Cumberland CUSD 77

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!

Cumberland schools will dismiss at 12:01 PM on Friday, September 19, for a teacher's in-service.

We would like to thank all of the sponsors who contributed to the Cumberland Marching Band trailer! It is ready to use this fall as they head to marching competitions and parades. The band really appreciates a place to hold all of their gear and instruments when they travel.

Thank you to these donors and sponsors who helped make this happen:
Tim and Josie Morgan
Marianne Morgan
Ed Wampler
Jeff Sowers
Tom Webb
CHS Booster Club
Kristin and Bob Becker
Scott and Christina Bland
R.D. Becker Valuation
Neal Tire
Casey's
First Neighbor Bank
Toledo Volunteers
Evapco
Ervin Equipment Inc.
CUSD #77
Dieterich Bank
Toledo Masonic Lodge
Earth Rise
Scott's Building Center

The annual Coles County Community Expo will take place on Thursday, September 18, from 10 AM until 2 PM in the EIASE building in Charleston. There will be several participants available offering services for students and their families.

We are hiring! Cumberland Elementary School has an opening for a paraprofessional. Those interested should send their credentials to DeDe McElravy at dmcelravy@cusd77.org. Please share with those who may be interested.

Tomorrow morning, during the high school scrimmage, these uniforms will be on sale for $5 and item. Poms will be on sale for $5 as well!