Cumberland Middle School

Cumberland Elementary and Middle School are seeking individuals to fill the following positions. For more information, contact Stacy Keyser at skeyser@cusd77.org.

Cumberland Elementary and Middle School yearbooks are on sale now. Students received flyers this week. Check orders are due by May 24, and online orders are due by June 9. To order online, use the link to visit Inter-state's website. https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/74357w

Blake Sponsel, a Civil War reenactor, spoke today in the 5th grade social studies classes. Mr. Sponsel shared many details and artifacts from the time period with the students. This was a great introduction to their Civil War unit!

We hope you were able to attend the musical this weekend. A big shout out to The Wizard of Oz cast and crew! You did an amazing job! Thanks to everyone involved!

The middle school students got a sneak peek of the musical, The Wizard of Oz, this morning. It was wonderful! Make sure you get your tickets for one of the performances this weekend! Show times are Friday at 7 PM, Saturday at 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM at the Toledo Christian Church. Tickets are $8 and are available at both school offices, the Toledo Democrat, and Greenup and Toledo First Neighbor Banks. Some will be available at the door.

The 5th graders in Mrs. Ralston’s science classes participated in a plate tectonics lab today. They used graham crackers and Cool Whip to simulate how movement in tectonic plates affects land formations.

Reminder: School will dismiss at 12:15 on Friday, March 10, for a Teacher In-service.

Cumberland CUSD #77 is accepting applications for the following positions. For more information, contact the schools at (217) 923-3132.

Last night was the annual Illinois Principals Association Wabash Valley Region Student Recognition dinner in Newton. Each principal may recognize two students from their school. Cumberland High School was represented by Michael Beaumont and Lauren Finn, Isaac Venatta and Stevi Nichols represented Cumberland Middle School, and Cumberland Elementary School was represented by Elizabeth Sudkamp and Raylan Figgins.

Cumberland Drama will present The Wizard of Oz on Friday, March 10, at 7 PM, Saturday, March 11, at 7 PM, and Sunday, March 12, at 2 PM at The Toledo Christian Church. Tickets are $8.00 and will be available after March 1st at both school offices, the Toledo Democrat, and Greenup & Toledo First Neighbor Bank.

Due to a water main break in Greenup, there will be no school for Cumberland CUSD #77 tomorrow, February 27. We are under a 24 hour boil order. We will use an emergency day.

The elementary and middle schools will be having dress-up days next week to celebrate Read Across America.

On Monday, February 27, students in 6th through 8th grade interested in participating in track will receive an informational packet. The paperwork will need to be filled out entirely, and an up to date physical must be on file at the school before the student will be allowed to participate in practice. Practice will begin Monday, March 6, after school until 4:45. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mr. Watkins at lwatkins@cumberland.k12.il.us.

Thank you to all of the bus drivers that help get our students to and from school safely each day! We appreciate your time and dedication to our students!

This is the last week to send in donations for the courtyard renovation. If you have any questions, email Mrs. McElravy at dmcelravy@cusd77.org. We appreciate any help you can give! Donations may be sent to: Cumberland Middle School ℅ DeDe McElravy 1496 IL Rte. 121 Toledo, IL 62468

The Cumberland Lady Raiders 7th grade team will play Jasper County in the first round of the Teutopolis Junior High School Regional on Saturday, February 25, at 11 AM.

Congratulations to the 8th grade Lady Raiders on winning the LEIC Volleyball Tournament today!

Chad Miller of Evapco presented prizes to four middle school students for scoring the highest on a quiz he gave during Career Day last week. Kyndal and Wes were 1st place winners, and Hendrix and Colt were 2nd place winners. Each received a bag full of goodies! Thanks, Chris and Evapco!

Reminder: No School on Monday, 2/20, in honor of Presidents' Day.

6th grade students in Mrs. D. McElravy’s science class are learning about genetics and how traits are passed from parents to offspring. Students tested to see if they were able to taste PTC which is a genetic trait.