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Congratulations to the following 7th and 8th graders who were selected for the Star-Spangled Raiders! They will be singing the National Anthem at some of our home ballgames this year.
The SBL Dental Bus forms are due back to the school on Monday, August 31st. If your child needs another form, please contact the school office.
Mr. Watkins leads an introductory weight training class for 8th-grade students. In this class, students learn the proper form and technique, building a strong foundation for high school weight training and athletics.
Mrs. Ralston’s fifth graders practiced the scientific method today by testing which bubble gum makes the biggest bubble. Students hypothesized, chewed, measured, and charted their results to see which gum blew away the competition!
1, 2, 3, 4, we declare a Coin War at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School!
Bring in spare change and help raise funds to start a PTO at Cumberland! The money raised will go directly back to the school to support the students and staff.
The Coin War will run from Monday, August 24th to Monday, August 31st.
The winning grade will choose which principal will kiss a pig! 🐷
Bring in spare change and help raise funds to start a PTO at Cumberland! The money raised will go directly back to the school to support the students and staff.
The Coin War will run from Monday, August 24th to Monday, August 31st.
The winning grade will choose which principal will kiss a pig! 🐷
The 8/14 baseball game with Neoga has been rescheduled for 8/25 @ Neoga.
Shout out to Ruholl Excavating!
They made a generous donation to help out with some students' overdue lunch balances.
Thank you, Ruholl Excavating and Kyanna Ruholl!
They made a generous donation to help out with some students' overdue lunch balances.
Thank you, Ruholl Excavating and Kyanna Ruholl!
Picture Day is coming! Students received picture forms today.
📷Tuesday, August 18
✉️Send in your order envelope on picture day
OR
🔗Order online at inter-state.com/order
🏫High School Code: 0523GDF
🏫Middle School Code: 0519ZBF
🏫Elementary School Code: 0519XTF
📷Tuesday, August 18
✉️Send in your order envelope on picture day
OR
🔗Order online at inter-state.com/order
🏫High School Code: 0523GDF
🏫Middle School Code: 0519ZBF
🏫Elementary School Code: 0519XTF
Help us welcome Mr. Nick Niemerg to Cumberland!
Mr. Niemerg will be a science and social studies teacher at Cumberland Middle School. He is married to Beth, and they have five children: Josie, Henry, Benny, William, and Stella. In his free time, he likes to do construction projects, garden, and attend his kids' activities. Nick looks forward to working with the students and making their education both informative and exciting.
Welcome Nick!
Mr. Niemerg will be a science and social studies teacher at Cumberland Middle School. He is married to Beth, and they have five children: Josie, Henry, Benny, William, and Stella. In his free time, he likes to do construction projects, garden, and attend his kids' activities. Nick looks forward to working with the students and making their education both informative and exciting.
Welcome Nick!
Help us welcome Mr. Marshal Brummer to Cumberland!
Mr. Brummer will be a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Cumberland Middle School. Marshal is married with 6 kids and a German Shepherd. In his free time, he and his wife enjoy traveling and going to concerts. He looks forward to having a lot of fun in the classroom and getting to know all his new students this year!
Welcome Marshal!
Mr. Brummer will be a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Cumberland Middle School. Marshal is married with 6 kids and a German Shepherd. In his free time, he and his wife enjoy traveling and going to concerts. He looks forward to having a lot of fun in the classroom and getting to know all his new students this year!
Welcome Marshal!
Help us welcome Mrs. Angie Davidson to Cumberland!
Mrs. Davidson is our new district nurse. Angie, her husband, Michael, and their three children, Elliott, Elsie, and Fenton, live in Toledo. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her children participate in their sports, gardening, swimming, and crafting. She looks forward to building relationships this year and helping the children stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day.
Welcome Angie!
Mrs. Davidson is our new district nurse. Angie, her husband, Michael, and their three children, Elliott, Elsie, and Fenton, live in Toledo. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her children participate in their sports, gardening, swimming, and crafting. She looks forward to building relationships this year and helping the children stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day.
Welcome Angie!
Help us welcome Katharine Cart to Cumberland!
Katharine is a custodian at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School. She enjoys gardening, sewing, and wire sculpting. She looks forward to completing her projects, canning, and picking from her garden.
Welcome to Cumberland, Katharine!
Katharine is a custodian at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School. She enjoys gardening, sewing, and wire sculpting. She looks forward to completing her projects, canning, and picking from her garden.
Welcome to Cumberland, Katharine!
Welcome back! We’re so excited to welcome our students back to school! Here are a few important dates to kick off the new year:
🏴☠️CHS Pirate Training: Thursday, August 6, 9:30-11:30 AM
🏴☠️5th Grade Orientation: Wednesday, August 12, 6-7 PM
🏴☠️Meet Your Teacher/Open House: Thursday, August 13, 5-7 PM
🏴☠️First Day of School: Friday, August 14, 2 PM Dismissal
🏴☠️Picture Day: Tuesday, August 18
See you all soon!
🏴☠️CHS Pirate Training: Thursday, August 6, 9:30-11:30 AM
🏴☠️5th Grade Orientation: Wednesday, August 12, 6-7 PM
🏴☠️Meet Your Teacher/Open House: Thursday, August 13, 5-7 PM
🏴☠️First Day of School: Friday, August 14, 2 PM Dismissal
🏴☠️Picture Day: Tuesday, August 18
See you all soon!
🚧 Parking Lot Maintenance 🚧
Our district parking lots are getting a fresh upgrade! We are currently sealing and striping the lots. Please be mindful of these areas and do not cross or park in zones blocked by cones.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Our district parking lots are getting a fresh upgrade! We are currently sealing and striping the lots. Please be mindful of these areas and do not cross or park in zones blocked by cones.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Incoming 5th graders and parents! Join us for Cumberland Middle School Orientation on Wednesday, August 12, from 6-7 PM. This optional event is a great chance to meet teachers and learn what to expect this year. Due to limited space, we ask that only the 5th-grade student and their parents attend. Questions? Contact Principal Mr. Glosser at aglosser@cusd77.org.
2026-2027 School Registration Opens July 20!
Online registration begins soon! Please note that TeacherEase is currently offline while we prepare for the new school year and will reopen on July 20.
Important Update: Proof of residency is now required to complete registration. You can upload a photo of your document during online registration or drop it off at your child's school before the first day of classes. Approved documents include utility bills, lease agreements, bank statements, voter registration cards, and similar documents.
For more information and helpful resources, visit our Registration page at https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/registration-information.
Any incoming 5th-8th grade student interested in running middle school cross country this fall needs to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 15th, at 6:00 PM at the Toledo Res. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Monica Carl at mcarl@cumberland.k12.il.us.
Shout out to 6th grader Josie Boswell for doing her part to support the Charleston tornado victims with the proceeds from her lemonade stand!
Any incoming 6th, 7th, or 8th grade boy interested in playing middle school baseball this fall needs to attend an informational meeting on Monday, July 6, at 6:00 PM at the Toledo Christian Church. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Brandon Miller at bmiller@cumberland.k12.il.us.