8th grade students are given the opportunity to try weight training during PE to see if it is something they might be interested in doing in high school. Students are taught the basics of weight training with an emphasis on proper form and mechanics.
about 10 hours ago, Amy Carr
A student is doing the bench press. Two other students are spotting that student.
A student is doing a dead lift. Two other students are spotting that student.
Congratulations to our middle school students with perfect attendance in the 1st quarter! We are proud of your hard work. Keep that momentum going in the 2nd quarter!
about 10 hours ago, Amy Carr
There are 21 students shown from 5th grade who made perfect attendance.
There are 14 students shown from 6th grade who made perfect attendance.
There are 17 students shown from 7th grade who made perfect attendance.
There are 15 students shown from 8th grade who made perfect attendance.
Students in Mrs. Ozier's reading class created a summative one-pager of their class novel, Coraline, this week!
about 11 hours ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting at their desks completing their one-pager.
Students are sitting at their desks completing their one-pager.
Students are sitting at their desks completing their one-pager.
Students are sitting at their desks completing their one-pager.
A student is holding up his one-pager.
Students are sitting at their desks completing their one-pager.
Students are sitting at their desks completing their one-pager.
Cumberland Middle School Cross Country held its end-of-season banquet recently. The following individuals won special team awards. Paige Wolke - MVP, Lila Light - Most Improved, Amelia Colnar - Raider Award, Grady Cash - Raider Award, and Adam Wolke - MVP and Most Improved. Congratulations to all of the runners on a great season!
about 11 hours ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the five award winners holding their plaques.
On November 24, teachers at Cumberland Elementary and Middle Schools will be getting temporary tattoos chosen by students! This exciting event will help keep our birthday cookie tradition going strong. Please turn in forms by November 20. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Grubb at dgrubb@cusd77.org or Mrs. Robinson at srobinson@cusd77.org.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17gfzGGLwA9E8THswxZefTDC6UJwXvPyO/view?usp=sharing
2 days ago, Amy Carr
The middle school Student Council is hosting a hat day on Friday, November 7, for the elementary and middle schools. Students should bring $1 to wear their hats during the day. All proceeds will go to the Heritage Shelter Care Veterans Home.
2 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says Hat Day Frirday, November 7 . It has several types of hats in the image.

Several Cumberland Middle School students were selected to participate in the ILMEA Jr. Vocal Jazz Festival at Millikin University on November 3rd! The students rehearsed all day with other top music students from around central Illinois and performed a concert for the public. The participants were Paige Wolke, Amelia Colnar, Katie Martin, Adam Wolke, Silas Pratt, Audrey Schade, Shelby Nichols, Chlora Bergbower, Ella Dick, and Haydan Brown🎶

2 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting on a concrete wall in front of the Millikin University Sign.
Congratulations to the November Raiders of the Month! Keep up the good work, being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
2 days ago, Amy Carr
The picture is of the four students who were Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificate.
The middle school Kindness Ambassadors spent time recently reading books to the kindergarten students! 📚
3 days ago, Amy Carr
Two middle school students are reading books to akindergarten student.
Three middle school students are reading books to two kindergarten students.
A middle school students is reading a book to a kindergarten student.
A middle school students is reading a book to a kindergarten student.
A middle school students is reading a book to a kindergarten student.
Two middle school students are reading books to two kindergarten students.
Last Friday, our middle school art students brought the school fence to life with their creativity! Bright colors and bold designs now line the fence, making the whole area look amazing!
3 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are standing by their design. It is a pirate ship.
The students are standing by their design. It says we love our vets.
The students are standing by their design. It is a pirate head.
The students are kneeling by their design. It is a pumpkin.
The students are kneeling by their design. It is a pumpkin.
The students are kneeling by their design. It is a
The students are standing by their design. It is a green ribbon.
The students are standing by their design. It is a pink ribbon.
The students are standing by their design. It is a purple ribbon.
The students are kneeling by their design. It is a red apple with a stem.
The middle school Kindness Ambassadors decorated a corner of the cafeteria with wonderful posters with messages of kindness!
9 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!
9 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.
10 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!
12 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!
14 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!
16 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.
17 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!
20 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!
20 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.
21 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 .