Katie McElravy, 7th grade, served a shutout of 25 straight serves in one of our recent volleyball matches! Congratulations, Katie!
Beginning Monday, the elementary and middle school will be offering strawberry milk in addition to chocolate and white milk on a trial basis.
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
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!
The middle school art students have been learning about making textiles. They are now creating their own hand-crafted textile!
The Cumberland Middle School 8th grade boys basketball team will enter regional play on Saturday, February 1, at 11:15 AM against Robinson at Teutopolis Junior High School.
Mrs. Walsh's 7th grade classes worked at various Greek gods stations today. Their stations included review Jenga, Zues on the Loose, Palm Tree Quizziz, flashcards, and a Blooket!
The following middle school students earned Perfect Attendance in the second quarter! Attendance is key to success. We are proud of you!
The 8th grade boys basketball games scheduled with Effingham Junior High and Cumberland Middle School has been moved to Wednesday, January 29. That night there will be two eighth grade games starting at 6 PM in the Effingham Junior High School gym.
The Cumberland 7th grade boys basketball team received the third seed in the Class 7-3A regional. They will play Bridgeport Red Hill on Saturday, January 25, at 12:30 PM at Teutopolis Junior High School. Good luck Raiders!
School will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Mrs. Ralston's fifth grade classes participated in an economy lesson where they simulated pencil sales. The students each designed a sign, and the top four student "stores" were chosen. Those students sold pencils for tokens, negotiating deals until they sold out. After three rounds, they had a top seller!
8th grade boys basketball schedule update: The 8th grade will play Effingham Junior High on Monday, January 27, at 6 PM (B game) and 7:15 PM (A game). The games will be played at Effingham High School.
Mrs. D. McElravy's sixth grade science students used gummy worms to practice the steps of cell division!
There has been a change to the breakfast menu for the grade school. Tomorrow's (1/10) breakfast will be donuts instead of biscuit and gravy.
The middle school boys basketball game at Jasper County originally scheduled for Thursday, January 9, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 22, at 6 PM at the Newton Elementary School gym.
Congratulations to the January Raiders of the Month! These students were chosen based on being prepared for class, following expectations, and having exemplary behavior. Thank you for being respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders!
We are excited to have a second Shoe Tree distribution for our students again this year. If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form for qualifying students to receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be distributed by the school in mid-February. The normal Shoe Tree fall distribution is still being planned for the 25-26 school year. A form will be sent out in May for that Shoe Tree.
Please complete this form by January 17, 2025.
https://forms.gle/qZHsCu7URvenf7iM6
SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.
There has been a change to the menu for the grade school. Tomorrow's main entree will be Quesadillas instead of meatball subs.
Cumberland schools will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Tuesday’s scheduled extracurricular activities will be canceled or rescheduled.