Cumberland CUSD 77

Today, our schools came together for our annual Veterans Day program to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. The event featured several musical performances, an inspiring keynote address, and a special moment to acknowledge each veteran in attendance.

The CHS student council and grade schools announced the donations they will make to the Heritage Shelter Care for veterans in Hutsonville. We also celebrated our Patriots Pen essay scholarship winners.

We are grateful to all who joined us and helped make this day special. ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to our Hudl sponsors! If your business would like to sponsor Cumberland's Hudl athletic streaming, contact Justin Roedl at jroedl@cusd77.org.

Join us on Tuesday, November 11, for our Veterans Day Program at 9 AM in the high school gym. Reminder: School dismisses at 12:01 on Tuesday for a staff in-service.

Family Registration for One Stop Community Christmas 2025 will open on Wednesday, November 5, at 10:00 AM. Registration will close Friday, November 7, at 11:59 PM.

Family registration will be ONLINE only at https://onestopcommunitychristmas.com/. One Stop serves residents within Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, and Shelby counties.

One Stop Community Christmas will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Lake Land College.

Football Playoff Information: The IHSA has set the price for the playoffs at $8 for ALL fans, regardless of age, except babies that parents carry into the game. Students and those with passes will have to pay to attend the playoff games. We cannot livestream the playoff games per IHSA rules.

Join us on November 11 at 9 AM in the high school gymnasium for our annual Veterans Day program! Veterans are also invited to pastries and a social time beginning at 8:30 AM in the high school cafeteria. Veterans may RSVP in advance by calling the high school at 217-923-3132 ext. 1302 or by emailing Mr. Huffman at dhuffman@cumberland.k12.il.us.

Today is Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you to our principals who lead with care, support their schools, and make a difference every day. We appreciate you!

This week is National School Bus Safety Week. Please help us to keep all students safe by following these procedures. IT IS THE LAW!

What to do when you see a school bus:
SLOW DOWN: Yellow flashing lights means the bus is preparing to stop!
STOP COMPLETELY: You MUST come to a complete stop when the red lights are flashing and/or the stop arm is extended. This applies to traffic in BOTH directions.
WAIT TO PROCEED: DO NOT begin moving until the red lights are off, stop arm is retracted and the bus begins to move.
BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS: Children are at the highest risk in the area around a school bus, often called the “danger zone”. They can be unpredictable and may dart into the street.

What to avoid:
NEVER pass on the right: This is the side where children enter and exit the bus, and it is illegal and can be fatal.
AVOID Distractions: Stay focused on the road AT ALL TIMES! Avoid using electronic devices.

Legal Requirement: All states require drivers to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.

This is a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, October 24. Have a great weekend!

We are excited to announce that Cumberland CUSD #77 has been featured as one of the 10 most admired school districts in The Education Magazine! Click the link below to read our featured article.

https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/cumberland-community-unit-school-district-77/

Cumberland has two new opportunities for you to join our team! Please share with those who may be interested.
🍎Elementary Paraprofessional
- $19.19-$26.01/hour
- Deadline to apply: 10/24/25
- Contact Mrs. McElravy with your credentials at dmcelravy@cusd77.org.
📙High School History/Civics Teacher
- 2026-2027 School Year
- Salary: $51,010-$90,316
- Deadline to apply: 11/28/25
- Contact Mr. Huffman with your credentials at dhuffman@cusd77.org.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are set for Tuesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 23, from 4 PM - 6:30 PM. Here is how you can make an appointment with your child's teacher:

Elementary School - Contact the teacher to set up an appointment.
Middle School - Teachers will be emailing a link to book your appointment.
High School - Call the school office to set up an appointment. 217-923-3132 Option 3

This is a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, October 10, for a teacher institute day and no school on Monday, October 13, for Columbus Day. We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Happy National Coaches Day! Thank you to all of our coaches for the time and dedication you give to our student-athletes!

CGB has forfeited the October 24th football game. We have been unsuccessful in finding a new opponent. So, we will be taking the forfeit and will not be playing in week 9.

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! We are lucky to have our custodial crew who work hard to make our schools a great place to be! Thank you for all you do!

We have new opportunities for you to join our team! Cumberland High School has openings for a School Secretary beginning January 2 and a Guidance/Academic Counselor beginning on August 3. If you are interested, please send your letter of interest and credentials to Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org.

We have a couple of opportunities for you to join us here at Cumberland! We are accepting applications for the following positions.

🚌2 Full-time Bus Drivers
-20 hours per week
-$28/hour
- Contact Steve Wheeler at swheeler@cusd77.org.

⚾High School Varsity Baseball Coach
⚾High School Assistant Baseball Coach
- Contact Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org.

This was the final week for our awesome SROs, Dan Kimble and Steve Ozier. The students and staff are very appreciative of the time that they spent with us at Cumberland. They kept our campus safe and were a reliable presence for all. Help us congratulate them on their retirement. We wish them the very best!