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."
Monday's (3/16 )softball game at Dieterich has been postponed. This game has been rescheduled for May 11.
The CHS Spanish Club attended the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet on Tuesday!. The show is a compilation of music and dance from across the Spanish-speaking world. After, the students enjoyed a meal at a local Mexican restaurant!
Check out these classic chemistry reactions in action! The chemistry students created reactions with a white flash of combusting magnesium, and "flare-ups" and "snuffs" caused by pure oxygen and carbon dioxide. They explored how different gases control a flame and caused a bubbling double replacement reaction between acetic acid and baking soda!
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The Cumberland FFA traveled to Altamont to compete in the Section Dairy Judging contest! Congrats to those who participated!
Cumberland High School students, Addison Johnson and Madelynn Cutright, were awarded “Best of Day” by their judges at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, March 7. Congratulations!
Foods II classes made Brown Butter Chocolate Chip cookies. The recipe was shared by Foods II student, Haley Bland. 🍪
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team won the IHSA Regional tonight! Congratulations! 🏴☠️
This is a reminder that we will have a 12:01 PM dismissal on Friday, March 13, for a teacher in-service.
A softball game has been added to the schedule. The Lady Pirates will play Newton on Friday, March 13, at 4:30 PM in Newton.
This afternoon, CHS students and staff celebrated the many academic and athletic achievements they've had so far this school year. We have some amazing students! 🏴☠️
Senior pictures and quotes are due to Mrs. Peters by March 27. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Peters at wpeters@cusd77.org.
Congratulations to Jude Miller and Alysa Dittamore on being selected to the 2026 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association 1A All-State team! Jude was named to the 2nd team, and Alysa was selected for the 3rd team. A link to the full list is below.
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Every year, six students are selected by their principals to be honored at the IPA dinner for demonstrating excellence in both academics and character. This year's honorees are Lila Light, Brooks Braden, Freddy Blade, Quinn Walker, Mitchell Blade, and Karen Willenborg. Congratulations students!
A huge thank you to our amazing donors! Yesterday’s NHS blood drive was a success! ImpactLife collected 30 pints, which means our community helped save up to 90 lives! You made a difference!
In Mrs. Lee's Community Living class, students are learning about vending machines. They even get to practice on their classroom vending machine!
Today is National Day of Unplugging!
Today is a great reminder to step away from our screens and reconnect with what matters most. Take time today to unplug from phones, social media, and devices to be more present in everyday moments.
S.A.D.D. encourages our students, staff, and families to join the challenge:
🌳 Spend time outdoors
💬 Have real conversations
📚 Read, create, or enjoy a favorite hobby
👨👩👧👦 Be fully present with the people around you
Sometimes the best way to recharge is to unplug. Take a break from notifications and enjoy the moments happening right in front of you!
Today is a great reminder to step away from our screens and reconnect with what matters most. Take time today to unplug from phones, social media, and devices to be more present in everyday moments.
S.A.D.D. encourages our students, staff, and families to join the challenge:
🌳 Spend time outdoors
💬 Have real conversations
📚 Read, create, or enjoy a favorite hobby
👨👩👧👦 Be fully present with the people around you
Sometimes the best way to recharge is to unplug. Take a break from notifications and enjoy the moments happening right in front of you!
CHS placed 2nd at the ACES sectional competition in Casey today! Individually, Rylan James placed 2nd in Biology, Camden James placed 3rd in Chemistry, Addison Johnson and Mitchell Blade tied for 2nd in Chemistry, Landon Finn placed 3rd in Computer Science, Jonah Tibbs placed 1st in Computer Science, and Mitchell Blade placed 2nd in Math. Congratulations to all who competed today!
The CHS boys' basketball awards are scheduled for March 24th at 6:30 PM in the high school cafeteria.
The National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive at Cumberland High School on Thursday, 3/5, from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM in the study hall. To schedule an appointment, contact Mrs. Becker at tbecker@cusd77.org.