Mrs. Probst’s students kicked off class with a math warm-up. They practiced telling time, finding the prices of objects, writing the date in two different forms, adding three-digit numbers, and more. It was a great review to get them thinking all about math!
1 day ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing at the Smartboard. The student is working on choosing the coins to pay for an intem..
A student is standing at the Smartboard. The student is working on writing the time from a clock.
A student is standing at the Smartboard. The student is working on writing the date to the calendar.
A student is sitting at a table. The student is working a problem on the white board.
A student is sitting at a table. The student is working a problem on the white board.
A student is standing at the Smartboard. The student is working on adding three-digit numbers. .
A student is standing at the Smartboard. The student is working on choosing the coins to pay for an intem..
A student is standing at the Smartboard. The student is working on writing the date to the calendar.
Mrs. Bierman’s second grade class practiced their persuasive writing skills during their CKLA unit by planning, writing, and editing persuasive letters. Soon, their finished letters will go home, and students will try their best to persuade their parents that it is time to get a pet!
3 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is sitting at his table. He is coloring a picture of a tiger to add to his letter.
A student is standing in front of a wall. The student is holding her parent letter which is asking for a parrot.
Five student letters are hung on the wall. They each have a picture of the pet they would like to have.
Today, we celebrated our elementary students with perfect attendance for the 2nd quarter! We are proud of their efforts to be at school each day.
4 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the kindergarten students. They are holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Pictured are the 1st grade students. They are holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Pictured are the 2nd grade students. They are holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Pictured are the 3rd grade students. They are holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Pictured are the 4th grade students. They are holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Students in Mrs. Roedl's class practiced their math fact fluency using TouchPoints today!
8 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are practicing math facts. They are using touchpoint numbers to help them figure out the answers.
Two students are practicing math facts. They are using touchpoint numbers to help them figure out the answers.
Creativity is on display in the art room! Our elementary art students are working on 2026 line art and balloon letter name art. They are doing amazing work!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are creating line art. They are drawing lines around the numbers 2026.
Students are creating line art. They are drawing lines around the numbers 2026.
Students are creating line art. They are drawing lines around the numbers 2026.
Students are tracing bubble letters using a light board. Their paper and the letter they are tracing on top of a board that is electronically lit up.
Students are tracing bubble letters using a light board. Their paper and the letter they are tracing on top of a board that is electronically lit up.
Students are tracing bubble letters using a light board. Their paper and the letter they are tracing on top of a board that is electronically lit up.
Students are tracing bubble letters using a light board. Their paper and the letter they are tracing on top of a board that is electronically lit up.
Students are tracing bubble letters using a light board. Their paper and the letter they are tracing on top of a board that is electronically lit up.
Students are tracing bubble letters using a light board. Their paper and the letter they are tracing on top of a board that is electronically lit up.
Students are tracing bubble letters using a light board. Their paper and the letter they are tracing on top of a board that is electronically lit up.
Smiles were everywhere today as our elementary students geared up for Christmas break! To make the day even more magical, some special visitors surprised students as they headed home for the holiday.
29 days ago, Amy Carr
The Grinch, Santa, and Elsa are standing outside of the school.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are cheering because it is about holiday break time.
Students are happily working on a project on the floor and tables.
Students are cheering because it is about holiday break time.
Students are cheering because it is about holiday break time.
The elementary students had a blast at the Reindeer Games today, competing in a variety of challenges while cheering on their classmates. Everyone enjoyed competing together for their grade!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Students have a cookie on their face that they are trying to get to their mouths without the use of their hands.
Students have a candy cane in their mouth. They have to pick up the other candy canes and move thiem with that cane and not their hands.
Students have a spoon in their mouths. They have to move the cotton balls from one dish to the other using only the spoon and no hands.
Students are blindfolded. They are holding a spatula and trying to find the bows and move them to the dish.
Students have a spoon in their mouths. They have to move the cotton balls from one dish to the other using only the spoon and no hands.
Students have a straw in their mouths. They are sucking an M&M with the straw and placing it on a different plate.
Students are throwing a ping pong ball into a muffin tin.
Students have a cookie on their face that they are trying to get to their mouths without the use of their hands.
Students are throwing a ping pong ball into a muffin tin.
Students have a candy cane in their mouth. They have to pick up the other candy canes and move thiem with that cane and not their hands.
Ms. Williamson's classroom was filled with kindness yesterday. Each student wrote a kind note for every classmate, then tucked them into handmade paper stockings. The students enjoyed reading the messages, and this was a great reminder that kindness matters!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The class is sitting on the carpet and holding theirstockings.
Students are walking around the classroom delivering their kindness letters.
Students are walking around the classroom delivering their kindness letters.
Students are walking around the classroom delivering their kindness letters.
A student is sitting at her desk reading the messages fhat were placed in her stocking.
Mrs. Peters' second grade class earned a Mystery Reader as a reward for earning more Elf points than Grinch points! They enjoyed a Christmas story read by their Mystery Reader, Mr. Virgil!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Mr. Virgil is holding up a book to show the pictures to the students. He is sitting in front of a smartboard with a fireplace scene.
Mr. Virgil is reading a book to the students. He is sitting in front of a smartboard with a fireplace scene. The students are sitting in chairs and on the carpet.

Upcoming Holiday Schedule:

Thursday, 12/18 - 2 PM Dismissal
Friday, 12/19 - 2 PM Dismissal
December 20-January 4 - No School

Classes resume on January 5. Have a wonderful holiday season!

about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The festive holiday background is rounding the words: Upcoming Schedule Thurs., 12/18 -2 PM dismissal, Friday, 12/19 - 2 PM Dismissal, December 20-Jan. 4 No School.
Cumberland CUSD #77 will be closed today, December 12, due to the road conditions. All after school events will be cancelled, as well.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Elementary and Middle School students are invited to participate in the Holiday Spirit Week next week. These are optional activities, and all participants must adhere to the dress code.
Monday- Candy Cane Lane: Wear red and white
Tuesday- Holiday Socks n Crocks: Wear your favorite holiday socks
Wednesday- Deck the Halls- Wear festive accessories
Thursday- "Ugly" Sweater/Shirt
Friday- Long Winter's Nap: Wear holiday PJs
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
A colorful holiday-themed school flyer titled “Cumberland Elementary & Middle School Holiday Spirit Week” showing themed dress-up days from Monday to Friday. Each box lists a day and activity, including Candy Cane Lane with red and white outfits, Holiday Socks n Crocs, Deck the Halls with festive accessories, Ugly Sweater or Shirt Day, and Long Winter’s Nap with cozy holiday pajamas, surrounded by cheerful Christmas graphics.
CCUSD 77 parents and guardians,

Thank you for being flexible and understanding as we work through our water issue.

In preparation for tomorrow’s school day, we will be under a boil water order.
We will have bottles of water available for our students as necessary. If you are able to, please send a water bottle with your student to school tomorrow.

Our restrooms will be available for use, but our drinking fountains will not be available.
Food will be available like normal for breakfast and lunch in our cafeterias. Thank you for your support, CCUSD 77 Family!!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Ms. Nave's class got festive with their math this week! Students practiced their multiplication facts while creating bright and beautiful Christmas wreaths.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting and standing on the carpet. They are holding up their wreaths.
Preschool had a “snow day” of their own in the gym today! Giggles filled the room as the students launched soft “snowballs” in a friendly indoor snowball fight. Mr. Houching jumped right into the fun, dodging snowballs and sharing the laughter!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The preschool students are ganging up on Mr. Houchin and throwing "Snowballs" at him.Hes dodging and throwing them back.
The preschool students are ganging up on Mr. Houchin and throwing "Snowballs" at him.Hes dodging and throwing them back.
The preschool students are ganging up on Mr. Houchin and throwing "Snowballs" at him.Hes dodging and throwing them back.
The preschool students are ganging up on Mr. Houchin and throwing "Snowballs" at him.Hes dodging and throwing them back.
Mrs. Shoemaker, with Ag in the Classroom, visited Mrs. Smyser's 3rd grade class yesterday to discuss Christmas trees. As a culminating project, they decorated a classmate like a Christmas tree!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The teacher is wrapping the student with green paper to resemble a tree.
The students are in a line to add an ornament (a bow) to the Christmas tree (student).
The students are in a line to add an ornament (a bow) to the Christmas tree (student).
Students in Mrs. Smith's class listened to the story "Oedipus and the Riddle of the Sphinx" as part of their Greek Myths unit. The students then had the opportunity to use their creativity to create their own fall riddles. They enjoyed reading them to the class, while the other students guessed the answer to the riddle. See if you can answer their riddles!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Congratulations to the December Raiders of the Month! Keep up the good work, being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the four Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificates.
The most musical time of the year is almost here! Our holiday concerts are right around the corner, and our students can’t wait to share the festive songs they’ve been preparing. We hope you can come celebrate the season with us!
🎵3rd Grade Concert - December 4, 6:30 PM, GS Gym
🎵High School Band and Choir Concert - December 7, 4 PM, HS Gym
🎵 1st Grade Concert - December 9, 6 PM, GS Gym
🎵 4th Grade Concert - December 9, 7:15 PM, GS Gym
🎵 Middle School Band and Choir Concert - December 11, 7 PM, GS Gym
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
A festive graphic with gold lettering that reads “Holiday Concerts” against a dark background, decorated with hanging ornaments, twinkling string lights, and green holly with red berries along the top and bottom edges.
The elementary and middle school's Tattoo a Teacher event was a hit! Seventy-eight students chose 238 temporary tattoos for 18 brave staff members to wear for the day. The $508 collected will sweeten our monthly birthday celebrations with special treats!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
17 of the 18 staff members are displaying their temorary tattoos.
The principal is displaying her temporary tattoos.