Reminder: There is no school on Monday, April 8.
Congratulations to our April Raiders of the Month! Great job being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable. Keep up the great work being exemplary students in our school!
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Mrs. Stierwalt’s kindergarten class made a cute Easter bunny treat for a snack today! Yum!
Grades K-4 played Bingo today for their PBIS celebration! Each class set its own goal to qualify for the celebration, and 100% of the students met the goal! Way to go, Kids!!
These students in grades K-4 had perfect attendance for the 3rd quarter! Congratulations!!
Reminder: School will dismiss at 2:20 on Wednesday, March 27. Easter Break is from March 28 - April 1. School resumes on April 2.
Here is a great opportunity to join our team! Cumberland Elementary and Middle School has an opening for a school secretary. Applicants should send their credentials to Stacy Keyser at skeyser@cusd77.org. Applications are due by April 9, 2024, at noon. Please share with those who may be interested!
Ms. Koonce's Kindergarten class enjoyed several St. Patrick's Day activities last week!!
Mrs. Lee's high school science class visited the second grade with the leprechaun traps they created. The science students had to use one simple machine while building the trap. The second grade set out the traps hoping to catch the tricky leprechaun. No Luck! He did leave them treats and Shamrock Shakes, though!
The Cumberland School District and Project HELP Preschool will be offering free developmental screenings on Monday, April 15, from 12:30-6:00, and Tuesday, April 16, from 9:00-2:00, at the Toledo Christian Church. For an appointment, please call the grade school office at (217)923-3135.
Here is the up-to-date school calendar for the remainder of the school year including any emergency day changes. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Monday, March 11 Begin 4th Quarter
Wednesday, March 27 2:20 Dismissal for Easter Holiday
Tuesday, April 2 School Resumes
Monday, April 8 Built In Emergency Day- No School (Eclipse Day)
Friday, April 12 Half Day In-Service – 12:20 Dismissal
Friday, May 3 Built In Emergency Day- No School
Friday, May 10 Built In Emergency Day- No School
Friday, May 17 HS Semester Exams – 2:20 Dismissal
Monday, May 20 HS Semester Exams – 2:20 Dismissal
Miss Kreke's 1st grade students have been learning about Dr. Seuss. On Thursday, the class read the book Green Eggs and Ham. Miss. Kreke made green eggs for the students to try!
Miranda Miller brought the Kickstart Car to the elementary school yesterday and provided many healthy activities for the kids. Pictured are Mrs. Figgins' and Mrs. A. McElravy's classes enjoying the healthy fitness time outside!
Oscar the rabbit joined the kindergarten students during WIN time this morning!
Students from the region were recognized at the Illinois Principal's Association reception last night. Cumberland's IPA Student Recipients for 2023-24 are Eden Fitch, Adam Flessner, Denton Nebel, Jr., Faith Brown, Jude Miller, and Cody Farris (not pictured). Congratulations students!
Reminder: There is a 12:15 PM dismissal on Friday, March 8, for a teacher in-service.
Congratulations to our March Raiders of the Month! Great job being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable. Keep up the great work being exemplary students in our school!
Kristi Shriley, with Ag in the Classroom, taught the Pre-K students about bees today. The students got to see what a beekeeper wears, learn about the bee hive, and try some cereal that was made with honey!
Be sure to get your tickets to Shrek the Musical, Jr. for one of the upcoming shows! You won’t want to miss it!! Tickets may be purchased at the school offices.
Show times:
Friday, March 8 at 7 PM
Saturday, March 9 at 7 PM
Sunday, March 10 at 2 PM
