Today, the middle school Kindness Ambassadors visited Mrs. Wormhoudt's, Mrs. Peter's, Ms. Bueker's, and Mrs. Beard's classes to read a book and discuss the story's lessons. The elementary students were great listeners!
Cumberland Middle School will have volleyball awards on Monday, April 3, at 5 PM in the grade school cafeteria.
During Read Across America week, students were challenged to get as many minutes read as possible. Mrs. Kemper’s class (10,950 min.) and Mrs. Peters’ class (11,556 min.) were the winners in the elementary school. In middle school, Mr. Janssen’s class (8,741 min.) and Mr. Walk’s class (10,851 min.) were winners. Each winning class won a pizza party in the library.
Students are learning about DNA in Mrs.D. McElravy’s 6th grade science class. Yesterday, they extracted DNA from strawberries!
Cumberland Middle School will hold 8th Grade Recognition on Thursday, May 25, at 6 PM in the New Gym. The 8th Grade Dance will follow Recognition and will end at 9 PM.
Congratulations to the following students for being chosen by their teachers to be March Raiders of the Month! These students show exemplary behavior both inside and outside the classroom by showing respect, responsibility, and reliability. Way to go!
Megan Walk, District Librarian, was honored today as a 2023 Hometown Hero by the Modern Woodmen of America. She was recognized for her accomplishments and contributions to the community. Congratulations, Mrs. Walk!
3rd quarter report cards are now available on TeacherEase for the elementary and middle school. To view, login to your account and click the Report Card icon on the left.
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.
