The middle school art classes are repurposing old bowling pins into artwork!
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday.
The 5th grade students finished an economy unit and tested their financial skills by creating a pencil business. The students made a business advertisement and vendors were selected. The students discovered how to make deals while still profiting!
We are excited to have a second Shoe Tree distribution for our students this year. The normal Shoe Tree Fall distribution is still being planned for the 24-25 school year. A form will be sent out in May for that Shoe Tree.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form for qualifying students, Pre K-8th grade, to receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be distributed by the school in mid-February. Please complete this form by January 19, 2024.
https://forms.gle/FwS4k6U3Fne8SMvPA
SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.
The CMS Student Council is hosting a blood drive on January 22 from 2-6 PM. Support a great cause and get automatically entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl!
Congratulations to our January Raiders of the Month! Great job being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable. Keep up the great work being exemplary students in our school!
Those interested in joining the high school and middle school trap teams should plan to attend an informational meeting on Saturday, January 13, at 1:00 PM at Cumberland Sportsman Club.
We hope everyone had a nice winter break! School will resume on Thursday, January 4. See you soon!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Students in FACS classes donated money to purchase Christmas gifts for children who live in foster homes. Mrs. Thomas purchased ingredients for S'mores & students could pay to make one after they finished their final exam. All the money that was collected was used for the toys.
Santa checked in on one of our elementary classrooms today.
Thankfully everyone was on the nice list!
On January 5th the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) will recognize Cumberland High School as one of the few consolidated high schools that have surpassed the 1000 win mark for boys basketball. We would like to invite all past/present players, coaches, and fans to attend this event that will take place between the JV and Varsity games that evening.
Also, following this announcement we will recognize winter senior participates and their parents.
On January 5th the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) will recognize Cumberland High School as one of the few consolidated high schools that have surpassed the 1000 win mark for boys basketball. We would like to invite all past/present players, coaches, and fans to attend this event that will take place between the JV and Varsity games that evening.
Last week in the library, the middle school students played a cup stacking game that tested their teamwork skills as well as their knowledge of library call numbers!
School dismisses at 2:20 on Thursday and Friday this week. Christmas Break begins at 2:20 on Friday - Jan. 3. Have a wonderful holiday break!
The elementary and middle school classes have decorated a Christmas tree for their grade. Now, we would like you to vote for your favorite tree! Click Like on the tree's picture to vote. There will be one elementary and one middle school winner. Voting ends next week!
Next week, the elementary and middle schools will have a Holiday Spirit Week! These are optional activities.
Today, the 7th grade class traveled to Carver Auditorium to watch a Peoria Rivermen hockey game. Mrs. Walsh dropped the ceremonial puck! Everyone had a great time!
Congratulations to our December Raiders of the Month! Great job being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable. Keep up the great work being exemplary students in our school!
This past Friday, the Middle School Kindness Ambassadors cleaned all the caps that were collected. Now, the caps go to a company to be recycled into a bench. This bench will be placed at the grade school in memory of Mike Oakley. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the cap collection!
