Just before Thanksgiving, middle school students chose a friend to read a book with, wrote a review, and then attended a Friendsgiving breakfast. Books are even better when shared with a friend!
about 11 hours ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting around round tables eating oranges and donuts and drinking apple juice.
Students are sitting around round tables eating oranges and donuts and drinking apple juice.
Students are sitting around round tables eating oranges and donuts and drinking apple juice.
Students are sitting around round tables eating oranges and donuts and drinking apple juice.
Students are sitting around round tables eating oranges and donuts and drinking apple juice.

Upcoming Holiday Schedule:

Thursday, 12/18 - 2 PM Dismissal
Friday, 12/19 - 2 PM Dismissal
December 20-January 4 - No School

Classes resume on January 5. Have a wonderful holiday season!

1 day ago, Amy Carr
The festive holiday background is rounding the words: Upcoming Schedule Thurs., 12/18 -2 PM dismissal, Friday, 12/19 - 2 PM Dismissal, December 20-Jan. 4 No School.
The middle school student council is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, December 17, from 2 PM to 6 PM in the grade school cafeteria. Each student who recruits one presenting donor will receive a Red Cross plush blood drop pillow, while supplies last!
1 day ago, Amy Carr
A flyer that says Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 17, from 2 PM to 6 PM in the grade school cafeteria. Each student who recruits one presenting donor will receive a Red Cross plush blood drop pillow, while supplies last!
Congratulations to our middle school band and choir students for putting on a great holiday concert last Thursday!
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the 7-8 grade band prior to their concert. They are sitting in their chairs ready to perform.
Pictured is the 5th grade band prior to their concert. They are sitting in their chairs ready to perform.
Pictured is the 6th grade band prior to their concert. They are sitting in their chairs ready to perform.
Pictured is the 5-6 grade choir prior to their concert. They are standinf on the risers ready to perform.
Pictured is the 7-8 grade choir prior to their concert. They are standinf on the risers ready to perform.
Cumberland CUSD #77 will be closed today, December 12, due to the road conditions. All after school events will be cancelled, as well.
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Due to inclement weather moving in, tonight's middle school band concert has been moved up to a 6 PM start time.
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Band and Choir Concert UPDATE; Thursday, 12/11; 6 PM; Middle School Gym
Mr. Walk's 8th grade science students have been exploring acids, bases, and the pH scale. Today, they predicted whether ten different liquids would be acidic or basic and estimated their pH levels. Then they tested each liquid to find the real values, and a few of the results took them by surprise!
5 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is dipping a pH strip in to a liquid and checking its color.
Studens are checking their pH strip's color against the chart.
A student is dipping a pH strip in to a liquid and checking its color.
The teacher is explaining to a group of four how to read the pH chart and decide what number their color represents.
A student is dipping a pH strip in to a liquid and checking its color.
A student is dipping a pH strip in to a liquid and checking its color.
A student is dipping a pH strip in to a liquid and checking its color.
Students are comparing the color of the dipped pH strip with the chart.
A student is dipping a pH strip in to a liquid and checking its color.
Students are writing their results on their log sheet.
CCUSD 77 parents and guardians,

Thank you for being flexible and understanding as we work through our water issue.

In preparation for tomorrow’s school day, we will be under a boil water order.
We will have bottles of water available for our students as necessary. If you are able to, please send a water bottle with your student to school tomorrow.

Our restrooms will be available for use, but our drinking fountains will not be available.
Food will be available like normal for breakfast and lunch in our cafeterias. Thank you for your support, CCUSD 77 Family!!
6 days ago, Amy Carr
When Mrs. Kingery’s class reads Junior Scholastic, one of their favorite sections is the debate page. Students explore each point of view and engage in thoughtful discussion. In the online edition, they’re even able to submit their own ideas for future debate topics.

Lila Light has submitted several ideas, and one of her responses was recently featured in the December/January issue! The debate question was, “Should you have an assigned seat at lunch?” Lila agreed with assigned seating and was quoted, “It can help you get more friends, and think in different ways.”

Congratulations to Lila for taking a chance and making her voice heard!
8 days ago, Amy Carr
The student is pictured holding the magazine open to the article where she is quoted.
Head over to Casey this evening and support the 8th Grade Lady Raiders in the Regional Championship! They play St. Anthony at 5 PM at Monroe Elementary in Casey. Let's go, Lady Raiders!
12 days ago, Amy Carr
The image has a black and blue background. It shows the team and says Cumberland vs. St. Anthony.
Ms. Scott's 6th grade English and reading classes are reading and writing many different types of poems this week. By the end of the week, students will be prepared to read the poem, "A Visit From St. Nicholas," by Clement Clarke Moore. Later, they will watch The Night Before Christmas, which is based on the poem by Moore, with a media comparison.
13 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is sitting at a desk. She is writing a poem.
A student is sitting at a desk. She is writing a poem.
Congratulations to the December Raiders of the Month! Keep up the good work, being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
15 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the four Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificates.
The girls 8th grade regional game has been moved to tomorrow night, 12/2. The game will start at 7:15 PM.
15 days ago, Amy Carr
Athletic Updates (12/1): The 8th grade girls regional basketball game has been canceled. We will post new game information as it comes out.
15 days ago, Amy Carr
Good luck to the 8th grade Lady Raider basketball team! They will take on Stewardson-Strasburg in the first game of the regional tonight (12/1) at 7 PM at Roosevelt School in Casey.
15 days ago, Amy Carr
The image is blue and black. It says good luck lady raiders and has a picture of the team.
The most musical time of the year is almost here! Our holiday concerts are right around the corner, and our students can’t wait to share the festive songs they’ve been preparing. We hope you can come celebrate the season with us!
🎵3rd Grade Concert - December 4, 6:30 PM, GS Gym
🎵High School Band and Choir Concert - December 7, 4 PM, HS Gym
🎵 1st Grade Concert - December 9, 6 PM, GS Gym
🎵 4th Grade Concert - December 9, 7:15 PM, GS Gym
🎵 Middle School Band and Choir Concert - December 11, 7 PM, GS Gym
15 days ago, Amy Carr
A festive graphic with gold lettering that reads “Holiday Concerts” against a dark background, decorated with hanging ornaments, twinkling string lights, and green holly with red berries along the top and bottom edges.
There will be a volleyball meeting for parents and players in 6th-8th grade on December 2nd at 5:30 PM in the grade school cafeteria.
20 days ago, Amy Carr
The Lady Raiders will play Stewardson-Strasburg in the first round of the IESA 8th grade 2A Regional on Monday, December 1, at 7 PM at Roosevelt School in Casey. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
22 days ago, Amy Carr
Alt text. A tournament bracket titled “Class 8–2A Regional 13” shows matchups hosted at Casey-Westfield, including teams Effingham St Anthony, Arcola, Paris Crestwood, Casey-Westfield, Stewardson-Strasburg, and Toledo Cumberland. Game details such as dates, times, and the location “Roosevelt School, 401 E Main Street, Casey” appear throughout the bracket, leading to semifinal slots labeled Winner Game 1, Winner Game 2, and a final on 12/04/2025 at 6 PM. The layout uses shaded boxes and connectors to show how winners advance.
Cumberland Middle School Lady Raiders will take on Casey-Westfield in the 7th grade 2A Regional at 7 PM at Roosevelt School in Casey. Good luck, Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
23 days ago, Amy Carr
The image is blue and black. It says Good luck Lady Raiders. It has a team picture.
The Lady Raiders received a bye in the first round of the IESA 7th grade 2A Regional. They will play the winner of the Casey-Westfield/Arcola game on Monday, November 24, at 7 PM at Roosevelt School in Casey. Go Lady Raiders!
27 days ago, Amy Carr
A Class 7 2A Regional 13 tournament bracket shows matchups hosted at Roosevelt School in Casey Westfield with teams progressing through rounds on November 22, 24, and 26 2025. The left side lists seeded teams such as Paris Crestwood, Stewardson Strasburg, Effingham St Anthony, Toledo Cumberland, Casey Westfield, and Arcola with corresponding game times and locations. The right side shows advancing slots labeled Winner Game 1 through Winner Game 4 leading to the final matchup.