Congratulations to the CMS Scholastic Bowl team for winning the NTC Championship this evening! Go Raiders! 🏴☠️

Mark your calendars, Cumberland families! The school is transforming into a rainforest for our annual Themes Night. There's something for everyone. We hope to see you there!
📅 When: May 7
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Cumberland Elementary & Middle School
What’s in store:
🌟 Student Showcase: Explore school accomplishments and amazing student work samples!
🔍 Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a quest through our "rainforest."
📚 Book Fair & Book Nook: Find your next favorite read.
🎨 Creativity & Discovery: Art show, painting, and a hands-on Science Station.
📸 Memories: Photo booth and exciting Raffle Prizes!
🌮 Food Trucks: La Luna Mexican, Mac Daddy’s, and Ice Ice Shavings!
📅 When: May 7
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Cumberland Elementary & Middle School
What’s in store:
🌟 Student Showcase: Explore school accomplishments and amazing student work samples!
🔍 Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a quest through our "rainforest."
📚 Book Fair & Book Nook: Find your next favorite read.
🎨 Creativity & Discovery: Art show, painting, and a hands-on Science Station.
📸 Memories: Photo booth and exciting Raffle Prizes!
🌮 Food Trucks: La Luna Mexican, Mac Daddy’s, and Ice Ice Shavings!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our front office superstars. Thank you for the patience, the multitasking, and everything in between! We appreciate you today and every day! 💙💛

During middle school field days, students are competing for grade-level medals. Last week’s "Chicken Chuckin’" competition was a hit, and eighth grade came away with gold! The grade with the most medals at the end of the year will win a prize!




Congratulations to the 7th grade and 8th grade girls track teams. Both placed 1st at the Altamont Invite today!
With the beautiful weather, Ms. Scott's reading classes have been getting outdoors for independent reading days! Students are working hard to meet their 4th-quarter AR goals.

The CMS 8th-grade students attended the annual Career Conference at Lake Land College last week. The students were able to get information about numerous career options before heading to high school. This was a great experience for all!


Lilly McMechan broke the 7th-grade discus school record at last night's home meet! Lilly threw 26.17 meters (85'10"), breaking Jennifer Weaver's record of 82'5" from 2005. Congratulations, Lilly! 🏴☠️

In science class, Mrs. Scales’s students have been exploring the world of rocks and minerals, recently getting the chance to examine real-world specimens firsthand.


Cumberland 8th grade shirts are available for purchase until Thursday, April 16. Shirts are $15 each. For more information, please contact Mr. Jones at djones@cusd77.org.

Mrs. Wermert's 7th-grade math classes are getting a head start on their next math unit! They played an Easter Jeopardy-style game to introduce area, volume, and surface area before starting their full unit. Lots of great thinking, teamwork, and a little friendly competition!




Mrs. Ralston’s 5th graders explored the room recently, solving task card mysteries centered on weathering, erosion, and deposition!



Congratulations to the April Raiders of the Month! Keep up the great work being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!

It’s National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our schools wouldn't be the same without our amazing paras. Thank you for your endless energy, your support of our students, and for keeping things running smoothly every single day!

Be sure to order your elementary or middle school yearbook before prices go up after April 9. Grab yours today at the link below to lock in the best price!
https://inter-state.com/Yearbooks
Order Code: 0282CS
https://inter-state.com/Yearbooks
Order Code: 0282CS
Cumberland schools will dismiss for Easter Break on Thursday, April 2, at 2:01 PM. School resumes on Tuesday, April 7. We hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday!

Pictured are the middle school students who received Perfect Attendance for the 3rd quarter! Congratulations to all!




Change is powerful! Our elementary and middle school students went head-to-head in a Penny War this week, raising over $2,000 for our Special Olympics team. To celebrate, the top collectors from each grade earned the chance to pie a staff member in the face today!









Mrs. Ozier's 5th-grade students worked in small groups, drafting and editing narrative stories. The students will showcase their hard work during Family Engagement Night in May!



Next week, March 16-20, grades PreK-8 will hold a Penny War to help raise funds for Special Olympics! Students may bring in change and add it to their class container. All coins or bills are accepted. One student from the class that collects the most at each grade level will have a chance to throw a pie in a staff member's face! Join in the fun and help Special Olympics!

