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.
1 day 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.
4 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.

5 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!
5 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! ❤️
9 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! 👑
9 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.
9 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. 💌
9 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.
13 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!

16 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.
16 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!
18 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/
19 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!
19 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.
Mrs. Carver's students learned all about Groundhog Day while practicing their reading fluency and comprehension yesterday! ❄️📚
19 days ago, Amy Carr
The student is reading a passage about Groundhog Day.
The student is reading a passage about Groundhog Day.
The student is answering questions about Groundhog Day.
The student is answering questions about Groundhog Day.
Mrs. Chesnut and Miss Coffin's first graders made groundhog puppets today. They took their groundhog outside to check if they could see a shadow. They did see a small shadow like Punxsutawney Phil, so six more weeks of winter! ❄️
20 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is holding a groundhog puppet to the ground to see if a shadow can be seen.
A student is holding a groundhog puppet to the ground to see if a shadow can be seen.
A student is holding a groundhog puppet to the ground to see if a shadow can be seen.
A student is holding a groundhog puppet to the ground to see if a shadow can be seen.
Mrs. Bierman's second graders are 100 days brighter! They celebrated the 100th day of school with a variety of glow-in-the-dark activities, games, and fun!
23 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are standing on the rug in the dark. They put together a 100 glow-in-the-dark puzzle.
Students are sitting on the rug in the dark. They are playing glow-in-the-dark tik tac toe.
Students are sitting in the dark. They are eating a snack.
Students are sitting in the dark. They are eating a snack.
Students are standing on the rug in the dark. They are completing a 100 glowing numbers activity.
Students are sitting on the rug in the dark. They put together a 100 glow-in-the-dark puzzle.
Students are sitting on the rug in the dark. They put together a 100 glow-in-the-dark puzzle.
Miss Hemmen's class celebrated being 100 days smarter today! 📚♥️
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are completing 100 day activities. One is coloring and another is filling out a 100 sheet.
The class is together in two rows. One row is standing and another is kneeling. They are displaying their 100 day hats.
A student is counting how many licks it takes to eat a sucker. The student si checking boxes each time a lick is taken.
A student is counting how many licks it takes to eat a sucker. The student si checking boxes each time a lick is taken.
Students are completing 100 day activities. One is coloring and another is filling out a 100 sheet.
The teacher and a student are dressed like 100 year olds. Both have rollers in their hair.
A student is counting how many licks it takes to eat a sucker. The student si checking boxes each time a lick is taken.
Mrs. Smyer's third grade students have been learning about calculating the area of objects. They applied their skills by designing "Love Bug" Valentine's crafts and finding the area of their bugs!
25 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting at their desks. They are each holding up their Love bug crafts.
The students are sitting at their desks. They are each holding up their Love bug crafts.
Grade School Menu Update: Monday's and Tuesday's menus will be served on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday's menu will remain the same.
25 days ago, Amy Carr