eight members of the team with their certificate
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team went 8-2 today at Small School Nationals. They started off the morning going undefeated against White Cloud B (Michigan), Shakamak (IN), Logan Magnolia (Iowa), Edgerton (Ohio), and Clopton(Missouri). After lunch, the team lost to Indian Hill A (Ohio) and to Pandora Galboa (Ohio), but defeated Dickson A (Oklahoma), Brown County (IL), and Raymond Central (Nebraska). The team has advanced to day 2 of Small School Nationals the playoff rounds!
14 days ago, Amy Carr
The eight members of the team are pictured with their two coaches.
The baseball game at Cumberland today (4/24) has been cancelled.
15 days ago, Amy Carr