Cumberland High School

Reminder: Next week, there is a 2:20 dismissal on Tuesday and no school Wednesday-Friday for Thanksgiving break. 🦃

Students from the high school’s Dual Credit program visited EIU's Booth Library this week. Students located different items throughout the library. They were impressed with the size of the library!

The high school English students completed a library scavenger hunt today to help them learn how to navigate the call number system.

The high school PE students are working on their skills and teamwork while learning about the game of hockey.

Students in Fellowship of Christian Athletes met on November 9 and heard from Caroline Kirchmer, EIU Volleyball Alum. Miss Kirchmer, a 4th grade teacher in the district, spoke to the students about staying strong in their faith while facing setbacks and disappointments, using her own injuries as an example. “You can’t compare yourself to anyone else because we are all given our own gifts and abilities,” Kirchmer said. “You have to focus on what you can do to help your team be successful.” Students enjoyed a variety of breakfast pastries provided by The Toledo Christian Church. The next meeting will be Thursday, December 8 with guest speaker Jordan Robinson.

Pirate Night is coming up! Meet the Pirates Friday, November 18, beginning at 7:30 PM. Admission will be an item for the food drive.

Abbie Becker signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Aurora University, today. Congratulations, Abbie!

Reminder: School dismisses at 12:15 on Friday, November 11, for a teacher in-service.

Join us for the annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11, at 9:00 AM. Thank you to all of the veterans for your service!

Reminder: There is no school on Tuesday, Novemberl 8, for Election Day, a state holiday. On Friday, November 11, school will dismiss at 12:15 for a Teacher In-service.

The students prepared some cookie dough batter during yesterday's Foods I class. Today, they will bake a batch of cookies with the dough they prepared.

Students from grades 3-12 attended an assembly by Sports World sponsored by SBLHS. Pro athletes, Jimmie Bell (NFL) and Wesley Fluellen (NBA) shared personal experiences to help students recognize that life choices matter and that the students are in control. They emphasized that academics, attitude, and hard work are also important. They said students should take responsibility for their legacy, fight for their dreams, and don't let distractions get in the way of their success.

BIO II students observed live earthworms and investigated their senses and anatomy prior to earthworm dissections this week.

Cumberland High School has a position available for a special education teacher. The job details are listed on the link below. Contact Cumberland High School at 217-923-3132 for more information. https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/135889/High-School-Special-Education-Teacher/job-details

Last week, BIO 100 completed a lab to test cellular respiration rates based on CO2 production.

Cumberland High School will play at Greenfield High School on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in the second round of the IHSA playoffs. Game time will be 2:00. The address to Greenfield High School is: Greenfield High School 502 East St. Greenfield, IL 62044

Spanish IV students painted their faces as Calaveras (Skulls) for Day of the Dead. Calaveras and alters are cultural traditions used in celebrations to remember family members who have passed away.

High school Fellowship of Christian Athletes met Thursday, October 27 with guest speakers Matt Bollant, EIU’s Women’s Basketball Coach, and Emily, a Forward on the team. Coach Ballant shared about a time when his faithfulness and self-control during a particularly difficult event resulted in a major blessing later on. “I tamed my tongue and didn’t respond in the flesh,” Coach explained. He urged students to choose their friends wisely, stating their friends will either help or hinder their faith, and to listen to the Holy Spirit for guidance and direction. Emily shared about how she had worked through doubts to truly own her faith. She told students that reading her Bible daily and connecting regularly with other believers helps her through the challenges of being a college athlete, and she gave students some tips for sharing their faith with others. Special thanks to Courtney Beaumont and Memphis Waggoner for providing breakfast! The next FCA meeting will be Thursday, November 10 at 7:30am in the study hall room.

The Cumberland Pirate football team will play at Greenfield on Saturday, November 5, at 2:00 PM.

High school football practice will still be at 3:30 PM. Parents can pick their kids up from the Toledo Christian Church at 5:45 after the pregame meal like normal.