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Financial Aid Night for Senior students and parents is January 16 at 6:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
We are excited to have a second Shoe Tree distribution for our students this year. The normal Shoe Tree Fall distribution is still being planned for the 24-25 school year. A form will be sent out in May for that Shoe Tree.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form for qualifying students, Pre K-8th grade, to receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be distributed by the school in mid-February. Please complete this form by January 19, 2024.
https://forms.gle/FwS4k6U3Fne8SMvPA
SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.
The CMS Student Council is hosting a blood drive on January 22 from 2-6 PM. Support a great cause and get automatically entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl!
We hope everyone had a nice winter break! School will resume on Thursday, January 4. See you soon!
On January 5, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) will recognize Cumberland High School as one of the few consolidated high schools that have surpassed the 1000 win mark for boys basketball. We would like to invite all past/present players, coaches, and fans to attend this event that will take place between the JV and Varsity games that evening.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Students in FACS classes donated money to purchase Christmas gifts for children who live in foster homes. Mrs. Thomas purchased ingredients for S'mores & students could pay to make one after they finished their final exam. All the money that was collected was used for the toys.
Santa checked in on one of our elementary classrooms today.
Thankfully everyone was on the nice list!
On January 5th the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) will recognize Cumberland High School as one of the few consolidated high schools that have surpassed the 1000 win mark for boys basketball. We would like to invite all past/present players, coaches, and fans to attend this event that will take place between the JV and Varsity games that evening.
Also, following this announcement we will recognize winter senior participates and their parents.
School dismisses at 2:20 on Thursday and Friday this week. Christmas Break begins at 2:20 on Friday - Jan. 3. Have a wonderful holiday break!
The F/S basketball game on Tuesday has been canceled. CGB doesn't have enough players. The start time for the JV game is 6:00 PM.
This past Friday, the Middle School Kindness Ambassadors cleaned all the caps that were collected. Now, the caps go to a company to be recycled into a bench. This bench will be placed at the grade school in memory of Mike Oakley. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the cap collection!
Our music department has been gearing up for their upcoming holiday concerts! We hope you can join us!
December 12, 7 PM - Middle School Band and Choir Concert
December 17, 2 PM (MSGym)- High School Band and Choir Concert
December 18, 6:15 PM - 1st Grade Christmas Program
December 19, 6:15 PM - 3rd Grade Christmas Program
December 19, 7 PM - 4th Grade Christmas Program
**Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Programs are in the Spring**
UPDATE: The first two games of Cumberland's Boys' Turkey Tournament have been changed for Friday. Below is what the schedule will look like for those 2 games.
Nov. 24th @ 3:00pm
Okaw Valley vs Dieterich
Nov. 24th @ 4:30 pm
Vandalia vs Cumberland
Thanksgiving break begins with 2:20 PM dismissal on Tuesday, 11/21. There will be no school from 11/22-11/26. School resumes on Monday, 11/27.
Cumberland CUSD #77 is hiring for the following positions! Please share with those who may be interested.
- Maintenance and Grounds
- Mechanic and Assistant Transportation
Cumberland High School is hiring for the following position! Please share with those who may be interested.
-High School Secretary - Beginning the 2024-2025 school year
Cumberland Middle School is hiring for the following positions! Please share with those who may be interested.
-Middle School ELA teacher-8th grade beginning January 3, 2024. Job Details: https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/152635/Middle-School-ELA-teacher8th-grade/job-details
- Middle School Assistant Track coach
The elementary and middle schools are collecting bottle caps to create a bench in memory of Mike Oakley, our Transportation Director. The specific caps listed will be recycled into a memorial bench to be placed at school as a reminder of Mike's positive influence on students, parents, and staff. If you would like to help, you may drop off your caps at the grade school office.
On Monday, November 13, we ask that all Cumberland students and staff wear Cardinal gear or red in honor of Mike Oakley, our beloved transportation director. Thank you!