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 6 hours 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 6 hours 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 14 hours 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!
5 days 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!
7 days 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!
9 days 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!
9 days 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
9 days 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!
15 days ago, Amy Carr
17 of the 18 staff members are displaying their temorary tattoos.
The principal is displaying her temporary tattoos.
This week, second graders wrapped up their Greek Myths unit. Today, each class represented an ancient Greek city-state and competed in Olympic-style events. Students also recreated elements from the myths they’ve been studying. It was a great day in second grade!
15 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are eating a snack.
Students are eating a snack.
Students are creating a project about one of their myths.
Students are creating a project about one of their myths.
St;udents are racing in an Olympic event.
St;udents are racing in an Olympic event.
Students are eating a snack.
Students are creating a project about one of their myths.
Students are eating a snack.
Students are creating a project about one of their myths.
After reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade, our first graders designed and created their own balloons. Today, they proudly paraded them through the school for the students and staff to see!
16 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
We are excited to announce that Cumberland Elementary's Early Childhood program has met the eligibility requirements for the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality! ExceleRate Illinois is the state's rating and improvement system for early learning and development programs. We are incredibly proud of our school and staff for providing quality early childhood education to the children in our district!
16 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the two early childhood teachers in a pre-school classroom. They are holding thecertificate with their gold circle.
First grade students in Mr. Miller and Miss Phillips' PE class had a great time playing a lively game called “Turkeys in the Haystack” today! One student started as the hunter and called out a color. All students wearing that color had to sprint to a different “haystack” (mat) before being tagged. If they were caught, they joined the hunter for the next round. The students had a blast with this fast-paced game!
16 days ago, Amy Carr
The hunters are waiting in the middle of the gym for a color to be called.
Students are running to a haystack, a mat in the corner of the gym.
Four sutdents are standing on a haystack, a mat in the corner of the gym.
Twp students are running to the haystack.
One Turkey is running from two hunters.
Two turkeys are resting on the haystack.
The teacher is trying to capture two students to join the hunters.
The hunters are waiting in the middle of the gym for a color to be called.
Mrs. McClellan’s class began their day with a special 6-7 celebration for the sixty-seventh day of school! Students predicted how many times they would be able to do each task in 67 seconds and then tested their hypothesis. Some of the tasks included jumping jacks, hopping on one foot, and saying the alphabet.
19 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are seeing how many times they can jumping jack in 67 seconds.
Students are seeing how many times they can clap in 67 seconds.
Mrs. Peters' second grade students enjoyed a Mystery Science lesson on spiders after learning about Arachne the Weaver in their Knowledge Unit this week! 🕷️🕸️
21 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is moving the spider along the yarn "web" towards the secoond student.
A student is moving the spider along the yarn "web" towards the secoond student.
A student is moving the spider along the yarn "web" towards the secoond student.
A student is moving the spider along the yarn "web" towards the secoond student.
A student is moving the spider along the yarn "web" towards the secoond student.
The third grade had special visitors today! The students have been studying the body's systems, and Mr. Clapp and Dr. Venatta came to talk about the nervous system. Students were able to try out a few of their special tools!
21 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are looking at a tool used to look inside of an ear.
The speaker is showing how reflexes in the knee work.
The students are listening to the speaker about reflexes.
The students are listening to the doctor explain about the ear.
The students are looking at a model of an ear.
The students are using a tool to look inside of an ear.
The 3rd and 4th grade students were treated to a U of I women's basketball game this afternoon for their PBIS celebration! 🏀🧡💙
22 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting in the stands eating their snacks.
The image is of the court. The students are facing away from the camera.
Students in are cheering because they noticed they are on the jumbo screen.
Students in are cheering because they noticed they are on the jumbo screen.
A group of six students is standing together for a picture. The court is in the background.
Students in are cheering because they noticed they are on the jumbo screen.
Retake Picture Day is coming up on Monday, Nov 24! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.

If you purchased and are unhappy with your Picture Package, please send it to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day.

Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered. Place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order.

Order Codes:
0096WK Elementary School
0096XD Middle School
0099QW High School
24 days ago, Amy Carr
This image has a picture of a camera. It says picture retake day Monday, 11/24.

The first grade students have been learning about addition. They practiced their fact fluency using Skittles to count and add! As a bonus, students were able to eat the Skittles when finished!

28 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting at their desks. The image shows a paper with three boxes. There are a number of Skittles in the first box and a different numnber in the second box. The students are to add them together.
Students are sitting at their desks. The image shows a paper with three boxes. There are a number of Skittles in the first box and a different numnber in the second box. The students are to add them together.
Students are sitting at their desks. The image shows a paper with three boxes. There are a number of Skittles in the first box and a different numnber in the second box. The students are to add them together.
Students are sitting at their desks. The image shows a paper with three boxes. There are a number of Skittles in the first box and a different numnber in the second box. The students are to add them together.
Students are sitting at their desks. The image shows a paper with three boxes. There are a number of Skittles in the first box and a different numnber in the second box. The students are to add them together.
Students in Mrs. Figgins' class honored veterans by creating thoughtful Veterans Day cards for members of the Cumberland County community. Students also produced agamographs. These artworks included written reflections about veterans. The students included photographs of family members who have served in the armed forces, recognizing their sacrifice and dedication. The class extends its deepest gratitude to all veterans past, present, and future for their service. Your commitment is honored not only on Veterans Day, but every day.
29 days ago, Amy Carr
Students pictured are showing their cards to veterans. They have a poppy on the front. They say thank you for your service.
Students pictured are showing their cards to veterans. They have a poppy on the front. They say thank you for your service.
Students pictured are showing their cards to veterans. They have a poppy on the front. They say thank you for your service.
Pictured are the projects the students made. They are decorated in red, white, and blue images and pictures. The students wrote a paragraph reflection about veterans.