Our music department has been gearing up for their upcoming holiday concerts! We hope you can join us!
December 12, 7 PM - Middle School Band and Choir Concert
December 17, 2 PM (MSGym)- High School Band and Choir Concert
December 18, 6:15 PM - 1st Grade Christmas Program
December 19, 6:15 PM - 3rd Grade Christmas Program
December 19, 7 PM - 4th Grade Christmas Program
**Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Programs are in the Spring**
Jason Duhamell, a cardiac nurse for Carle, visited the high school Anatomy class to discuss blood pressure. He gave the students hands-on training to measure their own blood pressure!
Last night, the high school chess club traveled to Mattoon High School to compete against their IHSA Chess Team. Each player played two matches. Mitchell Blade and Alice Santi both won one of their matches!
Reminder: Any parent or guardian who wants to put a senior ad in the high school yearbook needs to send all materials and payment to Wendy Peters by December 22.
The EIU Jazz Lab Band stopped by this afternoon to play a collection of songs for the middle school and high school band students. The students enjoyed listening to the show and learning about the band.
The JV and Varsity boys basketball game against OPH on 12-1-23 will be played at Hutsonville.
Our music department has many opportunities to get you in the holiday spirit! Here are the upcoming Christmas Programs. December 12, 7 PM - Middle School Band and Choir Concert December 17, 2 PM.(MSGym)- High School Band and Choir Concert December 18, 6:15 PM - 1st Grade Christmas Program December 19, 6:15 PM - 3rd Grade Christmas Program December 19, 7 PM - 4th Grade Christmas Program **Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Programs are in the Spring**
UPDATE: The first two games of Cumberland's Boys' Turkey Tournament have been changed for Friday. Below is what the schedule will look like for those 2 games.
Nov. 24th @ 3:00pm
Okaw Valley vs Dieterich
Nov. 24th @ 4:30 pm
Vandalia vs Cumberland
Students in Ms. Booth's Math Applications class recently built Icosahedrons! Icosahedrons are three-dimensional shapes with 20 faces.
Mrs. Gibsom's Anatomy class recently traveled to the Peoria Riverfront Museum to see the Body World exhibit. They had a great time and learned a lot about the anatomy of the human body.
Thanksgiving break begins with 2:20 PM dismissal on Tuesday, 11/21. There will be no school from 11/22-11/26. School resumes on Monday, 11/27.
Cumberland High School is hiring for the following position! Please share with those who may be interested.
-High School Secretary - Beginning the 2024-2025 school year
Order your High School Yearbook now! Prices will go up in January - reserve your copy today!
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#
Mrs. Gibsom's Anatomy classes tested their senses as they progressed through the nervous system!
Meet the Pirates on Friday, November 17 at 7:30 PM! The Cheerleaders, Girls' Basketball team, and Boys' Basketball teams will be introduced followed by Varsity, JV, and Freshmen/Sophomore scrimmages. Please bring a nonperishable item in support of the food drive!
The CHS Class of 2027 is selling Little Caesar Pizza Kits from November 13 - 27. If you would like to support the class, please contact a freshman, Mrs. Heuerman, or Mrs. Taylor. The kits will be delivered the week of December 11.
Biology II students practiced their dissecting skills on gummy bears. After mastering that skill, they dissected a starfish!
Tonight is Senior Night for the Lady Pirates! Cumberland plays Brownstown-St. Elmo at 6 PM. Come out and support the team and the seniors!
On Monday, November 13, we ask that all Cumberland students and staff wear Cardinal gear or red in honor of Mike Oakley, our beloved transportation director. Thank you!
Thank you to all who have served!
