We hope you were able to attend the musical this weekend. A big shout out to The Wizard of Oz cast and crew! You did an amazing job! Thanks to everyone involved!
The middle school students got a sneak peek of the musical, The Wizard of Oz, this morning. It was wonderful! Make sure you get your tickets for one of the performances this weekend! Show times are Friday at 7 PM, Saturday at 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM at the Toledo Christian Church. Tickets are $8 and are available at both school offices, the Toledo Democrat, and Greenup and Toledo First Neighbor Banks. Some will be available at the door.
Reminder: School will dismiss at 12:15 on Friday, March 10, for a Teacher In-service.
Cumberland CUSD #77 is accepting applications for the following positions. For more information, contact the schools at (217) 923-3132.
Last night was the annual Illinois Principals Association Wabash Valley Region Student Recognition dinner in Newton. Each principal may recognize two students from their school. Cumberland High School was represented by Michael Beaumont and Lauren Finn, Isaac Venatta and Stevi Nichols represented Cumberland Middle School, and Cumberland Elementary School was represented by Elizabeth Sudkamp and Raylan Figgins.
Cumberland Drama will present The Wizard of Oz on Friday, March 10, at 7 PM, Saturday, March 11, at 7 PM, and Sunday, March 12, at 2 PM at The Toledo Christian Church. Tickets are $8.00 and will be available after March 1st at both school offices, the Toledo Democrat, and Greenup & Toledo First Neighbor Bank.
Due to a water main break in Greenup, there will be no school for Cumberland CUSD #77 tomorrow, February 27. We are under a 24 hour boil order. We will use an emergency day.
Cumberland FFA Week
Today is drive your tractor or unusual vehicle to school day.
LIFT is holding an open house on March 9 from 5 PM - 7:30 PM. It is open to all current and prospective students and parents. For more information, visit https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/o/lift/page/open-house.
Thank you to all of the bus drivers that help get our students to and from school safely each day! We appreciate your time and dedication to our students!
We have an opening for an elementary teacher in the 2023-2024 school year. For more information about the position, visit https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/122978/Elementary-Teacher-K4th-Grade/job-details.
Reminder: No School on Monday, 2/20, in honor of Presidents' Day.
Today is National School Resource Officer Day! We appreciate our school resource officers, Dan Kimble and Steve Ozier. Thank you for all you do for our schools!
Project H.E.L.P. and the Cumberland School District are offering free developmental screenings for 2-5 year olds during the Preschool Round Up on Monday, March 20, from 12:30-6 and Tuesday, March 21, from 9-2 at the Toledo Christian Church. For an appointment, call Laura at (217) 923-3132, option 2.
Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!
Students from the middle school are working with Mrs. D. McElravy to renovate the school's courtyard. The group is seeking donations to upgrade and add to the existing features on the site. They would appreciate your help! If you have any questions, email Mrs. McElravy at dmcelravy@cusd77.org. Thank you!
Donations may be sent to:
Cumberland Middle School
℅ DeDe McElravy
1496 IL Rte. 121
Toledo, IL 62468
Reminder: On Friday, 2/10, school will dismiss at 12:15.
Happy National School Counseling Week! We are very lucky to have Sheila Plummer, HS counselor, Stefani Robinson, GS counselor, Ashley Voss, District counselor, and Betsy Ryan, District social worker, in our District. They each play an important role in helping our students, staff, and community. Thank you for all you do!
The CHS Art Club is offering art classes for students this semester. Their first art class will be on February 16, from 3-4 PM in the grade school cafeteria. Students can sign up for individual classes for $20 each or for the entire semester for $60. Registration closes the Tuesday before each class.
The Cumberland #77 Shoe Tree Program received a donation of $650.00 from Schumacher Orthodontics. On January 17, 2023, Dr. Schumacher presented the check to the founder of the Shoe Tree Program, Roz Gresens.
