Congratulations to Cumberland Elementary and Middle School's Raiders of the Month! These students have been recognized for being respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders! Way to go! ✨
about 8 hours ago, Amy Carr
The four students are Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificates.

In observance of Labor Day, there will be no school on Monday, September 1.

6 days ago, Amy Carr
No School Monday, September 1.
The fifth grade students recently participate in Mr. Janssen's 4th annual Straw rocket challenge. Each team had the opportunity to design and create a straw rocket. They then were given three launches for measurement and an average was made.

Winners for 1st hour were Piper Flood and Marley Peters with an average distance of 24 feet, 2nd place was Mason Saylor and Jase Young with a 18.5 feet average and third place was Parker Stone and Phillip Hinz with an average of 18 feet. Nora Bierman and Olivia Weaver created the coolest rocket based off class votes.

3rd hour winners were Scarlett Rich and Mya Smith with an average distance of 18 feet, 8 inches, 2nd place was John Mark Chesnut and Gideon Sedgwick with an average distance of 16.5 feet and third place was Gus Beckman and Carter Julian with an average distance of 11 feet 4 inches. Coolest rocket was awarded to River Brummer and Espen Cathey.

The 7th hour winners were Kollin McKelvey, Colt Moses, and Murphy Wellbaum with an average of 12 feet 4 inches, 2nd place was Cheney Dittamore and Quinn Peters with an average of 9 feet 9 inches, and third place went to Zack Blythe and Carson Copsy with an average of 9 feet 6 inches. Coolest rocket was won by Kane Watkins and Franklin Malone.

Congratulations to all of the winners! 5th grade is launching into a great year!
7 days ago, Amy Carr
Winners of the rocket challenge.
Winners of the rocket challenge.
Winners of the rocket challenge.
Class rockets
Class rockets
Class rockets
Our middle school students are stepping up to the plate! This week, they are learning the game of slow-pitch softball, while building skills, teamwork, and having fun along the way! ⚾
7 days ago, Amy Carr
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Middle school students are playing slow pitch softball.
Mrs. Ralston's fifth grade science students worked through the scientific method to test different brands of bubble gum to see which made the biggest bubble. Hypotheses were made, data was collected, and bubbles were popped! Students had a great time completing this experiment.
8 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Students are blowing bubbles and measuring their size.
Come out tonight to celebrate our 8th grade softball players before their game against Neoga! The recognition of the players will begin at 4:20. Go Raiders!
11 days ago, Amy Carr
The girls are lying on the grass facing the camera.
The Cumberland Middle School softball 8th grade night will be on Friday, August 22, before the game against Neoga. The girls and their parents will be announced at 4:20 PM.
13 days ago, Amy Carr
Students in Mrs. Kingery's 8th grade reading classes are reading a novel called Left Out by Tim Green. The main character in the novel has hearing and speech impairments. Students played Go Fish following ALS rules, where they had to communicate through nonverbal methods!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are playing Go Fish only using ASL nonverbal gestures.
Students are playing Go Fish only using ASL nonverbal gestures.
Students are playing Go Fish only using ASL nonverbal gestures.
Students are playing Go Fish only using ASL nonverbal gestures.
Mr. Bloemer's 8th grade science students were given a puzzle that presented a situation with limited facts. The students had to use investigation, clues, and logic to figure out who owned the fish in the scenario!
14 days ago, Amy Carr
The student figured out the puzzle.
Students are figuring out the logic puzzle.
The student figured out the puzzle.
Students are figuring out the logic puzzle.
Students are figuring out the logic puzzle.
Students are figuring out the logic puzzle.

Game Updates for 8/18:

The middle school boys' baseball game has been canceled.
The girls' softball game will still be at the regularly scheduled time of 4:30.

15 days ago, Amy Carr
The middle school students celebrated the first week of school with popsicles and time to hang out with their friends this afternoon! We are off to a great start!
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Four boys are eating popsicles.
Six girls are eating popsicles.
Two boys are swinging with their popsicles.
Five girls are eating popsicles.
For boys are eating popsicles.
Ballgame updates for today, 8/15: The middle school girls softball game has been canceled. The boys baseball game has been moved back to a 6:30 PM start.
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19! Students will bring home picture packets this week. Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy. Visit https://inter-state.com. This event's Order Code is:
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Midd School - 0096WSF
20 days ago, Amy Carr
Get Ready for Picture Day. Mark your calendar.
Help us welcome Mrs. Emmalyn Mulheron to Cumberland!

Mrs. Mulheron will be teaching 6th grade science and social studies at Cumberland Middle School. This will be her third year teaching. She previously taught high school Agriculture. She is looking forward to getting to know all of her students and helping them learn and grow.

Mrs. Mulheron is married to Travis Mulheron. She is from Neoga but currently lives in Effingham. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, playing with her golden retriever, Copper, and spending time outdoors.
21 days ago, Amy Carr
Meet Emmalyn Mulheron, SS and Sc Teacher, Cumberland Middle School
Help us welcome Mr. Don Kimura to Cumberland!

Mr. Kimura will teach special education at Cumberland Middle School this year. He has previously taught in Toledo, Ohio, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Effingham. He is eager to work with the students and staff to achieve academic success and personal development.

Mr. Kimura lives in Charleston. He loves watching live college sports, traveling, and watching his kids in their activities.
22 days ago, Amy Carr
Meet Don Kimura, special education teacher, Cumberland Middle School. It has a picture of Mr. Kimura.
Help us welcome Mrs. Mandy Houchin to Cumberland!

Mrs. Houchin will be teaching 6th-8th grade Social Studies at Cumberland Middle School. She previously taught for 24 years at the Olney school district. She is really excited to join the Cumberland team and to meet her new students.

Mrs. Houchin has been married to Darrell Houchin for twenty years. They have two wonderful children, Carly and Kyler. Mrs. Houchin loves to spend time with family and friends and traveling.
22 days ago, Amy Carr
Meet Mandy Houchin, social studies teacher, Cumberland High School. It has a picture of Mrs. Houchin.
Help us welcome Mrs. Lisa Harris to Cumberland!

Mrs. Harris will be teaching special education at Cumberland Middle School. This is her 19th year teaching. She has taught kindergarten through 12th grade over the years, with the last five at Stewardson-Strasburg.

Mrs. Harris is looking forward to making meaningful connections with the students and helping them be successful! She is excited to be closer to family and to see her nieces and nephew throughout the day.

Mrs. Harris is a Cumberland graduate. She is married to Derrick Harris, and they have two children, Logan and Ava. They also have three dogs, Captain, Apollo, and Olive. She enjoys cooking, listening to music, and learning new things that help her to be a more effective teacher.
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Meet Mrs. Harris, special education teacher, Cumberland Middle School. It has a picture of Mrs. Harris.
Help us welcome Ms. Lexie Niebrugge to Cumberland!

Ms. Niebrugge will be teaching 7th grade math and social studies, and she will coach the middle school girls' basketball team. She is a recent graduate of Eastern Illinois University. She looks forward to getting to know her students and coaching her team.

Ms. Niebrugge is from Sigel. She enjoys hanging out with family and friends.
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Meet Lexie Niebrugge, 7th grade math and social studies teacher. Cumberland Middle School. It has a picture of Ms. Niebrugge..
Reminder: 5th Grade Orientation will be held at the middle school on August 11 from 6-7 PM. Parents/Guardians and their 5th grader will receive important information from the teachers and will have the opportunity to ask questions about middle school. Students do not need to bring anything to orientation. To ensure a comfortable experience, we encourage arranging care for any children other than your 5th grader, as classroom space will be limited. Contact the middle school office with any questions.
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Image says 5th grade orientation August 11, 6-7 PM.
You're invited to Open House on Wednesday, August 13, from 6-8 PM at all three schools. Come out to meet your teachers, set up your locker, and check out your classrooms!

Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale

We hope to see you there!
29 days ago, Amy Carr
Welcome Back to School. Open house August 13 from 6-8 PM.