The 5th graders in Mrs. Ralston’s science classes participated in a plate tectonics lab today. They used graham crackers and Cool Whip to simulate how movement in tectonic plates affects land formations.
Reminder: School will dismiss at 12:15 on Friday, March 10, for a Teacher In-service.
Cumberland CUSD #77 is accepting applications for the following positions. For more information, contact the schools at (217) 923-3132.
Last night was the annual Illinois Principals Association Wabash Valley Region Student Recognition dinner in Newton. Each principal may recognize two students from their school. Cumberland High School was represented by Michael Beaumont and Lauren Finn, Isaac Venatta and Stevi Nichols represented Cumberland Middle School, and Cumberland Elementary School was represented by Elizabeth Sudkamp and Raylan Figgins.
Cumberland Drama will present The Wizard of Oz on Friday, March 10, at 7 PM, Saturday, March 11, at 7 PM, and Sunday, March 12, at 2 PM at The Toledo Christian Church. Tickets are $8.00 and will be available after March 1st at both school offices, the Toledo Democrat, and Greenup & Toledo First Neighbor Bank.
Due to a water main break in Greenup, there will be no school for Cumberland CUSD #77 tomorrow, February 27. We are under a 24 hour boil order. We will use an emergency day.
The elementary and middle schools will be having dress-up days next week to celebrate Read Across America.
On Monday, February 27, students in 6th through 8th grade interested in participating in track will receive an informational packet. The paperwork will need to be filled out entirely, and an up to date physical must be on file at the school before the student will be allowed to participate in practice. Practice will begin Monday, March 6, after school until 4:45. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mr. Watkins at lwatkins@cumberland.k12.il.us.
Thank you to all of the bus drivers that help get our students to and from school safely each day! We appreciate your time and dedication to our students!
This is the last week to send in donations for the courtyard renovation. If you have any questions, email Mrs. McElravy at dmcelravy@cusd77.org. We appreciate any help you can give!
Donations may be sent to:
Cumberland Middle School
℅ DeDe McElravy
1496 IL Rte. 121
Toledo, IL 62468
The Cumberland Lady Raiders 7th grade team will play Jasper County in the first round of the Teutopolis Junior High School Regional on Saturday, February 25, at 11 AM.
Congratulations to the 8th grade Lady Raiders on winning the LEIC Volleyball Tournament today!
Chad Miller of Evapco presented prizes to four middle school students for scoring the highest on a quiz he gave during Career Day last week. Kyndal and Wes were 1st place winners, and Hendrix and Colt were 2nd place winners. Each received a bag full of goodies! Thanks, Chris and Evapco!
Reminder: No School on Monday, 2/20, in honor of Presidents' Day.
6th grade students in Mrs. D. McElravy’s science class are learning about genetics and how traits are passed from parents to offspring. Students tested to see if they were able to taste PTC which is a genetic trait.
Today is National School Resource Officer Day! We appreciate our school resource officers, Dan Kimble and Steve Ozier. Thank you for all you do for our schools!
Students from the middle school are working with Mrs. D. McElravy to renovate the school's courtyard. The group is seeking donations to upgrade and add to the existing features on the site. They would appreciate your help! If you have any questions, email Mrs. McElravy at dmcelravy@cusd77.org. Thank you!
Donations may be sent to:
Cumberland Middle School
℅ DeDe McElravy
1496 IL Rte. 121
Toledo, IL 62468
Reminder: On Friday, 2/10, school will dismiss at 12:15.
Happy National School Counseling Week! We are very lucky to have Sheila Plummer, HS counselor, Stefani Robinson, GS counselor, Ashley Voss, District counselor, and Betsy Ryan, District social worker, in our District. They each play an important role in helping our students, staff, and community. Thank you for all you do!
Lori Starwalt, retired CHS teacher, spoke to the 8th grade classes today about her travels to our national parks. The 8th grade students are researching national parks and this was an excellent opportunity for them to get a first-hand perspective. We appreciate that she shared some of her experiences with our students!
