The CHS Marching Pirates Color Guard visited the 8th grade today to demonstrate the art and skill that goes into gameday and competition performances. 8th - 11th grade students interested in joining next year's color guard are invited to the upcoming clinics and tryouts.

🏳️Clinics: May 11 & 12, 3:15 - 4:45 PM

🏳️Tryouts: May 14, 3:15 - 4:45 PM
3 minutes ago, Amy Carr
One of the three color guard members are speaking to the crowd about color guard.
Three color guard members are twirling the flag around their waist.
The Clothing & Textiles students have begun making PJ pants by cutting out the fabric using a pattern.
about 2 hours ago, Amy Carr
A student is cutting out the fabric using a pattern.
The BIO 100 students visited Greenup Cemetery to gather data for their latest population ecology project.
about 2 hours ago, Amy Carr
Two students are standing near a gravestone with a clipboard collecting data.
Two students are standing near a gravestone with a clipboard collecting data.
Two students are standing near a gravestone with a clipboard collecting data.
The CHS softball team will recognize its two seniors before the start of the Arcola game on 4/16/26.
about 6 hours ago, Amy Carr
Kristi Yocum was the winner of the high school softball team's 50/50 drawing. Kristi won $1,000.00 and donated $800.00 back to the program! Thank you to everyone who participated in the drawing, and thank you, Kristi, for your donation to the CHS softball team!
1 day ago, Amy Carr
The winner is standing with two softball players.
Today, Cumberland High School celebrated the achievements of Natalie Beaumont and Owen McGinins following their success at the state wrestling finals. In recognition of their hard work, both athletes were presented with commemorative road signs that will be proudly displayed outside the school.

Owen was honored for his impressive third-place finish in the IHSA State finals. Natalie was celebrated for her back-to-back State Champion finishes as well as being named the Herald & Review Wrestler of the Year. Students and staff are incredibly proud of both Natalie and Owen! Congratulations to both for representing our school with pride and talent!
1 day ago, Amy Carr
A student and the principal are holding the sign that reads Natalie Beaumont IHSA State Wrestling Champion 2026 and holding the newspaper.
A student and principal are holding a sign that reads Owen McGinnis IHSA State Wrestling 2026 3rd Place 157 LB Class.
A student is holding the sign that reads Natalie Beaumont IHSA State Wrestling Champion 2026 and holding the newspaper.
A student is holding a sign that reads Owen McGinnis IHSA State Wrestling 2026 3rd Place 157 LB Class.
Last week, Mr. Lewis's chemistry students made ice cream using liquid nitrogen! 🍦
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Two students are making ice cream. One is mixing the ice cream, while the other adds the liquid nitrogen.
The softball game with Flora on April 10th has been moved to a 4:45 PM start time.
1 day ago, Amy Carr
The CHS softball game today (4/3) has been moved to Greenup.
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Members of the CHS track team competed at the Illinois Top Times indoor meet recently. The 4x200 relay team of Logan Gerhradt, Reid Carlen, Landon Finn, and Cael McMechan placed twelfth with a time of 1:36.73. The 4x800 team of Colby Roedl, Cameron Roedl, Gavin Whitaker, and Aydan Oakley placed seventh with a time of 8:31.17, their fastest of the year. Reid Carlen placed sixth in both the 60 and 200. He ran a 6.99 in the 60 and a 23.00 in the 200. Both were personal bests for indoor competition. Congratulations, Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
7 days ago, Amy Carr
The 4x200 relay and their alterante are pictured.
The 4x800 team and two coaches are pictured. The team is biting their medals.
RC is pictured with his two medals.
April 1 Athletic Cancellations:
- CHS track at Charleston has been canceled. There is no make-up date.
- CHS baseball vs. Oblong has been canceled.
7 days ago, Amy Carr
Adjustments have been made to the CHS softball schedule. Cumberland will play Flora on April 10 and CHBC on April 14. Both games are at home and begin at 4:30.
7 days ago, Amy Carr
Cumberland softball's first baseman, Ava Long, hit her first high school home run last night as the Lady Pirates defeated Altamont 16 to 1 . Ava's home run was a three-run blast to right field!
7 days ago, Amy Carr
AL is standing on the field holding the home run softball.
It’s National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our schools wouldn't be the same without our amazing paras. Thank you for your endless energy, your support of our students, and for keeping things running smoothly every single day!
7 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. It has pictures of school supplies along the border.
Students in the freshman career class learn how the Internet works, including topics like online behavior and Internet safety. They also explore how their personal social media presence can impact their future opportunities, including getting a job and maintaining employment.
8 days ago, Amy Carr
Ths class is working on their chromebooks.
This is a poster that says every one minute of the day. It has rays of how much individuals are on social media, video channels, and shopping netwroks.
Two students are working on their Chromebooks.
To wrap up their unit on British Romanticism, seniors explored the era's focus on nature, rebellion, creativity, individualism, and inspiration. They started by writing poems that captured these themes, then used AI to turn their words into music. By experimenting with different genres, speeds, and voices, students transformed their poetry into unique songs while staying true to the spirit of the time period. Here are a few examples of their finished products:

https://suno.com/s/lX2vBIPLwCXLPezg
https://suno.com/s/oBb4gpdmpt2ttgSe
https://suno.com/s/WO2QDc0QYR1FyAPz
https://suno.com/s/pLczNW6XRE8n5JB9
https://suno.com/s/ZTJbUsB300kIjj9Z
8 days ago, Amy Carr

Cumberland schools will dismiss for Easter Break on Thursday, April 2, at 2:01 PM. School resumes on Tuesday, April 7. We hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday!

9 days ago, Amy Carr
The spring colored image has eggs, grass, and flowers. It says Easter Break April 3- April 6. School will dismiss at 2:01 on April 2nd.
Seniors Zack Harmon and Reed Miller participated in the Central IL All-Star Game hosted by CHS on Sunday. The LIC defeated the NTC 74-73 in this year's game. The LIC MVP was Jayden Goff of Lawrenceville, the NTC MVP was Cody Zimdars of North Clay, and the 3-Point Champion was Jack Julius of Casey-Westfield.
9 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are RM, Coach Roedl, and ZH.
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
12 days 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.
12 days ago, Amy Carr