Last week, Ms. Koonce's kindergarten students practiced their shapes with abstract pictures!
about 8 hours ago, Amy Carr
The class is in groups of four or five at three round tables. They have markers and are drawing on a large butcher block paper.
The Book Fair is here! Elementary and middle school students can purchase books Monday, Oct. 19th-Friday, Oct. 23rd.

Elementary students may bring money with them on their library day if they would like to buy books during the week. Middle school students can shop during Homeroom Or on Friday, Oct. 16th (early preview) & Oct. 23rd

The book fair will be open to families on Tues. Oct. 20th & Thurs. Oct. 22nd during parent-teacher conferences

An e-wallet option is available, allowing you to load money into an online account so students don't have to handle cash. Use the QR code to set up an e-wallet or order books online to have them shipped directly to you!

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Walk at mwalk@cusd77.org.
about 12 hours ago, Amy Carr
Image says Cumberland Elementary and Middle School Fall Book Fair 10.19.29-10.23.26.
The 4th grade students had a great time participating in Ag in the Classroom activities focused on simple machines! Students explored how simple machines make work easier. Students had the opportunity to connect what they are learning to real-world applications. A big thank-you to Ag in the Classroom for providing these engaging learning opportunities for our students!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are using a screw and a screwdriver to learn about the simple machine.
Students are using a pully to pick up a book.
Students have a square of carpet that they are rubbing a book on.
Students are rubbing two pieces of wood together.
Students are using a basket and a ball to create a ramp.
Students are using a screwdriver and a screw to learn about the simple machine.
Students are using skateboards to discus simple machines.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th, and Thursday, October 22nd, from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Contact your child's teacher to schedule an appointment.
6 days ago, Amy Carr
Blue background with white note that says Parent-Teacher Conferences October 20 and 22. 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
Cumberland hosted the Cumberland County Invite at Lake Land College on Thursday. The boys' team placed 2nd overall, and the girls' team placed 3rd overall! 17 individuals medaled in the meet! Medalists included:

Girls' Team:
Jemma Lawyer - 20th
Lily Browning - 21st
Paige Wolke - 22nd
Jude Miller - 26th
Lila Light - 30th
Livi Shuemaker - 47th
Raegan Jones - 75th

Boys' Team:
Colby Roedl - 2nd
Cameron Roedl - 15th
Gavin Whitaker - 16th
Damien Chardon - 27th
Clayton Altgilbers - 33th
Maverick Duvall - 38th
Kyler Houchin - 41st
Jacob Pierce - 45th
Henry Malone - 55th
Tate Christner - 60th
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the boys team with their trophey.
Pictured is the girls team with their trophey.
Pictured are the girls and boys and girls medalists.
Ms. Gresens's first grade students participated in an apple oxidation experiment on Thursday. The class added apple slices to four cups containing water, milk, lemon juice, and vinegar and guessed which would brown the apple first. They checked the apples at 10 mins, 30 mins, and 1 hour, and in the end, vinegar won!
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are voting on which will brown first.
Students are showing their votes.
Students are standing behind a table where the apple cups are.
First grade wrapped up their body systems unit in exciting fashion this week! The classrooms were transformed into "operating rooms" filled with hands-on activities, where they used all that they learned about the human body. Thank you, Sarah Bush Lincoln, for donating the supplies for this fun activity!
17 days ago, Amy Carr
This is one of the classes dressed as doctors. They have scrubs, hats, IDs, and masks.
This is one of the classes dressed as doctors. They have scrubs, hats, IDs, and masks.
This is one of the classes dressed as doctors. They have scrubs, hats, IDs, and masks.
This is one of the classes dressed as doctors. They have scrubs, hats, IDs, and masks.
A student is using two bags and a straw to simulate lungs.
Two students are coloring and gluing parts of the lungs.
A student is showing an arm from a skeleton.
Three students are cutting black paper to make a skeleton.
Two students are painting the circulatory system on a paper.
Two students are using play-doh to create a set of lungs.
"Congratulations to the October Raiders of the Month! Keep up the good work, being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are th four Raiders of the Month holding their certificates.

Our students and staff were "Lost in Time" today! Shout-out to everyone who rocked their decade-themed outfits for Homecoming Week!

19 days ago, Amy Carr
Seven students are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Five students are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Two students and a teacher are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Three students are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Ten students are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Three staff members are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Two staff members are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Miss White's preschool class is learning about cameras this week. They have a photo booth set up in their classroom, and students are in charge of taking the pictures. Check out some of their best work!
25 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is taking a picture of another student wearing a dinosaur costume.
A student is setting up to take a picture. Two students are working in the background. A student has a hat and mask on.
A student is getting their picture taken. The student is wearing a jacket and tie and a hat.
A student is wearing a spiderman costume and posing their hand like spiderman.
A student is wearing a cape, lei, and floral hat. The student is giving the peace sign.
A student is wearing a derby hat and crossing their arms.
Two students are posing for a picture. Both have glasses. One has a hat and the other has a baby doll.
A studetn is wearing a green cape and a hat.
A student is wearing a hat, glasses, and red shirt.
A student has a hat and a lei on.
Ms. Hill’s classroom was all about apples last week! Her students learned how apples grow, sampled different varieties, and made artwork using apple stamps.
28 days ago, Amy Carr
A stidemt os stamping an apple. The teacher is helping.
A student is stamping an apple on paper.
A student is stamping an apple on paper. Another student is watching.
A student is dipping an apple in paint. The teacher is helping.
Mrs. McClellan’s third grade class celebrated the end of their first reading unit, Classic Tales. During this unit, they read The Wind in the Willows, The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, and Mulan. Students participated in a tea party, where tea and toast were served, similar to the meal Toad was served. They also watched the movie The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and compared it to the story they read in class.
28 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting at their desks with plates of toast and drinks of tea.
Students are sitting at their desks with plates of toast and drinks of tea.
On Fridays, students in Mrs. Roedl and Mrs. Hill’s classes are running a coffee cart for elementary and middle school staff. Thanks to a startup donation from a local Girl Scout troop, students are gaining valuable life and social skills through hands-on experience. Tips earned from their hard work will help keep the cart running throughout the school year!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Four students are standing in front of the principal's desk holding a tip jar and condiments. The pricipal is holding up a cup of coffee.
Twp students are delivering a cup of coffee to a teacher.
Ms. Williamson's first grade students learned all about apples this week. Students created their own apples and labeled the parts to show what they have learned! 🍎🍏
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
A student is cutting an apple shape.
Two students are cutting apple shapes.
One student is cutting an apple shape and another is gluing apple parts together.
A student is holding scissors. The student is looking away from the project.
Two students are cutting apple shapes.
A student is cutting labels to put on the apple.
Reminder: Cumberland Schools will come together to support Mae’s Miracle by participating in Hat Day & Wear Pink Day tomorrow!

Students and staff are encouraged to wear a hat and/or wear pink to show their support. We ask everyone who participates to bring $1 or more to donate to Mae’s Miracle.

September 17th is Leigh Syndrome Awareness Day. Mae is the niece of our 7th grade math teacher, Mrs. Wermert, and she is living with Leigh Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.

We hope our Cumberland family will come together to show Mae and her family just how much support, love, and encouragement they have behind them! Every dollar helps, and every person who participates makes a difference.

🎩 Hat Day
💗 Wear Pink
💵 Bring $1 or more to donate
📅 Thursday, September 17th
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Event flyer for Leigh Syndrome Awareness Day on September 17, 2026. Set against a background of vertical pink and green wavy stripes, a central white frame features dark green cursive text reading "Bring $1 or more," followed by white text over a pink paint stroke reading "WEAR A HAT AND/OR WEAR PINK." Below the date, text reads "FOR LEIGH SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY." In the center is a photograph of a smiling young child wearing a pink hat inside a metal bucket with yellow sunflowers, set outdoors near a field. At the bottom, white cursive text inside a green paint stroke reads "All donations go to Mae's Miracle."
Mrs. Allison's art students are creating Elmer the Elephant Art! Each elephant is different, showing that it is okay to be unique!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Two students are coloring a checkered elephant.
Three students are coloring a checkered elephant.
First grade concluded their fable and folktale unit on Friday with a fun classroom station rotation! Students completed themed activities, including painting the golden goose's egg, making a wolf in sheep's clothing, constructing Half-Chick's weather vane, and making their own Anansi the Spider!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting at a table. They are putting glue on their sheep. They are adding cotton to the glue.
Two students are sitting on the floor. They are holding white cups.They are looking at the camera.
Two students are standing side by side. They are holding the spider they made.
Students are cutting paper at a table.
Four students are sitting at the carpet. They have a pink puppet.
Three students are coloring a goose egg yellow at a table.
Three students are painting a goose egg yellow at a table.
Two students are making a weather crane at a desk.
Six students and a teacher are crafting spiders at a table.
Last week, Mrs. Smyser's 3rd grade students completed a STEM project where they tried to build the tallest tower using only 16 cups and 16 popsicle sticks!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Two students are standing behind a table. One has their hands over their mouth in excitement. On the table are cups stacked with popsicle sticks between them.
Three students are standing behind a table. On the table are cups that the students are experimenting with.
Three students are standing behind a table. On the table are cups stacked with popsicle sticks between them.
Mrs. Bierman's kindergarten students were busy reviewing and learning the numbers 1-5 last week. They created number soup by counting out math counters, matched sets with a fun game, and wrote their numbers using "magic foam"!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Students are counting out objects to make number soup.
A student is writing a number on a tray covered in shaving cream.
A student is filling a bowl with items to make number soup.
Two students are writing numbers on trays filled with shaving cream.
Two students are matching a number to an amount of items
Ms. Koonce's kindergarten class used shaving cream to reinforce writing the numbers 1-5 yesterday!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting and standing around their tables. They have shaving cream on their hands and are holding them in the air. Their tables are covered with shaving cream.