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.
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Shoe Tree is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp., Rosalyn Gresens, President.
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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.
During the home meet on Thursday, April 24, Rilee VanMatre broke the school record in the 8th grade discus. Rilee threw 29.3 meters (96’1”), breaking the record held by Lora Nichols (92’) set in 1997. Congratulations to Rilee on this accomplishment!
The middle school students participated in their second field day yesterday. They raced to complete tic-tac-toe first. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Congratulations to the CMS Scholastic Bowl team for winning the NTC Championship this evening! Go Raiders! 🏴☠️
Mark your calendars, Cumberland families! The school is transforming into a rainforest for our annual Themes Night. There's something for everyone. We hope to see you there!
📅 When: May 7
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Cumberland Elementary & Middle School
What’s in store:
🌟 Student Showcase: Explore school accomplishments and amazing student work samples!
🔍 Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a quest through our "rainforest."
📚 Book Fair & Book Nook: Find your next favorite read.
🎨 Creativity & Discovery: Art show, painting, and a hands-on Science Station.
📸 Memories: Photo booth and exciting Raffle Prizes!
🌮 Food Trucks: La Luna Mexican, Mac Daddy’s, and Ice Ice Shavings!
📅 When: May 7
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Cumberland Elementary & Middle School
What’s in store:
🌟 Student Showcase: Explore school accomplishments and amazing student work samples!
🔍 Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a quest through our "rainforest."
📚 Book Fair & Book Nook: Find your next favorite read.
🎨 Creativity & Discovery: Art show, painting, and a hands-on Science Station.
📸 Memories: Photo booth and exciting Raffle Prizes!
🌮 Food Trucks: La Luna Mexican, Mac Daddy’s, and Ice Ice Shavings!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our front office superstars. Thank you for the patience, the multitasking, and everything in between! We appreciate you today and every day! 💙💛
During middle school field days, students are competing for grade-level medals. Last week’s "Chicken Chuckin’" competition was a hit, and eighth grade came away with gold! The grade with the most medals at the end of the year will win a prize!
Congratulations to the 7th grade and 8th grade girls track teams. Both placed 1st at the Altamont Invite today!
With the beautiful weather, Ms. Scott's reading classes have been getting outdoors for independent reading days! Students are working hard to meet their 4th-quarter AR goals.
The CMS 8th-grade students attended the annual Career Conference at Lake Land College last week. The students were able to get information about numerous career options before heading to high school. This was a great experience for all!
Lilly McMechan broke the 7th-grade discus school record at last night's home meet! Lilly threw 26.17 meters (85'10"), breaking Jennifer Weaver's record of 82'5" from 2005. Congratulations, Lilly! 🏴☠️
In science class, Mrs. Scales’s students have been exploring the world of rocks and minerals, recently getting the chance to examine real-world specimens firsthand.
Cumberland 8th grade shirts are available for purchase until Thursday, April 16. Shirts are $15 each. For more information, please contact Mr. Jones at djones@cusd77.org.
Mrs. Wermert's 7th-grade math classes are getting a head start on their next math unit! They played an Easter Jeopardy-style game to introduce area, volume, and surface area before starting their full unit. Lots of great thinking, teamwork, and a little friendly competition!
Mrs. Ralston’s 5th graders explored the room recently, solving task card mysteries centered on weathering, erosion, and deposition!
Congratulations to the April Raiders of the Month! Keep up the great work being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
It’s National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our schools wouldn't be the same without our amazing paras. Thank you for your endless energy, your support of our students, and for keeping things running smoothly every single day!