Happy Valentine's Day from Ms. Hemmen's class! ❤️
1 day 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! 👑
1 day 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.
1 day 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. 💌
1 day 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.
5 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!

9 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.
9 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!
11 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/
11 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!
12 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! ❄️📚
12 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! ❄️
12 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!
15 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! 📚♥️
17 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!
18 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.
18 days ago, Amy Carr

Good evening! Cumberland CUSD #77 will not be in session on Tuesday, January 27, due to road conditions. Thank you for your support.

19 days ago, Amy Carr
The image is of the pirate logo with snow on its hat and shoulders. It says snow day.
Good afternoon CCUSD 77 family,
We hope you are staying safe and warm. School will not be in session tomorrow (January 26) due to hazardous road conditions. Thank you for your continued support.
21 days ago, Amy Carr
Mrs. Smyser's third-grade students prepared arguments for a debate to decide whether Julius Caesar should be considered a traitor or a hero as part of the ELA Ancient Rome Unit.
23 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting at their desks. They are filling out a form, adding details about Julius Caesar being a traitor and a hero.
Students are sitting at their desks. They are filling out a form, adding details about Julius Caesar being a traitor and a hero.
Mrs. Carlen's kindergarten students read the story, Tacky the Penguin. Today, they created Hawaiian shirts for their penguins, just like Tacky!
23 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are standing in front of the smartboard which has a picture of Tacky the Penguin. The students are holding their penguins with their creative Hawaiian shirts.