Catch the action from the Quarterfinal round of Scholastic Hi Q! Cumberland High School takes on O’Fallon High School in an exciting matchup you won’t want to miss.

Watch the full match here: https://youtu.be/7VIF0Uchmxg?si=1I-ImDm43YGRvtsv
about 5 hours ago, Amy Carr
Four CHS students are preparing for the match.
The four CHS students are on the top of the gallary and the other team is below.
Game Updates:

The softball games at Paris today (3/27) and vs. Flora on Saturday (3/28) have been cancelled.

If we get updates to the baseball game, we will update this post.
about 11 hours ago, Amy Carr
The Foods II classes recently mastered the art of soft pretzels! After preparing a fresh yeast dough and hand-shaping each piece, students were surprised to learn that a baking soda bath is essential before baking. Whether finished with classic sea salt or a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, the final results were delicious!
about 12 hours ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sitting with a plate of pretzels and a bowl of cheese sauce.
Three students are holding two plates of finished pretzels.
Two students are shaping pretzels and placing them on the cooking sheet.
One student is giving the pretzels a baking soda bath. The other is placing them on the cooking sheet.
Four students are displaying their cooking sheet with pretzels just out of the oven.
Two students are shaping pretzels.
Three students are shaping pretzels.
Two students are shaping pretzels.
Two students are shaping pretzels.
The Cumberland High School Community Service class has been busy making a difference! Students assembled hygiene bags filled with essential items and donated them to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department to help support those in need in our community.

After delivering the bags, students enjoyed a well-deserved treat at Coffee’s & Cream, where they practiced their ordering and communication skills. We’re proud of their hard work, generosity, and continued growth both in and out of the classroom!
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Four students are donating the items to the adult at the Cumberland County building.
The four students are standing outside of the Cumberland County Detention Center.
The items donated are a bag, toothbrush, lip balm, body wash, soap, shampoo, and a Cleanze pouch.
The four students are at the counter after receiving their drinks at Cookies & Cream.
A game has been added to the CHS Baseball schedule. The team will travel to Carlyle to play on Monday, March 30, at 4:30 PM.
1 day ago, Amy Carr
The Clothing and Textiles students successfully completed their first major project, a custom throw pillow featuring a 9-piece quilt top! The project challenged the students to cut their fabric, use a sewing machine to stitch it together, and hand-sew it to close. 🧵
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Five students are holding the pillow they made.
Two students are holding the pillow they made.
The BIO 1 students simulated different types of bird breaks with different food resources to see which was more successful and would lead to the birds' survival!
2 days ago, Amy Carr
Three students are using an eye dropper to try to pick up seeds.
Two students are using their hands to get items out of the water.
One student is using an eye dropper to get water out of a graduated cylinder. Another is using a tweezer to pick up something.
Two studetns are using a new to dig for worms in a pile of mud.
The CHS baseball game at Lawrenceville on March 31st has been canceled.
2 days ago, Amy Carr
Another day of delicious baking in the FACS kitchen made the CHS hallways smell amazing! Students made cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing. One staff member said, “The icing tasted like it was made by angels.” They were amazing!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is melting butter and watching the temperature.
A student is flattening the dough.
A student is cutting the rolled up rolls with floss.
A student is rolling dough with a rolling pin.
Two students are placing rolls in a pan.
Two students are standing with a plate with a cinnamon roll.
Three students are standing by the counter by their pan of cinnamon rolls.
A student is dishing up a cinnamon roll from his pan.
Two students are icing the cinnamon rolls.
Two students are pointing at their cinnamon roll.
The CHS Science Club was the first school to visit Lake Land College's new Effingham Technology Center last week! The students spent time with one of LLC's instructors learning all about 3D printers because the high school hopes to have one for students to use in the future. The club's visit was shared on Effingham Radio. The article is linked below.

https://www.effinghamradio.com/2026/03/21/cumberland-high-school-science-club-visits-effingham-technology-center-friday/
4 days ago, Amy Carr
The Cumberland High School Scholastic Bowl competed at the IHSA State Tournament this past weekend. The team went 1-2 for the weekend, just shy of placing. Rylan James and Camden James made the All-State 1st Team, and Jad Shoot made the All-State 2nd Team. This senior group has done a phenomenal job in their last four years, including making it to both IHSA and Masonic State all four years. They have qualified for Nationals and will get to compete one last time at the end of April for Small School Nationals in Chicago, Illinois!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the entire team, parents, and coaches.
Pictured are the 4 senior members of the team.
Pictured is teh team competing in a match.
Pictured is the team looking up through an octagon shape.
The students in Clothing and Textiles are working on "scrap projects" in class. The student pictured created an eyeglasses case from small pieces of leftover fabric!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
The student is holding an eyeglasses case made of scrap material.
Mrs. Becker’s Speech class attended Lake Land College’s Communications Open House last week! It was a great opportunity for students to get first-hand experience in a variety of professional communication roles.
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sitting in front of microphones and wearing headphones. They are being interviewed for the radio.
Two students are sitting at the desk for a news broadcast.
Two students are sitting at the desk for a news broadcast.
A student is standing in front of a green screen.
Two students are standing with cameras. They are wearing headsets.
A student is directing the news broadcast.
Three students are sitting in front of microphones and wearing headphones. They are being interviewed for the radio.
A group of 13 students are standing around a table listing to a radio broadcast.
A student is wearing headphones and listening to the radio broadcast.
The entire speech class os sitting or standing at the door waiting for their turn.
Good luck to our CHS Scholastic Bowl team at the IHSA State competition this weekend! They play Pleasant Plains at 10 AM, Johnston City at 11 AM, and Elmwood at 1:15 PM. Scores will be posted on this link: https://www.ihsa.org/sports/scholastic-bowl. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
7 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says IHSA State Competition and has the pirate logo. The team is holding their sectional trophy.
After brainstorming and outlining as a group, Mr. Matthews's students began writing their essays on 'What Can I Do to Help My Community.' Each student is now busy drafting their own personal ideas for making a positive impact.
7 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is showing the brainstorming paper.
Fice students are brainstorming their ideas to make a positive impact on their community.
Two students and two student helperes are working on brainstorming.
The 33rd Annual Boys Central Illinois All-Star basketball game, featuring senior players from the National Trail Conference and the Little Illini Conference, will be held on Sunday, March 29, at Cumberland High School. The 3-point contest starts at 6:05 PM, and tip-off is at 6:30 PM. Admission is $5.00.
10 days ago, Amy Carr
This image is a flyer for the 33rd Annual Boys Central Illinois All-Star Basketball Game, featuring senior players from the National Trail Conference (NTC) and the Little Illini Conference (LIC). Event Details Date: Sunday, March 29th, 2026 Location: Cumberland High School Admission: $5.00 Schedule: 3PT Contest at 6:05 PM; Tip-off at 6:30 PM. Rosters and Coaches are listed.
The Lady Raiders Basketball Camp is set for June 1 - June 4 in the middle school gym. Incoming 1st - 2nd graders will attend from 9 AM to 10:15 AM, incoming 3rd - 5th graders will attend from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM, and incoming 6th - 8th graders will attend from 1 PM to 3:30 PM. The link to sign up is below. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Miller at bmiller@cumberland.k12.il.us or Coach Wermert at lwermert@cumberland.k12.il.us.

https://forms.gle/od6N2iTu5huMDM326
11 days ago, Amy Carr
The image is a flyer for the Lady Raiders Basketball Camp 2026, a fundamental skills camp held at the Cumberland Middle School Gym from June 1st to June 4th. The flyer details are as follows: Camp Activities: Includes ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, game knowledge, competitive drills, games, prizes, and a T-shirt. Cost: $40 per camper, or a sibling rate of $70 for two siblings. Schedule by Grade Level: Incoming 1st–2nd graders: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Incoming 3rd–5th graders: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Incoming 6th–8th graders: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration: A QR code is provided to register online. The deadline is May 15th. Payment Instructions: * Grades 1–5 make checks payable to "CHS Girls’ Basketball." Grades 6–8 make checks payable to "CMS Girls’ Basketball." Contact Information: For questions, contact Brandon Miller (bmiller@cumberland.k12.il.us) or Lexie Wermert (lwermert@cumberland.k12.il.us).
Introduction to Art students recently experimented with water-based spray paint for their latest project. Inspired by Banksy and the graffiti movement, the class applied urban lettering styles to create custom name-based artworks. 🎨
11 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing at a table and using spraypaint to create designs on the cardboard piece.
A student is squatting on the ground and using spraypaint to create designs on the cardboard piece.
Two students are standing at a table and using spraypaint to create designs on their cardboard piece.
Four students are standing at a table and using spraypaint to create designs on their cardboard piece.
Two students are standing at a table and using spraypaint to create designs on their cardboard piece.
Two students are showing their cardboar piece with graffiti art.
Two students are showing their cardboar piece with graffiti art.

The softball game against T-town on Tuesday, 3/17, has been cancelled. The game has been rescheduled for April 23.

11 days ago, Amy Carr
We are proud of the cast and crew of the Descendants for an incredible weekend of performances! The show was a testament to all the hours of rehearsal and prep everyone put in behind the scenes. Congratulations to everyone involved on a job well done!

📷Traci Becker
12 days ago, Amy Carr
A fairygodmother is casting a spell with a wand on another character with a crown.
Many cast members are dancing on stage.
Many cast members are dancing on stage.
Many cast members are facing each other in a look of shock.
Two cast members, one in a blue dress and another in a suit, are dancing. The cast is behind dancing as well.
Three cast members are acting. One is a genie, another is Cruela Deville, and a third is a witch in purple and black.
Two cast members, one in a gold dress and another in a suit, are dancing. The cast is behind dancing as well.
Two cast members, both in blue dresses, are dancing. The cast is behind dancing as well.
Two cast members, one in a gold dress and another in a suit, are dancing. The cast is behind dancing as well.
Two characters from the musical, both dressed in purple, are taking to each other. THere are other cast members sitting on the ground in the background.