Congratulations to the April Raiders of the Month! Keep up the great work being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
about 4 hours ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the four Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificates.
It’s National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our schools wouldn't be the same without our amazing paras. Thank you for your endless energy, your support of our students, and for keeping things running smoothly every single day!
about 4 hours ago, Amy Carr
The image says Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. It has pictures of school supplies along the border.
Be sure to order your elementary or middle school yearbook before prices go up after April 9. Grab yours today at the link below to lock in the best price!

https://inter-state.com/Yearbooks
Order Code: 0282CS
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Mrs. Young's third-grade class cooked up some fun last week! Dressed in full chef gear, the students celebrated their fraction pizza party in style.
1 day ago, Amy Carr
The class is in three rows. They are wearing chef hats and stick on mustaches.

Cumberland schools will dismiss for Easter Break on Thursday, April 2, at 2:01 PM. School resumes on Tuesday, April 7. We hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday!

2 days ago, Amy Carr
The spring colored image has eggs, grass, and flowers. It says Easter Break April 3- April 6. School will dismiss at 2:01 on April 2nd.
The pictured are the elementary school students who had perfect attendance for the third quarter! We are proud of you!
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are three students holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Pictured are three students holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Pictured are five students holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Pictured are five students holding their perfect attendance certificates.
Ms. Koonce's kindergarten class has been learning about respect and kindness this week!
5 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting on the carpet. Each is holding a paper that reads Treat others the way You want to be teated.
Change is powerful! Our elementary and middle school students went head-to-head in a Penny War this week, raising over $2,000 for our Special Olympics team. To celebrate, the top collectors from each grade earned the chance to pie a staff member in the face today!
12 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is throwing a pie in the face of a staff member. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
A student is throwing a pie in the face of a staff member. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
A student is throwing a pie in the face of a staff member. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
A student is throwing a pie in the face of a staff member. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
A student is throwing a pie in the face of a staff member. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
A student is throwing a pie in the face of a staff member. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
A staff member is pictured just after being pied. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
A staff member is pictured just after being pied. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
Staff members are pictured just after being pied. Staff members are sitting with trash bags on in the middle of the basketball court.
The kindergarten students had the opportunity to see and touch a tractor recently! 🚜
12 days ago, Amy Carr
A group of 9 students are standing in front of a tractor.
A group of 9 students are standing in front of a tractor.
In music class, Mr. Ozier’s 4th graders are making great strides with the recorder. After learning a key new note today, the students are now ready to begin practicing "Old MacDonald"!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing in front of a music stand playing the recorder.
Two students are standing in front of music stands playing the recorder.
Two students are standing in front of music stands playing the recorder.
A student is standing in front of a music stand playing the recorder.
A student is standing in front of a music stand playing the recorder.
A student is standing in front of a music stand playing the recorder.
Two students are standing in front of music stands playing the recorder.
A student is standing in front of a music stand playing the recorder.
The class is sitting in their chairs with a stand in front of them and playing the new note.
Students are holding up the recorder showing the finger placement for the new note.
Mrs. Young’s WIN group wrapped up their study of The One and Only Ivan by presenting digital book reviews to their classmates. Their impressive slideshows made it clear that the book was a hit with these young readers!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing at the podium sharing the student's slide show that is presented on the whiteboard.
A student is standing at the podium sharing the student's slide show that is presented on the whiteboard.
A student is standing at the podium sharing the student's slide show that is presented on the whiteboard.
A student is standing at the podium sharing the student's slide show that is presented on the whiteboard.
A student is standing at the podium sharing the student's slide show that is presented on the whiteboard.
A student is standing at the podium sharing the student's slide show that is presented on the whiteboard.
A student is standing at the podium sharing the student's slide show that is presented on the whiteboard.
Is your little one ready for Kindergarten?

If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, it’s time to register! Please use the link below to complete the enrollment process.

We can't wait to welcome our newest students! If you have any questions, please contact the grade school office at 217-923-3132.

https://forms.gle/bbAs3e9sjYgrC9tr5
13 days ago, Amy Carr
Next week, March 16-20, grades PreK-8 will hold a Penny War to help raise funds for Special Olympics! Students may bring in change and add it to their class container. All coins or bills are accepted. One student from the class that collects the most at each grade level will have a chance to throw a pie in a staff member's face! Join in the fun and help Special Olympics!
19 days ago, Amy Carr
An action-packed, pirate-themed flyer for the "Cumberland CUSD 77 Raiders Penny War Fundraiser." At the top, the Raiders' skull-and-crossbones logo sits next to bold text reading "PENNY WAR FUNDRAISER!" with a call to "Bring in your coins to battle for your class!" The center of the flyer features four glass jars filled with coins and bills, labeled for different grade levels: K-2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade The main prize is highlighted in large, energetic yellow script: "...PIE A TEACHER IN THE FACE!" Below this, a cartoon illustration shows a cheering student smashing a whipped-cream pie into a teacher's face, surrounded by an explosion of gold coins and laughing children. The bottom of the flyer reads "Save your change & join the fun!" and lists the event dates as March 16-20.
It’s opening night! Break a leg to everyone involved in Descendants the Musical! You have worked so hard, and we know you'll do great!

Show times:
Friday, 3/13, 7 PM
Saturday,3/14, 7 PM
Sunday, 3/15, 2 PM

📷Toledo Democrat
19 days ago, Amy Carr
The cast and crew of Descendants the Musical are sitting or standing in one of four rows. They are in costume in front of a castle background.
Our kindergarteners had a blast at their carnival today. The students were busy managing their tickets, navigating the games, showing off their new looks from the face painting and hair stations, and earning a bag full of prizes. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the day run smoothly!🎡🎟️
19 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is dropping a tile down the plinko board.
A student is fishing for a prize at the fish pond.
An adult is spraying a students hair blue.
An adult is applying a temporary tattoo to a students hand.
An adult is painting a students face.
A student is throwing peanuts in buckets.
Three students are shooting baskets.
A student picked up a fish from the pond.
Two students are throwing footballs at a green hole.
A student it throwing a beanbag at a clown.
It’s been a big week for Mrs. High's 4th grade! The students explored anatomy with a worm dissection thanks to Ag in the Classroom, then shifted gears to March Madness by coloring their own custom basketball jerseys! 🔬🏀
19 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sitting with their worm they are dissecting. The worm is pinned down.
Two students are sitting with their worm they are dissecting. The worm is pinned down.
Two students are sitting with their worm they are dissecting. One is covering her nose with her shirt. The worm is pinned down.
The class is standing or kneeling in two rows. They are holding up their jerseys.
A student is holding up her jersey coloring.
The 3rd grade students in Mrs. Nichols’ music class used Orff instruments to learn a new song this week! 🎶
22 days ago, Amy Carr
Three students are sitting on the ground and playing an instrument.
Four students are sitting on the ground and playing an instrument. A teacher is helping a student.
Seven students are sitting on the ground and playing an instrument.
Three students are sitting on the ground and playing an instrument.
Two students are sitting on the ground and playing an instrument.
Two students are sitting on the ground and playing an instrument. A teacher is helping one student.
Two students are sitting on the ground and playing the triangle.

This is a reminder that we will have a 12:01 PM dismissal on Friday, March 13, for a teacher in-service.

23 days ago, Amy Carr
Blue Image with Reminder stamped in the background. The foreground says Reminder: 12:01 Dismissal on Friday, March 13!
Every year, six students are selected by their principals to be honored at the IPA dinner for demonstrating excellence in both academics and character. This year's honorees are Lila Light, Brooks Braden, Freddy Blade, Quinn Walker, Mitchell Blade, and Karen Willenborg. Congratulations students!
26 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are two students and their principal. The students are holding their certificates.
Pictured are two students holding their certificates.
Pictured are two students and their principal. The students are holding their certificates.
Green eggs for breakfast and pajamas all day? Yes, please! Miss Hemmen’s first grade class had so much fun celebrating Read Across America Week. Today, the class read Green Eggs and Ham, made predictions whether they'd like green eggs and ham, and then tried some! 9 students liked them and 4 did NOT! Check out the pictures for their reactions. 💚
26 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are filling out their predictions.
Three students re trying Green Eggs and Ham.
A student is giving the thumbs up sign.
A student is giving the thumbs up sign.
A student is giving the thumbs down sign.
A student is giving the thumbs up sign.
A student is giving the thumbs down sign.
A student is giving the thumbs up sign.
A student is giving the thumbs up sign.
A student is giving the thumbs down sign.