Last week, Biology 2 students worked on their pipetting skills in preparation for their biotechnology unit.
The CHS girls basketball team defeated Ramsey in the first round of the Regional Saturday. They advance to play CHBC at Neoga on Tuesday, Feb 14, at 7:30 PM.
Congratulations to Owen McGinnis and Noah Carl. They each placed 4th yesterday at the IHSA Wrestling Sectional and now advance to state tournament in Champaign on February 16-18! Good luck!!
The Cumberland High School Scholastic Bowl team placed 1st in LPC Tournament at Cerro Gordo. Their record for the season is 35 - 5. Their next tournament is on February 18 at the Masonic Sectional.
Congratulations to Natalie Beaumont on her 3rd place finish at the Peoria sectional. She's headed to the IHSA state meet!
Tonight is Senior Night at the high school basketball game. The seniors in winter sports will be recognized before the varsity game.
Reminder: On Friday, 2/10, school will dismiss at 12:15.
The CHS girls basketball team will play the first round of the regional at home against Ramsey on Saturday, 2/11, at 4 PM. The winner will advance to the Neoga regional and play on Tuesday, 2/14, at 7:30 PM. Good luck Lady Pirates!
Happy National School Counseling Week! We are very lucky to have Sheila Plummer, HS counselor, Stefani Robinson, GS counselor, Ashley Voss, District counselor, and Betsy Ryan, District social worker, in our District. They each play an important role in helping our students, staff, and community. Thank you for all you do!
The CHS Art Club is offering art classes for students this semester. Their first art class will be on February 16, from 3-4 PM in the grade school cafeteria. Students can sign up for individual classes for $20 each or for the entire semester for $60. Registration closes the Tuesday before each class.
During their speech class last week, the seniors demonstrated relaxation techniques to make speech anxiety less overwhelming. Some of the techniques they taught were Tai Chi, Yoga, Deep Breathing, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
Last week, the Bio 1 students completed a lab where they extracted DNA from their own cheek cells!
The CHS wrestling team will compete at the IHSA Regional tomorrow in Lawrenceville. Good luck athletes!
The Cumberland #77 Shoe Tree Program received a donation of $650.00 from Schumacher Orthodontics. On January 17, 2023, Dr. Schumacher presented the check to the founder of the Shoe Tree Program, Roz Gresens.
As an incentive, Spanish II students enjoyed lunch today at Taco Rey in Greenup with Senora Blade.
Congratulations to Bryant Weber on signing his Letter of Intent to play Sprint Football at Quincy University!
Cumberland will play Neoga in their first game of the Neoga Freshman-Sophomore Tournament on Thursday, 2/2, at 6 PM. The game will be played in the North Gym.
Congratulations to CHS Boys Basketball team on their 3rd place finish in the LPC Tournament! CHS defeated CGB 70-61 in double overtime.
Please join Cumberland Drama as they host a fundraiser to benefit their upcoming musical, the Wizard of Oz. Meet some of the cast members, enjoy breakfast, and bid on some silent auction items! The fundraiser is on Saturday, February 4, from 7-10 AM at the Toledo Christian Church. The cost is a free-will donation.
The varsity boys basketball team will play CGB for 3rd place of the LPC tournament on Saturday, 1/28, at 5:30 PM at Argenta-Oreana High School. Go Pirates!