Congratulations to the March Raiders of the Month! These students are great examples of respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders!
about 23 hours ago, Amy Carr
Four students are standing in front of the "Crew of the Month" bulletin board. They are side by side.
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.
2 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!

5 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.
Next week, the elementary and middle schools will celebrate Read Across America Week. There will be school-wide reading challenges and other activities. Each day will have a special dress-up day. These are optional and must follow the school handbook.
Monday: Reading lifts your Spirits. Show your school spirit by wearing blue and gold.
Tuesday: Reading makes us thinkers. Wear your favorite hat.
Wednesday: Reading makes us creative. Wear your most creative or goofy socks.
Thursday: Reading jogs your mind. Wear workout or sports-themed clothes.
Friday: Reading makes us dream big. Come in your cozy pajamas.
7 days ago, Amy Carr
An announcement flyer for "Read Across America 2026 Celebration Week" featuring a black-and-white border of line-drawn books, leaves, and stars. The schedule is as follows: Monday, 3/2: Reading lifts our spirits. Wear blue & gold. Tuesday, 3/3: Reading makes us thinkers. Bring your favorite hat. Wednesday, 5/4: Reading makes us creative. Wear creative or goofy socks. Thursday, 5/5: Reading jogs our minds. Wear workout or sports-themed clothes. Friday, 5/6: Reading makes us dream big. The flyer notes that dress-up days are optional, must follow the school handbook, and mentions a schoolwide reading challenge and library activities.
This week. Miss White's pre-K class is learning the difference between domesticated and wild pets! 🐯😺
8 days ago, Amy Carr
The class is sitting on the carpet and watching the teacher. The teacher is drawing animals on the paper on the easel.

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

9 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.
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.
12 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. Flessner's speech students are working on articulation and language goals using games, crafts, and sensory activities. Each student has their own individualized goals targeted through drill and modeling in order to have the most success.
14 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are creating a bracelet as a speech activity.
A student is holding up a playdoh star that he made as a speech activity.
A student is using an ipad for words. The student is playing with toy cars and trucks.
A student is playing Connect 4 as a speech activity.

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.

15 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.
Ms. Williamson's class is training to become future Olympians! After talking about the Winter Olympic Games, students formed their own 2-man and 4-man bobsled teams to take on the virtual track. They are working together and aiming for the gold!
15 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting in groups of 2 and four. They have their arms on the person in front of them and their legs on the person's side. They are leaning the direction of the track as they follow a first person POV of a race.
Students are sitting in groups of 2 and four. They have their arms on the person in front of them and their legs on the person's side. They are leaning the direction of the track as they follow a first person POV of a race.
Happy Valentine's Day from Ms. Hemmen's class! ❤️
19 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting in three rows in front of the screen that says Happy Valentine's Day. They are making heart shapes out of their hands.
To wrap up their Kings and Queens unit, our kindergarten students hosted a Royal Ball. Everyone arrived in their finest attire, complete with crowns fit for royalty! 👑
19 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting at their tables which are cover with a black tablecloth. They are wearing fancy clothing and a crown.
The students are sitting on the carpet. They are wearing fancy clothing and a crown.
The students are sitting at their tables which are cover with a red tablecloth. They are wearing fancy clothing and a crown.
The students are sitting on the carpet. They are wearing fancy clothing and a crown.
Mrs. Figgins' 4th grade students have been exploring aspirations and new perspectives recently. Throughout their unit, students regularly shared their work and gave each other feedback. They’ve developed their speaking and listening skills, learning not just how to present their own ideas, but how to listen and respond thoughtfully to others.
19 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing in front of the class sharing her work. The class is listening to her speak.
A student is standing in front of the class sharing her work. The class is listening to her speak.
A student is standing in front of the class sharing his work. The class is listening to him speak.
A student is standing in front of the class sharing her work. The class is listening to her speak.
Mrs. Smyser's third-grade students wrote letters to the residents at the Greenup Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. Today, during their class party, the students will decorate and address an envelope. 💌
19 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting at their desks. They are writing their letters. Many are holding their letter up for the picture.
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.
23 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.

Mrs. Stierwalt's kindergarten students created a royal kingdom in the classroom this week! To kick off their new unit on Kings and Queens, the students used building blocks to create their own royal castles! They did amazing work!

26 days ago, Amy Carr
Seven students are standing behind the castle they made from building blocks. The castle has many blocks, turrets, and windows.
Seven students are standing behind the castle they made from building blocks. The castle has many blocks, turrets, and windows.
It's time to order your Cumberland Elementary and Middle School yearbook! Get the Early Bird Special and pay only $32 for the hardcover yearbook. Prices increase to $37 after April 9. All orders are due by May 7.

Orders can be placed online or with the flyer sent home this week. To order online, visit https://inter-state.com/Yearbooks and enter the order code: 0282CS.
26 days ago, Amy Carr
Congratulations to Cumberland Elementary and Middle School's Raiders of the month! These students were recognized for being respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders! Way to go!
28 days ago, Amy Carr
Four students are standing against the wall. Each is holding a certificate, goodie bag, and water bottle.
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/
29 days 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!
Ms. Williamson's first graders are busy exploring the world of dinosaurs, volcanoes, and fossils. Yesterday, the students created their very own fossils!
29 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is pressing a toy dinosaur in to salt dough to create a fossil.
A student is pressing a toy dinosaur in to salt dough to create a fossil.
A student is pressing a toy dinosaur in to salt dough to create a fossil.