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!
about 8 hours 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/
1 day 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!
1 day 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!
1 day 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.
1 day 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! 🏴‍☠️
4 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.
4 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.
7 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
8 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. 🎨
8 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.

8 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
8 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.
Tuesday's (3/17) baseball game at Vandalia has been moved to Wednesday (3/18).
8 days ago, Amy Carr
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team won the IHSA Sectional Championship! Way to go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
10 days ago, Amy Carr
The team is standing side by side along with the coaches. They are holding the plaque
Congratulations to Cameron Roedl on being named to the Special Mention Team by the 2026 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association! A link to the full list is below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TmLcWa8e8C74a5nHRV6NG5aCdiXKNNGR_1Spr2VWhug/edit?pli=1&gid=1004095607#gid=1004095607
11 days ago, Amy Carr
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
11 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.
Students in Foods II made dinner rolls! This was their first attempt at using yeast this year. They mixed, kneaded, and shaped the dough. Then, they let them rise before baking them to a golden brown. Delicious!
11 days ago, Amy Carr
Three students are standing by their pan of baked rolls.
Four students are standing by their pan of baked rolls. One is buttering the rolls.
Three students are each holding a plate of rolls.
A student is buttering a pan of rolls.
Four students are standing by their pan of unbaked rolls that have risen.
A student is kneeding the dough.
A student is kneeding the dough.
A student is kneeding the dough.
A student is shapping dough into balls.
A student is placing rolls on a pan.
Last night, the Cumberland FFA competed in the section basketball game in Marshall, where they won the championship and took home the 1st place plaque!🥇🏀
11 days ago, Amy Carr
The team of eight is sitting on the bleachers with their teacher. They are holding the 1st place plaque.
The CHS band participated in the 58th annual Lincoln Trail Band Festival today. Twelve bands combined to put on a concert, in which they played six pieces, including "Georgia on my Mind" and "The Great Steamboat Race."
12 days ago, Amy Carr
The trumpet section is paying a song
The percussion section is paying a song.
The trumpet section is paying a song.
The flute section is paying a song.
The trombone section is paying a song.
The saxophone section is paying a song.
The bass section is paying a song.
The saxophone section is paying a song.
The flute section is paying a song.
The entire band is playing a song

Monday's (3/16 )softball game at Dieterich has been postponed. This game has been rescheduled for May 11.

12 days ago, Amy Carr