Thank you to everyone who was able to stop by on Thursday for the elementary and middle school's Themes Night! Congratulations to our scavenger hunt raffle winners!

If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form, and qualifying students will receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be given to the students in August at Meet Your Teacher night or on the first day of school. Please complete the form below by May 14, 2026.
Shoe Tree is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp., Rosalyn Gresens, President.
https://forms.gle/vyfeDnvXudDKjtTg8
Shoe Tree is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp., Rosalyn Gresens, President.
https://forms.gle/vyfeDnvXudDKjtTg8
During the 2A Sectionals this past weekend, Austin Dittamore broke the school record in the 7th-grade Long Jump with a jump of 17'1"! Tyson Miles also tied the school record in the 8th-grade high jump with a jump of 5'8"! Congratulations Raiders! 🏴☠️


The middle school track team competed at the 2A Sectional in Assumption on Saturday. The 7th grade girls' team placed first overall in their division. Many athletes have advanced to the state meet this weekend in Peoria! They are:
4X100 Relay: Austin Dittamore, Jonah McKerrow, Logan Green, and Carter Goss
Austin Dittamore: Long Jump
Carter Goss: Long Jump, Hurdles, Shot Put
Tyson Miles: High Jump, Hurdles, 200M Dash
1600 Medley Relay: Leah McMechan, Eve Ervin, Eden Fitch, and Elizabeth Sudkamp
Leah McMechan: Pole Vault
Lilly McMechan: Discus
Elizabeth Sudkamp: 800M Run
Paige Wolke: 800M Run
Rilee VanMatre: Discus
Congratulations, Raiders! 🏴☠️
4X100 Relay: Austin Dittamore, Jonah McKerrow, Logan Green, and Carter Goss
Austin Dittamore: Long Jump
Carter Goss: Long Jump, Hurdles, Shot Put
Tyson Miles: High Jump, Hurdles, 200M Dash
1600 Medley Relay: Leah McMechan, Eve Ervin, Eden Fitch, and Elizabeth Sudkamp
Leah McMechan: Pole Vault
Lilly McMechan: Discus
Elizabeth Sudkamp: 800M Run
Paige Wolke: 800M Run
Rilee VanMatre: Discus
Congratulations, Raiders! 🏴☠️


The fifth grade had a great day today on their field trip to watch the Indianapolis Indians baseball game!



Mark your calendar for the SBL sports physicals dates! They will be held at the Toledo Clinic on Wednesday, June 3, and Wednesday, July 1. Physicals cost $20. Immunizations will not be given, and the sports physicals DO NOT meet the kindergarten, 6th, or 9th grade health physical requirement. Please call 217-849-3151 to make an appointment.
http://www.sarahbush.org/sportsphysicals
http://www.sarahbush.org/sportsphysicals
Happy School Nurse Day! Thank you to Nurse Peters for keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. We appreciate all your hard work!

Congratulations to the 7th-grade boys and girls track teams on placing first at the NTC meet on Monday! Individual results from all of the events can be viewed at the following link: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/659790/results
Swing into adventure with us! 🐒🌴
Cumberland Elementary and Middle School is hosting Themes Night, and it’s going to be a wild one! Join us for a rainforest-themed evening packed with exploration, art, and delicious eats.
When: Thursday, May 7, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
What’s Happening: Scavenger Hunt, Science Station, Book Fair, Painting, an Art Show, and More!
Food Trucks: Ice Ice Shavings, La Luna Mexican, and Mac Daddy’s Food Truck.
We hope to see you there!

There is no school on Friday, May 8, for an unused built-in emergency day.

Our middle school Scholastic Bowl team is hosting the IESA Sectional competition tonight, beginning at 4 PM. CMS will play St. Jacob Triad in the first round, Hillsboro in the second round, and O'Fallon Fulton in the third round. Good luck, Raiders! 🏴☠️

The 5th-grade students held their literature circle meetings outside last week, despite the cooler weather!




Congratulations to the May Raiders of the Month! Keep up the good work, being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating our incredible educators! Thank you for inspiring and believing in our students every day. Your influence reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are proud to have you on our team!

They might not wear capes, but our school cooks definitely have some impressive superpowers! Today, on School Lunch Hero Day, we’re celebrating the kitchen crew for the impressive work they do every single day!

The Book Fair is coming! Books will be available to purchase Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7. The Book Fair will be open during Family Engagement Night on Thursday, May 7, from 4:00-6:30 PM. There is an e-wallet option to load money for students to use at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cumberlandelemschool. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Walk at mwalk@ccumberland.k12.il.us.

Congratulations to the Cumberland Middle School Scholastic Bowl team on winning the Regional Championship tonight! Way to go, Raiders! 🏴☠️

If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form, and qualifying students will receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be given to the students in August at Meet Your Teacher night or on the first day of school. Please complete the form below by May 14, 2026.
Shoe Tree is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp., Rosalyn Gresens, President.
https://forms.gle/vyfeDnvXudDKjtTg8
Shoe Tree is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp., Rosalyn Gresens, President.
https://forms.gle/vyfeDnvXudDKjtTg8
Mr. Walk’s 8th-grade math students recently practiced real-world statistics by surveying their peers on various topics. After interviewing classmates to gather data, the students built graphs to visualize their results and searched for trends and links between different sets of information.📈






Notice of Public Meeting
On Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM, a meeting will be held by the Cumberland C.U.S.D. #77 at the Cumberland District Board Office. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the district’s plans to provide special education services to students with disabilities who attend private or home schools within the district for the 26-27 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of the Cumberland CUSD #77, you are invited to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Christine Mock, Director of Special Education, at 217-923-3132.
On Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM, a meeting will be held by the Cumberland C.U.S.D. #77 at the Cumberland District Board Office. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the district’s plans to provide special education services to students with disabilities who attend private or home schools within the district for the 26-27 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of the Cumberland CUSD #77, you are invited to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Christine Mock, Director of Special Education, at 217-923-3132.
