The JV and Varsity boys basketball game against OPH on 12-1-23 will be played at Hutsonville.
Our music department has many opportunities to get you in the holiday spirit! Here are the upcoming Christmas Programs. December 12, 7 PM - Middle School Band and Choir Concert December 17, 2 PM.(MSGym)- High School Band and Choir Concert December 18, 6:15 PM - 1st Grade Christmas Program December 19, 6:15 PM - 3rd Grade Christmas Program December 19, 7 PM - 4th Grade Christmas Program **Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Programs are in the Spring**
UPDATE: The first two games of Cumberland's Boys' Turkey Tournament have been changed for Friday. Below is what the schedule will look like for those 2 games.
Nov. 24th @ 3:00pm
Okaw Valley vs Dieterich
Nov. 24th @ 4:30 pm
Vandalia vs Cumberland
Students in Ms. Booth's Math Applications class recently built Icosahedrons! Icosahedrons are three-dimensional shapes with 20 faces.
Mrs. Gibsom's Anatomy class recently traveled to the Peoria Riverfront Museum to see the Body World exhibit. They had a great time and learned a lot about the anatomy of the human body.
Thanksgiving break begins with 2:20 PM dismissal on Tuesday, 11/21. There will be no school from 11/22-11/26. School resumes on Monday, 11/27.
Cumberland High School is hiring for the following position! Please share with those who may be interested.
-High School Secretary - Beginning the 2024-2025 school year
Order your High School Yearbook now! Prices will go up in January - reserve your copy today!
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#
Mrs. Gibsom's Anatomy classes tested their senses as they progressed through the nervous system!
Meet the Pirates on Friday, November 17 at 7:30 PM! The Cheerleaders, Girls' Basketball team, and Boys' Basketball teams will be introduced followed by Varsity, JV, and Freshmen/Sophomore scrimmages. Please bring a nonperishable item in support of the food drive!
The CHS Class of 2027 is selling Little Caesar Pizza Kits from November 13 - 27. If you would like to support the class, please contact a freshman, Mrs. Heuerman, or Mrs. Taylor. The kits will be delivered the week of December 11.
Biology II students practiced their dissecting skills on gummy bears. After mastering that skill, they dissected a starfish!
Tonight is Senior Night for the Lady Pirates! Cumberland plays Brownstown-St. Elmo at 6 PM. Come out and support the team and the seniors!
On Monday, November 13, we ask that all Cumberland students and staff wear Cardinal gear or red in honor of Mike Oakley, our beloved transportation director. Thank you!
Thank you to all who have served!
The Cumberland community lost a beloved employee Thursday. Mike Oakley spent thirty years serving our community and school district. His work ethic and dedication were exceptional. Our prayers and love go out to Mike’s family. He will be forever missed.
The middle school boys' basketball game tonight (11/9) vs. Marshall has been canceled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.
All practices in the District have been canceled for Thursday and Friday.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, school will be canceled tomorrow, November 10. The Veteran’s Day program is also canceled. Please note that school safety is not an issue. More information will be released later.
Biology I students recently participated in an experiment to test photosynthesis.
Cumberland schools will dismiss at 12:15 on Friday, November 10.