
The Cumberland County Broadband Committee is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Cumberland County Life Center Building, 507 E Main Street, Toledo, Illinois.
The committee has developed a survey to demonstrate the overall need for reliable and affordable broadband. This meeting will help residents better understand the committee’s mission and goals and explain how you can help encourage participation in the survey and the BEAD challenge. Contact cumberlandbroadband2023@gmail.com for more information.

Kindergarten wrapped up their kings and queens reading unit today with a tea party. They danced, played bingo, and had a fancy snack!








Reminder: Cumberland schools will dismiss at 12:15 on Friday, February 9, for a teacher in-service.


Mrs. Bierman's class concluded their unit of study on the Western expansion by having a Pioneer Day. The students did various activities including making butter and eating it on cornbread muffins!

Congratulations to our February Raiders of the Month! Great job being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable. Keep up the great work being exemplary students in our school!


Ms. Williamson’s first grade class has been learning about different habitats. The students each drew three habitat pictures of the Arctic, the desert, and the African savanna. Then, the students placed different animals in their correct habitat.





Will a mountain last forever? Mrs. High's 4th graders learned about weathering today and answered that question by experimenting with shaking sugar cubes in a container.





Mrs. Smyser’s third graders discovered how flowers are pollinated last week by creating a bee to transfer “pollen” to their flower.






The second grade had a Glow Party to celebrate the 100th day of school!


Kindergarten celebrated the 100th day of school with some fun center activities!











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Mrs. A. McElravy's 4th grade class experimented with lava last week. They have been learning about volcanoes and what makes them explode.





Cumberland CUSD #77 will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 22, 2024 due to the forcasted inclement weather.

Mrs. Smyser’s students finished their reading unit on Ancient Rome by participating in a Reader’s Theater. Each student played a part in the fable, Androcles and the Lion.



The CMS Student Council is hosting a blood drive on January 22 from 2-6 PM. Support a great cause and get automatically entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl!


Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday.


Mrs. Walk's kindergarten group enjoyed reading the book, Duck on a Bike, this afternoon!


Mr. Miller’s 3rd grade PE classes are playing hockey this week. Each team is working hard to score the most goals!








We are excited to have a second Shoe Tree distribution for our students this year. The normal Shoe Tree Fall distribution is still being planned for the 24-25 school year. A form will be sent out in May for that Shoe Tree.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form for qualifying students, Pre K-8th grade, to receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be distributed by the school in mid-February. Please complete this form by January 19, 2024.
https://forms.gle/FwS4k6U3Fne8SMvPA
SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.

The CMS Student Council is hosting a blood drive on January 22 from 2-6 PM. Support a great cause and get automatically entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl!
