We would like to thank all of the sponsors who contributed to the Cumberland Marching Band trailer! It is ready to use this fall as they head to marching competitions and parades. The band really appreciates a place to hold all of their gear and instruments when they travel.
Thank you to these donors and sponsors who helped make this happen:
Tim and Josie Morgan
Marianne Morgan
Ed Wampler
Jeff Sowers
Tom Webb
CHS Booster Club
Kristin and Bob Becker
Scott and Christina Bland
R.D. Becker Valuation
Neal Tire
Casey's
First Neighbor Bank
Toledo Volunteers
Evapco
Ervin Equipment Inc.
CUSD #77
Dieterich Bank
Toledo Masonic Lodge
Earth Rise
Scott's Building Center
Thank you to these donors and sponsors who helped make this happen:
Tim and Josie Morgan
Marianne Morgan
Ed Wampler
Jeff Sowers
Tom Webb
CHS Booster Club
Kristin and Bob Becker
Scott and Christina Bland
R.D. Becker Valuation
Neal Tire
Casey's
First Neighbor Bank
Toledo Volunteers
Evapco
Ervin Equipment Inc.
CUSD #77
Dieterich Bank
Toledo Masonic Lodge
Earth Rise
Scott's Building Center
The annual Coles County Community Expo will take place on Thursday, September 18, from 10 AM until 2 PM in the EIASE building in Charleston. There will be several participants available offering services for students and their families.
We are hiring! Cumberland Elementary School has an opening for a paraprofessional. Those interested should send their credentials to DeDe McElravy at dmcelravy@cusd77.org. Please share with those who may be interested.
In observance of Labor Day, there will be no school on Monday, September 1.
As the Class of 2000 celebrates its 25th reunion, we’re proud to highlight five of the class's alumni who have come full circle; each returning to work at Cumberland! Pictured are Ali Dunn, paraprofessional; Dawn Peters, district nurse; Tera Scales, special education teacher; Erin James-St. John, district bookkeeper, and Lisa Harris, special education teacher. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate!
Tomorrow morning, during the high school scrimmage, these uniforms will be on sale for $5 and item. Poms will be on sale for $5 as well!
Picture Day is Tomorrow!
You can order pictures by sending in your packet tomorrow, or you can order online at inter-state.com/order.
This event's Order Codes:
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Middle School - 0096WSF
You can order pictures by sending in your packet tomorrow, or you can order online at inter-state.com/order.
This event's Order Codes:
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Middle School - 0096WSF
Our students showed up this morning with smiles on and ready to start the new school year! We had a wonderful day. Let's do it again tomorrow!
Tomorrow (8/14) is the first day of school! School will dismiss at 2:01 on Thursday.
📚✨We can’t wait to see you tonight at Open House! Join us between 6–8 PM to meet your teachers, explore the school, and gear up for a great year. 🎉🍎 #WelcomeBack
Our amazing staff was back in action today! They’ve been hard at work putting the finishing touches on classrooms, hallways, and all the little details to make sure everything is ready. We can’t wait to welcome our students back tomorrow for an exciting new school year!
Help us welcome Bree Hoene! Bree will be a cook at the grade school this year. She is looking forward to seeing all of the students and is excited to be on the same schedule as her kids! Bree is married to Dillon Hoene. They have three children, Case, Chance, and Colesten.
Help us welcome Cumberland’s new SRO, Elizabeth Huston. Elizabeth is excited to be working with Cumberland! She is looking forward to learning more about our district and the students and staff! She will start this week.
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
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Midd School - 0096WSF
Open House is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 13, from 6-8 PM at all three schools. Come out to meet your teachers, set up your locker, and check out your classrooms!
Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale
We hope to see you there!
Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale
We hope to see you there!
Help us welcome Matt Sudkamp to Cumberland!
Matt Sudkamp is new to the maintenance team at Cumberland. He previously worked at a sawmill. Matt plans to show the students a great work ethic and a positive attitude. He looks forward to learning the ins and outs of the district and the job.
Matt is married to Racheal Sudkamp. They have two daughters, Elizabeth and Eleanor. Matt was raised in Greenup and now lives in Toledo. He enjoys cooking, coaching, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
Matt Sudkamp is new to the maintenance team at Cumberland. He previously worked at a sawmill. Matt plans to show the students a great work ethic and a positive attitude. He looks forward to learning the ins and outs of the district and the job.
Matt is married to Racheal Sudkamp. They have two daughters, Elizabeth and Eleanor. Matt was raised in Greenup and now lives in Toledo. He enjoys cooking, coaching, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
Help us welcome Mr. Jon Matthews to Cumberland!
Mr. Matthews will be a special education teacher at Cumberland High School. Previously, Mr. Matthews taught special education and dual credit social studies classes.
Mr. Matthews’ wife also works in education as a paraprofessional. They live in Casey along with their three strange cats.
Mr. Matthews is looking forward to getting to know the school and community. In his spare time, he likes fishing, watching baseball, and watching the Packers.
Mr. Matthews will be a special education teacher at Cumberland High School. Previously, Mr. Matthews taught special education and dual credit social studies classes.
Mr. Matthews’ wife also works in education as a paraprofessional. They live in Casey along with their three strange cats.
Mr. Matthews is looking forward to getting to know the school and community. In his spare time, he likes fishing, watching baseball, and watching the Packers.
Help us welcome Miss Lily Hemmen to Cumberland!
Miss Hemmen will be teaching 1st grade at Cumberland Elementary School this year. The Indiana State University graduate earned a degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. She was a student teacher in 4th grade at Cumberland last spring.
Miss Hemmen looks forward to building strong relationships with students and their families. She is excited to watch the students grow throughout the year.
Miss Hemmen enjoys traveling, baking, hanging out with friends, and watching the Steelers.
Miss Hemmen will be teaching 1st grade at Cumberland Elementary School this year. The Indiana State University graduate earned a degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. She was a student teacher in 4th grade at Cumberland last spring.
Miss Hemmen looks forward to building strong relationships with students and their families. She is excited to watch the students grow throughout the year.
Miss Hemmen enjoys traveling, baking, hanging out with friends, and watching the Steelers.
We would like to welcome Daniel Huffman to his new role as Cumberland High School principal. Mr. Huffman began his teaching career at Cumberland in 2000 and became the principal of Cumberland Elementary in 2015. He is eager to take on this new challenge. He is committed to supporting all students as they explore their college and career paths, as well as participate in extracurricular activities and interscholastic opportunities. His focus will be on ensuring that high school students in our community receive the education needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and ever-changing world.
As a lifelong resident of Cumberland County, Mr. Huffman is a proud 1994 graduate of Cumberland High School. He was raised on the family farm, which is still maintained by his parents, Julian and Sally Huffman. He has one sister, Lisa Cole, and brother-in-law, Dan. Mr. Huffman is also a proud uncle to two nephews, Colin Cole and Andrew Cole, as well as a great uncle to Reed and Lorelai Cole. He has a doodle named Ruby and is fortunate to have many supportive friends whom he considers family.
Mr. Huffman enjoys traveling and has visited thirty-six states and two countries. In his leisure time, he likes Jeeping, running, and listening to music and podcasts.
As a lifelong resident of Cumberland County, Mr. Huffman is a proud 1994 graduate of Cumberland High School. He was raised on the family farm, which is still maintained by his parents, Julian and Sally Huffman. He has one sister, Lisa Cole, and brother-in-law, Dan. Mr. Huffman is also a proud uncle to two nephews, Colin Cole and Andrew Cole, as well as a great uncle to Reed and Lorelai Cole. He has a doodle named Ruby and is fortunate to have many supportive friends whom he considers family.
Mr. Huffman enjoys traveling and has visited thirty-six states and two countries. In his leisure time, he likes Jeeping, running, and listening to music and podcasts.
Today, we held New Teacher Orientation, and we are very excited to welcome our new educators to our team! Stay tuned, because over the next week, we will be introducing each new teacher individually. We are happy to have them aboard!
