The LPC Volleyball Tournament begins tonight. All of the Cumberland games will be played at Arthur.
There will be no school on Friday, 10/11, for Teacher Institute Day and no school on Monday, 10/14, for Columbus Day.
Seniors in Mr. Hall’s Civics classes held debates today to help them prepare for the Constitution test. Students chose sides based on statements about the Second Amendment. The students had great ideas and supported their points effectively.
Mrs. Lee’s geometry class is learning about conditionals. To apply the lesson, they read the book and then made their own.
The CHS Student Council is ready for Homecoming week! CHS students - Join in on the dress-up days to help your class earn points! https://drive.google.com/file/d/15yRvZxeeH1R09OTfMold8_aUK4BpbimM/view?usp=sharing
The CHS Varsity Eco Team participated in the 47th annual eco meet at Camp Camfield in Sullivan. The Varsity team consists of Joanie Wallace (captain), Isaiah Winnett, Lauren Stevens, and Jonah Tibbs, and assisted by Gwen Dunn and Audrey Justice. The team placed first in all three topics: Illinois Butterflies, Sustainable Energy, and Illinois Mushrooms. They placed first overall out of 17 teams from area schools!
The high school Cross Country team ran at the Robinson Cork Classic. The boys placed first at the meet! Cameron Roedl ran 15:58 to finish in 1st place, Gavin Whitaker was 16th, Kaleb Bierman was 22nd, Riley Morgan was 24th, and Kade Bradley was 50th overall.
Here's a Throwback Thursday as we go into Homecoming weekend! Does anyone recognize these former CHS Homecoming Kings and Queens?
Mrs. Lee’s Physical Science class took advantage of this nice weather to go outside and describe matter like a scientist would.
Check out these cookies! The Foods III class made Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies recently.
Congratulations to the CHS students selected to be on the 2024 Homecoming Court!
The annual CHS Pirates Football Pink Out game will be on Friday, October 18, at home against Nokomis. The Pink Out apparel store will close at midnight on October 14. T-shirts will be handed out on Thursday, October 17, from 6:45-7:15 PM at the track. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CHS Cheer coach, Krista Buie at coachkristapiratecheer@gmail.com.
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CHS Seniors attended Lake Land College Career Day. They had the opportunity to visit with 50 college representatives and attend sessions to hear about careers that interest them.
Cumberland High School is gearing up for Homecoming! Check out the events that have been planned by the student council:
Wednesday, October 2
-Dress up day
-All school assembly during flex to announce Homecoming court
Thursday, October 3
-Voting at lunch for Homecoming King and Queen
Saturday, October 5
-Homecoming! $13 admission if tickets are bought during lunch this week. $15 at the door.
-6:30 Homecoming coronation
-7:00-9:00 Homecoming dance
Theme Days
October 7 = Rap vs. Rock Dress up
October 8 = Punk vs. Country Dress up
October 9 = Favorite Artist/Band Dress up
October 10 = Spirit Day = Wear Class colors
Wednesday, October 9
-6:30 Powder Puff Football Games
Friday, October 11
-7:00 Homecoming Football Game
The students in Foods I made a delicious breakfast recently! Together they cooked up some French Toast!
CHS cross country participated in the St Joe Spartan Classic on Saturday! The boys team took 9th out of 28 teams. Cameron Roedl (27th), Riley Morgan (39th), and Gavin Whitaker(47th) medaled! Cameron Roedl also medaled for being the best sophomore at the race! The next race is on Thursday at Robinson.
The LIFT program has joined with Mattoon School's Green and Gold Day where students spend the day providing community service. Today, these LIFT students chose to offer their service to Cumberland by helping to clean the school buses! The students who participated were from Cumberland, Mattoon, Neoga, Cowden-Herrick, and Tuscola. Thank you for your help!
The Foods I classes went to Greenville today for a field trip. Students visited the Marcoot Jersey Creamery, Joe's Pizza & The Milkhouse. They had samples of cheese and ice cream.
The JV football game tonight (9/23) at Cumberland has been canceled.
The BIO 2 class spent time discovering the different digestive systems of the animal kingdom last week!
