Tickets are now on sale for the Little Shop of Horrors musical at the school offices. The performances are on March 14 at 7 PM, March 15 at 7 PM. and March 16 at 2 PM. We hope to see you there!
6 months ago, Amy Carr
Image is of the Little Shop of Horrors logo.
Mrs. Walk has some fun activities planned for Read Across America week! Next week, students can join in on the fun by participating in the dress up days. This is an optional activity, and students must follow the school handbook.
6 months ago, Amy Carr
This is the flyer stating all of the dress up days. Monday wear neon clothing. Tuesday dress like a rock star. Wednesday wear your favorite sports shirt. Thursday wear black if you like to read at night and white if you like to read at day. Friday wear clean PJs.
Join us in supporting Emma Probst and her family during Emma’s medical journey. We invite everyone to wear teal, Emma’s favorite color, on Friday (2/28).
6 months ago, Amy Carr
The image says Wear Teal for Emma and has three hearts in the middle. The color is teal.
The 5th grade students learned about entomology as they dissected grasshoppers this morning! The students worked with their team to identify the parts of the grasshopper while Mrs. Shirley from Ag in the Classroom explained the significance of each.
6 months ago, Amy Carr
The student is showing his grasshopper.
The student is showing her grasshopper.
The students are counting the legs of the grasshopper.
The student is counting the legs of the grasshopper.
The student is adding water to the grasshopper to see the internal parts.
The student is checking out the inside of the grasshopper.
The student is posing in front of her pinned grasshopper.
The student is looking inside of the grasshopper.
Cumberland Middle School will hold its eighth grade recognition ceremony and eighth grade dance on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The recognition ceremony will begin at 6 PM in the new gym, and the dance will follow immediately afterward in the old gym. The dance will end at 9 PM, and only eighth grade Cumberland Middle School students can attend the dance.
6 months ago, Amy Carr
Mrs. Walk took 12 middle school students to Barnes and Noble in Champaign last Friday. The students helped select over 90 new books for our library! The middle school students will have the chance to enjoy the new selections during a book tasting in the coming weeks.
6 months ago, Amy Carr
Mrs. Walk and the students are standing in front of the 90 books.
The 5th grade has been studying about the Civil War over the last few weeks. Today, Civil War reenactor, Blake Sponsel presented what it was like to fight in that war. He brought several artifacts from the period for the students to check out. Another reenactor and CHS student, Devan Keck, helped with the presentation.
6 months ago, Amy Carr
Mr. Sponsel is holding an undershirt like those worn under coats during the Civil War. Mr. Keck is looking on.
Mr. Keck is holding up dinnerware like those used in the Civil War.
Six students are wearing coats similar to those used in the Civil War as Mr. Sponsel explains what they were worn for.
A student is holding money from the Civil War period. Another student s are looking on.
A student is holding money from the Civil War period. Another student s are looking on.
A student is holding money from the Civil War period. Two student s are looking on.
A student is holding a cannon ball. Another student is looking on.
A group of students are viewing the artifacts from the Civil War.
Mr. Sponsel shows three students a saber.
A student is sitting on a saddle used in the Civil War as two other students look on.
Due to other student commitments and conflicts, the middle school scholastic bowl meet on Thursday, February 27, at Effingham St. Anthony Junior High School has been canceled. This match will not be rescheduled.
7 months ago, Amy Carr
The Cumberland Middle School 7th grade volleyball team will enter regional play on Saturday, March 1, at Teutopolis Junior High. They will take on Jasper County Newton Junior High at noon.
7 months ago, Amy Carr
This is the regional bracket. It shows Cumberland (6) playing Jasper County (3) on March 1 at 12 PM at Teutopolis Jr. High.
We have the following opportunities for you to join our team! Please share with those who may be interested. For more information, visit our school webpage at https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/employment-opportunities. * Middle School Principal/Athletic Director *Title 1/Curriculum Director * School Psychologist *Special Education teacher with LBS1 * 2 Bus Drivers *Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach *Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach *Certified Athletic Trainer
7 months ago, Amy Carr
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Athletic schedule update: The volleyball game against Dieterich on Tuesday, February 25, will begin at 4:15 PM.
7 months ago, Amy Carr
Attention Parents and Guardians: The 5Essentials survey is now open. This anonymous survey helps our district make important decisions in school improvement. Your feedback is important to us! Please use the link below to fill out a survey for each school you have a child attending. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
7 months ago, Amy Carr
The picture shows, "Your feedback is important to us!" and a laptop with the 5Essentials Survey that is open until March 28.
The 6th grade students in Mrs. D. McElravy's social studies class have been learning about ancient Greek culture and the invention of catapults. The students built their own catapults to demonstrate how they work.
7 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are using popsicle sticks and tape to build a catapult.
Students are using popsicle sticks and tape to build a catapult.
Students are using popsicle sticks and tape to build a catapult.
Students are testing out their catapults.
Students are testing out their catapults.
Students are testing out their catapults.
Today was career day at Cumberland Middle School. Volunteers spoke to the students about careers that may spark their interest in a future career choice. The students learned about careers in robotics and engineering, community health, agriculture, trades, ministry, public works, owning a business, school administration, cosmetology, military, manufacturing, counseling, teaching, photography, broadcasting, and being a chiropractor. Thank you to all of the speakers who helped our students learn about these amazing careers!
7 months ago, Amy Carr
Presenter teaching about careers in ministry.
Presenter teaching about careers in cosmetology.
Presenter teaching about careers in school administration.
Presenter teaching about careers in teaching.
Presenter teaching about owning a business.
Two presenters teaching about careers in agriculture.
The robotic dog.
Reminder: School will dismiss at 12:01 on Friday, February 14, for a teacher in-service. The schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.
7 months ago, Amy Carr
Reminder: 2/14 - 12:01 Dismissal; 2/17 - No School
Cumberland Middle School will hold its cheerleading and boys basketball awards on Thursday, February 13, at 3:30 PM in the grade school cafeteria.
7 months ago, Amy Carr
Congratulations to the February 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!
7 months ago, Amy Carr
The four students pictured are the February Raiders of the Month.
Katie McElravy, 7th grade, served a shutout of 25 straight serves in one of our recent volleyball matches! Congratulations, Katie!
7 months ago, Amy Carr
A picture of Katie M.
A picture of Katie serving in the game she served the shutout.
Beginning Monday, the elementary and middle school will be offering strawberry milk in addition to chocolate and white milk on a trial basis.
7 months ago, Amy Carr
We have the following positions opening in the district for you to join our team! For more information, visit https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/employment-opportunities. Please share with those who may be interested! * 2 Full-time Bus Drivers *Special Education Teacher with LBS1 *Certified Atheltic Trainer *Middle School Assistant Girls Track Coach *Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach *Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
7 months ago, Amy Carr
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