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!
12 days ago, Amy Carr
The group of 29 is sitting on one of three steps posing for the camera.
Four performers are teaching students how to do a Soanish style of dance.
Five dancers are performing. THey are wearing green, yellow and black. They are doing a Spanish style of dance.
Three musicians are performing. One is playing a keyboard, another is playing the violin, and the third is singing.
Three flaminco dancers are dancing with thier hands holding and waving their dresses.
Three musicians are performing. One is playing a trombone, another is playing the violin, and the third is singing.
Two are dancing to Spanish music. The band is playing in the background.
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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13 days ago, Amy Carr
The Cumberland FFA traveled to Altamont to compete in the Section Dairy Judging contest! Congrats to those who participated!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
The 14 members of the team are standing against, sitting on, and standing on bales of hay.
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!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
AJ and MC are standing side by side in front of a blank wall.
Foods II classes made Brown Butter Chocolate Chip cookies. The recipe was shared by Foods II student, Haley Bland. 🍪
14 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are standing side by side. Each is holding a plate of two cookies.
Three students are standing side by side. They are holding a plate of three cookies.
A student is adding ingredients to the mixing bowl and turning on the mixer.
A student is adding ingredients to the mixing bowl and turning on the mixer.
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team won the IHSA Regional tonight! Congratulations! 🏴‍☠️
15 days ago, Amy Carr
THe team of seven is standing together with the coach. The student in the center is holding the regional champion trophy.

This is a reminder that we will have a 12:01 PM dismissal on Friday, March 13, for a teacher in-service.

15 days ago, Amy Carr
Blue Image with Reminder stamped in the background. The foreground says Reminder: 12:01 Dismissal on Friday, March 13!
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.
15 days ago, Amy Carr
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! 🏴‍☠️
15 days ago, Amy Carr
The student body is sitting in the bleachers. There is a speaker in the center of the basketball court reading a paper.

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.

15 days ago, Amy Carr
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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18 days ago, Amy Carr
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!
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are two students and their principal. The students are holding their certificates.
Pictured are two students holding their certificates.
Pictured are two students and their principal. The students are holding their certificates.
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!
18 days ago, Amy Carr
In Mrs. Lee's Community Living class, students are learning about vending machines. They even get to practice on their classroom vending machine!
18 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is selecting money to put into the classroom vending machine.
A student is refilling the vending machine. Another student is watching on.
A student is waiting for the item to come out of the 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!

18 days ago, Amy Carr
A yellow background with a head that has a brain that turns into an electric cord. A man is unplugging the cord. It says Happy National Day of Unplugging.
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!
19 days ago, Amy Carr
The 13 members of the Aces team are standing together. One is holding the 2nd place trophy. The individual winners are displaying their medals.
The CHS boys' basketball awards are scheduled for March 24th at 6:30 PM in the high school cafeteria.
20 days ago, Amy Carr
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.
20 days ago, Amy Carr
We would like to share an upcoming workshop, Digital Discernment: Creating a Tech-Ready Home in the AI Age, presented by Protect Young Eyes and sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln Healthy Communities. This session will be valuable for parents, grandparents, educators, and other caring adults.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 14, from 6:00-7:30 PM at The Fields Church at Cross County Mall, 700 Broadway East, Mattoon.

Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and have chances to win excellent tech-related raffle prizes.
20 days ago, Amy Carr
An event flyer for a free workshop titled "Digital Discernment: Creating a tech-ready home in the AI Age." The top of the flyer features a professional portrait of the presenter, Chris McKenna, and the logo for "Protect Young Eyes: creating safer digital spaces." Images below the header show an audience in a lecture hall and a young child using a tablet. Event Details Presenter: Chris McKenna Date: Tuesday, April 14 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: The Fields Church | Mattoon (Cross County Mall location), 700 Broadway Ave. East, Mattoon. Parking: Located at the back of the mall. Notes: No registration required; light refreshments and raffle prizes provided. Sponsor: Sponsored by Linda K. Keeler. Workshop Content The text describes a "Tech-Ready Home Framework" focused on five key habits for digital success. Attendees will learn: How to use a router as a parenting tool. Strategies more effective than parental controls. Information on the "Toxic Trio" and how to protect kids from it. Insights into why 72% of teens use AI companions. Logos and Disclaimers The bottom of the flyer features the Sarah Bush Lincoln logo with the tagline "Trusted Compassionate Care." A small disclaimer notes that the information is a community resource provided by Sarah Bush Lincoln and is not sponsored or endorsed by the school district.
Have you ever wondered what's inside your favorite bag of chips? The Bio 2 class tested Doritos and Cheetos to find out! They analyzed the popular snacks for the presence of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
21 days ago, Amy Carr
One student is mashing up a chip, while another is evaluating a science tool to get a reading.
A student is dipping a material to evaluate the GMOs. Another student is watching on.
Two students are smiling at the camera. One is holding their testing material.