Happy National School Counseling Week! We are very lucky to have Sheila Plummer, HS counselor, Stefani Robinson, GS counselor, Ashley Voss, District counselor, and Betsy Ryan, District social worker, in our District. They each play an important role in helping our students, staff, and community. Thank you for all you do!
The CHS Art Club is offering art classes for students this semester. Their first art class will be on February 16, from 3-4 PM in the grade school cafeteria. Students can sign up for individual classes for $20 each or for the entire semester for $60. Registration closes the Tuesday before each class.
During their speech class last week, the seniors demonstrated relaxation techniques to make speech anxiety less overwhelming. Some of the techniques they taught were Tai Chi, Yoga, Deep Breathing, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
Last week, the Bio 1 students completed a lab where they extracted DNA from their own cheek cells!
The CHS wrestling team will compete at the IHSA Regional tomorrow in Lawrenceville. Good luck athletes!
The Cumberland #77 Shoe Tree Program received a donation of $650.00 from Schumacher Orthodontics. On January 17, 2023, Dr. Schumacher presented the check to the founder of the Shoe Tree Program, Roz Gresens.
As an incentive, Spanish II students enjoyed lunch today at Taco Rey in Greenup with Senora Blade.
Congratulations to Bryant Weber on signing his Letter of Intent to play Sprint Football at Quincy University!
Cumberland will play Neoga in their first game of the Neoga Freshman-Sophomore Tournament on Thursday, 2/2, at 6 PM. The game will be played in the North Gym.
Congratulations to CHS Boys Basketball team on their 3rd place finish in the LPC Tournament! CHS defeated CGB 70-61 in double overtime.
Please join Cumberland Drama as they host a fundraiser to benefit their upcoming musical, the Wizard of Oz. Meet some of the cast members, enjoy breakfast, and bid on some silent auction items! The fundraiser is on Saturday, February 4, from 7-10 AM at the Toledo Christian Church. The cost is a free-will donation.
The varsity boys basketball team will play CGB for 3rd place of the LPC tournament on Saturday, 1/28, at 5:30 PM at Argenta-Oreana High School. Go Pirates!
Cumberland CUSD #77 will be closed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. All extracurricular activities are cancelled as well. Stay warm and stay safe!
2023 5Essentials Parent Survey
Please take a moment to fill out this survey for each of the schools your children attend. This is a valuable tool to help our schools improve. We appreciate your help!
About the Survey: The 5Essentials is an annual statewide survey that gathers information on five indicators: leaders, teachers, families, environments, and instruction. Participating in the survey will help the district better understand how it is doing and guide future decisions.
The survey is open from January 24-March 31.
Survey Link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Today is the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School. The Blood Drive will be held in the cafeteria from 2-6 PM. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter CumberlandES to schedule an appointment. Thank you!!
The varsity boys basketball team defeated Arcola in the LPC Tournament on Saturday and will now play LSA on Tuesday, 1/24, at 6 PM in Argenta. Good Luck!
Congratulations to the CHS Girls Basketball team on their 3rd place finish in the LPC Tournament!
The graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, at 2:00 PM in the high school gym.
Cumberland will play Okaw Valley for 3rd place in the LPC Girls Basketball Tournament on Saturday, 1/21, at 4:00 PM. Good Luck!
We are looking for qualified individuals to join our high school staff. For more information, contact Kevin Maynard at 217-923-3132.
