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.
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
Congratulations to Cumberland Elementary and Middle School's Raiders of the Month! These students have been recognized for being respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders! Way to go! ✨
2 months ago, Amy Carr
The four students are Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificates.

In observance of Labor Day, there will be no school on Monday, September 1.

3 months ago, Amy Carr
No School Monday, September 1.
The fifth grade students recently participate in Mr. Janssen's 4th annual Straw rocket challenge. Each team had the opportunity to design and create a straw rocket. They then were given three launches for measurement and an average was made.

Winners for 1st hour were Piper Flood and Marley Peters with an average distance of 24 feet, 2nd place was Mason Saylor and Jase Young with a 18.5 feet average and third place was Parker Stone and Phillip Hinz with an average of 18 feet. Nora Bierman and Olivia Weaver created the coolest rocket based off class votes.

3rd hour winners were Scarlett Rich and Mya Smith with an average distance of 18 feet, 8 inches, 2nd place was John Mark Chesnut and Gideon Sedgwick with an average distance of 16.5 feet and third place was Gus Beckman and Carter Julian with an average distance of 11 feet 4 inches. Coolest rocket was awarded to River Brummer and Espen Cathey.

The 7th hour winners were Kollin McKelvey, Colt Moses, and Murphy Wellbaum with an average of 12 feet 4 inches, 2nd place was Cheney Dittamore and Quinn Peters with an average of 9 feet 9 inches, and third place went to Zack Blythe and Carson Copsy with an average of 9 feet 6 inches. Coolest rocket was won by Kane Watkins and Franklin Malone.

Congratulations to all of the winners! 5th grade is launching into a great year!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Winners of the rocket challenge.
Winners of the rocket challenge.
Winners of the rocket challenge.
Class rockets
Class rockets
Class rockets
Our middle school students are stepping up to the plate! This week, they are learning the game of slow-pitch softball, while building skills, teamwork, and having fun along the way! ⚾
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Mrs. Ralston's fifth grade science students worked through the scientific method to test different brands of bubble gum to see which made the biggest bubble. Hypotheses were made, data was collected, and bubbles were popped! Students had a great time completing this experiment.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Come out tonight to celebrate our 8th grade softball players before their game against Neoga! The recognition of the players will begin at 4:20. Go Raiders!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The girls are lying on the grass facing the camera.
The Cumberland Middle School softball 8th grade night will be on Friday, August 22, before the game against Neoga. The girls and their parents will be announced at 4:20 PM.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Students in Mrs. Kingery's 8th grade reading classes are reading a novel called Left Out by Tim Green. The main character in the novel has hearing and speech impairments. Students played Go Fish following ALS rules, where they had to communicate through nonverbal methods!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are playing Go Fish only using ASL nonverbal gestures.
Students are playing Go Fish only using ASL nonverbal gestures.
Students are playing Go Fish only using ASL nonverbal gestures.
Students are playing Go Fish only using ASL nonverbal gestures.
Mr. Bloemer's 8th grade science students were given a puzzle that presented a situation with limited facts. The students had to use investigation, clues, and logic to figure out who owned the fish in the scenario!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The student figured out the puzzle.
Students are figuring out the logic puzzle.
The student figured out the puzzle.
Students are figuring out the logic puzzle.
Students are figuring out the logic puzzle.
Students are figuring out the logic puzzle.

Game Updates for 8/18:

The middle school boys' baseball game has been canceled.
The girls' softball game will still be at the regularly scheduled time of 4:30.

3 months ago, Amy Carr
The middle school students celebrated the first week of school with popsicles and time to hang out with their friends this afternoon! We are off to a great start!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Four boys are eating popsicles.
Six girls are eating popsicles.
Two boys are swinging with their popsicles.
Five girls are eating popsicles.
For boys are eating popsicles.
Ballgame updates for today, 8/15: The middle school girls softball game has been canceled. The boys baseball game has been moved back to a 6:30 PM start.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19! Students will bring home picture packets this week. Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy. Visit https://inter-state.com. This event's Order Code is:
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Midd School - 0096WSF
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Get Ready for Picture Day. Mark your calendar.
Help us welcome Mrs. Emmalyn Mulheron to Cumberland!

Mrs. Mulheron will be teaching 6th grade science and social studies at Cumberland Middle School. This will be her third year teaching. She previously taught high school Agriculture. She is looking forward to getting to know all of her students and helping them learn and grow.

Mrs. Mulheron is married to Travis Mulheron. She is from Neoga but currently lives in Effingham. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, playing with her golden retriever, Copper, and spending time outdoors.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Meet Emmalyn Mulheron, SS and Sc Teacher, Cumberland Middle School
Help us welcome Mr. Don Kimura to Cumberland!

Mr. Kimura will teach special education at Cumberland Middle School this year. He has previously taught in Toledo, Ohio, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Effingham. He is eager to work with the students and staff to achieve academic success and personal development.

Mr. Kimura lives in Charleston. He loves watching live college sports, traveling, and watching his kids in their activities.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Meet Don Kimura, special education teacher, Cumberland Middle School. It has a picture of Mr. Kimura.
Help us welcome Mrs. Mandy Houchin to Cumberland!

Mrs. Houchin will be teaching 6th-8th grade Social Studies at Cumberland Middle School. She previously taught for 24 years at the Olney school district. She is really excited to join the Cumberland team and to meet her new students.

Mrs. Houchin has been married to Darrell Houchin for twenty years. They have two wonderful children, Carly and Kyler. Mrs. Houchin loves to spend time with family and friends and traveling.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Meet Mandy Houchin, social studies teacher, Cumberland High School. It has a picture of Mrs. Houchin.