Covid Update School Week 14 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ly3YgjuPyRCCYvWSQyp6mANS11VoUyi_/view?usp=sharing

Cumberland Elementary and Middle School will be having picture day on Monday, November 23. Our remote only students will be invited to come to school on retake day in the spring. Once we have that date, we will communicate this out.

Applicants are still being sought for middle school head and assistant volleyball coaches. Interested applicants should apply to Mrs. Stacy Keyser, Cumberland Middle School Principal at skeyser@cusd77.org. Currently, there are no applications for these positions.

*VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER **Parents, PLEASE symptom screen your child before sending them to the school bus or dropping them off at school. *** If they are feeling ill, have ANY symptoms, or have been in CLOSE CONTACT to an individual who is, or is suspected to have the virus please do not send them to school. When individuals attend school with symptoms, other students and staff members could be exposed and quarantined by the County Health Department for multiple days. **** If a student is on a quarantine, they are considered a temporary remote learning student who will receive credit for assignments that are completed online and on time. Thank you.

COVID-19 Numbers as of 11/13/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19fesLM7lnPNk-1dH_S5Oqh2fOon2vZ3o/view?usp=sharing

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Cumberland High School student/athlete Allyson Maynard signed her National letter of intent to play college softball at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois. Pictured with Allyson are her parents Kevin and Jenny Maynard as well as Cumberland head softball coach John Hendrix.

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Cumberland High School student/athlete Brennyn Cutts signed his National letter of intent to play college baseball at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. Pictured with Brennyn are his parents Dave and Rachel Cutts as well as Cumberland High School head baseball coach Mark Jackley and assistant coach Greg Boldt.

Today, we would like to honor our veterans with this Virtual Veterans Day Program. Thank you for your service! https://sites.google.com/cumberland.k12.il.us/2020veteransdayvirtualassembly/home

Reminder: Tomorrow, November 11, is a half day with dismissal at noon.

Cumberland High School class of 2020, your yearbooks are in. If you ordered a 2020 yearbook you can pick it from the high school office.

Cumberland CUSD #77 would like to honor our Veterans virtually this year due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Students and staff are appreciative of all of the sacrifices our men and women have made for us. Students and teachers will view an online presentation in their classrooms throughout the morning of November 11. Members of the community may view this presentation from the school website at http://www.cumberland.k12.il.us or links will be added to the school Facebook page after 8:00 AM on Wednesday, November 11. To be included in the list of service men and women honored, please call 923-3132 extension 1100 or email Mr. Huffman at dhuffman@cumberland.k12.il.us prior to Monday, November 9. We wish we could be celebrating in person with you, but we hope the efforts made by our staff and students will honor and celebrate you just the same. Other questions may be directed to Mrs. Stacy Keyser, CMS principal and coordinator of the annual Veterans Day assembly at 923-3132 extension 1200 or skeyser@cumberland.k12.il.us.

Elementary and Middle School Picture Day is coming up on 11/23/2020! Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/53135WF

COVID-19 Numbers as of 11/6/20 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CIJpk9jvtblwVU68831E8-4-uL-FIN8Y/view?usp=sharing

Change in elementary/middle school lunch menu: November 11: turkey, ham and cheese on bun, chips, carrot sticks, apple slices, milk November 12: meatballs with bread, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, milk

Cumberland CUSD #77 would like to honor our Veterans virtually this year due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Students and staff are appreciative of all of the sacrifices our men and women have made for us. Students and teachers will view an online presentation in their classrooms throughout the morning of November 11. Members of the community may view this presentation from the school website at http://www.cumberland.k12.il.us or links will be added to the school Facebook page after 8:00 AM on Wednesday, November 11. To be included in the list of service men and women honored, please call 923-3132 extension 1100 or email Mr. Huffman at dhuffman@cumberland.k12.il.us prior to Monday, November 9. We wish we could be celebrating in person with you, but we hope the efforts made by our staff and students will honor and celebrate you just the same. Other questions may be directed to Mrs. Stacy Keyser, CMS principal and coordinator of the annual Veterans Day assembly at 923-3132 extension 1200 or skeyser@cumberland.k12.il.us.

Covid-19 Numbers as of 10/30/2020 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jJYBT6joiHwnlJ89ahuVElsCn5mEWJ67/view?usp=sharing

Cumberland CUSD #77 would like to honor our Veterans virtually this year due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Students and staff are appreciative of all of the sacrifices our men and women have made for us. Students and teachers will view an online presentation in their classrooms throughout the morning of November 11. Members of the community may view this presentation from the school website at http://www.cumberland.k12.il.us or links will be added to the school Facebook page after 8:00 AM on Wednesday, November 11. To be included in the list of service men and women honored, please call 923-3132 extension 1100 or email Mr. Huffman at dhuffman@cumberland.k12.il.us prior to Monday, November 9. We wish we could be celebrating in person with you, but we hope the efforts made by our staff and students will honor and celebrate you just the same. Other questions may be directed to Mrs. Stacy Keyser, CMS principal and coordinator of the annual Veterans Day assembly at 923-3132 extension 1200 or skeyser@cumberland.k12.il.us.

COVID-19 Numbers as of 10/23/2020 https://drive.google.com/file/d/13cKvjNP5fhM2mk4A6jkqdbVH0N2Fo7YV/view?usp=sharing

Cumberland High School students will take pictures on Wednesday, October 28, mark your calendar! Order forms may be picked up in the high school office. Also, ordering online is easy, visit https://bit.ly/3m99zez

Cumberland High School students will take pictures on Wednesday, October 28. Order forms may be picked up in the high school office.

Cumberland Middle School is seeking applicants for a head girls volleyball coach and an assistant girls volleyball coach. Interested applicants should apply in writing to Mrs. Stacy Keyser, CMS Principal and Athletic Director, 1496 IL Route 121 Toledo, IL 62468 or skeyser@cusd77.org.

Did you miss the "Remote Learning Survival Guide for Parents" webinars earlier? The recordings are available at https://edtechteam.lpages.co/remote-survival-guide-parents/ Topics: -GSuite Part 1 (Meet, Calendar, Chrome, and GMail) -GSuite Part 2 (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) -Google Classroom Overview

Wednesday, September, 2 2020 ALL students are eligible for a FREE school lunch. This USDA program will expire December 31, 2020. All students are immediately eligible. There is NO paperwork or applications to complete. Any extra items are NOT included and would still require payment. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/08/31/usda-extends-free-meals-kids-through-december-31-2020

Revised Cumberland Reopening Plan https://5il.co/idvg

Dear Parents: Entry into stage 2 of Cumberland’s CUSD #77 reopening school plan that was approved July 16, 2020 has been delayed due to scientific health and safety data. Elementary Students: The Blue/Gold hybrid attendance schedule will continue for grades K-4 through September 11, 2020. Full attendance will begin September 14, 2020, Monday through Thursday. All students will learn remotely on Fridays, and daily dismissal times will remain at 2:00 pm during the first semester. Middle School: The Blue/Gold hybrid attendance schedule will continue for grades 5-8 through September 25, 2020. Full attendance will begin September 28, 2020, Monday through Thursday. All students will learn remotely on Fridays, and daily dismissal times will be 2:00 pm during the first semester. High School: The Blue/Gold attendance schedule will continue for 9th-12th grades through October 9, 2020. Full attendance will begin October 13, 2020, Monday through Thursday. All students will learn remotely on Fridays, and daily dismissal times will be 2:00 pm during the first semester.

Dear Parents of FULL Remote Learners, On August 21, 2020 from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm (tomorrow), Cumberland CUSD #77 will be distributing school owned chromebooks for FULL remote learning students who have completed school registration and do not have access to a personal computer or tablet. The distribution sites will be at the high school, K-8 can pick up their chromebooks in the hs ag shop and grades 9-12 will pick up their chromebooks in the cafeteria from 8:30-2:00. Every student will need a device, tablet, computer or a chromebook to complete the required school assignments and watch recorded classroom instruction. Full remote learning students who have completed school registration will be graded in the same manner as the students who return to onsite learning at school. The asynchronous learning will occur through the student’s school email account in an extension called Google Classroom. Your child will receive the necessary passwords for academic engagement when you pick up his or her chrome book. You will receive information from your child’s teacher or teachers to communicate how and when they will be available to assist your child. The students can complete their 5 hours of school work at a time that is convenient for their family. All assignments will have a strict due date. Report cards will be issued at the end of each quarter. Remote learners will begin instruction on Monday, August 24. Reminder: This is for students who are not attending classes on the CUSD #77 campus for any onsite learning.

The Cumberland staff has put together a virtual open house for you since we couldn't meet in person this year. Check out this website to meet your teachers. The site is best viewed on a computer or with your phone in the horizontal position. https://sites.google.com/cumberland.k12.il.us/virtualopenhouse/home

EdTechTeam is providing free webinars for parents called "Remote Learning Survival Guide for Parents." The webinar will walk you through, step-by-step, the Google products, including Google Classroom. All of the sessions are for beginners. If the times don't work for you, you can still sign up and receive the recorded webinar after the session. https://edtechteam.lpages.co/remote-survival-guide-parents/

Cumberland School District Reopening Plan https://5il.co/idvg

Student in person registration will be Tuesday, August 5th at 4:30-7:00. All elementary and middle school student registering should line up in the bus lanes, please remain in your vehicle as the paperwork will be brought to each car. High school students will register in the high school cafeteria. The $55.00 registration fee has been waived for all students this school year. High school elective and dual credit fees will still be charged. ** Student face mask distribution will occur at the HS ag shop entrance. Tuesday 4:30-7:00, Wednesday and Thursday 5:00-7:00. All students that will be attending onsite can pickup 2 free cloth masks.

Reminder: Online registration is open until next week. Please go to the website below to complete your registration for the upcoming school year. Thank you! https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/registration-information--52

Online registration is now open. The online registration window is open from July 20 to August 7, 2020. Visit this link to the school website for more information and registration documents. https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/registration-information--52

Parents if you haven’t already done so, Please help us with this year's school planning. Only answer ONE survey per household. https://forms.gle/Va3zq4LRY8RdC71o8

Parents: Please help us with this year's school planning. Only answer ONE survey per household. https://forms.gle/Va3zq4LRY8RdC71o8

PARENTS: Please help us gather information to prepare for the upcoming school year by completing this survey. https://forms.gle/TMDGgeASVJgGuJjS8

Dear Community, Students, and Staff of Cumberland Unit #77, I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year. The State Board of Education 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21 school year will look like in terms of in-person learning, scheduling, transportation, wearing masks, social distancing and other measures intended to keep everyone safe and healthy, while also re-engaging students in the learning process. Right now, we don’t have all the answers to those questions as this document was released to school districts at the same time it was released to the public. Therefore, we kindly ask for your patience as our staff and reopening committee thoroughly reviews this detailed guidance and implements the suggestions into our district’s own transition plan. The Cumberland School District is aware of the urgent need to communicate to families about what to expect next school year and anticipate releasing our own transition plan by July 20. Our district has formed a transition or reopening committee and will be discussing options. This guidance will accelerate those conversations, and I’m confident our district can put forth a plan that prioritizes the health and safety of our students while maintaining a dynamic learning environment. Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as our entire district navigated a situation together that none of us could have imagined. In the upcoming days a “return to school” parent survey will be posted to the school's website www.cumberland.k12.il.us and also on the school district’s Facebook page. I will be in touch soon. In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy your summer. Sincerely, Todd Butler

Dates have been set for school and sports physicals at the SBL Toledo Clinic. The clinic will provide physicals from 3-6 PM on July 15 and August 5. You MUST call for an appointment for this service this year!

There is still time to order the Elementary-Middle School Yearbook! Online ordering is open until June 18. To order, visit: https://inter-state.com/yearbook and enter code: 43841F.

Students, Staff and Community, Remote Learning Packet pickup and previous assignment drop off will be Monday, May 11 from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm. Elementary students (Pre-K - 4th)- Personal belongings with assignments for the remainder of the school year will be brought to your vehicle in the grade school front circle drive, two lanes will be open to help alleviate congestion on Route 121. Remote learning packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected along with any classroom materials and library books. Middle School students- Your personal belongings with assignments for the remainder of the school year will be brought to your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected. Please turn in volleyball uniform shirts, textbooks, and library or teacher provided reading materials, as well. Pickup for MS students will be at the rear circle drive by the new gym. High School students- Enter the school at the far east entrance (Yocum’s Road). Please drive through the senior parking lot on the east side of the high school. An envelope with assignments will be brought to you, please stay in your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments and library books will also be collected. Remote learning packet #3 should be completed and returned to school on May 20 between the hours of Noon-7:00pm. *Elementary students will drop off their completed assignments at the front circle drive of the grade school. *Middle School students will drop off completed assignments at the new gym circle drive. *High School Students will drop off their completed assignments from remote learning packet #3 at the high school office.

Upcoming Senior Events: Toledo Christian Church Pastor, Greg Boldt, will organize and conduct a facebook live Baccalaureate for the Cumberland High School graduating class of 2020 on Sunday, May 10 starting at 5:00pm. The Baccalaureate will be live on the Toledo Christian facebook page which is open to the public.. The 2020 graduating class of Cumberland High School will have a graduation parade on Sunday, May 17 starting at 2:00pm. Graduates are invited to join in at the senior parking lot of the high school on Sunday, May 17 at 1:45pm. Each student should stay in their vehicle and practice social distancing. The class will then be led through the main streets of Greenup and Toledo by both local fire departments. Parents and Community members are asked to stand on their porches or park on the main streets to greet these graduates as they travel through the villages. Students, parents and community members are welcome to help celebrate this day. Everyone is asked to please practice social distancing guidelines during this time. The school district is still working on the 2020 high school graduation plans. Information will be shared with the students, parents, community and staff as soon as possible. Rules and regulations continue changing daily. Thank you.

Message from Todd Butler: Superintendent, Cumberland CUSD #77 05/05/2020 Students, Staff and Community, Remote Learning Packet pickup will be Monday, May 11 from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm. Elementary students (Pre-K - 4th)- Grade School front circle drive (Same procedure as the last pickup). Personal belongings with assignments for the remainder of the school year will be brought to your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected. Middle School students- Rear circle drive near the new gym (Same procedure as the last pickup). Personal belongings with assignments for the remainder of the school year will be brought to your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected. High School students- Senior parking lot. Please drive through the senior parking lot on the east side of the high school. An envelope with assignments will be brought to you, please stay in your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected. Remote learning packet #3 should be completed and returned to school on May 20 between the hours of Noon-7:00pm. *Elementary students will drop off their completed assignments at the front circle drive of the grade school. *Middle School students will drop off completed assignments at the new gym circle drive. *High School Students will drop off their completed assignments at the high school office.

April 24, 2020 CUSD 77 #Lightsforthefight

Message from Todd Butler: Superintendent, Cumberland CUSD #77 04/17/2020 Students, Staff and Community, You may have heard that the Governor has directed all public and non-public school districts to remain closed through the remainder of the school year. The students must continue to complete the remainder of the school year through remote learning. Phase 2 packets should be completed and returned during the phase 3 pickup which will occur on May 11 (Times and procedures will be sent out at a later date). Procedures for students to pick up personal belongings will also be sent out at a later date. We are continuing to work through the options for high school graduation. Information will be sent out to all graduating seniors as soon as we determine the best and safest option.

CUMBERLAND CUSD 77- Meal Plan - April 14-30 Cumberland School District will be offering all Cumberland students April 14-30, from 11:30-12:30. If you are interested, the meals must be picked up at the east exterior high school cafeteria door. Please stay in your vehicle as the meals will be brought to you. To help the cooks plan and prepare each day please respond by Email to meals@cusd77.org or fill out the google form with the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r5G3_BsPlyX0wHExaTF1ck0glUOEc3_gKj2IHYua3Mo/edit Please list your student’s name(s) and the days you will be requesting meals. These meals are provided at no cost for Cumberland students.

Remote Learning Packet Distribution #2 Cumberland CUSD #77 will be distributing remote learning packet #2 and collecting all assignments from remote learning packet #1 and library books from students on Monday, April 13 at 6:30-8:00pm. All elementary student packets will be passed out at the grade school front circle drive and the middle school students will receive their packets at the rear circle drive near the new gym. The students and parents should remain in their cars and drive through to get their son/daughters assignments for the next 15 originally scheduled school attendance days. High school students will be entering the high school cafeteria to collect their packets. A maximum number of 10 students will be allowed in at a time and will be reminded to maintain their social distance at all times. Hot lunches continue to be served. To reserve a meal, email meals@cusd#77.org . Please remember to bring your child's first remote learning assignments and library books on Monday. Thank you, Todd Butler Superintendent

CUMBERLAND CUSD 77- Meal Plan - April 6,7,8 Cumberland School District will be offering all Cumberland students April 6,7 and 8, from 11:30-12:30. If you are interested, the meals must be picked up at the east exterior high school cafeteria door. Please stay in your vehicle as the meals will be brought to you. To help the cooks plan and prepare each day please respond by Email to meals@cusd77.org or fill out the google form with the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CYklO7AFx28rlp6UNd3BdHkpvMiMH2DUh7gG-tGNUKI/edit Please list your student’s name(s) and the days you will be requesting meals. These meals are provided at no cost for Cumberland students

Dear Parents and Community Members, If you have not done so already, we would like to encourage you to complete your 2020 Census online at www.my2020census.gov or by phone at 1-844-330-2020. You must have your Census ID, which was mailed to each household by the U.S. Census Bureau. If you prefer to complete a paper Census, they will be mailed out by mid-April to those who have not yet responded. The 2020 Census aims to count every individual in the United States, and that includes children. The data collected impacts many aspects of your community, including programs and services that are critical for schools, students, and younger children, such as: Special education, Head Start, after-school programs and classroom technology. Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school lunches. Maternal and child health programs. Please complete your 2020 Census and help make sure our school district continues to receive adequate federal funding that will help our students grow and thrive. Remember that if you are filling out the census for your home, you should count everyone who is living there as of April 1, 2020. That includes anyone who is living and sleeping there most of the time — that could include grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the children of friends. Thank you for your support of our students. Sincerely, Todd Butler

Dear Parents and Community Members: I hope this message finds you and your family safe and well. In order to slow down the spread of COVID-19, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through April 30. During this time, on-site learning will remain suspended but our schools’ commitment to learning and education will remain open. Learning will continue for all students - just through a different format. While it is not ideal, we want to assure you that at Cumberland CUSD #77, our teachers and staff are fully engaged and willing to take on this challenge. We will push forward with remote learning, engaging with students, and continuing with our food distribution program. I know this is not the school year that any of us imagined, but I want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we deal with this unprecedented situation together. More details will be shared soon with everyone regarding remote learning packets and activities, including dates for returning completed packets and picking up new materials. As a recap, here are the three priorities for our leadership and planning moving forward: Priority 1 - Feed and care for the safety, health, and welfare of our students, their families, our teachers and staff, and the community at large. Priority 2 - Communicate clearly; with organized and controlled messages with staff, students, and our community. Priority 3 - Provide for the continuity of learning. It’s important we continue to work together to support our students. Thanks again. Sincerely, Todd Butler

Hi, this is Todd Butler, Superintendent of Cumberland Schools. First, I want all of the students to know that we are missing them very much.  Keep working hard on your packets and if you are having trouble, please reach out to your teacher through email, they are here to help you. The completion of the at-home assignments is very important. The State is requiring us to collect the assignments and designate the assignment as passing or incomplete. Remember if you would like to reserve a hot lunch please email meals@cusd77.org. You can reserve them for the rest of the week. Pick up will be at the high school cafeteria east exterior door at 11:30-12:30 daily. We hope you are all doing well, working hard and staying healthy. 

Cumberland CUSD #77

CUMBERLAND CUSD 77- Meal Plan - March 30- April 3 Cumberland School District will be offering all Cumberland students a hot meal starting weekdays, March 30- April 3, from 11:30-12:30. If you are interested, the meals must be picked up at the east exterior high school cafeteria door. Please stay in your vehicle as the meals will be brought to you. To help the cooks plan and prepare each day please respond by  Email to meals@cusd77.org or fill out the google form with this link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14bji-tSMXxuak0s5EDgknaE8uUs1hg5-cf3rygRg2nw .  Please list your student’s name(s) and the days you will be requesting meals. These meals are provided at no cost for Cumberland students.

We will be distributing FIVE lunches and FIVE breakfasts tomorrow at 11:30-12:30 at the following locations. Greenup: Municipal Building, 11:30-12:30 Toledo: Casey’s General Store, 11:30-12:30  Jewett: Community Church, 11:30-12:30 The meals will need to be refrigerated as soon as you get home. 

The Governor has issued a Stay at Home Order. The school closure has been extended through April 7. Meals will continue to be prepared for our students. Details on delivery dates will follow in the coming days. Stay safe and healthy.

Cumberland CUSD #77 Student Meal Plan: Cumberland CUSD #77 will be distributing a grab and go breakfast and lunch this Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00am to 1:00pm for any Cumberland student. This includes ERBA Headstart children that live within our district, Humboldt TLC, Bridges and Life Academy students. Again, the first distribution will be Wednesday, March 18. We will continue to provide these meals as long as we are allowed to safely do so. Meal pickup locations and times are as follows: *Greenup- Casey’s General Store - 11:00-1:00 *Toledo- Casey’s General Store - 11:00-1:00 *Jewett Community Church - 11:00-1:00 We would really like the student to be present during the distribution of the meal. Once again, we will continue to provide these meals for each day of the closure as long as we are allowed to safely do so. I will update everyone through a school Facebook post and Alertnow automated phone call on the distribution of future meals. Todd Butler, Superintendent

Cumberland schools have cancelled all extra-curricular activities that are scheduled through March 30.

The Cumberland Backpack Ministry will have food bags (for those students already receiving weekly bags) at school on Monday, March 16, from 2:00-8:00 PM in the same location as the elearning packets: Elementary (cafeteria), Middle School (New Gym Lobby), and High School (Mr. Maynards Office).

Hi this is Todd Butler, Superintendent of Cumberland CUSD #77. This message is for the Cumberland students, parents/guardians, community, and staff. Due to today's announcement with Cumberland County officials proclaiming a state of emergency existing countywide, we have to cancel school a day earlier than originally planned. Cumberland schools will be canceled Monday, March 16th. This closure along with the Governor's mandatory closure will end March 30th. School will resume Tuesday, March 31st unless there is an extension from the government officials. We absolutely understand the ripple effect that this school closing will have on our families, community, economy, and most importantly our students. We have a remote home based learning plan in place so a level of learning can continue. I know for certain that remote home based learning will not be as effective as lessons provided at school in classrooms by our teachers. It is a plan that we will evaluate and revise as needed, and will be ready to implement in similar situations, weather related, or emergency closings in the future. It is our hope that your student will complete the home based learning plans. The goal and objective of this plan is to keep students thinking, learning, and in a school mindset. The lessons will be provided online, or for the students that do not have home internet access or reliable home internet, a paper and pencil packet will be available. Our elementary students will be working with the pencil and paper copies with some internet options, while most students in middle school and high school will receive assignments sent to their school email if they have internet access at home. Digital copies can be submitted to the students’ teachers upon their completion while paper and pencil copies will be completed and returned to the teachers on Tuesday, March 31st. Our plan was to distribute the packets while the students were at school on Monday. However, this is no longer a possibility, on Monday, March 16th, the district will be having an all staff inservice from 8:00 to 1:00pm. The buildings will be open from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, so any student who needs items from his/her locker may get those at this time. Elementary students should pick their lesson packets in the grade school cafeteria, middle school students needing paper pencil packets will pick up their lessons at the new gym entrance, high school students needing paper copies should pick those up in Mr. Maynard’s office. If you or your child have questions with his/her home based lessons please email his/her teachers between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. If you as a parent have questions about the home based learning plan please email me at tbutler@cumberland.k12.il.us. This is a very fluid, fast changing, difficult time for everyone. Please be patient and remain positive because together we will get through this time, stronger than ever before.

Our baseball game next Friday, March 20th, vs Casey has been cancelled.

Cumberland CUSD 77 students at the annual Wabash Valley IPA student recognition dinner in Olney. Elementary - Jude Miller, Ty Ralston Middle school - Libby McGinnis. Braydon Olmstead High school - Micaela Bradley

Please help the Backpack Ministries at the annual Community Daddy Daughter Dance.

Today (2-25-20), Cumberland High School participated in an active shooter drill. Thank you to local law enforcement, staff, and students for their cooperation during this drill.

Cumberland High School is looking to fill a High School Biological Science teaching position for the school year of 2020/2021. Interested individuals should contact Principal, Kevin Maynard.

Pictured is Cumberland High School senior Kaitlyn Warner. Kaitlyn finished second at state in the Voice of Democracy writing contest sponsored by local VFW’s. Kaitlyn’s paper won her a $200.00 prize at the local level, a $200.00 prize at the district level and a $1,500.00 prize at the state level. Total amount won by Kaitlyn for her time and effort was $1,900.00. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Troy and Jodie Warner of Greenup.

Cumberland Pirate Basketball Fans: Friday, February 5 boys basketball game vs. Blue Ridge will be a varsity only game starting at 7:00

U of I Extension and Eastern Illinois Foodbank

Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament Champions

Congratulations to the Lincoln Prairie Conference Champions!

Cumberland Pirate basketball fans attending tonight's LPC tournament game at Cumberland High School. This is a reminder to park in the Sophomore/Junior parking lot and enter the gym doors on the west side of the cafe. Doors are the east side will not be open for entry. Game time is at 6:00

Cumberland High School has rescheduled the following events: Mini/Jr. Dance = Tuesday, January 21 Boys Basketball game vs. Decatur LSA = Saturday, February 15 starting at 1:00 with the JV game. This will be Cumberland's senior game.

Our Parent Portal will be down until Friday evening.

CHANGE IN BASKETBALL GAME FOR 12/18/19 There has been a change to the Cumberland boys basketball game scheduled for Wednesday, December 18 at St. Elmo vs. Windsor/Stew-Stras. The game time is now 5:15 and the bus will leave at 4:00.

We need your help! Please take time to complete this brief survey as soon as possible. Your feedback helps guide our decisions, evaluate our current practices and reflect on what we are doing well and/or areas of needed improvement. We must have a certain number of parents complete the survey for our ranking to be valid. Again, please take time to complete this as soon as possible for each child you have in our schools. We appreciate your time and input! http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Upcoming Programs and Concerts: MS Choir and Band Concert, December 12, 7:00 PM 3rd and 4th Grade Concert, December 17, 6:30 PM 1st Grade Concert/Program, December 18, 1:30 PM Kindergarten, May 12, 6:30 PM 2nd Grade, May 11, 1:30 PM

Lady Pirates season opener

Cumberland Lady Pirates Basketball vs Neoga Lady Indians Alumni Women Athlete's Recognition Night. Monday, Dec. 16. Game time 6:15 - Recognition of all Cumberland and Neoga Alumni at half time. Tshirts are available. Alumni in T-shirts will receive free admission to the game. The Lady Pirates and Lady Indians would like to thank and recognize ALL the women of our county in ALL sports, dance, and cheer who have paved the way so we can play. https://cumberlandathleticsalumni.itemorder.com/sale

Cumberland High School Band

Tonight (Wednesday, October 9th) Cumberland High School will host Powder Puff football starting at 6:30 at the Pirate Football Field. Admission to the game is $1.00 or a non-perishable food item.

T-shirt order forms and benefit information for Nora Weemer were sent home with students yesterday. When ordering a t-shirt, please write on the form if it is to be Child size. Thank you!

Cumberland High School class of 2019, yearbooks are now available for pick-up. If you purchased a 2018/2019 yearbook you can pick it up from the high school office between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 pm

This morning (August 27), Cumberland elementary and middle school students participated in a crisis emergency DRILL. This drill was discussed in your child's classroom. Our school officers and our local sheriff also participated in this drill. Our students and staff did a great job.

Communities coming together to support people in recovery

Parents please be aware of a mistake in the high school handbooks under attendance on page 8 in section D. Section D should read: Students with absences in excess of 6 who do not bring a doctor's or court excuse into the office on the day they return to school will be given an unexcused absence. This excuse needs to be brought in to the office between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m. on the morning they return. The excuse must be turned in to the office within 10 days following the absence date. All students will be informed of this mistake during their first hour classes on Thursday, August 15th. Should you have any questions please contact the high school office.

Superintendent Todd Butler welcomes Cumberland Staff.

Tonight, August 14th Cumberland High School will be hosting a senior orientation in the cafe starting at 6:00. This will be an informal meeting to discuss students senior year and things for parents to be aware of as their child enters their last year of high school. In the study hall, clubs and other activities will be set up giving parents and students a chance to learn more about ways students can get involved with clubs and activities at the school. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Here is an infographic that shows why attendance is important. Every day counts!

On Wednesday, August 14th starting at 6:00 Cumberland High School will host an informal meeting with senior students and their parents. The meeting will take place in the high school cafe with the purpose of providing information to students and parents regarding their senior year of high school at Cumberland. All seniors and parents are encouraged to attend.

There will be an immunization clinic on August 12 at the Cumberland Co. Health Dept. from 5-8. No appointment is needed. If you have questions, contact the health department at 849-3211.

CHS has received a large amount of shoes for students in need with a generous donation from Ros Gresens and the shoe tree program. If your child could use a pair of shoes and socks to start the school year, stop by the high school tonight from 3:00 to 6:00 to claim a pair.

This is a reminder to the class of 2023. Freshman orientation will be held at the high school on Thursday, August 8th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided but you must provide your own transportation.

Tuesday, July 30 Addiction Wears Many Faces

On Wednesday, June 19, SBL Toledo Clinic will be providing school and sports physicals for $20 from 3:00 to 6:00 at the Toledo Clinic.

High School Graduating Class of 2019: If you ordered professional graduation photos, you can pick them up in the high school office anytime between 8:00 and 1:00.

School and Sports Physicals will be held on Wednesday, June 19 and July 24 from 3-6 PM at the SBL Toledo Clinic. Physicals are $20.

Congratulations Class if 2019

The baseball game today at Nokomis has been moved back to a 5:30 start time.

Students will be receiving Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Service paperwork soon. This is for next school year, 2019-2020. However, if they are turned in now, the school nurse will hold on to them until next school year.

Cumberland Pirates LOVC SE Championship and Coach Jackley's 700th career victory

The baseball game today (5/9) at Cumberland has been cancelled.

Softball at Tuscola today (5/9) has been cancelled.

Monday, May 13, 2019 -6:30 = Scholarship Night in the cafe Wednesday, May 15, 2019 -1:00 = Academic Awards program in the high school gym Friday, May 17, 2019 -Graduation Practice = Students should be in the gym dress professional with caps and gowns by 12:00. Pictures and walk-through will take place and practice will start at 1:00 Sunday, May 19, 2019 -2:00 = Baccalaureate with Graduation to follow at 3:00. Students should arrive dress professional in cap and gown no later than 1:45

Cumberland is now scheduled to make up the VGH baseball game on Friday, May 10 in Toledo. JV baseball at Lawrenceville is also cancelled for Friday, May 10.

Cumberland baseball today (5/4) in Mattoon has been cancelled.

The softball tournament at Benton has been cancelled for tomorrow (5/4).

Due to a scheduling conflict, the baseball game with Dieterich on May 13 is cancelled.

The baseball game scheduled for next Tuesday (5/7) at Dieterich has been moved to Monday, May 13. Game time will be 4:30.

The baseball game today (5/2) vs Oblong has been cancelled and moved to next Tuesday, May 7.

Cumberland CUSD 77 wants to thank Detective Richard Wistocki for stopping by and talking to our middle school and high school students, staff and some of our community members about the dangers of social media use. Great information that everyone needs to know. If you weren’t able to attend the community event on Tuesday evening here are some resources that you might find useful. Detective Rich Wistocki- TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2buaziaNnE Internet Safety Website for Parents https://www.naperville.il.us/services/naperville-police-department/programs-and-services/youth-programs-and-resources/internet-safety/

REMINDER - Det. Richard Wistocki (Ret.) will be at CHS for a community presentation tonight, April 30 at 7:00. He is a Technology Child Crimes Specialist with 30 years experience in law enforcement. He will be presenting strategies and resources designed to empower your family.

The track meet today (4/30) at Sullivan has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Detective Richard Wistocki (Ret.) will be at CHS for a community presentation on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00. He is a Technology Child Crimes Specialist with 30 years experience in law enforcement. He will be presenting strategies and resources designed to empower your family.

The baseball and softball games scheduled at Cumberland today have been cancelled.

Leah Brown and Connor Butler represented Cumberland High School at the LOVC senior luncheon at Yoders kitchen in Arthur on Wednesday, April 24th.

The softball game with Tri-County on Friday, April 26th has been cancelled.

Cumberland Pirate Baseball ready to play at Bush Stadium, St. Louis, MO.

Baseball and softball at Cumberland have been cancelled today (4/19).

The softball game at Olney next Tuesday April 23rd has been cancelled.

The track invitational at Tuscola has been postponed from tomorrow to next Monday April 22nd. The boys team will still attend but the girls will not. The start time will be 4:00 pm.

Baseball today (4/18) at Cumberland has been cancelled.

CANCELLED - CHS Guest Speaker: Tim Ryan - The guest speaker Tim Ryan that was scheduled to speak at Cumberland High School tonight at 6:30 has been cancelled due to a medical emergency.

Detective Richard Wistocki (Ret.) will be at Cumberland High School for a community presentation on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 starting at 7:00. Detective Wistocki is a Nationally recognized High Technology Child Crimes Specialist with 30 years experience in Law Enforcement. Detective Wistocki will be presenting proactive strategies, expert insight and invaluable resources designed to empower your family to combat Cyber-Bullying and Sexting. Detective Wistocki will then be bringing the harsh realities of Internet predators to Cumberland High School and Middle School students on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 9:30. In this presentation students will hear actual cases involving teens their age and how these teens fall prey to internet predators.

The track meet tonight at Monticello has been cancelled.

The baseball and softball games scheduled for today (4/12) will now be played in Palestine at 4:30.

The softball game tonight has been cancelled due to Tri-County forfeit. Baseball will still be playing at Kansas.

The baseball game vs VGH and softball vs Heritage on Wed. April 24th will now be home games. Both games will be played in Toledo with a start of 4:30pm.

Tim Ryan, nationally acclaimed drug addiction speaker, A&E’s “Dope Man", will share his message of drug prevention & the dangers of addiction at CHS on April 15 at 1:30, as well as at a community forum in the evening starting at 6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Today's baseball and softball games have now been moved to Broadlands. Game time will be 4:30.

Baseball and softball for today (4/8) at Cumberland have been cancelled.

Attention CHOIR Alumni! You are invited to sing a selection with the choir on Fine Arts Night, Tuesday, May 7 at 6 PM. Please email Mrs. Nichols - snichols@cusd77.org - for more information! We look forward to the start of this new tradition!

The track meet at T-town tomorrow (3-30-19) has been cancelled.

Baseball and Softball scheduled at Cumberland for tomorrow (3-30-19) have been cancelled.

Softball today (3/29) at Effingham has been cancelled.

2018/2019 Cumberland High School National Honor Society members

Join us for a Cake and Cookies Concert on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 2 pm at the Toledo Christian Church. There will be a silent auction on gift baskets. This fundraiser will provide support for our events, equipment needs, and new music! Thank you for your support!

HS Baseball for today (3/25) has been cancelled.

Support one of our high school students in his battle with Lymphoma with this car decal and shirt benefit. Orders are due April 5th. Download the form here: https://5il.co/6zye

Cumberland High School will be hosting an Orientation meeting for incoming freshman and their parents on February 26, 2019 at 5:45 in the high school cafeteria. Discussion topics will include, scheduling, extracurricular activities and overall expectations for the class of 2023

8th Grade Boys Sectional Basketball Game - The 8th grade boys sectional basketball game scheduled for tonight at Cumberland will still be played tonight at Cumberland.

Cumberland School will be closed on Thursday February 7th due to a water main repair that will leave the district without water on Thursday. We hope the repair goes well and we plan to resume school on Friday February 8th

Cumberland Schools Will Be Closed Thursday February 7, 2019

Cumberland Schools will not be in session tomorrow, Wednesday January 30, due to the extremely low wind chills. All extra curricular activities will also be cancelled.

The Middle School Volleyball game scheduled for this afternoon at Cumberland has been CANCELLED.

The Fresh/Soph Basketball game and the Scholastic Bowl meet scheduled at Charleston for tonight has been CANCELLED.

The FS game at Charleston tonight has been cancelled.

Schumacher Orthodontics is happy to announce their "Smiles 4 Schools" donation of $300 to Cumberland PTO. Every time a student from our district makes the decision to start treatment at Schumacher Orthodontics, they donate $50 back to Cumberland Schools. Since 2011, the program has donated over $50,000 to area schools. Thank you for choosing Schumacher Orthodontics!

The Cumberland Elementary School is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive, Tuesday, January 29 from 2:30pm – 6:30pm in the Cafeteria. This drive is coming at a very important time as the Red Cross currently has an EMERGENCY NEED FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES across the nation. Donors are needed now to help ensure blood is available to support patients’ ongoing needs as well as unforeseen trauma situations. Please schedule your blood donation appointment at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code CumberlandES, by downloading the Blood Donor App, or contacting via phone or text……Julie Kerner at (217) 343-0799 or at julie.kerner@redcross.org. However, walk ins are always welcome. Each student that recruits a donor will receive a “thank you” gift from the Red Cross. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. We hope you will join us and help save lives!

The weather forecast for this weekend is not good! The combination of heavy snow on Saturday with cold temperatures on Sunday has me concerned for camp transportation. This coming Sunday will be cancelled. I plan on running a two week drills camp on Sunday, January 27th and February 3rd from 2:30-3:30pm for a fee of $25. I plan on squeezing everything originally planned into these 2 sessions. Hopefully the weather cooperates and I might go a few minutes over the 60 minute session. Coach Mark Jackley

New Cumberland HS Baseball Coach, Mark Jackley, will conduct a baseball drills camp for grades 5-8 the next 3 Sunday's (January 20, 27, Feb. 3), from 2:30-3:30pm in the HS gym. Coach Jackley would like to share indoor drills that players can do during the winter months for the upcoming season. He will pick out favorite drills that have worked best for players he has coached previously. All campers will perform the drills! January 20-Throwing Drills January 27-Hitting Drills February 3-Fielding Drills The cost of the camp is $30, which will go towards the renovation of our new field. Cash or check payable to Cumberland Baseball will be collected the first day of camp. No registration is needed! Players just need to show up at Cumberland High School 10 minutes before start time on Sunday with necessary baseball equipment for each drill. Parents are invited to stay and watch the hour drill sessions. Please park and enter the gym on the southeast corner of Cumberland High School.

Girls Basketball scheduled for Saturday, Jan 12th at Martinsville in the SE LOVC conference tournament has been cancelled for Saturday. Cumberland's game will now be played on Monday, Jan 14th starting at 6:00 against Martinsville. A new tournament bracket will be released soon

Due to incoming weather for January 11th and 12th the following events at Cumberland High School have been changed: Dance camp should still plan to be at the school between 5:45 and 6:00

Due to incoming weather for January 11th and 12th the following events at Cumberland High School have been changed: Friday, January 11th JV/V Basketball vs. Neoga will have a start time of 5:00 for the JV game and varsity to follow around 6:30.

Due to incoming weather for January 11th and 12th the following events at Cumberland High School have been changed: Friday, January 11th JV/V Basketball vs. Neoga will have a start time of 5:00 for the JV game and varsity to follow around 6:30. Dance camp should still plan to be at the school between 5:45 and 6:00 Saturday, January 12th Wrestling Duals at Home has been CANCELLED

The high school girls’ basketball game @ Okaw Valley has been cancelled for tonight.

The baseball team will be selling old game jerseys on Friday, 12/14, in the gym. Coach Jackley will be in the gym all day if you want to purchase a grey or black jersey. The price of a jersey is $20. It will be first come, first served on particular sizes or numbers.

The freshman pasta fundraiser is in. It will be available for pick up tomorrow during Flex and after school.

Today (October 17, 2018) Cumberland High School staff and students participated in an active shooter drill. Unfortunately in today's world these drills are necessary. We appreciate the staff and students cooperation during this and all other safety drills.

Today, October 17, 2018, Cumberland High School staff and students participated in an active shooter drill. Unfortunately in today's world these drills are necessary. We appreciate the cooperation of the staff and students during this and all other safety drills.

Pirate football fans: this Friday's game at Arthur is their annual Pink Out Game. All Pirate fans are encouraged to join ALAH fans in wearing pink to the game to help support breast cancer awareness.

2018 Powder Puff players

Powder Puff Football Game Friday, October 5th 6:30 PM Cumberland High School

Today at 1:00 pm, after student dismissal, there will be a County Disaster EXERCISE conducted at Cumberland High School . During the EXERCISE traffic flow on Route 121 and on campus will be disrupted and we ask you to please avoid the area from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Thank you.

Due to scheduling conflicts the Powder Puff football game for Homecoming will be played on Friday, October 5 at 6:30 pm. The field will be open for teams to practice on Sunday, September 30th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.

A Powder Puff football game has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 9! Admission to the game will be $1.00 or a nonperishable food item. The money and food will go to One Stop Community Christmas and the Eastern Illinois Food Bank to help those in need within our community.

Today, 08/31/2018, Cumberland Elementary and Middle School conducted a crisis/intruder drill. Students and Staff did an excellent job.

Reminder to seniors and their parents that Mrs. Plummer is hosting the annual scholarship information meeting on Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00 in the high school library. This is a great opportunity to learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

We are ready to roll out this morning! Are you excited to start the new school year? Let’s all have a great first day.

Grade school yearbook orders from last spring are ready for pick up on Thursday, August 16, from 6-8 PM. Look for a table in the GS cafeteria to claim yours. If you have decided you want one, there are a few left for purchase. They are $20 each.

Due to the tuckpointing project around the front doors of the high school, the front main doors will not be open on Thursday. Staff will need to use the back doors on institute day. Hopefully this project will be done at the end of the day on Thursday.

Band Camp for this evening, Wednesday August 8, has been cancelled. Band Camp will resume at regular time on Thursday August 9.

The Catholic Charities food bank will be at the Greenup Municipal Building today from 3 to 4:30 for families needing assistance.

Registration today in the High School cafeteria from 3-6 pm if you haven’t already registered online.

Employment Opportunities: -Middle School Science Teacher -Paraprofessional(s) -MS Assistant Track Coach and Girls Basketball Coach -Bus Driver

Have a safe 4th of July!