Last week, Mrs. Houchin's 8th grade social studies classes spent time discussing the events and aftermath of September 11, 2001. The students also participated in 9/11 stations to gain a deeper understanding of that day in American history.
about 8 hours ago, Amy Carr
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Students are working in groups to complete the work at each station.
Congratulations to the following students for being selected for the Star-Spangled Raiders, our middle school national anthem singers! They are Piper Ring, Audrey Schade, Silas Pratt, Shelby Nichols, Katie Martin, Chlora Berbower, Chase Burns, Grady Cash, and Colby Carlen.
1 day ago, Amy Carr
The students pictured are the Star-Spangled Raiders.
Cumberland Middle School baseball plays Teutopolis for the IESA Regional championship today at 4:30 in Teutopolis. Come out and support the team! Let's go, Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Regional Championship Cumberland vs. Teutopolis, September 17, 4:30 PM, 904 W Water Street, Teutopolis

Cumberland schools will dismiss at 12:01 PM on Friday, September 19, for a teacher's in-service.

2 days ago, Amy Carr
A phone is displaying 12:01, Friday, September 19, Reminder Early Dismissal on Friday
The Cumberland Middle School Cross Country team ran at the Olney Invite on Monday. Adam Wolke placed 8th and Kyler Houchin 18th for the boys. Paige Wolke placed 13th and Ivy Brummer 18th for the girls. In the JV race, Audrey Schade placed 9th and Katie Martin placed 20th. Way to go, Raiders!
2 days ago, Amy Carr
Varsity runners displaying their ribbons and medals.
JV runners displaying their medal and ribbon.
Cumberland Middle and High School students and staff had the opportunity to listen to the inspiring story this week of Brad Hurtig, a double-hand amputee who went from a tragic injury to All-State in high school football. Brad presented a powerful message to the students to find a way!

Brad was injured while he was still in high school during his evening job in a factory. As he was recovering, he attended his high school football practices as an observer on the sidelines. He was influenced by his football coach one day when he taught him that, “If you are thirsty enough, you will find a way.” With this message, he learned not to give in to his fears and ultimately go for his goals.

He shared this message with the students, encouraging them to find a way when things are tough. He showed them what it was like to persevere, go after what they want in life, and not let anything get in their way.

Thank you to the Civility Foundation for supporting Brad’s visit to our schools. To read more about Brad’s story, you can find him on social media at @thebradhurtig or online at bradhurtig.com.
2 days ago, Amy Carr
Brad is speaking to six students.
Brad is speaking to six students.
Brad is speaking to the students. Singer Kevi Morse is in the background.
Brad is speaking to six students.
Brad is speaking to the students. Singer Kevi Morse is in the background.
The girls are ready, and now so is the bus! Let's go, Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
2 days ago, Amy Carr
The Lady Raiders are painting the windows of their bus.
The Lady Raiders are painting the windows of their bus.
The Lady Raiders are painting the windows of their bus.
The Lady Raiders are painting the windows of their bus.
The Lady Raiders are painting the windows of their bus.
Come out to support the Lady Raiders as they take on Robinson in the Sectional today. The game is at T-town at 4:30. Let's get a big crowd to support them in this big game!
2 days ago, Amy Carr
Sectional Cumberland vs Robinson 4:30 PM, Tuesday, September 16, Teutopolis Community Park North Diamond.
Congratulations to IESA Regional Champions, the Lady Raiders!! They will take on Robinson in the Sectional at 4:30 on Tuesday at Teutopolis. Way to go, Lady Raiders! 💙💛
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Cumberland Middle School softball will play Casey-Westfield for the IESA Regional championship on Saturday, September 13, at 11:00 AM at Casey. Come out and support the team! Let's go, Lady Raiders!
6 days ago, Amy Carr
A team picture with the title Regional Championship, Cumberland vs. Casey-Westfield, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 AM, Casey..
Good luck to the middle school boys baseball team as they begin the postseason at the IESA regional tomorrow. They will play Brownstown at noon at Teutopolis Jr. High School. Go Raiders! 🏴‍☠️

Photo: Toldeo Democrat
6 days ago, Amy Carr
A picture of the boys baseball team and their coaches.
In Ms. Harris's science class, the students are reviewing key concepts about ecosystems. To help organize and reinforce their learning, they created an ecosystem flap graphic organizer. So far, they've explored topics including types of ecosystems, biomes, biotic and abiotic factors, and photosynthesis!
7 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are making their ecosystem flap projects.
Students are making their ecosystem flap projects.
Students are displaying their ecosystem flap projects.
Good luck to the Lady Raiders as they begin their postseason today in the Casey Regional. Cumberland will play Marshall at 4:30 at Fairview Park in Casey. GO RAIDERS! 🏴‍☠️

Picture: Toledo Democrat
9 days ago, Amy Carr
This is a picture of the Lady Raiders softball team and coaches.
Come out tonight and help us celebrate our 8th grade baseball athletes! They play Dieterich at 4:30 PM. We appreciate their leadership and commitment to the team!

Photo: Toledo Democrat
10 days ago, Amy Carr
The 8th grade boys from the baseball team are lined up behind home plate.
Cumberland Middle School baseball will play its first game of the regional on Saturday, September 13, at 12 PM in Tuetopolis. They will play the winner of the Shelbyville/Brownstown game being played on September 11. Good luck, Raiders!
10 days ago, Amy Carr
The brackets for the baseball regional.
During a recent reading assignment, Mrs. Figgins' class encountered a story featuring a narrator who finds renewed strength through playing the accordion. The students were delighted to discover that Brooks Braden, a middle school student, is an accomplished accordion player. Brooks graciously volunteered to perform for the class, sharing his musical talent and even allowing classmates to try the instrument themselves. The class extends its sincere appreciation to Brooks for his generosity and enthusiasm.
11 days ago, Amy Carr
Brooks is playing the accordian.
Brooks is showing a student how to play the accordian.
A student is playing the accordian.
A student is playing the accordian.
The class is posing with Brooks.
Brooks is showing a student how to play the accordian.
A student is playing the accordian in Brooks's ear.
A student is playing the accordian.
The middle school girls cross country team placed 3rd at the Little Trojan Cross Country Invitational held at EIU today. Liz Sudkamp placed 8th and Ivy Brummer placed 9th to medal. Fifteen Raiders earned new PR’s including Paige Wolke in 13th place in the girls race and Adam Wolke placing 14th in the boys race.
12 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the two medalists wearing their medals
Mrs. Hall's 7th and 8th grade students were grouped into teams to design an experiment to test the strength of paper towels using what they have learned about the scientific method. Next week, they will merge each team's ideas into one experiment!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are preparing an experiment to find the best paper towel.
The students are preparing an experiment to find the best paper towel.
The students are preparing an experiment to find the best paper towel.
The students are preparing an experiment to find the best paper towel.
The students are preparing an experiment to find the best paper towel.
Cumberland Middle School softball will play its first game of the IESA Regional on September 10 at Casey at 4:30 PM. They will take on the winner of the Paris Mayo/Marshall game on September 8 in Paris. Good luck, Lady Raiders!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
This is the bracket of the softball Regional 13.
The hallway walls in Cumberland Elementary and Middle School are so bright and cheery! Mrs. Allison's art students each had a hand in the decorations! Their poster says, "Small hands can be a big help at Cumberland!" We appreciate their hard work!
15 days ago, Amy Carr
Silhouette of a person jumping, made from black paper and decorated with brightly colored, folded triangle shapes in pink, yellow, blue, green, and orange. The figure is mounted on a gray cinderblock wall with horizontal yellow, white, and blue stripes.
Three black silhouette figures on a school hallway wall, each filled with folded paper shapes. The left figure is covered in green, blue, and yellow hearts; the middle is decorated with multicolored triangles and has arms raised; the right is filled with layered hearts in pink, red, teal, and yellow.
A long hallway mural featuring dozens of handprint cutouts colored with unique patterns, surrounding the phrase "Small Hands Can..." in cursive. Below the mural, several human silhouettes are decorated with layered paper shapes in different colors.
A joyful black paper figure with arms raised and one leg lifted, decorated with large pastel-colored hearts in pink, yellow, and green. To the right is a bright heart made of orange, pink, and yellow triangle-shaped papers.
Another section of the handprint mural, with the full phrase reading “Small Hands Can Make a Big Difference.” Below it are black silhouette figures filled with colorful hearts and geometric paper shapes.
A black silhouette of a person reaching upward, covered in multicolored heart cutouts. Next to it is a diamond-shaped collage of folded blue paper shapes forming a bold geometric pattern.
A black silhouette of a person reaching upward, covered in multicolored heart cutouts. Next to it is a diamond-shaped collage of folded blue paper shapes forming a bold geometric pattern.
A rainbow-themed black silhouette figure made of hearts in gradient colors from red to pink. To the right, a five-pointed star filled with yellow and pink paper petals and a multicolored rectangular piece made of striped paper hearts.
A heart-covered silhouette in a ribbon-like pose with arms above the head, made from pastel heart cutouts. Next to it is a large letter "C" formed with blue, white, and yellow paper hearts.