The CHS Student Council is ready for Homecoming week! CHS students - Join in on the dress-up days to help your class earn points! https://drive.google.com/file/d/15yRvZxeeH1R09OTfMold8_aUK4BpbimM/view?usp=sharing
The CHS Varsity Eco Team participated in the 47th annual eco meet at Camp Camfield in Sullivan. The Varsity team consists of Joanie Wallace (captain), Isaiah Winnett, Lauren Stevens, and Jonah Tibbs, and assisted by Gwen Dunn and Audrey Justice. The team placed first in all three topics: Illinois Butterflies, Sustainable Energy, and Illinois Mushrooms. They placed first overall out of 17 teams from area schools!
The high school Cross Country team ran at the Robinson Cork Classic. The boys placed first at the meet! Cameron Roedl ran 15:58 to finish in 1st place, Gavin Whitaker was 16th, Kaleb Bierman was 22nd, Riley Morgan was 24th, and Kade Bradley was 50th overall.
Here's a Throwback Thursday as we go into Homecoming weekend! Does anyone recognize these former CHS Homecoming Kings and Queens?
Mrs. Lee’s Physical Science class took advantage of this nice weather to go outside and describe matter like a scientist would.
Check out these cookies! The Foods III class made Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies recently.
Congratulations to the CHS students selected to be on the 2024 Homecoming Court!
The annual CHS Pirates Football Pink Out game will be on Friday, October 18, at home against Nokomis. The Pink Out apparel store will close at midnight on October 14. T-shirts will be handed out on Thursday, October 17, from 6:45-7:15 PM at the track. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CHS Cheer coach, Krista Buie at coachkristapiratecheer@gmail.com.
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CHS Seniors attended Lake Land College Career Day. They had the opportunity to visit with 50 college representatives and attend sessions to hear about careers that interest them.
Cumberland High School is gearing up for Homecoming! Check out the events that have been planned by the student council:
Wednesday, October 2
-Dress up day
-All school assembly during flex to announce Homecoming court
Thursday, October 3
-Voting at lunch for Homecoming King and Queen
Saturday, October 5
-Homecoming! $13 admission if tickets are bought during lunch this week. $15 at the door.
-6:30 Homecoming coronation
-7:00-9:00 Homecoming dance
Theme Days
October 7 = Rap vs. Rock Dress up
October 8 = Punk vs. Country Dress up
October 9 = Favorite Artist/Band Dress up
October 10 = Spirit Day = Wear Class colors
Wednesday, October 9
-6:30 Powder Puff Football Games
Friday, October 11
-7:00 Homecoming Football Game
The students in Foods I made a delicious breakfast recently! Together they cooked up some French Toast!
CHS cross country participated in the St Joe Spartan Classic on Saturday! The boys team took 9th out of 28 teams. Cameron Roedl (27th), Riley Morgan (39th), and Gavin Whitaker(47th) medaled! Cameron Roedl also medaled for being the best sophomore at the race! The next race is on Thursday at Robinson.
The LIFT program has joined with Mattoon School's Green and Gold Day where students spend the day providing community service. Today, these LIFT students chose to offer their service to Cumberland by helping to clean the school buses! The students who participated were from Cumberland, Mattoon, Neoga, Cowden-Herrick, and Tuscola. Thank you for your help!
The Foods I classes went to Greenville today for a field trip. Students visited the Marcoot Jersey Creamery, Joe's Pizza & The Milkhouse. They had samples of cheese and ice cream.
The JV football game tonight (9/23) at Cumberland has been canceled.
The BIO 2 class spent time discovering the different digestive systems of the animal kingdom last week!
The CHS cross country team competed at the Tuscola Invite this past Saturday. The boys placed 5th out of 23 teams! The award recipients were Cameron Roedl, 14th, Gavin Whitaker, 33rd, Kaleb Bierman, 47th, Kade Bradley, 54th, Riley Morgan, 65th, and Jacob Pierce 75th. The team travels to St Joseph-Odgen next Saturday, September 28.
We’re hiring for several positions within our school district. Check out our available openings listed below. Feel free to share this post with anyone who might be a good fit!
**4 Special Education Teachers with LBS1 Certification (2025-2026 school year)
**Part-Time Speech and Language Pathologist (2024-2025 school year)
Contact Christine Mock at cmock@cusd77.org
**Middle School Math (Spring 2025)
Contact Stacy Keyser at skeyser@cusd77.org
The CHS Volleyball team will play in the Ray Long Pretzel Classic on Friday and Saturday. Their first game is on Friday, 9/20, at 5:30 PM vs. Athens. If you plan to attend, please check out the information handout and the parking map. Good luck Lady Pirates!
Students in Foods III selected and made muffins from a recipe. Those pictured include a caramel apple muffin with homemade caramel sauce and a lemon muffin with lemon glaze. They were delicious!
