It’s Championship Night! Head over to Casey HS at 6:00 PM to cheer on the Lady Pirates as they battle Martinsville for the Regional Title. Let's fill the stands with blue and gold! Go Lady Pirates!🏴‍☠️🏀
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
The image shows the Lady Pirates basketball team on a blue and black background. It says Regional Championship, Cumberland vs Martinsville, 6 PM tonight, Casey High School. There is yellow smoke on both sides.

CHS will be hosting the first round of the IHSA Boys Basketball Regional on Monday, February 23. The Pirates will play ALAH at 6:30 PM. Admission is $6. Per IHSA policy, no passes will be accepted for this game, and the game will not be livestreamed. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
The game schedule is listed. Cumberland will play ALAH on Monday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 PM at home. If they win, they will play the winner of the Neoga/Moweaqua game on Wedneaday at 7:30 PM at Casey. The championship game is on Friday at 7 PM at Casey.
At last night's basketball game, Cumberland High School's Illinois State Scholars were recognized. Illinois State Scholars are chosen based on the students' 6th-semester academic data and their ACT pr SAT scores, representing approximately 10% of the graduates statewide. We would like to congratulate the eight students who earned this prestigious award: Kaleb Bierman, Mitchell Blade, Gabriella Hutton, Camden James, Rylan James, Aundrea Nebel, Derrick Oakley, and Ellie Strader. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to your future!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is a poster of the eight students honored. It says Cumberland High School's 2026 Illinois State Scholars. Each student is pictured with their name name below the picture.
Pictured is KB accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is MB accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is GH accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is CJ accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is RJ accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is AN accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is DO accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured is ES accepting the certificate from Mr. Huffman, Principal, at center court. They are shaking hands and holding the certificate.
Pictured are the eight students awarded. They are standing side by side at center court. They are each holding their certificate.
During halftime at last night's basketball game, Lake Land College awarded course credit waivers to one lucky senior from Cumberland and one from Martinsville. Alan Shellenbarger was Cumberland's winner! Congratulations!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the two winners. They are each holding their waiver and a bag from Lake Land College.
The National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 5, in the high school study hall, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Register to donate at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141066.
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
This is the logo of ImpactLife. It is a decrative blood drop with the company name and the tagline, Changing the World Together.
Microbiology is sweet! Students practiced the aseptic technique for sterile transfers with pudding!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
With pudding smeared on the table, a student is using circular motions to wipe up the pudding.
With pudding smeared on the table, a student is using circular motions to wipe up the pudding.
With pudding smeared on the table, a student is using circular motions to wipe up the pudding.
With pudding smeared on the table, a student is using circular motions to wipe up the pudding.
A student is smearing chocolate pudding to prepare for the experiment.
Participants proudly display their finished pottery pieces from the Ceramics Workshop hosted by the CHS Art Club in January.
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are seven participants from the January Ceramics Workshop. Each is holding their finished clay project. They are bowls, platters, and cups painted in blues, greens, and reds.

Mark your calendars! Cumberland will begin accepting appointments for the free developmental screenings for two- to five-year-olds, including all incoming kindergarteners, on March 2!

The screenings will be on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian Church. You will need proof of residency, a certified copy of their birth certificate, and a current physical, if available. Parents may preregister incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year on the day of screening.

about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
This is an informational flyer encouraging screenings for 2-5 year olds, including incoming kindergarteners. The screenings are on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian School. Appointments may be made after March 2 at 217-923-3135.
Buttermilk waffles were a hit in Foods II class! Students made piles of steaming waffles and enjoyed them with toppings like butter, syrup, powdered sugar, and mini chocolate chips. Yum!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
A student is spraying two waffle grills with a can of cooking oil.
A student is stiring waffle batter in a gass bowl and a spatula. Another student is looking on.
A student is dipping batter and pouring it onto the waffle iron. Another student is looking on.
Two students are sitting at the table with plates of waffles with toppings like powdered sugar and syrup.
Four students are sitting at the table with plates of waffles with toppings like powdered sugar and syrup.
Make plans to head over to Casey on Thursday, February 19, to support the CHS girls' basketball team! The Lady Pirates will take on Martinsville at 6 PM for the regional championship. Let's fill the stands with blue and gold! Go Lady Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
The brackets are shown. Cumberland beat Casey, and Martinsville beat Meridian to leave Cumberland and Martinsville playing for the championshil at 6 PM Thursday.
Natalie Beaumont and Owen McGinnis are headed to State! Natalie won her division at North Mac, and Owen placed 3rd at Vandalia. Congratulations to both! 🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
OM is pinning his opponent on the red, white and black mat
NB is going for the knees of her opponent on the black mat
NB is standing atop of the podium. she is holding the brackets of her class
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team competed in the Mattoon Freshman/Sophomore Tournament today. The team placed 8th overall, and Addison Johnson was selected for the All-Tournament team! Congratulations! 🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
The team standing behind their coach. the coach is wearing a crown
AJ is standing in front of a green wall. she is wearing her all-tournament medal
At last night's girls varsity basketball game at Tri-County, Alysa Dittamore broke the school record of rebounds in a game with 33 rebounds! The old record was 31. Congratulations, Alysa!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
AD is being introduced at a game. She is running onto the court. Coaches and players have their hands out to slap
AD is waiting for a rebound. her arms are up and she’s looking up
Things got heated in the kitchen as our Foods II classes faced off in a chili cook-off! Groups selected a recipe and worked together to cook it just right. After a round of tasting by students and guest judges, the winners have been selected. They are: Gavin Keyser, Logan Gerhardt, Konnor McKelvey, and Kade McMechan (1st hour), Lance Lock, Griffin Saylor, and Kenny Willis (3rd hour), and Jackie Butler, Kyndal Duvall, Lily McKerrow, and Layla Holsapple (5th hour). Congratulations to our winning chefs! 🌶️👨‍🍳
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are testing the four different chilis. They are sitting around a table.
Two students are discussing their chilli recipe. They are standing over their pot at the stove.
A student is using a can opener to open a can of tomato paste.
Pictured are one group of winners. They are standing beside a stove with a pan of meat and vegetables.
Today, the students in Mrs. Gibson's science classes honored Charles Darwin’s birthday! The classes completed a camouflage activity, designing butterflies that "disappeared" into their environment, showing how animal traits have adapted and evolved for survival. The students also enjoyed some animal-themed treats to represent the biodiversity found on the planet.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
also enjoyed some animal-themed treats to represent the incredible biodiversity found across our planet.
A student is pointing to the student's hidden butterfly. It is blue, yellow, and black blending in to the phone station.
A student is pointing to the student's hidden butterfly. It is blue, brown, and red blending in to a poster.
A student is coloring a butterfly red.
A student is standing by the student's hidden butterfly. It is green and whiteblending in to the eye wash sign..
Students are coloring butterflies and eating animal snacks.
A black butterfly is blending into a black Letter M.
A blue butterfly is blending into a blue, light blue, and white EIU logo.
A red butterfly is blending into a red fire alarm.
Students are coloring butterflies and eating animal snacks.
Good luck to the CHS wrestlers competing in the IHSA Sectional this weekend! The girls will be at the North Mac Sectional, and the boys will be at the Vandalia Sectional. Both compete on Friday, 2/13, and Saturday, 2/14. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Upgrade complete. From Foods II students to chefs! 👨‍🍳
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Four students are standing side by side. Each is wearing a chef hat.
The CHS varsity boys basketball team will compete in the Wooden Shoe Shootout on Saturday, February 14. The Pirates will play Okaw Valley at 11 AM. Admission is $5. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
2 months ago, Amy Carr
A promotional sports flyer for the "Wooden Shoe Shootout" taking place on February 14, 2026. The graphic features a dark blue textured background with gold and white text. It lists a schedule of six high school basketball matchups with their respective team logos and start times: 11:00 AM: Cumberland vs. Okaw Valley 12:30 PM: Mahomet-Seymour vs. Triad 2:00 PM: Casey-Westfield vs. Goreville 3:30 PM: Nashville vs. Effingham 5:00 PM: Normal Community vs. Alton 6:30 PM: Rochester vs. Teutopolis At the top and bottom right, the Teutopolis "T" logo is visible, indicating the host school.
Attention 8th Grade Families!

High school prep starts next week! Students will get their information packets on Tuesday, Feb 17. Join us the following night, Wednesday, Feb 18, at 6:00 PM in the HS Cafeteria for Freshman Orientation.

Note: Please bring your Tuesday packet and any questions you have to the meeting. See you there!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
The BIO 1 students celebrated Valentine’s week by breaking down a strawberry's cell walls and pulling out those wonderful DNA strands! Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day from the science lab! 🍓❤️
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are using toothpicks to pull out the DNA strands of a strawberry mixture in a beaker.
A student is funneling the strawberry mixture and the liquid that goes through the funnel is going in to the beaker.
The picture shows a beaker with strawberry juice. A liquid has been added to separate the DNA.