Board of Education Meeting:
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Cumberland C.U.S.D. #77 Board Room / Unit Office, 1496 IL Rte. 121, Toledo, IL 62468
Meeting Agenda
Date of Notice: August 17, 2026
Shout out to Ruholl Excavating!
They made a generous donation to help out with some students' overdue lunch balances.
Thank you, Ruholl Excavating and Kyanna Ruholl!
They made a generous donation to help out with some students' overdue lunch balances.
Thank you, Ruholl Excavating and Kyanna Ruholl!

Picture Day is coming! Students received picture forms today.
📷Tuesday, August 18
✉️Send in your order envelope on picture day
OR
🔗Order online at inter-state.com/order
🏫High School Code: 0523GDF
🏫Middle School Code: 0519ZBF
🏫Elementary School Code: 0519XTF
📷Tuesday, August 18
✉️Send in your order envelope on picture day
OR
🔗Order online at inter-state.com/order
🏫High School Code: 0523GDF
🏫Middle School Code: 0519ZBF
🏫Elementary School Code: 0519XTF

We are excited to welcome Brad Gabel to Cumberland!
Brad will be our second SRO at Cumberland CUSD #77. He and his wife, Robin, have two dogs. He is excited to interact with the students and staff this year.
Welcome, SRO Brad Gabel!
Brad will be our second SRO at Cumberland CUSD #77. He and his wife, Robin, have two dogs. He is excited to interact with the students and staff this year.
Welcome, SRO Brad Gabel!

Help us welcome our newest bus drivers!
Maria Teets will be driving bus # 15.
Jerry Gast will be driving bus # 4.
Shelby Morecraft will be driving bus # 8.
Garry Stewart will be driving bus # 5.
Welcome to Cumberland!




🚌 Transportation Updates 🚌
Do you have a bus change, a new student joining a route, or a new address due to a recent move? Please make sure to contact Sherry in the transportation department as soon as possible!
All transportation changes for Friday, August 14, need to be made before 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 13.
Contact Information:
☎️(217) 923-3132
📧sparker@cusd77.org
Thank you for your help in making sure our students get to and from school safely!
Do you have a bus change, a new student joining a route, or a new address due to a recent move? Please make sure to contact Sherry in the transportation department as soon as possible!
All transportation changes for Friday, August 14, need to be made before 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 13.
Contact Information:
☎️(217) 923-3132
📧sparker@cusd77.org
Thank you for your help in making sure our students get to and from school safely!
Help us welcome Mr. Nick Niemerg to Cumberland!
Mr. Niemerg will be a science and social studies teacher at Cumberland Middle School. He is married to Beth, and they have five children: Josie, Henry, Benny, William, and Stella. In his free time, he likes to do construction projects, garden, and attend his kids' activities. Nick looks forward to working with the students and making their education both informative and exciting.
Welcome Nick!
Mr. Niemerg will be a science and social studies teacher at Cumberland Middle School. He is married to Beth, and they have five children: Josie, Henry, Benny, William, and Stella. In his free time, he likes to do construction projects, garden, and attend his kids' activities. Nick looks forward to working with the students and making their education both informative and exciting.
Welcome Nick!

Help us welcome Mr. Marshal Brummer to Cumberland!
Mr. Brummer will be a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Cumberland Middle School. Marshal is married with 6 kids and a German Shepherd. In his free time, he and his wife enjoy traveling and going to concerts. He looks forward to having a lot of fun in the classroom and getting to know all his new students this year!
Welcome Marshal!
Mr. Brummer will be a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Cumberland Middle School. Marshal is married with 6 kids and a German Shepherd. In his free time, he and his wife enjoy traveling and going to concerts. He looks forward to having a lot of fun in the classroom and getting to know all his new students this year!
Welcome Marshal!

Help us welcome Mrs. Angie Davidson to Cumberland!
Mrs. Davidson is our new district nurse. Angie, her husband, Michael, and their three children, Elliott, Elsie, and Fenton, live in Toledo. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her children participate in their sports, gardening, swimming, and crafting. She looks forward to building relationships this year and helping the children stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day.
Welcome Angie!
Mrs. Davidson is our new district nurse. Angie, her husband, Michael, and their three children, Elliott, Elsie, and Fenton, live in Toledo. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her children participate in their sports, gardening, swimming, and crafting. She looks forward to building relationships this year and helping the children stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day.
Welcome Angie!

Help us welcome Katharine Cart to Cumberland!
Katharine is a custodian at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School. She enjoys gardening, sewing, and wire sculpting. She looks forward to completing her projects, canning, and picking from her garden.
Welcome to Cumberland, Katharine!
Katharine is a custodian at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School. She enjoys gardening, sewing, and wire sculpting. She looks forward to completing her projects, canning, and picking from her garden.
Welcome to Cumberland, Katharine!

Help us welcome Ms. Kendall Hill to Cumberland!
Ms. Hill will be a self-contained teacher for Cumberland Elementary. Kendall enjoys thrifting, shopping, watching documentaries, and spending time with family in her spare time. She looks forward to building connections with her students and helping them grow.
Welcome, Ms. Hill!
Ms. Hill will be a self-contained teacher for Cumberland Elementary. Kendall enjoys thrifting, shopping, watching documentaries, and spending time with family in her spare time. She looks forward to building connections with her students and helping them grow.
Welcome, Ms. Hill!

Help us welcome Ms. Gracie Gresens to Cumberland!
Ms. Gresens will be a first grade teacher at Cumberland Elementary School. She loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, being with her cats, and traveling. Gracie looks forward to getting to know her students and building positive relationships with them and their families. She's excited to help her students learn and grow both academically and as individuals.
Welcome, Ms. Gresens!
Ms. Gresens will be a first grade teacher at Cumberland Elementary School. She loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, being with her cats, and traveling. Gracie looks forward to getting to know her students and building positive relationships with them and their families. She's excited to help her students learn and grow both academically and as individuals.
Welcome, Ms. Gresens!

Help us welcome Mrs. Hannah Eubanks to Cumberland!
Mrs. Eubanks is our new guidance counselor at Cumberland High School. She recently moved from Lexington, KY, with her husband and 16 month old son. Hannah enjoys needlepoint, cooking, hosting family and friends, and coordinating weddings. She is excited to work at a smaller school where she can get to know the students and community members on a more personal basis.
Welcome to Cumberland, Mrs. Eubanks!
Mrs. Eubanks is our new guidance counselor at Cumberland High School. She recently moved from Lexington, KY, with her husband and 16 month old son. Hannah enjoys needlepoint, cooking, hosting family and friends, and coordinating weddings. She is excited to work at a smaller school where she can get to know the students and community members on a more personal basis.
Welcome to Cumberland, Mrs. Eubanks!

Help us welcome Ms. Dezziree Bonds to Cumberland!
Ms. Bonds will be a science teacher at Cumberland High School. She enjoys playing with her cats and watching AGT with her fiancé. She is looking forward to teaching what she loves!
Welcome to Cumberland, Ms. Bonds!
Ms. Bonds will be a science teacher at Cumberland High School. She enjoys playing with her cats and watching AGT with her fiancé. She is looking forward to teaching what she loves!
Welcome to Cumberland, Ms. Bonds!

Help us welcome Ms. Mary Malkovich to Cumberland.
Ms. Malkovich will be a social studies teacher at Cumberland High School. She will teach civics, psychology, American colonial history, and Western civilizations. Mary loves being outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and baking. She is looking forward to helping her students succeed and finding interest in social studies.
Welcome to Cumberland, Ms Malkovich!
Ms. Malkovich will be a social studies teacher at Cumberland High School. She will teach civics, psychology, American colonial history, and Western civilizations. Mary loves being outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and baking. She is looking forward to helping her students succeed and finding interest in social studies.
Welcome to Cumberland, Ms Malkovich!

Help us welcome Beth Krapes to Cumberland!
Beth is our new secretary at Cumberland High School. She has been married for 37 years and has a daughter and son. She also has a princess Yorkshire terrier named CoCo. Beth enjoys fishing, darts, quilting, and relaxing on her back deck.
Welcome to Cumberland, Beth!
Beth is our new secretary at Cumberland High School. She has been married for 37 years and has a daughter and son. She also has a princess Yorkshire terrier named CoCo. Beth enjoys fishing, darts, quilting, and relaxing on her back deck.
Welcome to Cumberland, Beth!

Join us for Meet the Teacher Night on August 13, from 5-7 PM! Fun activities are planned for your student and family, including free haircuts for students, balloon animals, music, food trucks, and photo ops! You can also bring your student's school supplies to their classrooms or lockers. We hope to see you then!

We are hiring! Cumberland CUSD #77 is hiring for an anticipated full-time cook position for the 2026-27 school year. This position is 35 hours/week and pays $18.89-$24.22 per the CESPA contract. Send your credentials to Jami Holsapple at jaholsapple@cusd77.org.

Welcome back! We’re so excited to welcome our students back to school! Here are a few important dates to kick off the new year:
🏴☠️CHS Pirate Training: Thursday, August 6, 9:30-11:30 AM
🏴☠️5th Grade Orientation: Wednesday, August 12, 6-7 PM
🏴☠️Meet Your Teacher/Open House: Thursday, August 13, 5-7 PM
🏴☠️First Day of School: Friday, August 14, 2 PM Dismissal
🏴☠️Picture Day: Tuesday, August 18
See you all soon!
🏴☠️CHS Pirate Training: Thursday, August 6, 9:30-11:30 AM
🏴☠️5th Grade Orientation: Wednesday, August 12, 6-7 PM
🏴☠️Meet Your Teacher/Open House: Thursday, August 13, 5-7 PM
🏴☠️First Day of School: Friday, August 14, 2 PM Dismissal
🏴☠️Picture Day: Tuesday, August 18
See you all soon!
Cumberland Families: Thank you for starting the registration process for the upcoming school year!
If you opted to hand-deliver your residency documents, please drop them off at the school office.
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
⏳ Deadline: Before the first day of school (August 14)
Need help? Call us at (217) 923-3132 (Ext. 2 for Grade School, Ext. 3 for High School).
Welcome back, everyone! 💙💛
If you opted to hand-deliver your residency documents, please drop them off at the school office.
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
⏳ Deadline: Before the first day of school (August 14)
Need help? Call us at (217) 923-3132 (Ext. 2 for Grade School, Ext. 3 for High School).
Welcome back, everyone! 💙💛
