Students from CHS attended the ACES competition today. The team placed 2nd overall! Tuition waivers were awarded to Mitchell Blade for Chemistry and Jonah Tibbs for Computer Science. The following students also placed in the competition: Physics 2nd Place - Cameron Brown Physics 1st Place - Rylan James Engineering Graphics 3rd place - Cameron Roedl Engineering Graphics 2nd place - Isaac Venatta Computer Science 1st place - Jonah Tibbs Chemistry 3rd place - Jonah Tibbs Chemistry 2nd place - Camden James Chemistry 1st place - Mitchell Blade
3 months ago, Amy Carr
This is a picture of the seven award winners at ACES.
This is a photo of the group of 24 individuals who competed at ACES.
The Biology 1 students extracted DNA from strawberries to explore the substance of genes!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The students are extracting the juice from the strawberry.
The student is in the process of extracting the juice from the strawberry.
A student is in the process of extracting the juice from the strawberry.
We have the following positions opening in the district for you to join our team! For more information, visit https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/employment-opportunities. Please share with those who may be interested! * 2 Full-time Bus Drivers *Special Education Teacher with LBS1 *Certified Atheltic Trainer *Middle School Assistant Girls Track Coach *Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach *Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Advertisement for two full-time bus drivers.
Advertisement for a special education teacher with LBS1.
Advertisement for a certified athletic trainer.
Advertisement for middle school coaching positions.
Biology 2 is learning biotechnology techniques by transforming bacteria to turn blue!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Biology 2 students using biotechnology techniques by transforming bacteria to turn blue.
Biology 2 students using biotechnology techniques by transforming bacteria to turn blue.
Biology 2 students using biotechnology techniques by transforming bacteria to turn blue.
Biology 2 students using biotechnology techniques by transforming bacteria to turn blue.
We have a lot of basketball scheduled for Saturday (2/8)! Go Pirates! Time TBD - F/S @ Neoga Tournament 11 AM - Girls Varsity vs Robinson (HOME) 2 PM - Boys JV vs Fairfield (HOME) 3:30 PM - Boys Varsity vs Fairfield (HOME)
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The CHS JV Scholastic Bowl team placed first yesterday at the Turnabout Tournament in Fairfield! Lauren Stevens and Mitchell Blade were named to the All-Tournament team. Lauren was the top performer of the tournament with 25 total tossups! Way to go!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Picture of the JV team holding their 1st place trophy.
Picture of the two students named to the All-Tournament team.
Mrs. Gibson's microbiology students performed gram staining, an important diagnostic tool!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Students performing gram staining.
Students performing gram staining.
Students performing gram staining.
Cumberland Drama will hold its fundraiser breakfast and silent auction on Saturday, February 8, from 7-10 AM at the Toldeo Christian Church. Hope to see you there!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Little Shop of Horrors image.
The Cumberland High School girls wrestlers traveled to Mt. Zion to compete at the IHSA regionals on Saturday, February 1. Congratulations to Natalie Beaumont and Summer Nichols on placing first in their division! They will compete at the IHSA sectionals on February 14 and 15 in Highland.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The two wrestlers with their medals
Congratulations to three Cumberland High School music students who were selected to participate in the 2025 Illinois Music Education Association All-State Music Festival in Peoria! Austin Becker was selected for All-State Chorus, Addison Johnson was selected for All-State Band, and Ani Edwards was selected for Honors Chorus. These students spent many hours in rehearsal and performed concerts with other high-achieving music students from all across the state.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Three music students at state.
Congratulations to the CHS cheer team on their first place finish during the LPC tournament cheer competition! The team scored a total of 93.5/100. Way to go!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The CHS cheer team with their 1st place trophy.
Good luck to the varsity boys basketball team as they take on Okaw Valley tonight for the LPC tournament championship. Game time is 8 PM at Arcola. Go Pirates!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Image of the varsity boys basketball team
The BIO 2 students practiced their pipetting skills with pipette art!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
A student practicing pipetting skills with pipette art.
A student practicing pipetting skills with pipette art.
Two students practicing their pipetting skills with pipette art.
Last night, Cumberland High School had its first off-campus presentation where CEO, LIFT, CORE, and Health Occupations representatives came and spoke about their program. Thank you to the parents, students, and speakers who attended. If you have any questions about these programs, please reach out to Ms. Plummer or Mrs. Heuerman.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The health occupation representative is presenting about the program.
Mrs. Plummer is introducing the off-campus representatives.
The LIFT representative is presenting about the program.
The CEO representative and students are presenting about the program.
Families are speaking to representatives about the off-campus courses.
The CORE representative is presenting about the program.
Families are speaking to representatives about the off-campus courses.
High school yearbooks are selling out! Make sure to get your copy while supplies last! All senior pictures and recognition ads are due on February 28! For more information, contact Wendy Peters at wpeters@cusd77.org.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Senior parents are to contact Wendy Peters to put a yearbook recognition ad in the yearbook.
Congratulations to the CHS Lady Pirates basketball team on earning 2nd place in the LPC tournament! The team will be back in action tonight following the boys fresh/soph game. The Lady Pirates play Sullivan at 7:15.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Lady Pirates Basketball team with their second place LPC trophy.
The CHS Lady Pirates will play for the championship of the LPC conference tournament on Saturday, January 25 at 7 PM at Okaw Valley High School. Good luck to the players and coaches!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The Lady Pirates team photo.
The CHS Class of 2027 is selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal Deals to raise money for their senior prom. The order window is open now and will close on February 19. Pizza Kits are great to have on hand for busy days or purchase a Meal Deal Code and pick up Little Caesars pizza in your local restaurant. Everyone appreciates the convenience of a delicious meal that your family will love. If you would like to order, please contact one of our Sophomores (They each have a unique order link. This link will ensure the student receives credit for your order). If you do not need to order from a specific student, please use the following link: https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/products?support=87ea8093-1318-49f5-92c8-45cceebdbebd. Once you place your order, your pizza kits will be delivered directly to your doorstep via FedEx within 5-7 business days. It's the perfect time to stock your freezer! Thank you for your order!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Little Caesars Pizza Kit display
Game Club had its first meeting at CHS this week!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
6 members of Game Club playing a game.
Mrs. Steber's physical science classes calculated the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Physical Science classes calculating the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.
Physical Science classes calculating the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.
Physical Science classes calculating the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.
Physical Science classes calculating the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.
Physical Science classes calculating the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.
Physical Science classes calculating the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.
Physical Science classes calculating the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.
Physical Science classes calculating the velocity of a ball over a series of distances to see if their hypotheses about its acceleration were correct.