Mrs. Young's third grade students enjoyed a tea party on Friday! The class had read Wind and the Willows, where the main character, Toad, was allowed only toast and tea. Connecting to the story and their classic tales unit, the class enjoyed tea and toast as well!
about 18 hours ago, Amy Carr
A student is drinking her tea.
A student is drinking her tea.
Students are enjoying tea and toast.
Students are enjoying their toast.
A student is stirring his tea.
Brain break time! Every morning about this time, Mrs. Staley's third graders take a 10-15 minute brain break! After, they are energized, focused, and ready to learn!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
The class is standing and following the actions of the video.
Mrs. Carver’s class has been working on digraphs. This week, they are practicing voiced and unvoiced th sounds with a fall activity! 🍎
6 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are practicing diagraphs.
Two students are practicing diagraphs.
During a recent reading assignment, Mrs. Figgins' class encountered a story featuring a narrator who finds renewed strength through playing the accordion. The students were delighted to discover that Brooks Braden, a middle school student, is an accomplished accordion player. Brooks graciously volunteered to perform for the class, sharing his musical talent and even allowing classmates to try the instrument themselves. The class extends its sincere appreciation to Brooks for his generosity and enthusiasm.
8 days ago, Amy Carr
Brooks is playing the accordian.
Brooks is showing a student how to play the accordian.
A student is playing the accordian.
A student is playing the accordian.
The class is posing with Brooks.
Brooks is showing a student how to play the accordian.
A student is playing the accordian in Brooks's ear.
A student is playing the accordian.
Mrs. Smyser's third graders learned whether words mean what they say or something more as they discussed literal and figurative language today. The elementary artists even illustrated the phrase, "One rotten apple spoils the whole bunch," and the results were very creative!
12 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are holding up the pictures of their illustration.
The hallway walls in Cumberland Elementary and Middle School are so bright and cheery! Mrs. Allison's art students each had a hand in the decorations! Their poster says, "Small hands can be a big help at Cumberland!" We appreciate their hard work!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
Silhouette of a person jumping, made from black paper and decorated with brightly colored, folded triangle shapes in pink, yellow, blue, green, and orange. The figure is mounted on a gray cinderblock wall with horizontal yellow, white, and blue stripes.
Three black silhouette figures on a school hallway wall, each filled with folded paper shapes. The left figure is covered in green, blue, and yellow hearts; the middle is decorated with multicolored triangles and has arms raised; the right is filled with layered hearts in pink, red, teal, and yellow.
A long hallway mural featuring dozens of handprint cutouts colored with unique patterns, surrounding the phrase "Small Hands Can..." in cursive. Below the mural, several human silhouettes are decorated with layered paper shapes in different colors.
A joyful black paper figure with arms raised and one leg lifted, decorated with large pastel-colored hearts in pink, yellow, and green. To the right is a bright heart made of orange, pink, and yellow triangle-shaped papers.
Another section of the handprint mural, with the full phrase reading “Small Hands Can Make a Big Difference.” Below it are black silhouette figures filled with colorful hearts and geometric paper shapes.
A black silhouette of a person reaching upward, covered in multicolored heart cutouts. Next to it is a diamond-shaped collage of folded blue paper shapes forming a bold geometric pattern.
A black silhouette of a person reaching upward, covered in multicolored heart cutouts. Next to it is a diamond-shaped collage of folded blue paper shapes forming a bold geometric pattern.
A rainbow-themed black silhouette figure made of hearts in gradient colors from red to pink. To the right, a five-pointed star filled with yellow and pink paper petals and a multicolored rectangular piece made of striped paper hearts.
A heart-covered silhouette in a ribbon-like pose with arms above the head, made from pastel heart cutouts. Next to it is a large letter "C" formed with blue, white, and yellow paper hearts.

Mrs. Carlen's class celebrated Purple Day on Tuesday by listening to the story Harold and the Purple Crayon and drawing a picture only using a purple crayon! 💜

13 days ago, Amy Carr
Mrs. Carlen's class is holding their purple pictures.
Congratulations to Cumberland Elementary and Middle School's Raiders of the Month! These students have been recognized for being respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders! Way to go! ✨
14 days ago, Amy Carr
The four students are Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificates.
Mrs. Staley's third graders said Fri-YAY! Today, they had free choice Friday morning. Instead of traditional morning work, students read, played a board game, free-drew, or colored.
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Students read together.
Students play a game.
Students play a game.
Mrs. Probst's elementary students are busy practicing their math facts. They’re working to build accuracy and fluency. Their hard work is building the foundation for their future with math!
19 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are practicing their math facts.
A student is practicing her math facts.
Students are practicing their math facts.
We are hiring! Cumberland Elementary School has an opening for a paraprofessional. Those interested should send their credentials to DeDe McElravy at dmcelravy@cusd77.org. Please share with those who may be interested.
20 days ago, Amy Carr
Cumberland Elementary School is hiring for the following postition: Paraprofessional. Send your credentials to: DeDe McElravy, Elementary Principal. dmcelravy@cusd77.org. 217-923-3132

In observance of Labor Day, there will be no school on Monday, September 1.

20 days ago, Amy Carr
No School Monday, September 1.
Mrs. Bierman's 2nd Grade students are practicing reading centers this week. The students are enjoying listening library, reading stories in the library, playing partner games, and doing independent testing with Mrs. Bierman.
20 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are playing a game.
Three students are playing a game.
A student is reading a book.
Two students are listening to a story.
In Mrs. Allison's art class last week, 4th grade students were busy working on a school-wide collaborative piece of art! We can't wait to see the end result!
20 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are creating a collaborative art project.
Students are creating a collaborative art project.
Students are creating a collaborative art project.
Students are creating a collaborative art project.
Students are creating a collaborative art project.
Mrs. Roedl's students were hard at work today! They practiced writing their letters in sand, worked on a beginning sound cut and paste, and enjoyed a brain break after!
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are writing their letters in the sand.
Students are working on a cut and paste beginning sound activity.
Students are enjoying a brain break.
📣🏴‍☠️CHS Cheer is hosting their annual Mini Cheer Camp for pre-K through 5th grade on September 17- 18 after school until 5 PM. The performance will be on Friday, September 19, during the varsity football game. Forms and payment are due back in the grade school office by Friday, August 29, to guarantee a t-shirt and bow. If you have any questions, please contact the high school cheer coach, Krista Buie, at coachkristapiratecheer@gmail.com📣🏴‍☠️
27 days ago, Amy Carr
Mrs. Figgins' 4th grade students faced a thrilling challenge on Friday: Saving Fred. Working in collaborative teams, students strategized and engineered solutions to rescue Fred, a stranded gummy worm, from his capsized boat (a plastic cup). Using only paper clips, students flipped the cup, retrieved Fred's life preserver (a gummy ring), and guided him to safety. Students ultimately discovered that what seemed impossible became entirely achievable through teamwork and creative problem-solving.
29 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are working collaboratively to save Fred.
Students are working collaboratively to save Fred.
Students are working collaboratively to save Fred.
Students are working collaboratively to save Fred.
Students are working collaboratively to save Fred.
Students are working collaboratively to save Fred.
🍎✏️Mrs. McClellan's 4th graders are excited to get this year started! 📚
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
A picture of Mrs. McClellan's class.
Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19! Students will bring home picture packets this week. Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy. Visit https://inter-state.com. This event's Order Code is:
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Midd School - 0096WSF
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Get Ready for Picture Day. Mark your calendar.
Help us welcome Miss Lily Hemmen to Cumberland!

Miss Hemmen will be teaching 1st grade at Cumberland Elementary School this year. The Indiana State University graduate earned a degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. She was a student teacher in 4th grade at Cumberland last spring.

Miss Hemmen looks forward to building strong relationships with students and their families. She is excited to watch the students grow throughout the year.

Miss Hemmen enjoys traveling, baking, hanging out with friends, and watching the Steelers.

about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Meet Lily Hemmen, 1st grade teacher Cumberland Elementary. It has a picture of Miss Hemmen.