It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating our incredible educators! Thank you for inspiring and believing in our students every day. Your influence reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are proud to have you on our team!
22 days ago, Amy Carr
A blue background with images of books, apples, and school supplies. It says THANK YOU, TEACHERS. Teacher Appreciation Weed May 4-8, 2026.

Ms. Nave's third grade students spent time this week exploring the metric system! 📏

25 days ago, Amy Carr
The class is sitting in small groups on the carpet. They are measuring different liquids and making notes on their clipboards. Another group is weighing objecs to compare.
Three students are weighing objects to compare them on a scale.
Seven students are sitting on the carpet. They are measuring different liquids and making notes on their clipboards.
They might not wear capes, but our school cooks definitely have some impressive superpowers! Today, on School Lunch Hero Day, we’re celebrating the kitchen crew for the impressive work they do every single day!
25 days ago, Amy Carr
A super hero themed image that says Lunch Hero Day. It has a heart, a speech bubble, and the comic looking Kapow! and Pow!
The Book Fair is coming! Books will be available to purchase Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7. The Book Fair will be open during Family Engagement Night on Thursday, May 7, from 4:00-6:30 PM. There is an e-wallet option to load money for students to use at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cumberlandelemschool. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Walk at mwalk@ccumberland.k12.il.us.
26 days ago, Amy Carr
A promotional flyer for the Cumberland Elementary & Middle School Scholastic Book Fair. The flyer features a cream-colored background with a border of colorful book spines at the top and bottom. The text states that the fair runs from Monday, May 4th to Thursday, May 7th. Students can bring money on their library day, or parents can use an e-wallet option to load money online. A Family Engagement Night is scheduled for Thursday, May 7th, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The flyer includes a website URL (bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cumberlandelemschool) and a QR code for easy access. For questions, the flyer directs users to email Mrs. Walk, District Librarian, at mwalk@cumberland.k12.il.us.
After studying different bridge designs, Mrs. Smyser’s third-grade class built simple bridges using paper and books spaced six inches apart, then challenged themselves to see how many pennies their structures could hold!
26 days ago, Amy Carr
Three students are building their bridges.
A student is adding pennies to the paper bridge.
A student is folding paper to make the bridge.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form, and qualifying students will receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be given to the students in August at Meet Your Teacher night or on the first day of school. Please complete the form below by May 14, 2026.

Shoe Tree is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp., Rosalyn Gresens, President.

https://forms.gle/vyfeDnvXudDKjtTg8
26 days ago, Amy Carr
Notice of Public Meeting

On Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM, a meeting will be held by the Cumberland C.U.S.D. #77 at the Cumberland District Board Office. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the district’s plans to provide special education services to students with disabilities who attend private or home schools within the district for the 26-27 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of the Cumberland CUSD #77, you are invited to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Christine Mock, Director of Special Education, at 217-923-3132.
29 days ago, Amy Carr
Ms. Koonce's kindergarten class celebrated Earth Day by heading outside to enjoy the beautiful weather!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting on the sidewalk and playing with sidewalk chalk.
Earlier this month, Brenda Salyers from Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) visited our fourth graders to share important tips on soil conservation, wildlife protection, and water quality. Students put their new knowledge to work by creating posters, and SWCD awarded first and second place prizes in each class! Huge thanks to Brenda and SWCD for inspiring our young conservationists. Congratulations to all the winners!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
A speaker is using a microphone to talk to a group of students.
A group of students are outside sitting on the ground for a water and soil presentation.
A group of students are outside sitting on the ground for a water and soil presentation.
Eight students are holidng their winning posters for soil and water conservation.
Mark your calendars, Cumberland families! The school is transforming into a rainforest for our annual Themes Night. There's something for everyone. We hope to see you there!

📅 When: May 7
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Cumberland Elementary & Middle School

What’s in store:
🌟 Student Showcase: Explore school accomplishments and amazing student work samples!
🔍 Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a quest through our "rainforest."
📚 Book Fair & Book Nook: Find your next favorite read.
🎨 Creativity & Discovery: Art show, painting, and a hands-on Science Station.
📸 Memories: Photo booth and exciting Raffle Prizes!
🌮 Food Trucks: La Luna Mexican, Mac Daddy’s, and Ice Ice Shavings!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
A colorful event flyer for "Themes Night" at Cumberland Elementary & Middle School, featuring a rainforest theme with illustrations of a playful monkey swinging on a vine, tropical toucans, and a bright green tree frog. The event is scheduled for May 7, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Listed activities include a scavenger hunt, rainforest cafe, book fair, book nook, watergun painting, science station, photo booth, art show, raffle prizes, and a display of school accomplishments and work samples. Food vendors listed are Ice Ice Shavings, La Luna Mexican, and Mac Daddy’s Food Truck. The flyer encourages attendees to bring enthusiasm, a hungry belly, and family members.
After completing their unit on life cycles, Mrs. Smith’s second graders brought their lessons to life through hands-on exploration. They successfully hatched adorable baby chicks and watched them begin their journey. In addition to their feathered friends, the students planted sunflowers and grass. The grass is even serving as "hair" for their creative "silly face" projects. Now, the class is eagerly monitoring their chrysalises as they prepare to transform into butterflies!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Three students are holding their plant cups after they added eyes and a nose.
Four students are petting two chicks.
Four students are petting two chicks.
Three students are holding a cup with crystalis.
Two students are sitting on the blacktop with their plant cups.
Two students are sitting on the blacktop with their plant cups.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our front office superstars. Thank you for the patience, the multitasking, and everything in between! We appreciate you today and every day! 💙💛
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
A pastel floral background with the words Administrative Professionals Day.
Mr. Miller’s elementary PE classes had a blast with the parachute this week! From mastering high-speed waves to 'popping' popcorn with dodgeballs, the energy was through the roof. Parachute week is always a hit!

https://tinyurl.com/Parachute-Video
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Mrs. McClellan’s fourth-grade students took advantage of the beautiful weather to read outside yesterday.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting around the playground reading.
Today, the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District visited our third graders to share the role trees play in our environment. To celebrate the upcoming Arbor Day, every student was take home with their very own tree seedling and wildflowers to plant! 🌲
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Three students are each holding a tree and seed packet.
The two conservationists are speaking to a room full of third graders.
Students are answering questions about how to plant trees.
The fourth-grade students were able to get outside to have their Healthy Kids lesson this week!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are playing a variety of outdoor activities like bean bag toss.
A group of students are tossing a ball for their activity.
A group of students are jumping rope and hula hooping.
A group of students are playing football on the blacktop.
Over the past month, fourth-grade students have been responsible for caring for worms and ensuring they receive proper food and water. In yesterday's Ag in the Classroom activity, students explored the soil in search of worm cocoons, learning about the life cycle of worms and the important role they play in soil health!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Two students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Five students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Five students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Three students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Five students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Five students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Five students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Six students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Six students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Five students are sifting though the soil to find worm cocoons.
Ms. Koonce's kindergarten class made bunny punch today to celebrate the start of Easter break!🐇
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting at their tables holding up their punch cups.
There are three cups with punch, a peep, and a straw in each.

The first-grade teachers pulled off an April Fools' prank by swapping classrooms this morning! The students were surprised to find different teachers in their rooms, who then administered a spelling test of random words. It was a morning of fun confusion before their "real" teachers returned!

about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Students are taking a made up spelling test with their "new" teacher.
Students are taking a made up spelling test with their "new" teacher.
Students are taking a made up spelling test with their "new" teacher.
Students are taking a made up spelling test with their "new" teacher.
Congratulations to the April Raiders of the Month! Keep up the great work being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
about 2 months ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the four Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificates.