The following middle school students earned Perfect Attendance in the second quarter! Attendance is key to success. We are proud of you!
The 8th grade boys basketball games scheduled with Effingham Junior High and Cumberland Middle School has been moved to Wednesday, January 29. That night there will be two eighth grade games starting at 6 PM in the Effingham Junior High School gym.
The Cumberland 7th grade boys basketball team received the third seed in the Class 7-3A regional. They will play Bridgeport Red Hill on Saturday, January 25, at 12:30 PM at Teutopolis Junior High School. Good luck Raiders!
Mrs. Ralston's fifth grade classes participated in an economy lesson where they simulated pencil sales. The students each designed a sign, and the top four student "stores" were chosen. Those students sold pencils for tokens, negotiating deals until they sold out. After three rounds, they had a top seller!
School will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
8th grade boys basketball schedule update: The 8th grade will play Effingham Junior High on Monday, January 27, at 6 PM (B game) and 7:15 PM (A game). The games will be played at Effingham High School.
Mrs. D. McElravy's sixth grade science students used gummy worms to practice the steps of cell division!
There has been a change to the breakfast menu for the grade school. Tomorrow's (1/10) breakfast will be donuts instead of biscuit and gravy.
The middle school boys basketball game at Jasper County originally scheduled for Thursday, January 9, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 22, at 6 PM at the Newton Elementary School gym.
Congratulations to the January Raiders of the Month! These students were chosen based on being prepared for class, following expectations, and having exemplary behavior. Thank you for being respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders!
We are excited to have a second Shoe Tree distribution for our students again this year. If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form for qualifying students to receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be distributed by the school in mid-February. The normal Shoe Tree fall distribution is still being planned for the 25-26 school year. A form will be sent out in May for that Shoe Tree.
Please complete this form by January 17, 2025.
https://forms.gle/qZHsCu7URvenf7iM6
SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.
There has been a change to the menu for the grade school. Tomorrow's main entree will be Quesadillas instead of meatball subs.
Cumberland schools will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Tuesday’s scheduled extracurricular activities will be canceled or rescheduled.
We had a couple of visitors around the campus this afternoon to surprise the students as they left for the holiday break!
The middle school students played Reindeer Games this afternoon! The students qualified for the games by having good grades and behavior in the second quarter.
The 7th grade students took a field trip today to watch the Peoria Rivermen hockey team take on the Evansville Thunderbolts!
The 8th grade students presented their Christmas around the World projects last night. Each group researched the traditions of their country, created a display board, and presented their information. They also had several foods from the countries for visitors to sample!
Mrs. Hall’s math classes built slingshot marshmallow launchers to use in a variety of math stations. At the stations, the students worked with measurement, number comparisons, building geometrical shapes, and math facts!
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Red Cross will host a blood drive at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Participants will receive a long sleeved t-shirt! For an appointment, call 1-800--RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Early dismissal reminder for next week: School will dismiss at 2 PM on Thursday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 20. There is no school from December 21 - January 3 for the holiday break.
