The 7th grade volleyball team won its first game of the IESA Regional and moves on to play in the semifinal game against Jasper County on Tuesday, 3/3, at 7 PM at Teutopolis Junior High School. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Good luck to the 7th grade volleyball team in the IESA Regional today. They play Marshall at Teutopolis Junior High School. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
A tournament bracket for the Class 7-3A Regional 14, hosted by Teutopolis at Teutopolis Junior High School. Game 1 (9:00 AM): Teutopolis (1st Seed) vs. Lawrenceville Parkview (8th Seed). Game 2 (20 min after Game 1): Paris Mayo (4th Seed) vs. Robinson Nuttall (5th Seed). Game 3 (20 min after Game 2): Newton Jasper County (2nd Seed) vs. Bridgeport Red Hill (7th Seed). Game 4 (20 min after Game 3): Toledo Cumberland (3rd Seed) vs. Marshall JHS (6th Seed). Semifinals (March 3, 2026): Game 5 (6:00 PM): Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2. Game 6 (7:00 PM): Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4. Championship (March 5, 2026): 6:00 PM: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6.
We are proud to recognize 7th grade volleyball players Liz Sudkamp, Harper Nichols, and Lilly McMechan for their invitation to the All State Classic volleyball event. The event will take place in East Peoria over the weekend of March 21 -22. Congratulations!

about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are HN, LS, and LM standing side by side in their blue and black uniforms.

Cumberland Drama will present Descendants the Musical on Friday, 3/13, at 7 PM, Saturday, 3/14, at 7 PM, and Sunday, 3/15, at 2 PM at the Toledo Christian Church. Tickets are $10 and are on sale at both school offices, the Greenup and Toledo First Neighbor Bank, and the Toledo Democrat office. Don't miss this great show!

about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Logo for "Disney Descendants: The Musical." On the left is a bitten red apple entwined with a golden, thorny vine that forms a stylized letter "D." To the right, the word "DESCENDANTS" is written in large yellow block letters, with the Disney logo sitting small above it. Below this, the words "THE MUSICAL" appear in green slanted text inside a white rectangular box, which is overlaid on a vibrant green spray-paint splatter effect.
The 8th grade volleyball players were recognized before their game on Tuesday evening. We appreciate the commitment these players have made to the middle school volleyball program. You can catch the team in action one more time at home on Thursday, 3/26, at 5:30 PM. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the first half of the team standing in the center of the court. Each player has their parents standing on either side.
Pictured is the second half of the team standing in the center of the court. Each player has their parents standing on either side.
Mrs. Kingery's 8th grade students recently wrote letters to the national parks in search of information for their expository essays. Many students have received letters, brochures, stickers, postcards, and pamphlets back in response to their national park letters. Students will use the information to write their essays in English class.
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Eleven students are standing in the back of the room holding up brochures that they have received from the parks.
Nine students are standing in the back of the room holding up brochures that they have received from the parks.

The School Board officially approved the calendar for the 2026-2027year at last week’s meeting. Check out the full calendar in the image below, or download the printable PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UzgTu8KgBFFZyCnsm1VBd3FQeyD2pLdg/view?usp=sharing

2 months ago, Amy Carr
A one-page document outlining the 2026-2027 school year schedule. The year begins with a Teacher Institute Day on August 13 and the first student attendance day on August 14 with a 2:20 PM dismissal. Key milestones include: Quarter Start Dates: 1st Quarter (Aug 14), 2nd Quarter (Oct 19), 3rd Quarter (Jan 5), and 4th Quarter (Mar 15). Major Holidays (No School): Labor Day (Sept 7), Columbus Day (Oct 12), Election Day (Nov 3), MLK Day (Jan 18), and Presidents' Day (Feb 15). Extended Breaks: Thanksgiving (Nov 25–29), Christmas (Dec 19–Jan 4), and Easter (Mar 24–29). Conferences & Exams: Parent/Teacher conferences are held the evenings of October 20 and 22. Semester exams are scheduled for December 17–18 and May 25–26, all featuring 2:20 PM dismissals. Emergency Days: Five "Built In" emergency days are scheduled for Fridays between April 23 and May 21. The calendar concludes with a final Teacher Institute Day on May 27. The document summarizes the year as having 175 student attendance days, 4 teacher institute days, 1 parent/teacher conference day, and 5 emergency days for a total of 185 days.
Mark your calendar! Graduation and promotion dates have been set. High school graduation will be held on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM in the high school gym. The 8th grade promotion will be on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 PM in the middle school gym. The 8th grade dance will follow.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
This is a blue graphic with lighter blue lines on the right and circles on the left. It says MARK YOUR CALENDAR. The pirate logo is on the bottom.
The Cumberland Middle School 7th grade girls' volleyball team will play Marshall in the IESA Regional on Saturday, February 28, at Teutopolis Junior High School. Good luck, Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
2 months ago, Amy Carr
A tournament bracket for the Class 7-3A Regional 14, hosted by Teutopolis at Teutopolis Junior High School. Game 1 (9:00 AM): Teutopolis (1st Seed) vs. Lawrenceville Parkview (8th Seed). Game 2 (20 min after Game 1): Paris Mayo (4th Seed) vs. Robinson Nuttall (5th Seed). Game 3 (20 min after Game 2): Newton Jasper County (2nd Seed) vs. Bridgeport Red Hill (7th Seed). Game 4 (20 min after Game 3): Toledo Cumberland (3rd Seed) vs. Marshall JHS (6th Seed). Semifinals (March 3, 2026): Game 5 (6:00 PM): Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2. Game 6 (7:00 PM): Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4. Championship (March 5, 2026): 6:00 PM: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6.
Mr. Kimura's math students headed to the board to apply what they had learned about ratios and proportions to real-world problems. It was a great way to practice the process after learning a new concept!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
A student is at the white board working out a problem of ratios and proportions. There are three students at their desks working the problem with him.
A student is at the white board working out a problem of ratios and proportions. The student is looking at the board reading the problem before starting.

Mark your calendars! Cumberland will begin accepting appointments for the free developmental screenings for two- to five-year-olds, including all incoming kindergarteners, on March 2!

The screenings will be on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian Church. You will need proof of residency, a certified copy of their birth certificate, and a current physical, if available. Parents may preregister incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year on the day of screening.

2 months ago, Amy Carr
This is an informational flyer encouraging screenings for 2-5 year olds, including incoming kindergarteners. The screenings are on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian School. Appointments may be made after March 2 at 217-923-3135.
Mrs. Ralston's 5th-grade science students were hunting for conductors in their electricity lab last week. The students used a variety of everyday objects to see which would make their lightbulbs glow!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are on the floor with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are on the floor with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
The 7th grade volleyball team is the NTC Tournament champion! Congratulations, Lady Raiders!🏴‍☠️
2 months ago, Amy Carr
The team is in two rows flanked by the two coaches. Two girls are holding the plaque
Today, our middle school students spent the morning getting an inside look at a variety of careers during the annual Career Day! We were honored to host professionals from fields such as space, medicine, law, finance, business, trades, cosmetology, IT, teaching, military, and many more. Thank you to our volunteers for investing your time in our students. By sharing your expertise, you’ve helped our students see the possibilities that await them!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
A speaker is discussing his career with a group of students sitting in their desks. He is holding a poster board.
Three speakers are discussing his career with a group of students sitting in their desks..
Three speakers are discussing his career with a group of students sitting in their desks.. There is a presentation on the screen.
A speaker is discussing her career with a group of students sitting in their desks. There is a presentation on the screen.
A speaker is discussing her career with a group of students sitting in their desks. There is a presentation on the screen.
Two speakers are discussing thier careers with a group of students sitting at tables.
A speaker is discussing her career with a group of students sitting in their desks. There is a presentation on the screen.
A speaker is discussing his career with a group of students sitting in their desks. There is a presentation on the screen.
Two speakers are discussing their careers with a group of students sitting in their desks. There is a presentation on the screen.
Mr. Janssen's math class wrapped up their decimal division unit today with a special Valentine’s Edition Gimkit! Students quickly shifted those decimal points to remain high on the leaderboard! ❤️🔢
2 months ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting at their desks. They are playing GimKit on their Chromebooks.
This is a friendly reminder that on Friday, February 13, school will dismiss at 12:01 for a teacher in-service. On Monday, 2/16, there will be no school in observance of Presidents' Day.
2 months ago, Amy Carr
An image of a blue piece of paper being held to a yellow piece of paper by a white paper clip. The blue paper says Friendly Reminder! Friday 2 - : dismissal, Monday 2/16 - No School.
A group of middle school students went with Mrs. Walk and Mrs. Walsh to Barnes and Noble to select books for the library. They did an awesome job, and they came home with 175 new books for the library!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the students and the teachers who went to Barnes and Noble. They are holding their boxes of books and the long receipt of their purchase.
It's time to order your Cumberland Elementary and Middle School yearbook! Get the Early Bird Special and pay only $32 for the hardcover yearbook. Prices increase to $37 after April 9. All orders are due by May 7.

Orders can be placed online or with the flyer sent home this week. To order online, visit https://inter-state.com/Yearbooks and enter the order code: 0282CS.
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Who knew 18th-century politics could be this competitive? Mrs. Houchin's 8th grade students are locked in a high-stakes vocabulary battle covering the first five Presidents! From Washington to Monroe, they’re proving that history is anything but "old news."
3 months ago, Amy Carr
A group of three students are sitting with their desks facing each other. They have a document and a set of cards on the desks. They are sorting the cards.
A group of four students are sitting with their desks facing each other. They have a document and a set of cards on the desks. They are sorting the cards.
A group of four students are sitting with their desks facing each other. They have a document and a set of cards on the desks. They are sorting the cards.
A group of four students are sitting with their desks facing each other. They have a document and a set of cards on the desks. They are sorting the cards.
A group of three students are sitting with their desks facing each other. They have a document and a set of cards on the desks. They are sorting the cards.
A group of three students are sitting with their desks facing each other. They have a document and a set of cards on the desks. They are sorting the cards.
Students in Mrs. Harris’s class are building reading fluency as they read passages together!
3 months ago, Amy Carr
Three students are sitting at a kidney table. They are reading a passage aloud to each other.
Two students are sitting at a round table. They are reading a passage aloud to each other.