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.

about 7 hours 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.

Parents and guardians are invited to complete the annual 5Essentials Survey. This survey is an opportunity to share your thoughts about your child's learning environment, safety, and parent-school relationships. We value your feedback! The survey helps us know what we are doing well and where we can improve.

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is completely confidential. If you have a child in more than one school in the district, please submit a survey for each school. Thank you!

You may complete the survey using this link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent.

about 9 hours ago, Amy Carr
Today is School Resource Officer Day! We’re lucky to have an SRO like Officer Elizabeth who prioritizes mentorship and connection. We are grateful for her commitment to our students’ safety and for everything she does for our schools.
3 days ago, Amy Carr
Officer E is standing at the playground fence. She is talking to four students at recess.
Officer E is standing with a large group of students. They are discussing their opinions on gun safety.
Officer E is standing with the superintendent and three students. They are discussing their oppinions about gun safety.
Officer E is talking to a group of students about her career. She is accompanied with another offcier.
We have an opportunity for you to join our team! Cumberland Middle School has an opening for a science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Interested candidates should send their credentials to Andy Glosser at aglosser@cusd77.org to begin the application process.
4 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says Cumberland CUSD #77, We are hiring! Cumberland Middle School is hiring for the following postition: Science Teacher. 2026-2027 School Year. Salary $51,010-$90,316 per CEA Contract. Application Deadline: March 6. Send your credentials to Andy Glosser, MS Principal, aglosser@cusd77.org, 217-923-3132.
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.
8 days 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.
We would like to congratulate George Hensley on his retirement! George has worked for Cumberland CUSD 77 for 29 years, with the last 9 years in maintenance. Enjoy your retirement, George. You deserve it!
8 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is GH holding his retirement cake. The cake says Congratuations, Happy Retirement, George! There are fondont tools in the corners.
This week is National School Counseling Week. We would like to give a shout-out to our school counselors, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Ryan, and Mrs. Plummer. School counselors help students in so many ways, and we are happy to have these three on our team!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
The image is titles National School Counseling Week. There are three pictures of our school counselors hanging from clipboards. There are blue, yellow, and grey graphics around the page.
The 2025-2026 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 to provide feedback for each school where you currently have a student enrolled. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
14 days ago, Amy Carr
The image is of a laptop with the following on the screen: Illinois 5Esentials survey. The survey is open! There are check boxes and a mouse arrow. Above the computer says Your feedback is important to us!
Activity Updates:
1. The CHS scholastic bowl match for today, 1/27, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 2/11, at 5:30 PM in Dieterich.
2. The CMS volleyball game for today, 1/27, has been cancelled.
3. The CMS volleyball game at Neoga on 1/26 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 1/28.
22 days ago, Amy Carr

Good evening! Cumberland CUSD #77 will not be in session on Tuesday, January 27, due to road conditions. Thank you for your support.

22 days ago, Amy Carr
The image is of the pirate logo with snow on its hat and shoulders. It says snow day.
Good afternoon CCUSD 77 family,
We hope you are staying safe and warm. School will not be in session tomorrow (January 26) due to hazardous road conditions. Thank you for your continued support.
23 days ago, Amy Carr

Good afternoon, CCUSD77 family!!

As of now, we are planning on school being in session tomorrow (Friday, January 23), even though the weather is expected to be quite cold.

Please be assured that we are taking the cold temperatures seriously. We will do our best to ensure our buildings are well-heated, and students will spend limited time outdoors while at school. We encourage families to send students dressed appropriately for the weather, including warm coats, hats, and gloves, especially for arrival and dismissal.
As always, we appreciate your continued support and partnership, and we look forward to seeing our students tomorrow!!

26 days ago, Amy Carr
The Mobile Food Pantry will be in Toledo at the Sarah Bush Clinic on January 28 from 12 M to 1 PM. The pantry provides free food assistance to individuals and families in the community. To pre-register, call 217-857-1458.
27 days ago, Amy Carr
Flyer for Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry with a blue and white design and the Catholic Charities logo at the top. Text lists pre registration phone number 217 857 1458 and Facebook dot com slash EffCatholicCharities, followed by event details in Toledo at Sarah Bush Clinic North Parking Lot, 104 Courthouse Square, Toledo Illinois 62468 on January 29 2026 from 12 PM to 1 PM. Bottom text reads Feeding Hunger One Town at a Time.
Special shout-out to Schumacher Orthodontics for their donation to Cumberland CUSD 77! We intend to use this donation for our Shoe Tree program.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are Dr. Schumacher and Mr. Houchin. They are holding a large check for 800 written out to the Cumberland Shoe Tree Program.

Good evening! This is a reminder that Cumberland CUSD #77 will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The image is red, white, and blue. It says No School Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

UPDATE: Our phones are back online!

Our phone lines are currently down. If you need to get in touch with the school offices, please email the following:
Grade School - mboldt@cusd77.org or lghast@cusd77.org
High School - gscott@cusd77.org or mmarkwell@cusd77.org
Bus Garage - sparker@cusd77.org
Unit Office - estjohn@cusd77.org

about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
An image of a phone. It says Phone lines down.

We’re hiring! Cumberland Middle School has two openings for the 2026–2027 school year: Special Education Teacher and Math Teacher. Come be part of our team!

about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Cumberland CUSD #77; We are hiring! Cumberland Middle School is hiring for the following postion: Special Education Teacher, 2026-2027 Schoo.l Year, Salary: $51,010-$90,316 per CEA Contract. Contact Andy Glosser, MS Principal, aglosser@cusd77.org, 217-923-3132, with your credentials.
Cumberland CUSD #77; We are hiring! Cumberland Middle School is hiring for the following postion: Math Teacher, 2026-2027 Schoo.l Year, Salary: $51,010-$90,316 per CEA Contract. Contact Andy Glosser, MS Principal, aglosser@cusd77.org, 217-923-3132, with your credentials.
We are excited to offer a second Shoe Tree distribution for our students this year. Families experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to complete this form for qualifying students to receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be distributed through the school in mid-February.

Please submit this form by January 19, 2026.

Planning is already underway for the Shoe Tree fall distribution for the 2026–27 school year. A separate form for that distribution will be sent out in May.

Shoe Tree is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.

https://forms.gle/1XwKHya9yUgGDDzS7
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Cumberland CUSD 77 is seeking dedicated and passionate professionals to contribute to a positive educational environment. We are looking for individuals interested in serving as substitute teachers and substitute support staff. Contact Erin St. John at (217)923-3132 for more information.

-Substitute teachers start at $125/day
-Substitute support staff earn $16.50/hour

Come join our team!!!
2 months ago, Amy Carr
The image is blue and white with a pirate logo. It says: Cumberland CUSD#77 We are hiring! Cumberland CUSD #77 is hiring: Substitute Teachers - $125/day and Substitute Support Staff - $16.50/hour. Contact: Erin St. John, District Bookkeeper, 217-923-3132.

Upcoming Holiday Schedule:

Thursday, 12/18 - 2 PM Dismissal
Friday, 12/19 - 2 PM Dismissal
December 20-January 4 - No School

Classes resume on January 5. Have a wonderful holiday season!

2 months ago, Amy Carr
The festive holiday background is rounding the words: Upcoming Schedule Thurs., 12/18 -2 PM dismissal, Friday, 12/19 - 2 PM Dismissal, December 20-Jan. 4 No School.