Join us for Fine Arts Night at CHS tonight at 7 PM. Listen to music from the band and choir, and check out the visual arts and industrial arts projects on display! There's something for everyone!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 This week, we celebrate the impact our teachers have while they inspire, encourage, and educate our students each day. Thank you for all that you do inside and outside the classroom! We also want to recognize and appreciate every member of our school community—our hardworking cooks, paraprofessionals, custodians, maintenance crew, office staff, bus drivers, nurse, counselors, and administration. Your efforts ensure that our students are safe, supported, and ready to learn each day. Thank you!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Thank you for all you do!
There is no school on Friday, May 9, because of an unused emergency day.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Reminder No School on Friday, May 9.
🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 This week, we celebrate the impact our teachers have while they inspire, encourage, and educate our students each day. Thank you for all that you do inside and outside the classroom! We also want to recognize and appreciate every member of our school community—our hardworking cooks, paraprofessionals, custodians, maintenance crew, office staff, bus drivers, nurse, counselors, and administration. Your efforts ensure that our students are safe, supported, and ready to learn each day. Thank you!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Thank you for all you do!
The softball game with Sullivan that was postponed yesterday (5/5) will be played on Wednesday in place of the game vs. Okaw Valley. We are working on another date for softball vs. Okaw Valley.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Baseball and softball scheduled for today (5/5) at Cumberland have been postponed. We will share the rescheduled dates once they are set.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
This past Sunday, the IHSSBCA held its annual Scholastic Bowl Banquet to honor the Scholastic Bowl Coaches of the Year, Hall of Fame honorees, State tournament winners, and All-State team members. Camden James and Rylan James were honored for being on the 2nd team All-State! This is Camden's second year making the team.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
C. James and R. James were honored as 2nd team All-State.
All of the All-State winners.
Last week, Mrs. Gibson and the students in the Science Club took a field trip to the Scovill Zoo! They had an amazing time!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Four students are sitting and eating a snocone.
A student is feeding an animal.
A student is feeding an animal.
Students are posing next to an exhibit.
Two students are poking their heads through the kangaroo exhibit at the zoo.
A student is eating a snocone.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form, and qualifying students will receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be given to the students at Meet Your Teacher Night or on the first day of school. Please complete this form by May 21, 2025. SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp., Rosalyn Gresens, President https://forms.gle/T1ZQCT32TDgiZmYU9
2 months ago, Amy Carr
The baseball game today (5/1) with Argenta Oreana has been postponed until Wednesday, May 7. We will no longer be playing St. Teresa on that day.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Foods II students went on a field trip to Lucia's Italian Kitchen in Effingham, where they learned about authentic Italian cooking. Students heard about quality ingredients and were shown how to make homemade pasta by Chef Geno. For lunch, students made their own pizzas with assistance from the chef. Afterwards, they stopped at the park for a little fun in the sun!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are creating their own pizzas with the help of the chef.
The chef is showing the students how to make pasta.
Students are creating their own pizzas.
Students are creating their own pizzas.
Students are creating their own pizzas.
Students are creating their own pizzas.
Student is posing in front of her pizza.
Students are posed in front of their pizzas.
Students are posed in front of their pizzas.
With concerts, celebrations, special events, and even a couple of days off, a lot is happening around Cumberland in May! As we wrap up the school year, here’s what to look forward to:
2 months ago, Amy Carr
May 2  - No School - Built in Emergency Day 6  - “Under the Sea” Themes Night - 4-6:30 PM at the grade school      - Fine Arts Night - 7 PM at the high school  9  -  No School - Built in Emergency Day 13 - Kindergarten Concert - 6 PM in the New Gym       - Scholarship Night - 7 PM at the high school cafeteria      - Second Grade Concert - 7:15 PM in the New Gym 14 - High School Academic Awards - 1:30 PM in the HS gym 15 - Senior Graduation Practice - noon in the Gym 16 - No School - Built in Emergency Day      - Baccalaureate - 5 PM at the Toledo Christian Church 18 - High School Graduation - 2 PM in the high school gym 20 - Middle School Band and Choir Concert - 7 PM in the New Gym 21 - 2:01 PM Dismissal      - HS Semester Exams      - 8th Grade Recognition - 6 PM in the New Gym      - 8th Grade Dance - Following Recognition until 9 PM 22 - 2:01 PM Dismissal      - HS Semester Exams      - 5th-7th grade Academic Awards - 8:45 AM in the New Gym 23 - No School - Teachers’ Institute      - Summer Break Begins
Game Updates for April 30: The softball game at Cumberland has been canceled. The baseball game has been postponed until May 15. We will no longer play North Clay on that date.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Foods II students made chocolate cakes with chocolate buttercream frosting. Special ingredients in the cake included buttermilk, extra egg yolk, and coffee. Yum!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sitting at the table with a slice of the chocolate cake.
Join us for an evening celebrating the talents of our students! Enjoy music from our band and choir, and stroll through art and industrial arts exhibits. Fine Arts Night at CHS never disappoints! 🗓 Date: Tuesday, May 6 🕕 Time: 7 PM 📍 Location: CHS Cafeteria and Gym
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Join us "Under the Sea" for a night of family fun! We will have an ocean of activities for you to explore. 📚Book Fair 🎨Art Show 🖼️Class Projects 🚚Food Trucks 🖐🏻Child Fingerprinting 🌊Ocean Lab 🎁Prizes and More! 📅When: Tuesday, May 6 🕰️Time: 4 - 6:30 PM 📍Where: Cumberland Elementary and Middle School We hope to "Sea" you there!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Flyer for Under the Sea family night Tuesday, May 6, from 4-6:30 pm. Book Fair, Art show, photo backdrop, free child fingerprintng, scavenger hunt, food trucks, prizes. science projects, ocean lab, shoe tree sign up, classroom projects.
The Lady Pirates are hosting a basketball camp for girls entering 1st - 5th grades from June 2-5 at the middle school gym. The camp is $40 per camper, and each camper will receive a women's basketball. Session 1 - 9:00-10:15 AM (Girls entering 1st and 2nd grade) Session 2- 10:30-11:45 AM (Girls entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade) Register at the link below. The registration deadline is Friday, May 16. Payment can be dropped off at the grade school office or mailed to Coach Miller at 1496 IL Rte. 121, Toledo, IL, 62468. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuoVWLMcSbWyP8OkNJOMveOdga0qiEtOOvIgK_mphaP8bM0Q/viewform
2 months ago, Amy Carr
On Friday, April 25, the Cumberland High School Art Club went to the EIU Doudna Fine Arts Center to participate in LOVE for the Arts. Nine local schools attend workshops and compete in a juried art show. Cumberland placed 2nd in overall awards and earned the following individual awards: Joanie Wallace: 3rd in Advanced Drawing and Beginning Painting Stevi Nichols: 2nd in Advanced Painting Mara Ferguson: 3rd in Mixed Media Maddy Cutright: 1st in Mixed Media Ani Edwards: 3rd in Ceramics JadeLynn Sowers: 1st in Functional Arts and Crafts
2 months ago, Amy Carr
The students are posing with their second place certificate and ribbons for their artwork.
Congratulations to the 2025 Prom King and Queen, Kelby Bierman and Suzy Fritts!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the Prom King and Queen
The high school track meet at Tuscola has been postponed to Monday, April 28. It will still start at 4:00 PM. The boys and girls track teams will practice today until 4:30.
2 months ago, Amy Carr