Congratulations to our IHSA Sectional Qualifiers! The Cumberland Co. boys cross country team advanced to next week's sectional placing second overall. Individually, Cameron Roedl placed 1st, and Colby Roedl placed 3rd. Paula Hoehn advanced to sectionals as an individual for the girls.
19 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the individual girl who has qualified for sectionals
Pictured are the top five boys runners. Each is holding his medal
The Lady Pirates volleyball team will play in the Windsor Regional. Their first game is on Monday, October 27, at 7 PM against Hutsonville. The games are being played at Windsor High School. Good luck, Lady Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
21 days ago, Amy Carr
Mr. Lewis's physics students worked this morning on creating and testing their design projects. There were many creative plans!
21 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is drilling into wood. A teacher is stablizing the wood.
Two students are sitting at a table. They are gluing pieces of wood has wood.
A student is sitting at a table. He has wood, glue, and a tennis ball in front of him.
A student is standing at a table. He has wooden sticks on a white paper towel in front of him.
A student is standing at a table. He has wood in front of him.
A student is standing at a table. He has wood in front of him. He is gluing the wood.
Some of the CHS Yearbook Club members attended a workshop in Springfield on October 8, where they discussed themes, marketing strategies, and photography elements. 📸
22 days ago, Amy Carr
Six students are standing side by side in front of a fall themed background that says Let's celebrate.
Three students are sitting at a table where they working. One student is holding up a list.
Two students is sitting at a table. One is working on a computer.
The BIO 1 students worked in stations to discover homeostasis and negative feedback loops!
22 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing with his hand in a bucket of ice water.
Two students are standing at the counter. They are writing and looking at jars of mealworms.
Two students are sitting at the table. One student is holding a flashlight facing towards another students eye.
The Ceramics 3 students went to the John Graves Pottery Studio on October 16, where they enjoyed a day of making pottery. John showed them several new techniques, including how to make his famous egg maker.
22 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is at a throwing wheel. He is shaping the bottom of a ceramic dish.
A student is standing at a table. He is molding clay to add to his creation on the desk.
A student is standing outside. She has added her pottery to the round plate holding five clay projects.
The students in the Orientation to FACS class have been learning about textiles. They've learned how to sew on buttons and how to repair a seam. Currently, they are making a small pillow! 🧵
22 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is sitting at a table. She is holding up a brown textile that has a camoflauge heart sewn on it.
A student is sitting at a table. She is holding up a brown textile that has a camoflauge K sewn on it.
A student is sitting at a table. She is tying thread to the corner of a blue textile.
The Foods III students made fried cheese curds recently. They made a homemade batter for the fresh curds that were purchased recently at Marcoot Jersey Creamery in Greenville, IL. One batch was a special garlic herb flavor, while the other was a simple plain cheese. 🧀
23 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing at the counter. She is dipping cheese in batter and then holding it above the fryer.
A student is standing at the counter. He has a spatula in his hand over the fryer.
A student is facing the camera. He is holding a plate of cheese curds.
Students in the high school choir participated in the South-Central Youth in Harmony Festival at EIU on Monday, October 20th. They spent the day learning to sing barbershop quartet music, listening to live performances of quartets, and performed a concert that evening.
24 days ago, Amy Carr
The female student s are in three rows. Three are on the floor. Seven are sitting. Eight are standing.
Five male students are standing in three rows. They are smiling for the picture.
Roll up your sleeve if you dare and give blood this October - no tricks, just lifesaving treats! Donors snag a new Halloween tee from our rewards store, a donation to a charity of your choice, or a gift card! The National Honor Society is sponsoring this event on Thursday, October 30, from 11:30 - 4:30 in the high school study hall. Book you appointment at this link: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141792
24 days ago, Amy Carr
The image is of someone wearing a purple t-shirt. The shirt says Make a Monster Impact Donate Blood. ImpactLife.
A freshman/sophomore football game has been added at Newton on Thursday October 23, at 6:00 PM.
24 days ago, Amy Carr
The CHS Class of 2029 is offering Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal Deals to support their Senior prom. The order window will be open from October 20 - November 19. Pizza Kits are great to have on hand for busy days or get a Meal Deal Code and pick up Little Caesars pizza in your local restaurant. Everyone appreciates the convenience of a delicious meal that your family will love.

If you would like a kit, please contact one of our freshman students. They each have a unique link. Using this link will ensure the student receives credit. This link can also be used. https://tinyurl.com/38naz5v5.

Your pizza kits will be delivered directly to your doorstep via FedEx within 5-7 business days. It's the perfect time to stock your freezer!

Thank you for your support!
CHS Class of 2029

24 days ago, Amy Carr
This is an image of Little Ceasars pizzas and a box.
The students in Foods I made buttermilk pancakes recently. They chose blueberries or chocolate chips for added flavor. While a few pancakes didn't make it, the rest were delicious! 🥞
24 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing in front of a stove. He is holding a class container with batter. He is pouring pancakes.
One student is pouring pancake batter. A second student is holding a spatula and giving the thumbs up sign.
One student is standing in front of a stove holding a spatual over his pancake. Another student is leaning on the counter and watching.
A student is standing in front of a stove. She is holding a spatula and watching her pancakes.
The freshman/sophomore volleyball game scheduled for tonight (10/20) at 5 PM vs.Teutopolis has been cancelled.
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Congratulations to Cumberland Co. cross country runner, Paula Hoehn, for medaling at the Charleston Trojan Classic! She placed 34th with a time of 21:21.16.
26 days ago, Amy Carr
the runner is wearing her sweats. She is holding up her medal
Nokomis has cancelled JV football for 10-20-25. We are currently working on trying to find another opponent for an FS/JV game sometime next week.
27 days ago, Amy Carr
The two CHS Basic Geometry classes have been learning about conditionals using “If…Then” statements! After reading the book by Laura Numeroff, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, the students showed off their creativity by making their own books filled with fun and clever examples.
27 days ago, Amy Carr
A collection of published and student-made children's books arranged on a wooden table, inspired by Laura Numeroff's "If You Give..." series. Official titles include If You Give a Pig a Pancake, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and If You Take a Mouse to School. Hand-drawn covers show creative twists like If You Give a Girl Paint featuring a paint tube, If You Give a Patriot Tea with American flags and a teacup, and If Life Gives You Lemons, You Get Lemonade with a pitcher and glass. One student-made book shows a fishing pole with the caption "If you give [a] fishing pole, they won’t use it."
A tabletop display of children's books and handmade book covers inspired by Laura Numeroff's "If You Give..." series. Among the official titles like If You Give a Pig a Pancake, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and If You Take a Mouse to School, there are student-created versions with hand-drawn covers, including titles such as If You Give a Girl a Paint Brush, If You Give a Wolf a Bone, If You Give a Robot a Key, and If You Give a Girl a Leprechaun Hat. Each homemade book features colorful illustrations and playful interpretations of the original series.
Happy National Opossum Day! These high school teachers are celebrating in style!
28 days ago, Amy Carr
Five teachers are standing side by side. Each is wearing an opossom shirt for National Opossom Day.
Are you a Cumberland basketball fan? Here is your chance to become a part of the 6th Man Club, the Cumberland Crazies! The CHS girls basketball team is selling shirts for you to be part of the fun. Order online with the link below by October 31 to get your Cumberland Crazies shirt!

https://www.taggedshop.com/cumberlandcrazies
28 days ago, Amy Carr
Flyer promoting the Cumberland Lady Pirates' “Cumberland Crazies – 6th Man Club” fundraiser. It encourages supporters to buy a light blue t-shirt featuring a cartoon basketball player and the text “Cumberland Crazies 6th Man Club.” A QR code and web link are included to purchase the shirt before the 10/31/25 deadline, with orders ready by 11/14/25.

The CHS Community Living class is learning how to place a food order over the phone and about the delivery process! Students tried it out for themselves by calling in their own orders and having them delivered from Coffee and Creams. Such a fun (and tasty!) way to learn real-life skills!

28 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is calling in his order to Coffee and Creams. She is sitting at his desk.
A student is calling in his order to Coffee and Creams. He is sitting at his desk.
The students are standing in the foyer with the delivery worker. They were waiting to pay for their order by the door.
A student is calling in his order to Coffee and Creams. She is sitting at his desk.
A student is calling in his order to Coffee and Creams. He is sitting at his desk.