Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming court! The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned before the dance on Saturday, October 11, at 7 PM.

Freshmen: Jaylynn Bone, Vada Holsapple, Hendrix Dunn, and Jett Ervin
Sophomores: Kaelin Edwards, Ava Long, Tucker Holsapple, and Ezequiel Plunkett
Juniors: Molly Harper, Leah Olmstead, Landon Finn, and Jonah Tibbs
Seniors: Kaitly Hemmen, Vada Robinson, Karen Willenborg, Peyton Groves, Reed Miller, and Allen Shellenbarger

7 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the freshmen attendants.
Pictured are the sophomore attendants.
Pictured are the junior attendants.
Pictured are the senior attendants.
Students in Foods 1 made some homemade mac and cheese this week!
7 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is stirring the item in the pot. Another student is looking on.
A student is pouring liquids into the pot. The second student is holding the pot and stirring.
A group of four si standing together with their pan of mac and cheese.
Two students are sitting at a table witht their dish of mac and cheese.
The Effingham Daily News asked students to write in about their teachers for World Teacher Day. Nevaeh did just that! She wrote that her aide, Mrs. Christy Boswell, is the kindest person and would do anything for her. Mrs. Boswell has been working with Nevaeh for four years. Nevaeh appreciates Mrs. Boswell's help and considers her a friend. Thank you, Mrs. Boswell, for being a special person in Nevaeh's life!

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8 days ago, Amy Carr
The picture is of Mrs. Boswell sitting next to Nevaeh.
The Cumberland Co. cross country team participated in the Cork Classic in Robinson yesterday. The boys placed 1st as a team. The boys medalists were Cameron Roedl, 5th, Colby Roedl, 7th, Gavin Whitaker, 15th, Brett Matusas, 18th, Aydan Oakley, 23rd, Damien Chardon, 30th, Jacob Pierce, 31st, and Clayton Altgilbers, 46th. For the girls, Paula Hohn placed 32nd.
8 days ago, Amy Carr
The medalists are lined up and they are holding the team trophy.
Today, the seniors in civics classes were given questions about the Second Amendment, and they had to choose if they agreed or disagreed with the question while supporting their stance. The students shared their perspectives and engaged in a respectful dialogue with their classmates. It was extra special because administrators, our SRO, teachers, and some juniors joined in on the conversations.
8 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is defending his opinion.
A student is defending his opinion.
A student is defending his opinion.
Students, a teacher, and an administrator are on the same side agreeing that they like the fact that we have an SRO.
A student is defending her opinion. Students, the SRO, and an administrator are listening.
A student is defending his opinion.
A student is defending his opinion.
A student is defending his opinion.
A student is defending his opinion.
The CHS Varsity Eco team took 3rd place out of 18 teams today at their Eco competition. Their topics were the Life of Bees, Frogs of Illinois, and Indians Along the Kaskaskia. Great job, team!
8 days ago, Amy Carr
This is an image of the team with a ranger. One member is holding their acorn trophy.
This is an image of the team with their sponsor. One member is holding their acorn trophy.
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!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
The image says Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! It is black and white. It has images of cleaning supplies.,
BIO 100 researched organelles and put their knowledge to the test today as they made the rounds during Organelle Speed Dating!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
The class is participating in Organelle speed dating.
A student is acting as the nucleus during Organelle speed dating.
A student is acting as an organelle during Organelle speed dating.
A student is acting as the mitochondria during Organelle speed dating.
A student is acting as the cell membrane during Organelle speed dating.
Fun things are happening at CHS! Students and staff were testing out homecoming dance moves during Pirate Cove!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
Three individuals are line dancing.
The Cumberland FFA traveled to SIU in Carbondale to compete in the state forestry contest, where they placed 4th overall as a team! Congratulations to Kaitlyn Hemmen for placing 7th and Ellie Strader for placing 6th in the state individually!
12 days ago, Amy Carr
The five individuals who competed at the state forestry competition.
The Cumberland County boys cross country team placed 5th today at the Spartan Classic in St. Joe! Boys medalists were Cameron Roedl, 6th, Colby Roedl, 29th, Gavin Whitaker, 41st, Brett Matusas, 42nd, Aydan Oakley, 56th, Damien Chardon, 66th, and Kade Bradley, 77th. Paula Hohn, 71st, medaled for the girls. Cameron Roedl was the top Junior with a time of 15:11. Congratulations!
13 days ago, Amy Carr
The boys and girls medalists are standing with their medals
The top junior is holding his trophy
Can't make the game? Follow our livestream! Here's the direct link to Cumberland athletics on Hudl TV: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/greenup/organization/13084/cumberland-high-school.
14 days ago, Amy Carr

9/26 Football Update: Tonight's football game has been pushed back to a 7:15 start time because Arcola's bus broke down. Senior night will be at the scheduled time of 6:35 PM

14 days ago, Amy Carr
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.
14 days ago, Amy Carr
We are hiring. Cumberland High school is hiring for the following positions: School secretary beginning January 2 and Guidance/Academic Advisor beginning on August 3 . Contact Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org.
CHS will host a Pink Out volleyball game on October 9 vs. Martinsville. The team is selling t-shirts for the event. All money raised will support breast cancer research. The deadline to order online is September 28 at 10 PM. Place your orders at https://www.taggedshop.com/cumberlandhspinkout.
15 days ago, Amy Carr
Mrs. Gibsom's BIO 2 students worked in creative ways on comparative anatomy of digestive systems! Great examples of hands-on science!
15 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is drawing the anatomy of an animal on the sidewalk.
A student is using playdoh to create the anatomy of an animal.
A student is drawing the anatomy of an animal on the sidewalk.
A student is tracing an animal anatomy from from her device.
A student is tracing an animal anatomy from from her device.
Come out to support our CHS fall senior athletes tomorrow night! The seniors from the football, volleyball, cross country, and cheer teams will be introduced before the football game against Arcola. Seniors and their parents will line up at 6:30.
15 days ago, Amy Carr
JV Football vs Arcola on Monday (10/29) has been cancelled.
16 days ago, Amy Carr
This morning’s fog couldn’t stop the fun. The high school PE students brought the energy and sportsmanship to their game of flag football!
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are playing flag football on the foggy morning of PE.
Students are playing flag football on the foggy morning of PE.
Buy your Cumberland High School yearbook now for only $35! Prices increase after October 5th! Order online at https://yearbookforever.com/.
18 days ago, Amy Carr
Buy your Cumberland High School yearbook now for only $35! Prices increase after October 5th! Order online at https://yearbookforever.com/.