Our newest students at CHS learned what a typical day will be like when they start school next week at today's Pirate Training. They were also introduced to some of the clubs that the high school offers. It was a great day for the future Pirates!
Help us welcome Mrs. Beth Reynolds to Cumberland!
Mrs. Reynolds will teach Spanish at Cumberland High School this year. She has taught at a handful of schools in central Illinois, including the last seven at Casey High School.
Mrs. Reynolds’ husband is a retired police officer and chief for the city of Salem. Her oldest son works in Decatur, and her twins just graduated from Effingham High School. They will head to college this fall.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, reading, traveling, and listening to podcasts.
Mrs. Reynolds will teach Spanish at Cumberland High School this year. She has taught at a handful of schools in central Illinois, including the last seven at Casey High School.
Mrs. Reynolds’ husband is a retired police officer and chief for the city of Salem. Her oldest son works in Decatur, and her twins just graduated from Effingham High School. They will head to college this fall.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, reading, traveling, and listening to podcasts.
Help us welcome Ms. Hope Bueker to Cumberland!
Ms. Bueker will be a special education teacher at Cumberland High School. She is a recent graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Ms. Bueker is looking forward to getting to teach and build relationships with her new students.
In her spare time, Ms. Bueker enjoys gardening, cooking, and hanging around with her family and friends.
Reminder - Tomorrow, August 7, is Pirate Training at CHS for new students and incoming freshmen! The event will run from 10 AM - 1:30 PM! We hope to see you there!
Help us welcome Mr. Jon Matthews to Cumberland!
Mr. Matthews will be a special education teacher at Cumberland High School. Previously, Mr. Matthews taught special education and dual credit social studies classes.
Mr. Matthews’ wife also works in education as a paraprofessional. They live in Casey along with their three strange cats.
Mr. Matthews is looking forward to getting to know the school and community. In his spare time, he likes fishing, watching baseball, and watching the Packers.
Mr. Matthews will be a special education teacher at Cumberland High School. Previously, Mr. Matthews taught special education and dual credit social studies classes.
Mr. Matthews’ wife also works in education as a paraprofessional. They live in Casey along with their three strange cats.
Mr. Matthews is looking forward to getting to know the school and community. In his spare time, he likes fishing, watching baseball, and watching the Packers.
Band camp is in full swing this week, and our students are working hard learning this year's show. We can't wait for you to see what they are putting together!
You're invited to Open House on Wednesday, August 13, from 6-8 PM at all three schools. Come out to meet your teachers, set up your locker, and check out your classrooms!
Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale
We hope to see you there!
Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale
We hope to see you there!
Students interested in playing high school volleyball whose parents were unable to attend the parent meeting on July 23 may pick up a schedule in the high school office. Practice starts August 11.
Cumberland High School is hiring a Head Baseball Coach and an Assistant Baseball Coach for the Spring 2026 season. If you’re passionate about the game and enjoy working with student-athletes, contact Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org.
Cumberland Backpack Ministry is offering product bags throughout the school year to be taken home every Thursday. This program is offered, without charge, to any student at Cumberland Elementary, Cumberland Middle School, and Cumberland High School. Fill out the form below for your child(ren) to be enrolled in the program.
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Thornton at (217)821-1064 or Sarah Holsapple-Miller at (217)549-2215.
https://forms.gle/LPAkTMrwHsg16A3d7
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Thornton at (217)821-1064 or Sarah Holsapple-Miller at (217)549-2215.
https://forms.gle/LPAkTMrwHsg16A3d7
Health Occupations IN-PERSON Orientation is right around the corner! Students participating may find their orientation information in the flyer below.
Cumberland High School will host Pirate Training on August 7, from 10 AM - 1:30 PM, for anyone new to the high school, including freshmen and transfer students. Students will tour the building, locate their classes, learn about extracurriculars and clubs, pick up Chromebooks, and have lunch with Pirate leaders. We hope to see you there!
There will be a parent meeting for those interested in playing high school volleyball on Wednesday, July 23, at 5:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
Summer is the perfect time to take care of any medical requirements, so your child is all set and ready for a smooth start on the first day of school! The requirements for each grade are listed below.
Kindergarten: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, dental exam, and vision exam
2nd Grade: Dental exam
6th Grade: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, and dental exam
9th Grade: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, and dental exam
12th Grade: Immunizations up-to-date.
Athletes in grades 5-12: Sports physical. A school physical does count for this. *5th grade may participate in cross country only.
For more information, please visit the Registration page on the district's website.
Kindergarten: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, dental exam, and vision exam
2nd Grade: Dental exam
6th Grade: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, and dental exam
9th Grade: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, and dental exam
12th Grade: Immunizations up-to-date.
Athletes in grades 5-12: Sports physical. A school physical does count for this. *5th grade may participate in cross country only.
For more information, please visit the Registration page on the district's website.
Mark your calendars! Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Tuesday, July 22.
New families to the district may make an appointment to register in person beginning July 22.
Meet your teacher night is from 6-8 PM on August 13, and the first day of student attendance is August 14.
New families to the district may make an appointment to register in person beginning July 22.
Meet your teacher night is from 6-8 PM on August 13, and the first day of student attendance is August 14.
The SBL Toledo Clinic is offering sports physicals on Wednesday, July 23, from 4-6 PM. All fees are donated to the Cumberland Varsity Club. Call 217-849-3151 for an appointment.
Congratulations to CHS alum, Brennyn Cutts, on recording the final out for the Louisville Cardinals to secure their spot in the College World Series!
It's been a busy week at the Lady Pirates basketball camp! Girls in grades 1-5 spent the week working on the fundamentals to improve their game. Great job, future Lady Pirates!
Last chance to buy a high school yearbook! Only 13 copies left! Order yours at jostens.com/yearbook.
The high school baseball awards will be held on Monday, June 9, at 6:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.