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!
about 8 hours 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!
about 13 hours 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.
1 day 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.
3 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.
7 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
8 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!
10 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!
11 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!
12 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!
14 days 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!
15 days 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.
15 days 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!
16 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! It is black and white. It has images of cleaning supplies.,
Congratulations to the nominated Raiders of the Month! Keep up the good work, being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders
16 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the for students who are Raiders of the Month.
The 7th graders in Mrs. Walsh's reading classes worked in groups to create body biography pictures of the characters from the bookThe Outsiders!
19 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are showing their completed projects.
Two students are putting together their project.
Two students are putting together their project.
Two students are putting together their project.
Two students are working on their project.
Grade School Lunch Update: There will be a couple of changes to the lunch on Tuesday, September 30. Chicken and Noodles will be served instead of Salisbury steak, and mandarin oranges will be served instead of peaches.
21 days ago, Amy Carr
Cumberland Middle School families: Join us for Lunch on the Lawn on Friday, October 3! Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a meal with your student. Lunch for the 5th and 6th grade begins at 11:25. The 7th and 8th grade lunch is at 12:05. Rain or Shine! Make sure to register by Wednesday, October 1! Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrqvucC5Tmv9_FvM6o1jpd5N-Xsrz1QfVXLePC0U__Z3SI3A/viewform
21 days ago, Amy Carr
Picnic-themed flyer for a school event titled “Lunch on the Lawn,” featuring a red-checkered border, a picnic table with food, and colorful pennant banners. Text invites families to bring blankets or chairs and join their student for lunch on Friday, October 3rd, on the grassy area west side of the school, with times listed for grades 5/6 at 11:25 and 7/8 at 12:05. Event is rain or shine, with indoor lunch in the gym if needed and registration cutoff by October 1st.

The CMS Student Council has set some spirit days for Cumberland Elementary and Middle School beginning next week!
The events include:
9/29 Girls 1st Basketball Game - School Spirit
10/3 Favorite College Day
10/9 Country vs. Country Club
10/17 Students dress like teachers and vice versa
10/23 Wear pink and $1 hat day to support the Cancer Society
10/31 Dress as your favorite holiday
1/3 Boys 1st Basketball Game - School Spirit
11/11 Veterans Day - Wear red, white, and blue

21 days ago, Amy Carr
Colorful flyer listing themed School Spirit Days with dates and descriptions. Events include 9/29 Girls Basketball Game with school spirit attire, 10/3 Favorite College Day, 10/9 Country vs. Country Club, 10/17 Teachers dress like students and vice versa, 10/23 Wear pink and $1 hat day to support the Cancer Society, 10/31 Dress as your favorite holiday, 11/3 Boys Basketball Game with school spirit, and 11/11 Veterans Day with red, white, and blue attire.
Mrs. Kingery's 8th grade English classes played a subject-verb agreement game this week! Students had to identify grammatically correct sentences to advance their pieces on the gameboard. Students enjoyed the game while learning about constructing grammatically correct sentences with subjects and verbs!
22 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are playing a subject-verb agreement game.
Students are playing a subject-verb agreement game.
Students are playing a subject-verb agreement game.
5th grade band sign-ups are scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, from 3:15 to 6:30 PM. Mr. Ozier would like everyone interested to meet on sign-up night, but attendance is not required to join the band. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Ozier at bozier@cumberland.k12.il.us.
23 days ago, Amy Carr
Flyer for 5th Grade Band Sign-ups at Cumberland Schools, scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th, after school from 3:15 to 6:30 pm. Includes a silhouette image of five marching band members playing instruments. The flyer encourages students and guardians to attend the sign-up night, though attendance is not required to join. It provides information about instrument rentals, the importance of band participation, and contact details for Mr. Ozier, the band director.