Attention Parents and Guardians: The 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 below to fill out a survey for each school you have a child attending.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
Come out tonight to support the 20-9 Lady Pirates in their final home game of the season vs. Dieterich! The girls varsity game follows the 6 PM freshman/sophomore boys game. Go Pirates!
Reminder: School will dismiss at 12:01 on Friday, February 14, for a teacher in-service. The schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.
We have the following positions opening in the district for you to join our team! For more information, visit https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/employment-opportunities. Please share with those who may be interested!
* 2 Full-time Bus Drivers
*Special Education Teacher with LBS1
*Certified Atheltic Trainer
*Middle School Assistant Girls Track Coach
*Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach
*Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Cumberland Drama will hold its fundraiser breakfast and silent auction on Saturday, February 8, from 7-10 AM at the Toldeo Christian Church. Hope to see you there!
Last night, Cumberland High School had its first off-campus presentation where CEO, LIFT, CORE, and Health Occupations representatives came and spoke about their program. Thank you to the parents, students, and speakers who attended. If you have any questions about these programs, please reach out to Ms. Plummer or Mrs. Heuerman.
The Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screens for 2-5 year olds in the Cumberland school district on March 20 and 21. We will start taking screening appointments on February 27.
Cumberland's Shoe Tree program was the recipient of $450 from the Smiles 4 Schools program at Schumacher Orthodontics. Thank you for helping our students!
School will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
All after school practices have been canceled for today (1/10).
The 2025 graduation date for Cumberland High School has been set for Sunday, May 18, beginning at 2:00 PM in the high school gym.
We are excited to have a second Shoe Tree distribution for our students again this year. 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. The normal Shoe Tree fall distribution is still being planned for the 25-26 school year. A form will be sent out in May for that Shoe Tree.
Please complete this form by January 17, 2025.
https://forms.gle/qZHsCu7URvenf7iM6
SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.
Cumberland schools will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Tuesday’s scheduled extracurricular activities will be canceled or rescheduled.
Cumberland schools will not be in session tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025. Monday’s scheduled extracurricular activities will be canceled or rescheduled.
We had a couple of visitors around the campus this afternoon to surprise the students as they left for the holiday break!
We are hiring! Contact us at (217)923-3132 for more information. Please share with those who may be interested.
*Elementary Teacher
*HS Spanish Teacher
*Special Education Teacher with LBS1
* Full-time Bus Drivers
*MS Assistant Girls Track Coach
*MS Head Girls Basketball Coach
*MS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
*Certified Athletic Trainer
The bus drivers met this afternoon for a Christmas celebration! They look great in their new hoodies!
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Red Cross will host a blood drive at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Participants will receive a long sleeved t-shirt! For an appointment, call 1-800--RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Early dismissal reminder for next week: School will dismiss at 2 PM on Thursday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 20. There is no school from December 21 - January 3 for the holiday break.
Are you ready for some holiday music? The Cumberland music department can help you out! They have concerts scheduled on the following dates:
12/8 - 2 PM in the HS Gym: High School Winter Band and Choir Concert
12/9 - 6:30 PM in the MS Gym: 3rd Grade Concert
12/12 - 7 PM in the MS Gym: Middle School Band and Choir Concert
12/16 - 6 PM in the MS Gym: 1st Grade Concert
12/16 - 7:15 in the MS Gym: 4th Grade Concert
