The middle school Kindness Ambassadors decorated a corner of the cafeteria with wonderful posters with messages of kindness!
5 days ago, Amy Carr
The Kindness Ambassadors are sitting on the floor in front of the wall they decorated. The wall has several posters hung with kindness messages.
The 5th grade had a fun time with their Ag in the Classroom lesson last week. They learned all about pumpkins! As an added treat, they made pumpkin pie in a cup!
5 days ago, Amy Carr
The teacher is standing in a classroom. She is hoding up two halves of a pumpkin.
The teacher is holding an baggie full of pumpkin filling. Two girls are holding another bag.
A girl is standing holding a bag of pumpkin filling. Another student is squeezing the bag.
A student is sitting at a desk holding a mini cup of pumpkin pie and a mini spoon..
A student is sitting at a desk holding a mini cup of pumpkin pie and a mini spoon..
A student is sitting at a desk looking at two mini halves of pumpkins. The student has a mini spoon in her mouth.
Cumberland will play Brownstown-St. Elmo for the first game of the 8th grade girls basketball NTC tournament on Tuesday, October 28, at 5:30 PM. All games are being played at Beecher City Jr/Sr High School.
6 days ago, Amy Carr
The image shows the bracket of the NTC tournament.
Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their 2nd place finish in the NTC tournament today!
8 days ago, Amy Carr
This is a team picture with the girls in front holding the plaque.
Mrs. High's 4th grade students have been busy this week! They are learning about Illinois history, and they created an Illinois timeline. They also worked on 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication. The answer just happened to end with 67!
10 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is standing the board. The student is working a math problem.
A student is standing the board. The student is working a math problem.
A group is holding up a paper with a math problem that had the answer of 6767.
Groups are holding up a paper with a math problem that had the answer of 6767.
A group is holding up a paper with a math problem that had the answer of 6767.
A student issitting on the floor. They are working a math problem.
Students are standing at a cart. They are sorting Illinois history timeline.
Students are sitting on the floor. They are sorting Illinois history timeline.
Students are standing at the wall. They are sorting Illinois history timeline.
Students are standing at the wall. They are sorting Illinois history timeline.
Mrs Walsh’s7th grade classes have been very helpful with the younger students this week as they preview the book fair and make their wish lists!
12 days ago, Amy Carr
Older students are writing down lists on clipboards. Younger students are making their choices.
An older student is writing down a list on the clipboard. A younger student is making a choice.
An older student is writing down a list on the clipboard. A younger student is making a choice.
Older students are writing down lists on clipboards. Younger students are making their choices.
Older students are writing down lists on clipboards. Younger students are making their choices.
An older student is writing down a list on the clipboard. A younger student is making a choice.
A yonger student is holding a bag of books and an older student is standing with her. They are at the book fair.
The 7th grade girls basketball team will compete in the NTC tournament this week. The first game will be at 6:45 PM on Wednesday, Oct. 22, against the winner of the Sacred Heart/Altamont game. All games are being played at Brownstown. Admission prices are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors, with free entry for students K–12.
13 days ago, Amy Carr
Black and white bracket chart for the 7th Grade Girls NTC Tourney 2025 held at Brownstown, showing matchups, game numbers, dates, and times. Ten teams are listed, including CHBC, South Central, Cumberland, Sigel, Neoga, Dieterich, Altamont, Sacred Heart, Bee, and SSW. The chart includes main bracket games, a consolation game (Game 11 on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 9:00 AM), a third-place game (Game 12 at 10:15 AM), and the championship game (Game 13 at 11:30 AM). Admission prices are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors, with free entry for students K–12.
Today, our students and staff at the elementary and middle school swapped roles for Spirit Day. Teachers dressed as students and students dressed as teachers! Everyone had a great time participating!
16 days ago, Amy Carr
The teacher is wearing gym shorts, socks, slides and a t-shirt. The student has a beard, a tie, and dress clothes.
The teacher has gym shorts, a sweatshirt, socks and slides. He is guestering like the students do.
The four students are dressed as teachers. The girls are wearing dresses and the boy has dress slacks and a shirt.
Six students are wearing t-shirts, shorts, socks and shoes. Some have lanyards and sunglasses. The two teacher are wearing the same.
The student is dressed in a dresssuit. The teacher has sweats, crocks and socks.
A student is standing wearing a bald cap. The teacher is wearing sweats, socks, and slides. The teacher is pointing to the bald head.
The three students are dressed as teachers. The girl has a dress and lanyard. The boys have nice shirts and shorts on. The one boy is wearing a tie.
The teacher and the student each have grey shirts, black shorts, and tennis shoes.
The four teachers are wearing gym pants and sweatshirts. They have socks and shoes. They are making hand gestures as the students do.
Three students are dressed as their teacher They are wearing dress clothers and have their hair in a bun. The teacher has a sweatshirt, shorts, crazy socks, and slides.
Students in 6th grade science are learning about vascular vs. nonvascular plants. Students completed a celery lab experiment that showed how, in vascular plants, the xylem moves water and nutrients up the stem!
16 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are filling out their worksheet. They are observing a celery stalk in a cup of blue dyed water.
Two students are smiling for the camera. They are observing a celery stalk in a cup of blue dyed water.
Two students are filling out their worksheet. They are observing a celery stalk in a cup of blue dyed water.
Two students are filling out their worksheet. They are observing a celery stalk in a cup of blue dyed water.
Two students are filling out their worksheet. They are observing a celery stalk in a cup of blue dyed water.
The book fair is coming! Purchases can be made from Monday, October 20, through Friday, October 24. The book fair will be open for the students Monday-Thursday, and it will also be open during parent-teacher conferences. Check out the e-wallet option, so students don't have to handle the money.
17 days ago, Amy Carr
Flyer for the Cumberland Elementary & Middle School Fall Book Fair, taking place from October 20 to October 24, 2025, decorated with autumn leaves and a banner. Elementary students can shop on their library day, middle schoolers during flex or on Friday, October 17, and families during P/T conferences on October 21 and 23. An e-wallet option is available via QR code for online payments and book orders. For questions, contact Mrs. Walk at mwalk@cumberland.k12.il.us .
The middle school boys basketball team will be having a players and parents meeting tomorrow, Thursday, October 16th, in the middle school gymnasium at 5:00 PM for any 7th and 8th graders who might be interested in participating this season. The meeting will be brief, but we need to ensure that we have everything in order before practices begin next Monday.
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Middle School XC Sectional info: Because of a parade, they are recommending that all fans be at the cross country sectional by 9:35 to avoid delays. The meet starts at 10 at Forest Park in Shelbyville.
23 days ago, Amy Carr
Parent-Teacher Conferences are set for Tuesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 23, from 4 PM - 6:30 PM. Here is how you can make an appointment with your child's teacher:

Elementary School - Contact the teacher to set up an appointment.
Middle School - Teachers will be emailing a link to book your appointment.
High School - Call the school office to set up an appointment. 217-923-3132 Option 3
24 days ago, Amy Carr
Parent-Teacher Conferences;October 21 and 23; 4:00-6:30 PM
The middle school softball team held its end-of-season awards night recently. Award winners were Liz Sudkamp - Raider Award, Kayla Heuerman - Defense Award, Kyndall Strohl - Pitching Award, Brittlin Murphy - Offense Award, Lilly McMechan - Pitching Award and Leadership Award, Lainey Reeder - Raider Award, and Katie McElravy - Leadership Award. Congratulations!
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Six students are standing against a wall. They are each holding their award(s).
One student is standing against a wall holding her award.
Mrs. Kingery's 8th grade English class completed a comma escape room game recently. Students had to identify where commas belonged in sentences and paragraphs. Students also matched comma rules to sentences. A secret code was given at each station for students to decipher after working through all four stations. 8th graders had a great time learning about commas and trying to escape the game!
26 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting with their desks facing each other. Students are holing game questions. They are working together to find the clue.
Students are sitting with their desks facing each other. Students are holing game questions. They are working together to find the clue.
Students are sitting with their desks facing each other. Students are holing game questions. They are working together to find the clue.
Students are sitting with their desks facing each other. Students are holing game questions. They are working together to find the clue.
Happy National Coaches Day! Thank you to all of our coaches for the time and dedication you give to our student-athletes!
27 days ago, Amy Carr
There is a message on a chalkboard that says happy national coaches day! There is a whistle hanging on the chalkboard.
We had a wonderful turnout for the middle school Lunch on the Lawn today. We were happy that so many of you could join us! It was great to see everyone together!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
Families are sitting together on the lawn in groups. They are talking and eating their lunch.
The middle school Jr. Varsity Eco team placed 2nd overall out of 21 teams at their Eco meet at Lake Shelbyville today! Congratulations!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The team is standing in the woods with one of the Rangers. They are holding their acorn trophy.
The team is standing together on some rocks near the lake
The middle school cross country team ran at the Robinson Invitational on Wednesday. Adam Wolke ran a new PR and placed 16th out of 190 runners, and Kyler Houchin also ran a new PR and placed 42nd. For the girls' race, Paige Wolke ran a new PR and placed 14th out of 167 runners. Liz Sudkamp placed 23rd, and Ivy Brummer 26th. Marley Bierman and Lila Light both ran new PRs.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Paige medaled for getting 14th place.
This is a picture of the cross country team standing near the woods.
Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! We are lucky to have our custodial crew who work hard to make our schools a great place to be! Thank you for all you do!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The image says Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! It is black and white. It has images of cleaning supplies.,