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 14 hours 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 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

4 days 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.
4 days 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.
We are having technical issues with our HUDL livestream tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience.
7 days ago, Amy Carr
Are you ready to make a difference in the classroom? Cumberland Elementary School has an opening for an elementary teacher for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Join a supportive team dedicated to student success.

Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
Send credentials to DeDe McElravy, Elementary Principal, at dmcelravy@cusd77.org.
7 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says Cumberland CUSD #77 and has the pirate logo , We are hiring! Cumberland Elementary School is hiring for the following postition: ElementaryTeacher. 2026-2027 School Year. Salary $51,010-$90,316 per CEA Contract. Application Deadline: March 6. Send your credentials to DeDe McElravy, Elementary Principal, dmcelravy@cusd77.org, 217-923-3132.
Mrs. Waller's and Miss Kendall's preschool students are learning all about pets this week. The students explored three stations yesterday, where they matched pets to their homes, listened to a story about getting a pet, and played a game with farm animals! It was a wonderful day of learning!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sitting at a table where they are rolling a dice and velcroing animals to their farm scene.
Two students are sitting at the table and they are matching pet home cards to pet pictures.
One student is sitting at a table where the student isrolling a dice and velcroing animals to their farm scene.
Eight students are sitting on a shape on the carpet. The students are listening to their teacher read a story about getting a pet.
Two students are sitting at a table where they are rolling a dice and velcroing animals to their farm scene.
One student is sitting at the table and they are matching pet home cards to pet pictures.
Three students are sitting on a shape on the carpet. The students are listening to their teacher read a story about getting a pet.
Two students are sitting at a table where they are rolling a dice and velcroing animals to their farm scene.
Two students are sitting on a shape on the carpet. The students are listening to their teacher read a story about getting a pet.
Two students are sitting at the table and they are matching pet home cards to pet pictures.

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.

10 days 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.

10 days 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.
13 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.
14 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.
18 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!
18 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!
23 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/
24 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.
about 1 month 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.

about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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!!

about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.