Cumberland High School is hiring a Head Baseball Coach and an Assistant Baseball Coach for the Spring 2026 season. If you’re passionate about the game and enjoy working with student-athletes, contact Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org.
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Cumberland High School is hiring for the following positions: Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Baseball Coach. Send you credentials to Daniel Huffman, HS Principal, at dhuffman@cusd77.org.
Cumberland Backpack Ministry is offering product bags throughout the school year to be taken home every Thursday. This program is offered, without charge, to any student at Cumberland Elementary, Cumberland Middle School, and Cumberland High School. Fill out the form below for your child(ren) to be enrolled in the program.

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Thornton at (217)821-1064 or Sarah Holsapple-Miller at (217)549-2215.

https://forms.gle/LPAkTMrwHsg16A3d7
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Health Occupations IN-PERSON Orientation is right around the corner! Students participating may find their orientation information in the flyer below.
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Blue flyer for incoming health occupation students announces mandatory orientation dates in August. A smiling student in scrubs points to details including times and locations for Shelbyville (Aug 5), Mattoon (Aug 6), Effingham (Aug 7), and Paris (Aug 11), all at 6:30 PM, with hospital names and addresses provided.
Cumberland High School will host Pirate Training on August 7, from 10 AM - 1:30 PM, for anyone new to the high school, including freshmen and transfer students. Students will tour the building, locate their classes, learn about extracurriculars and clubs, pick up Chromebooks, and have lunch with Pirate leaders. We hope to see you there!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pirate Training for any new students at Cumberland High School.
There will be a parent meeting for those interested in playing high school volleyball on Wednesday, July 23, at 5:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Summer is the perfect time to take care of any medical requirements, so your child is all set and ready for a smooth start on the first day of school! The requirements for each grade are listed below.

Kindergarten: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, dental exam, and vision exam
2nd Grade: Dental exam
6th Grade: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, and dental exam
9th Grade: Physical, immunizations up-to-date, and dental exam
12th Grade: Immunizations up-to-date.
Athletes in grades 5-12: Sports physical. A school physical does count for this. *5th grade may participate in cross country only.

For more information, please visit the Registration page on the district's website.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Mark your calendars! Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Tuesday, July 22.

New families to the district may make an appointment to register in person beginning July 22.

Meet your teacher night is from 6-8 PM on August 13, and the first day of student attendance is August 14.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Mark your calendar! Online registration opens July 22.
The SBL Toledo Clinic is offering sports physicals on Wednesday, July 23, from 4-6 PM. All fees are donated to the Cumberland Varsity Club. Call 217-849-3151 for an appointment.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Flyer to advertise for the $20 sport physicals on Wed., July 23, from 4-6.
Congratulations to CHS alum, Brennyn Cutts, on recording the final out for the Louisville Cardinals to secure their spot in the College World Series!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
It's been a busy week at the Lady Pirates basketball camp! Girls in grades 1-5 spent the week working on the fundamentals to improve their game. Great job, future Lady Pirates!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
this is a group picture of campers in grades three through five and the lady Pirates.
this is a picture of campers in grades one and two in the lady Pirates.
these are the award winners for grades three through five.
these are the award winners for grades one and two.
Last chance to buy a high school yearbook! Only 13 copies left! Order yours at jostens.com/yearbook.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Graduation image with that says Last chance to buy a high school yearbook! Only 13 copies left! Order yours at jostens.com/yearbook.
The high school baseball awards will be held on Monday, June 9, at 6:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
The softball team awards will be held on Thursday, June 5, at 5 PM in the high school cafeteria.
4 months ago, Amy Carr
The football online store is open for you to get your gear and support the Pirates' 2025 season! Use the link below to visit the store. The store will close on June 2. https://cumberlandfb2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
4 months ago, Amy Carr
Mark your calendars for Sports Physicals on Wednesday, June 11, or Wednesday, July 23. from 4-6 PM at the Toledo Clinic. Appointments are required. Call 217-849-3151 to schedule. All fees will be donated to the Cumberland Varsity Club.
4 months ago, Amy Carr
Flyer for $20 sports physicals offered by Sarah Bush Lincoln at the SBL Toledo Clinic, 104 Courthouse Square. The physicals are available from 4 to 6 pm on Wednesday, June 11 and Wednesday, July 23. Appointments are required; call 217-849-3151 to schedule. Key details include: all fees are donated to the Cumberland Varsity Club, immunizations will not be given, only cash or check is accepted, checks should be payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln, insurance will not be billed, and a parent must sign a medical history form or be present. The flyer includes a QR code, website link (www.sarahbush.org/sportsphysicals), and silhouettes of athletes playing various sports.
Towards the end of the school year, CHS students in the Textiles class made numerous baby items to donate. They made blankets, burp cloths, and bandana bibs!
4 months ago, Amy Carr
Baby items that the Textiles students made.
Congratulations to Cumberland Middle School's 8th graders! They were honored last night at the 8th grade recognition ceremony. Your hard work has paid off. We wish you the best as you begin high school!
4 months ago, Amy Carr
8th Grade president giving the opening speech.
CMS choir singing a song.
8th grade award winners holding their plaques.
8th grade award winners holding their plaques.
8th grade award winners holding their plaques.
8th grade award winners holding their plaques.
8th grade award winner holding her plaques.
8th grade award winner holding her plaque.
8th grade award winners holding their plaques.
8th grade award winner holding her plaques.
Mr. Murdock hosted a lifting event where students tested their strength in the bench press, squat, and deadlift. Those who totaled over 1000 lbs (boys) or 600 lbs (girls) earned a spot in the 1000lb/600lb Club and took home a custom club t-shirt! The boys in the 1000 lb Club are Matthew Redfern, Brett Wolke, Isaac Robinson, Mitchell Blade, Jaxson Dukeman, Zach Harmon, Gaven Lewis, Trey Lewis, Chance Nichols, and Maddox Sweitzer. Ani Edwards is in the 600 lb Club. 💪🔥
4 months ago, Amy Carr
AE is pictured holding her new 600 lb t-shirt.
The nine boys who made it into the 1000 lb Club are pictured with their new shirts.
Logan Gerhardt and Reid Carlen advanced from the Altamont Sectional and will represent CHS at the IHSA State track meet at EIU on Thursday, May 29! At Sectionals, Logan placed 2nd in the 300H with a PR of 41.16. Reid placed 2nd in the 100M with a season record of 10.93. He also advanced in the 200M with 2nd place and a PR of 22.68. Congratulations!
4 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are LG and RC.
Good luck to the CHS boys track team at tonight's IHSA Sectional in Altamont! Spectators will have to pay an admission fee for this IHSA meet. It is $9 at the gate or $8 through GoFan online pay. The link to GoFan is https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15254. Go Pirates!
4 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the CHS boys track team.