It’s School Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to Brad and Matt for everything you do behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly for our students and staff. We appreciate you!
3 days ago, Amy Carr
A blue background with the pirate logo scattered throughout. Two pictures of BB and MS. It says Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day!
We would like to share an upcoming workshop, Digital Discernment: Creating a Tech-Ready Home in the AI Age, presented by Protect Young Eyes and sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln Healthy Communities. This session will be valuable for parents, grandparents, educators, and other caring adults.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 14, from 6:00-7:30 PM at The Fields Church at Cross County Mall, 700 Broadway East, Mattoon.

Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and have chances to win excellent tech-related raffle prizes.
5 days ago, Amy Carr
An event flyer for a free workshop titled "Digital Discernment: Creating a tech-ready home in the AI Age." The top of the flyer features a professional portrait of the presenter, Chris McKenna, and the logo for "Protect Young Eyes: creating safer digital spaces." Images below the header show an audience in a lecture hall and a young child using a tablet. Event Details Presenter: Chris McKenna Date: Tuesday, April 14 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: The Fields Church | Mattoon (Cross County Mall location), 700 Broadway Ave. East, Mattoon. Parking: Located at the back of the mall. Notes: No registration required; light refreshments and raffle prizes provided. Sponsor: Sponsored by Linda K. Keeler. Workshop Content The text describes a "Tech-Ready Home Framework" focused on five key habits for digital success. Attendees will learn: How to use a router as a parenting tool. Strategies more effective than parental controls. Information on the "Toxic Trio" and how to protect kids from it. Insights into why 72% of teens use AI companions. Logos and Disclaimers The bottom of the flyer features the Sarah Bush Lincoln logo with the tagline "Trusted Compassionate Care." A small disclaimer notes that the information is a community resource provided by Sarah Bush Lincoln and is not sponsored or endorsed by the school district.
Students who receive IEP or 504 services, along with their parents or guardians, are invited to attend Your Link to Student Success on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 6-7 PM at Lake Land College's Effingham Technology Center to learn about financial aid, admissions, accommodations, and more. For more information, contact Ellie Haskett at (217) 234-5259
6 days ago, Amy Carr
This flyer features a wide-angle photograph of the Effingham Technology Center, a modern, two-story building with large glass windows and three flagpoles in the foreground. The event is hosted by the Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education in partnership with Lake Land College.Event DetailsTitle: Your Link to Student Success.Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.Location: Effingham Technology Center, Room 123; 1201 Althoff Drive, Effingham, IL.Presentation ContentThe flyer invites students who currently receive services through an IEP or 504 plan to learn how Lake Land College can help them achieve their potential. Ellie Haskett, Coordinator of Student Accommodations, and other presenters will discuss the following topics:Financial Aid and Admissions.TRIO and Student Accommodations.Perkins Program and the Department of Rehabilitation Services.Additional InformationTarget Audience: Students, parents, and guardians are all welcome.Contact: For questions or special accommodations, contact Ellie Haskett at (217) 234-5259.Would you like me to create a calendar reminder or a summary of the contact information for this event?
Beginning today, Cumberland is accepting appointments for the free developmental screenings for two- to five-year-olds, including all incoming kindergarteners. The screenings are a wonderful opportunity for parents and guardians to learn how their child is developing in speech, language, concepts, and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided, free of charge! Parents may preregister incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year on the day of screening.

The screenings will be held on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian Church. On the day of the screening, you will need proof of residency, a certified copy of their birth certificate, and a current physical, if available. Contact the grade school at 217-923-3135 to make an appointment.
7 days ago, Amy Carr
An event flyer for the Project HELP Preschool Round Up, featuring a playful border of dashed lines and dots. At the bottom, four smiling children are lying on their stomachs, propped up on their elbows. Key Information: Event: Free Developmental Screenings for children aged two to five, and Kindergarten screenings. Purpose: To assess speech, language, concepts, motor skills, vision, and hearing. Screenings are required for potential enrollment in the Project HELP preschool classroom. When: Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th. Where: Toledo Christian Church, 501 South Maryland, Toledo, IL. Action: To schedule an appointment, call Cumberland Elementary School at 217-923-3135. Requirements: Parents must bring proof of residency, a certified birth certificate, and a current physical if available. Signed parent/guardian permission is required.

Cumberland Drama will present Descendants the Musical on Friday, 3/13, at 7 PM, Saturday, 3/14, at 7 PM, and Sunday, 3/15, at 2 PM at the Toledo Christian Church. Tickets are $10 and are on sale at both school offices, the Greenup and Toledo First Neighbor Bank, and the Toledo Democrat office. Don't miss this great show!

10 days ago, Amy Carr
Logo for "Disney Descendants: The Musical." On the left is a bitten red apple entwined with a golden, thorny vine that forms a stylized letter "D." To the right, the word "DESCENDANTS" is written in large yellow block letters, with the Disney logo sitting small above it. Below this, the words "THE MUSICAL" appear in green slanted text inside a white rectangular box, which is overlaid on a vibrant green spray-paint splatter effect.

The School Board officially approved the calendar for the 2026-2027year at last week’s meeting. Check out the full calendar in the image below, or download the printable PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UzgTu8KgBFFZyCnsm1VBd3FQeyD2pLdg/view?usp=sharing

14 days ago, Amy Carr
A one-page document outlining the 2026-2027 school year schedule. The year begins with a Teacher Institute Day on August 13 and the first student attendance day on August 14 with a 2:20 PM dismissal. Key milestones include: Quarter Start Dates: 1st Quarter (Aug 14), 2nd Quarter (Oct 19), 3rd Quarter (Jan 5), and 4th Quarter (Mar 15). Major Holidays (No School): Labor Day (Sept 7), Columbus Day (Oct 12), Election Day (Nov 3), MLK Day (Jan 18), and Presidents' Day (Feb 15). Extended Breaks: Thanksgiving (Nov 25–29), Christmas (Dec 19–Jan 4), and Easter (Mar 24–29). Conferences & Exams: Parent/Teacher conferences are held the evenings of October 20 and 22. Semester exams are scheduled for December 17–18 and May 25–26, all featuring 2:20 PM dismissals. Emergency Days: Five "Built In" emergency days are scheduled for Fridays between April 23 and May 21. The calendar concludes with a final Teacher Institute Day on May 27. The document summarizes the year as having 175 student attendance days, 4 teacher institute days, 1 parent/teacher conference day, and 5 emergency days for a total of 185 days.
Mark your calendar! Graduation and promotion dates have been set. High school graduation will be held on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM in the high school gym. The 8th grade promotion will be on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 PM in the middle school gym. The 8th grade dance will follow.
14 days ago, Amy Carr
This is a blue graphic with lighter blue lines on the right and circles on the left. It says MARK YOUR CALENDAR. The pirate logo is on the bottom.
We are having technical issues with our HUDL livestream tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience.
17 days ago, Amy Carr
Are you ready to make a difference in the classroom? Cumberland Elementary School has an opening for an elementary teacher for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Join a supportive team dedicated to student success.

Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
Send credentials to DeDe McElravy, Elementary Principal, at dmcelravy@cusd77.org.
17 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says Cumberland CUSD #77 and has the pirate logo , We are hiring! Cumberland Elementary School is hiring for the following postition: ElementaryTeacher. 2026-2027 School Year. Salary $51,010-$90,316 per CEA Contract. Application Deadline: March 6. Send your credentials to DeDe McElravy, Elementary Principal, dmcelravy@cusd77.org, 217-923-3132.
Mrs. Waller's and Miss Kendall's preschool students are learning all about pets this week. The students explored three stations yesterday, where they matched pets to their homes, listened to a story about getting a pet, and played a game with farm animals! It was a wonderful day of learning!
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sitting at a table where they are rolling a dice and velcroing animals to their farm scene.
Two students are sitting at the table and they are matching pet home cards to pet pictures.
One student is sitting at a table where the student isrolling a dice and velcroing animals to their farm scene.
Eight students are sitting on a shape on the carpet. The students are listening to their teacher read a story about getting a pet.
Two students are sitting at a table where they are rolling a dice and velcroing animals to their farm scene.
One student is sitting at the table and they are matching pet home cards to pet pictures.
Three students are sitting on a shape on the carpet. The students are listening to their teacher read a story about getting a pet.
Two students are sitting at a table where they are rolling a dice and velcroing animals to their farm scene.
Two students are sitting on a shape on the carpet. The students are listening to their teacher read a story about getting a pet.
Two students are sitting at the table and they are matching pet home cards to pet pictures.

Mark your calendars! Cumberland will begin accepting appointments for the free developmental screenings for two- to five-year-olds, including all incoming kindergarteners, on March 2!

The screenings will be on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian Church. You will need proof of residency, a certified copy of their birth certificate, and a current physical, if available. Parents may preregister incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year on the day of screening.

20 days ago, Amy Carr
This is an informational flyer encouraging screenings for 2-5 year olds, including incoming kindergarteners. The screenings are on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian School. Appointments may be made after March 2 at 217-923-3135.

Parents and guardians are invited to complete the annual 5Essentials Survey. This survey is an opportunity to share your thoughts about your child's learning environment, safety, and parent-school relationships. We value your feedback! The survey helps us know what we are doing well and where we can improve.

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is completely confidential. If you have a child in more than one school in the district, please submit a survey for each school. Thank you!

You may complete the survey using this link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent.

20 days ago, Amy Carr
Today is School Resource Officer Day! We’re lucky to have an SRO like Officer Elizabeth who prioritizes mentorship and connection. We are grateful for her commitment to our students’ safety and for everything she does for our schools.
22 days ago, Amy Carr
Officer E is standing at the playground fence. She is talking to four students at recess.
Officer E is standing with a large group of students. They are discussing their opinions on gun safety.
Officer E is standing with the superintendent and three students. They are discussing their oppinions about gun safety.
Officer E is talking to a group of students about her career. She is accompanied with another offcier.
We have an opportunity for you to join our team! Cumberland Middle School has an opening for a science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Interested candidates should send their credentials to Andy Glosser at aglosser@cusd77.org to begin the application process.
24 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says Cumberland CUSD #77, We are hiring! Cumberland Middle School is hiring for the following postition: Science Teacher. 2026-2027 School Year. Salary $51,010-$90,316 per CEA Contract. Application Deadline: March 6. Send your credentials to Andy Glosser, MS Principal, aglosser@cusd77.org, 217-923-3132.
This is a friendly reminder that on Friday, February 13, school will dismiss at 12:01 for a teacher in-service. On Monday, 2/16, there will be no school in observance of Presidents' Day.
28 days ago, Amy Carr
An image of a blue piece of paper being held to a yellow piece of paper by a white paper clip. The blue paper says Friendly Reminder! Friday 2 - : dismissal, Monday 2/16 - No School.
We would like to congratulate George Hensley on his retirement! George has worked for Cumberland CUSD 77 for 29 years, with the last 9 years in maintenance. Enjoy your retirement, George. You deserve it!
28 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is GH holding his retirement cake. The cake says Congratuations, Happy Retirement, George! There are fondont tools in the corners.
This week is National School Counseling Week. We would like to give a shout-out to our school counselors, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Ryan, and Mrs. Plummer. School counselors help students in so many ways, and we are happy to have these three on our team!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The image is titles National School Counseling Week. There are three pictures of our school counselors hanging from clipboards. There are blue, yellow, and grey graphics around the page.
The 2025-2026 5Essentials survey is now open! This anonymous survey helps our district make important decisions in school improvement. Your feedback is important to us! Please use the link to provide feedback for each school where you currently have a student enrolled. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The image is of a laptop with the following on the screen: Illinois 5Esentials survey. The survey is open! There are check boxes and a mouse arrow. Above the computer says Your feedback is important to us!
Activity Updates:
1. The CHS scholastic bowl match for today, 1/27, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 2/11, at 5:30 PM in Dieterich.
2. The CMS volleyball game for today, 1/27, has been cancelled.
3. The CMS volleyball game at Neoga on 1/26 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 1/28.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr

Good evening! Cumberland CUSD #77 will not be in session on Tuesday, January 27, due to road conditions. Thank you for your support.

about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The image is of the pirate logo with snow on its hat and shoulders. It says snow day.