Please join Cumberland Drama as they host a fundraiser to benefit their upcoming musical, the Wizard of Oz. Meet some of the cast members, enjoy breakfast, and bid on some silent auction items! The fundraiser is on Saturday, February 4, from 7-10 AM at the Toledo Christian Church. The cost is a free-will donation.
Cumberland CUSD #77 will be closed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. All extracurricular activities are cancelled as well. Stay warm and stay safe!
2023 5Essentials Parent Survey
Please take a moment to fill out this survey for each of the schools your children attend. This is a valuable tool to help our schools improve. We appreciate your help!
About the Survey: The 5Essentials is an annual statewide survey that gathers information on five indicators: leaders, teachers, families, environments, and instruction. Participating in the survey will help the district better understand how it is doing and guide future decisions.
The survey is open from January 24-March 31.
Survey Link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Today is the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School. The Blood Drive will be held in the cafeteria from 2-6 PM. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter CumberlandES to schedule an appointment. Thank you!!
The graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, at 2:00 PM in the high school gym.
We are looking for qualified individuals to join our high school staff. For more information, contact Kevin Maynard at 217-923-3132.
Cumberland is looking for a school psychologist to join our staff. Please contact the Unit Office at 217-923-3132 for more information.
There will be a Blood Drive on Monday, Jan. 23, from 2-6 PM at the Elementary School. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter CumberlandES to schedule an appointment. Those who give blood between January 1-31 will automatically be entered to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix! Each student who brings someone in gets a free pair of earbuds!
Halftime - Cumberland Fresh/Soph is leading Olney 21-9.
The Shoe Tree orders are due on Tuesday, January 17. If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form for qualifying students to receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be distributed by the school in mid-February.
https://forms.gle/GeGBmqAa9PjwNgSz9
Reminder: There is no school on Monday 1/16.
Jennifer Dryden received a $100 matching donation from the Area Educational Credit Union for Cumberland Middle School. It will be used to purchase classroom books for the 6th grade. Thanks, Mrs. Dryden, for thinking of Cumberland Middle School as the recipient of this award!
Jennifer Dryden received a $100 matching donation from the Area Educational Credit Union for Cumberland Middle School. It will be used to purchase classroom books for the 6th grade. Thanks, Mrs. Dryden, for thinking of Cumberland Middle School as the recipient of this award!
Elementary and Middle School report cards have been posted to TeacherEase. To view, log in to your account and click the Report Card icon on the left.
Kindergarten report cards will be sent home with the students today.
High school report cards will be posted next week.
Attendance matters. Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but it adds up. Please encourage your child to attend school if he or she is healthy. Every day is an important opportunity for students to learn.
Merry Christmas!
Our students were surprised to see some very special visitors this afternoon as they left for Christmas break!
Students in grades 6-12 who are interested in Cumberland's Clay Target League Team should attend the informational meeting with their parents on Sunday, February 12 at 2 PM at the Cumberland County Sportsman Club.
This is the Varsity Boys Vandalia Holiday Tournament Schedule.
During the 50th Vandalia Holiday Tournament, past All Tournament Team members will be honored at half time of the 6:30 game. Members of the All Tournament Team from Cumberland are:
1986- Kevin Matteson
2018- Zach Wolke and Brennyn Cutts
2019- Ross Hemmen
2021- Jaxon Boldt
