
Here is the information for Cumberland volleyball fans regarding tickets for the game at Meridian on Tuesday, April 20
Meridian HIgh School will be utilizing GoFan: gofan.co/app/events/283842 with no spectator limitations. Fans should have their tickets accessible and ready to present when they walk in the high school entrance (east side of building). Meridian will be streaming on NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/meridian-high-school-macon-macon-il/gamd149db1eaf The visiting teams spectators will be allowed in the building starting at 5:45. Visiting spectator seating will be located upstairs only on the visitor side (west side). The elevator is available to use and Meridian will NOT have concessions available.

Volleyball announcement for Tuesday, April 20 at Meridian
Meridian High School will be allowing visiting spectators into the game on Tuesday, April 20. To enter the game spectators must have a mobile ticket. Once Cumberland High School receives the link to the mobile tickets we will share that information on social media. The game at Meridian will be streamed on NFHS for those who can not attend in person.

Dear Baseball Parents,
Coach Jackley would like to meet with at least one parent of each player at noon on Saturday immediately after practice. This meeting will be a 15 minute meeting at the Toledo American Legion. Your attendance is important for the upcoming season. If you cannot attend please email Coach Jackley at mjackleycoach@gmail.com.

Announcement for the volleyball game on Thursday, April 15 vs. Windsor/Stew-Stras
Stew-Stras high school is allowing two visiting spectators per rostered player for the Cumberland vs. WSS volleyball match on Thursday, April 15.

Each player of the Cumberland High School football team's roster will receive three tickets to give out to Cumberland spectators. All spectators wanting to attend the game at Argenta on Friday, April 16 must present a ticket and pay a $4.00 admission fee.

This is a reminder to Cumberland High School parents and students that on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, grades 9, 10 and 12 will be remote learning. Grade 11 will be in person due to the SAT exam.

The volleyball game scheduled for next Monday April 12th vs Heritage will be a varsity only game starting at 6:00pm.

The last date to order a 2021 High School Yearbook is APRIL 15. Forms are available in the High School office to place your order.

The Volleyball game tonight at Blue Ridge has been cancelled. At this point we do not plan to reschedule.

Here is the link for tonight's volleyball game at ARCOLA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA/featured

Here is the link for the volleyball game at Blue Ridge on Monday, April 5, 2021
www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVReToRJlh-h4KXaw9Jmw

Cumberland High School will host their 2020/2021 homecoming coronation on Friday, March 26 at 1:15 and the annual NHS induction ceremony on Saturday, March 27 at 2:00. Unfortunately at this time no visitors are allowed to attend the homecoming coronation and you must have a ticket to enter the NHS ceremony. Both events can be seen live at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXa033XYC2efyeXNN1EUnMA

Pirate Volleyball Fans
Thursday, March 25, 2021 is the home opening volleyball match for Lady Pirate volleyball. As a reminder to all home fans you will need a ticket to enter the gym. For visiting schools, only two spectators for a rostered athlete will be allowed into the gym. All fans are asked to enter the gym through the west cafe doors. Home fans please sit in the westside bleachers and visiting fans will sit on the eastside in the marked off areas for visiting fans.

Streaming for tonight's volleyball game at Arthur can be found on TheRoundtable.tv starting at 6:00 PM

Cumberland Football and Volleyball fans. CUSD #77 has received the following information from the Arcola school district regarding sporting events held at Arcola:
Arcola is requesting that only two parents/guardians per visiting rostered athlete attend events at Arcola (Varsity FB 3/26, JV FB 3/29 and VB 4/1). This ensures that Arcola can safely seat people together. Visiting students should not come unless they are a family and have a sibling on the teams roster.

The information below is for Pirate Football fans attending the March 26 football game at Arcola:
Arcola will be allowing visiting fans to enter the Southeast gate and park in the Southeast area of their practice field. There are cones marking these areas off. The visiting fans will enter the gate and follow the area on the east side of the field until the area is marked off. Bleachers are marked and ground is marked along the fence line. Fans must be masked and socially distanced.

For those interested in the streaming of the volleyball game at Sangamon Valley on Monday, March 22. The link is listed below
https://www.facebook.com/sangamonvalleyhs

Cumberland High School will host the 2020/2021 National Honor Society induction ceremony on Saturday, March 27 at 2:00 PM in the high school gym. All inductees have been provided tickets for two guests. Guests attending this event must present a ticket for entrance into the gym. Guests are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

The FS game tonight vs Martinsville has been CANCELLED. We will still play the JV game staring @ 6:00 and the Varsity game starting @ 7:30.

Cumberland High School Graduation date has been set for Sunday, May 16 starting at 2:00 pm.

Our school’s Online Book Fair is open! Discover the characters, series, and collections kids love. All purchases benefit our school. The book fair runs from 2/8/21 - 2/21/21. Check it out! Visit us at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cumberland

2021 Illinois 5Essentials Student Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/student/
Students will need to enter their student ID and birth date to take the survey.
Opens Feb. 3, 2021 and closes April 2, 2021.
2021 Illinois 5Essentials Teacher Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/teacher/
Opens Feb. 3, 2021 and closes April 2, 2021.
2021 Illinois Parent Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Opens Feb. 3, 2021 and closes April 2, 2021.

CHS full-time remote learners,
The high school cafe will be open on Friday, January 8 from 11:00 AM until noon for second semester full-time remote learners to pick up information, textbooks and other supplies that they may need for the second semester. Please enter through the west side cafe doors and don't forget your face covering. If you had a class change for the second semester then you will have information that you will need to pick up.

Any remote learners wishing to attend school the second semester as an in-person learner should contact their school's office by the end of the day on Friday, December 18, 2020

This is a reminder that school pictures for high school remote learners will be on Wednesday, December 2, at 8:15 AM!! If you have not had your picture taken this school year, please plan to be at the high school on December 2nd!! Please enter through the west cafeteria doors – and plan to be here at 8:15!!

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Cumberland High School student/athlete Allyson Maynard signed her National letter of intent to play college softball at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois. Pictured with Allyson are her parents Kevin and Jenny Maynard as well as Cumberland head softball coach John Hendrix.

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Cumberland High School student/athlete Brennyn Cutts signed his National letter of intent to play college baseball at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. Pictured with Brennyn are his parents Dave and Rachel Cutts as well as Cumberland High School head baseball coach Mark Jackley and assistant coach Greg Boldt.

Cumberland High School class of 2020, your yearbooks are in. If you ordered a 2020 yearbook you can pick it from the high school office.

Congratulations to Jaykob Archer for being selected for the ILMEA District 5 Senior Chorus! In addition to this, he was invited to audition for the national anthem, which is an honor only given to those students with the highest audition scores. We are proud of you Jaykob!

Cumberland High School students will take pictures on Wednesday, October 28, mark your calendar! Order forms may be picked up in the high school office. Also, ordering online is easy, visit https://bit.ly/3m99zez

Cumberland High School students will take pictures on Wednesday, October 28. Order forms may be picked up in the high school office.

This is a reminder to Cumberland High School students and parents that grades 9 through 11 are remote learning on October 14, 2020. The senior class is reminded to be at the school on October 14 by 7:45 AM for SAT testing. All on-site learners will return to school on Thursday, October 15 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE:
*Monday, Oct. 12 – NO School (Columbus day)
*Tuesday, Oct. 13 – ALL STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE (except for remote
learners)
*Wednesday, Oct. 14 – ALL SENIORS in attendance for testing
Freshmen/Sophomores/Juniors – REMOTE LEARNING
*Thursday, Oct. 15 – ALL STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE (except for remote
learners)
*Friday, Oct. 16 – all students REMOTE LEARNING – END OF 1ST QUARTER!

Cumberland High School seniors will be taking the SAT exam on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. All seniors will be required to be at the school by 7:45 AM to begin testing at 8:00 AM. Once the testing is completed the students will be offered lunch and given the chance to leave school grounds as long as they have turned in the permission slip to do so. Students in grades 9 through 11 are on remote learning and will not be required to be in attendance on this date but should receive directions from their teachers through Google Classroom. On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 all on-site learners will return to class from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Thursday. All CHS students are remote learners on Fridays.

2020 Cumberland High School Graduation Plan:
Graduation Date- Sunday, August 2, 2020
Time - 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Location - Cumberland High School west parking lot
Graduates and family members should enter the school grounds in their vehicles using the main entrance.
Cars should follow directions of the police officers to avoid traffic build up on Route 121.
A stage will be set up outside the AG shop (just inside the big door if it's raining).
Mr. Maynard will announce the name of the graduate. The graduate will walk across the stage to their family members to receive their diploma (student chooses who they wish to hand them the diploma).
Students and families will have a professional photo taken by Haley Ralston. (Directions on how to order pictures will be presented with diplomas.)
Graduates are allowed to have four individuals on stage with them for the picture.
All individuals are asked to stay in their cars until otherwise directed.
Please practice social distancing and leave school grounds using the east exit (Yocum’s Road) following the presentation and pictures on the stage.

Due to the limit on the number of individuals we are allowed to have in one place per the recommendation of ISBE and IDPH, we are cancelling this year’s freshman orientation scheduled for August 6. Incoming freshmen and parents wishing to tour the building before the start of school can contact the high school office at (217) 923-3133 to set up a time for a tour.

Students who have been awarded a scholarship have received an email from Mr. Maynard explaining how the awards will be delivered. Parents and students who applied for scholarships please check your emails for scholarship delivery information.Any questions please contact the high school office.

The High School is open from 8:00 am till noon on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 for students to clean out lockers and turn in learning packets.

Below are the students who have received Fine Arts Awards from Cumberland High School for the 2019/2020 school year.
Band = Presented by Mr. Blake Ozier
John Philip Sousa Award = Allison McElravy
Art = Presented by Mrs. Wendy Peters
Outstanding Freshman Art Student: Grace Osborne
Outstanding Sophomore ArtStudent: Ivy Ayers and Carly Thornton
Outstanding Junior Art Student: Riannon Neidigh and Lindsey Zike
Outstanding Senior Art Student: Megan Gerhardt
Outstanding Art Student of the Year: Kendall Plummer

SUNDAY'S PARADE ROUTE HAS BEEN CHANGED
At the request of the fire departments. The parade route for Sunday will now be:
Leave the school at 2:00, travel to Toledo and around the square. Down Toledo/Jewett road through main street in Jewett. Down route 40 through Greenup and back to the school. The school district is encouraging that all individuals practice social distancing. Sorry for the change of plans.
Mr. Maynard

This year has been a difficult one; first, I was gone on maternity leave during first semester, and then we moved to Remote Learning for the second semester. I love my job and my students, and having so little time to be able to teach them has been hard on me. My kids truly deserve the best and I hope they know that I am sorry that they haven't gotten a full year of art.
With that being said, my students need to be recognized for the artwork they have created. Since we can't have our Fine Arts Night, I thought I'd try to acknowledge their efforts in this format. I am still doing Outstanding Art Student awards - the winners are at the end of presentation.
Thank you!
Wendy Peters, High School Art Teacher
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTTn2JjIbPqzR2q7MtZIchLtFYNPrr_Sr4kC3ra5B_7gulkJPLgJRrihEHSEHLEslA7jH9KuD1nX7pk/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
*Please do not edit this presentation.

Students interested in high school cheerleading for the 2020/2021 school year are encouraged to contact Shaina Oakley-Kanizer before May 1, 2020 to let her know of your interest in being on the squad. She can be emailed at shaina.oakley@gmail.com

Class of 2020-please either fill out the google form or email Miss Booth (kbooth@cumberland.k12.il.us) about the Senior Class Shirt. IF you have already done this, you are good to go! She needs all responses by 8AM on Saturday 4/25. We want to make sure everyone is included.

This is to inform students and parents that there is still time to order a 2020 HIGH SCHOOL yearbook. With COVID 19 shutdowns, the company is extending the deadline to order a yearbook. You have until May 29, 2020 to place an order. If you wish to order a yearbook, please send a check to Mr. Muhr at the high school for $75.00. PLEASE BE SURE TO PUT THE STUDENT'S NAME ON THE MEMO LINE OF THE CHECK! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Muhr at bmuhr@cusd77.org.

Class of 2020,
Your graduation items will be available on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 starting at 11:30. If school is back in session you will pick them up over your lunch hour. If school is not in session, we will do a drive thru pick at the doors by the senior parking lot from 11:30 to 12:30. Any questions please feel free to call or email me.
Mr. Maynard

The high school basketball All-Star Game scheduled for March 28th has been postponed. An announcement of a new date will be made once it is set.

High school basketball awards scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th, have been postponed until further notice.

The indoor track meets at EIU for both girls (March 14th) and boys (March 21st) have been cancelled.

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Lincoln Prairie Conference Boys Basketball All Conference Team:
1st Team - Ross Hemmen
2nd Team - Brennyn Cutts

The Freshman-Sophomore basketball game scheduled for tonight (2/20) has been cancelled.

On Friday, February 14, 2020 Don and Beverly (Olmstead) Brannan were in Cumberland County celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and stopped by Cumberland High School to visit. Don and Beverly are the Homecoming King and Queen of 1968 and graduates of Cumberland High School Class of 1969. Cumberland High School students and staff were honored that Don and Beverly stopped by to visit on their very special day.

The basketball game scheduled at Cumberland this evening (2-14-20) has been cancelled. The game will now be played next Wednesday Feb. 19th with a 5:00pm JV start.

Cumberland High School is looking to fill a High School Biological Science teaching position for the school year of 2020/2021. Interested individuals should contact Principal, Kevin Maynard.

Congratulations to the Cumberland High School Girls Basketball team on their victory over Red Hill in the Regional tournament last night. The team will now play at 6:00 on Wednesday at St. Anthony vs. Altamont.

Pictured is Cumberland High School senior Kaitlyn Warner. Kaitlyn finished second at state in the Voice of Democracy writing contest sponsored by local VFW’s. Kaitlyn’s paper won her a $200.00 prize at the local level, a $200.00 prize at the district level and a $1,500.00 prize at the state level. Total amount won by Kaitlyn for her time and effort was $1,900.00. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Troy and Jodie Warner of Greenup.

Attention HS Parents.
Cumberland High School will be hosting a parent meeting for the incoming 8th grade parents (class of 2024) on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 in the high school cafe. Topics that will be covered include: how to sign up for classes, different math and science courses taught at the high school and a few other topics to help parents and students to transition to life at the high school.

Scholarship Applications
Seniors were given a packet of 20 local scholarships on Wednesday, December 18th. Students and parents are encouraged to begin filling out these applications over the Christmas break and be prepared to turn in scholarships on or before their due date.

Cumberland High School students
Final exams will remain as scheduled for December 19th and December 20th. Any student wanting to get study material from their lockers may come to the high school tonight from 6:30 to 7:00 to get materials. Please enter the school using the doors across from the main office.

ALL Practices and Activities for Cumberland High School Have Been CANCELLED for Tonight - 11/11/19

Parents, please take a few minutes to complete the 5-essentials survey.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Matthew Lay from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be at Cumberland High School on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 to help seniors and their parents complete the FAFSA application. All families will need to bring their tax information.

CHS will host Powder Puff football with its homecoming activities on Wednesday, October 9, starting at 6:30. Admission for the games will be a nonperishable food item or $1. The food collected will go to the EBRA food bank, and the money will go to One Stop Community Christmas.

Attention Volleyball Fans --
Due to road construction behind Casey-Westfield High School, parking for tonight's volleyball game (Cumberland at Casey-Westfield) will be south of the school behind the tennis courts.

Today, September 4th Cumberland High School participated in an active shooter drill with local law enforcement. The students and staff did an outstanding job with the drill. Thank you to local law enforcement for their help with this drill.

Parents please be aware of a mistake in the high school handbooks under attendance on page 8 in section D. Section D should read:
Students with absences in excess of 6 who do not bring a doctor's or court excuse into the office on the day they return to school will be given an unexcused absence. This excuse needs to be brought in to the office between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m. on the morning they return. The excuse must be turned in to the office within 10 days following the absence date.
All students will be informed of this mistake during their first hour classes on Thursday, August 15th. Should you have any questions please contact the high school office.

Tonight, August 14th Cumberland High School will be hosting a senior orientation in the cafe starting at 6:00. This will be an informal meeting to discuss students senior year and things for parents to be aware of as their child enters their last year of high school. In the study hall, clubs and other activities will be set up giving parents and students a chance to learn more about ways students can get involved with clubs and activities at the school. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

A Volleyball Camp will be held for 3rd-8th grade students on July 16 from 8 AM to 1 PM at the Cumberland Middle School Gym. The cost is $25. See the attached flyer for more information. https://5il.co/8n64

CHS dance coach Jenny Miller will be hosting a informational meeting for any girls interested in going out for high school dance. The meeting will be held in the high school cafe on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00

Pictured left to right is Jasmyn Dittamore and Katelyn Yaw. These two ladies will represent Cumberland High School at the IHSA class 1A state track meet May 16 through 18 at EIU. Jasmyn won the Sectional 3200 meter run and placed second in the 1600 meter run while Katelyn was second in the triple jump. Congratulations and good luck ladies.

*Monday, May 13, 2019
-6:30 = Scholarship Night in the cafe
*Wednesday, May 15, 2019
-1:00 = Academic Awards program in the high school gym
*Friday, May 17, 2019
-Graduation Practice = Students should be in the gym dress professional with caps and gowns by 12:00. Pictures and walk-through will take place and practice will start at 1:00
*Sunday, May 19, 2019
-2:00 = Baccalaureate with Graduation to follow at 3:00. Students should arrive dress professional in cap and gown no later than 1:45

Softball today (5/2) at T-Town has been cancelled.

CANCELLED - CHS Guest Speaker: Tim Ryan - The guest speaker Tim Ryan that was scheduled to speak at Cumberland High School tonight at 6:30 has been cancelled due to a medical emergency.

The following are important Spring dates for Cumberland High School
1. Scholarship Night = Monday, May 13, 2019 starting at 6:30 in the high school cafe.
2. Academic awards = Wednesday, May 15, 2019 starting at 1:00 in the high school gym. The public is invited to attend
3. Graduation practice = Friday, May 17, 2019. Students will need to be at the high school gym dressed professionally and in cap and gowns by 12:00 (noon). Practice will start at 1:00 following pictures
4. Baccalaureate and Graduation = Sunday, May 19, 2019. Baccalaureate will start at 2:00 with Graduation set to start at 3:00 in the high school gym. Students should arrive no later than 1:45 dressed professional and in cap and gowns
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the high school office.

Cumberland High School will be hosting an Orientation meeting for incoming freshman and their parents on February 26, 2019 at 5:45 in the high school cafeteria. Discussion topics will include, scheduling, extracurricular activities and overall expectations for the class of 2023

CHS Wrestling at St. Joe tomorrow has been cancelled.

The CHS baseball team will play Mt. Vernon at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 20. The game will be played after the 1:15 Cardinals vs. New York Mets game. Purchase tickets from a CHS player or coach. Ticket location and prices will be determined by the Cardinals soon.

Cumberland High School Apparel Flyer
Order by October 15
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v3/shop/team_shop/JJowd?utm_source=school&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=store_shop&utm_content=products#/

A Powder Puff football game has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 9! Admission to the game will be $1.00 or a nonperishable food item. The money and food will go to One Stop Community Christmas and the Eastern Illinois Food Bank to help those in need within our community.

Reminder to seniors and their parents that Mrs. Plummer is hosting the annual scholarship information meeting on Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00 in the high school library. This is a great opportunity to learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

The Class of 2018 Graduation pictures are ready to be picked up in the high school office.