The CHS boys' basketball awards are scheduled for March 24th at 6:30 PM in the high school cafeteria.
about 18 hours ago, Amy Carr
The National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive at Cumberland High School on Thursday, 3/5, from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM in the study hall. To schedule an appointment, contact Mrs. Becker at tbecker@cusd77.org.
1 day ago, Amy Carr
We would like to share an upcoming workshop, Digital Discernment: Creating a Tech-Ready Home in the AI Age, presented by Protect Young Eyes and sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln Healthy Communities. This session will be valuable for parents, grandparents, educators, and other caring adults.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 14, from 6:00-7:30 PM at The Fields Church at Cross County Mall, 700 Broadway East, Mattoon.

Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and have chances to win excellent tech-related raffle prizes.
1 day ago, Amy Carr
An event flyer for a free workshop titled "Digital Discernment: Creating a tech-ready home in the AI Age." The top of the flyer features a professional portrait of the presenter, Chris McKenna, and the logo for "Protect Young Eyes: creating safer digital spaces." Images below the header show an audience in a lecture hall and a young child using a tablet. Event Details Presenter: Chris McKenna Date: Tuesday, April 14 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: The Fields Church | Mattoon (Cross County Mall location), 700 Broadway Ave. East, Mattoon. Parking: Located at the back of the mall. Notes: No registration required; light refreshments and raffle prizes provided. Sponsor: Sponsored by Linda K. Keeler. Workshop Content The text describes a "Tech-Ready Home Framework" focused on five key habits for digital success. Attendees will learn: How to use a router as a parenting tool. Strategies more effective than parental controls. Information on the "Toxic Trio" and how to protect kids from it. Insights into why 72% of teens use AI companions. Logos and Disclaimers The bottom of the flyer features the Sarah Bush Lincoln logo with the tagline "Trusted Compassionate Care." A small disclaimer notes that the information is a community resource provided by Sarah Bush Lincoln and is not sponsored or endorsed by the school district.
Have you ever wondered what's inside your favorite bag of chips? The Bio 2 class tested Doritos and Cheetos to find out! They analyzed the popular snacks for the presence of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
2 days ago, Amy Carr
One student is mashing up a chip, while another is evaluating a science tool to get a reading.
A student is dipping a material to evaluate the GMOs. Another student is watching on.
Two students are smiling at the camera. One is holding their testing material.
Yesterday, seniors in Mr. Hall’s Civics classes debated various scenarios regarding the Second Amendment. After being presented with specific statements, students selected a stance and defended their positions through respectful dialogue. This session is a well-known highlight of the class, often attracting visiting students, teachers, administrators, and the SRO to participate!
2 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is sitting at the strongly agree wall and explaining her opinion.
Two students and a teacher are standing at the disagree wall and one is explaining her opinion.
Two students are standing at the strongly disagree wall and one is explaining her opinion.
Four students and a teacher are standing at the agree wall and one is explaining his opinion.
A student is standing at the strongly disagree wall and explaining his opinion.
Two students and the SRO are standing at the agree wall and one is explaining his opinion.
Two administrators and six students are standing at the disagree wall and listening to the other side explain their opinion.
Seventeen students and the SRO are standing or sitting at the strongly agree wall and one is explaining his opinion.
A student is standing at the strongly disagree wall and explaining his opinion.
A student is standing at the strongly agree wall and explaining his opinion.
Students in the Clothing and Textiles course are mastering both hand-stitching and machine-sewing techniques. They are currently applying these skills to a series of seam samples and a custom pillow project.
3 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is piecing together her pillow project. She is alternating green squares with comic pattern squares.
A student is using the machine to sew a seam on a green piece of fabric.
A student is ironing her fabric on an ironing board.
A student is cutting royal blue fabric from a pattern she has layed on top.
A student is cutting a pattern on fabric with a pair of scissors. The fabric is black.
A student is turned around looking at the camera. He was working on the machine to set it up to sew his project.
Natalie Beaumont is a Back-to-Back State Champion! The senior won 15-10 in the championship match at the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Championship finals today in Bloomington. Congratulations on an amazing career, Natalie! 🏴‍☠️
5 days ago, Amy Carr
NB is standing on top of the podium. She is holding her individual champion trophy and bracket sign. She and the other other wrestlers are wearing their medals.
NB's arm has been raised by the referee to signify a win. She is screaming in pure excitement.
NB is on the back of the opponent. She has her hands around the opponent's waist.
NB and opponent are standing with arms wrapped around the other's head and back. They are in the center of the mat.
NB has fallen on the opponent attempting a pin. The referee is on all fours to watch.
The CHS Math team attended ICTM Math Regionals at EIU today and earned 3rd place overall! The following individuals and teams earned awards:
Algebra 1 Individual: 6th place (tie) Colby Roedl and Hendrix Dunn
Geometry Individual: 5th Place Raegan Jones
Geometry Individual: 4th Place Addison Johnson
Geometry Team: 2nd Place Addison Johnson, Raegan Jones, Jude Miller, Hunter Achenbach, Kadie Browning, and Lily McKerrow.
Algebra 2 Individual: 2nd Place Jonah Tibbs
Algebra 2 Team: 3rd Place Jonah Tibbs, Isaac Venatta, Cameron Roedl, and Landon Finn
Pre-calculus Individual: 7th place Mitchell Blade
Pre-Calculus Team: 3rd Place Rylan James, Camden James, Mitchell Blade, Karen Willenborg, Vada Robinson, and Aundrea Nebel
8 Person Freshman/Sophomore: 3rd Place Hendrix Dunn, Jaylynn Bone, Colby Roedl, Charlotte Flessner, Raegan Jones, Jude Miller, Addison Johnson, and Kadie Browning
8 Person Junior/Senior: 1st Place Camden James, Karen Willenborg, Vada Robinson, Aundrea Nebel, Jonah Tibbs, Isaac Venatta, Landon Finn, and Cameron Roedl
Calculator Team: 3rd Place Camden James, Gabby Hutton, Isaac Venatta, Jonah Tibbs, Jude Miller, Lily McKerrow, Hendrix Dunn, and Colby Roedl
2 Person Freshman/Sophomore: 1st Place Lily McKerrow and Addison Johnson
2 Person Junior/Senior: 1st Place Rylan James and Mitchell Blade
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the Math Team Standing in a group around and on a plant her statue. They are holidng ribbons and medals that they earned.
State Wrestling Update: Natalie Beaumont pinned her opponent to advance to the championship match! The championship rounds will begin at 2 PM today. Way to go, Natalie! 🏴‍☠️
5 days ago, Amy Carr
NB is on her opponent’s back maneuvering a pin
NB is on her opponent’s back maneuvering a pin. She had the opponent’s arms held back
NB is on her opponent’s back maneuvering a pin. She is completing the pin
We are proud of the Pirates basketball team on a great season. Tonight, they fell to Casey-Westfield 50-45 in the Regional championship. Thanks to the seniors for their commitment to the team and representing Cumberland well.
6 days ago, Amy Carr
Our elementary and middle school students had a blast visiting the FFA Petting Zoo today. There’s nothing quite like seeing those smiles when they get to meet a new furry or feathered friend!
6 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are leaning over the fence to pet a goat and a lamb.
Students are crouched down around a box of chicks. One is holding a chick.
A mule is making noise and two students are laughing in the back.
Two students are petting a mule.
A group of students is surrounding an older student who is holding a turtle for them to pet.
Three students are pettting the mule.
Three students and a teacher are petting a mule.
Two students and an older student are crouched down looking at the sheep.
Three students are standing around a cage. One is petting a sheep.
Students are standing in front of the turkey cage and the box of chicks.
Mrs. Kristie Thomas and the Foods II students would like to thank Maple Ridge Pest Solutions, owned by Derek and Katy Light, for the generous donation of strawberries to our classes. The Lights purchased the boxes of fresh Florida berries from the FFA fundraiser. Students made strawberry shortcakes containing sweet white cakes, sweetened strawberries, and homemade whipped cream. They were a treat! 🍓
6 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are each holding a container of strawberries. They are standing side by side.
Three students are standing behind a table. They are each holding a plate of cakes iced with strawberries on top.
One student is piping icing onto a cake and another student is using a spoon to get the icing on the cake.
Three students are standing side by side each holding one iced cake with a strawberry on top.
Four students are standing side by side each holding one iced cake with a strawberry on top.
Three students are in the corner of the kitchen. They are all holding a pan full of batter. One has a spatula in his hand.
One student is slicing strawberries and another is watching on.
A student is dipping batter from a pan into a mini muffin pan.
A student is dipping batter from a pan into a mini muffin pan. Three students are watching on.
One student is getting icing out of a pan. Another is waiting in the background. A third is holding cakes to be iced.
Good luck to the varsity boys basketball team as they take on Casey-Westfield in the IHSA Regional Championship game tonight at Casey! Tipoff is 7 PM. Go Pirates! 🏴‍☠️
6 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is an image of the basketball team and coaches. The coaches are sitting and the players are standing behind. It says Regional Championship Cumberland vs Casey-Westfield 7 PM at Casey-Westfield HS
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team competed at the National Trail Conference in St. Anthony on February 26 and placed 1st overall! The team had two members make the first team and one member make the second team. Jad Shoot made 2nd team with 37 tossups, 7th place overall, Camden James made 1st team with 67 tossups, 2nd place overall, and Rylan James made 1st team with 78 tossups, 1st place overall and MVP! Rylan also earned his 1000th tossup at the tournament! Congratulations to all!
6 days ago, Amy Carr
The team is standing on the stage. They are holding the traveling trophy in the center. Their individual tropheys are on the stage in front of them.
RJ and CJ are standing side by side. CH is holding a 1st team trophy and RJ is holding a trophy and the MVP plaque.
JS is standing near the stage. He is holding his second team trophy.
State Wrestling Update: Natalie Beaumont won both of her matches today and has advanced to the finals tomorrow. The high school students cheered her on in her second match at a couple of watch parties! Good luck, Natalie! 🏴‍☠️
6 days ago, Amy Carr
The referee is holding NB's hand in the air signifying a win after her match. They are in the center of the mat.
Students are in the cafeteria at the tables watching NB wrestle on the screen.
Students are in desks in a classroom watching NB wrestle on the screen.
Opponent is holding NB's arm. NB and opponent are bent over looking at each other in the eyes.
Loki visited Calculus class this week to give the students a brain break!
6 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is smiling at the camera. He has Loki the snake hanging from his neck.
A student is facing the camera. He has Loki the snake hanging from his neck.
A student is smiling at the camera. He has Loki the snake hanging from his neck.
A student has her back to the camera.. She has Loki around her neck.
Warm garlic cheese drop biscuits are the best! The Foods II students made a taste-alike recipe of the Red Lobster biscuits this week!
6 days ago, Amy Carr
Two swtudents are looking at the backs of spice bottles. They have the recipe and a bowl of ingredients in front of them.
A student is adding melted butter to a pan of 15 biscuits.
A student is adding a pan of 12 biscuits to the oven.
Three students are sitting at a table with their plate of biscuits in front of them.

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!

6 days 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.
Congratulations to the Lady Pirates basketball team on an incredible season! Tonight, they fell to Mt. Pulaski 37-36 in a hard fought game. We are proud of you!
7 days ago, Amy Carr
Spring is around the corner, which means baseball season is almost here! The Pirates baseball team shop is open until March 4. There's a big selection of gear to support your favorite baseball team! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/taaqoSGBPd
7 days ago, Amy Carr