Santa checked in on one of our elementary classrooms today.
Thankfully everyone was on the nice list!
On January 5th the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) will recognize Cumberland High School as one of the few consolidated high schools that have surpassed the 1000 win mark for boys basketball. We would like to invite all past/present players, coaches, and fans to attend this event that will take place between the JV and Varsity games that evening.
Also, following this announcement we will recognize winter senior participates and their parents.
On January 5th the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) will recognize Cumberland High School as one of the few consolidated high schools that have surpassed the 1000 win mark for boys basketball. We would like to invite all past/present players, coaches, and fans to attend this event that will take place between the JV and Varsity games that evening.
Last week, Mrs. Walk took a group of high school students to Barnes and Noble to select books for the high school library. It looks like they had a successful trip based on their receipt!
School dismisses at 2:20 on Thursday and Friday this week. Christmas Break begins at 2:20 on Friday - Jan. 3. Have a wonderful holiday break!
There has been a change for tonight's F/S basketball game. There will only be 1 game starting at 5:00 PM. Bus time is 3:45.
Congratulations to Brandon Himes on signing his Letter of Intent for the Lake Land College Clay Target Shooting team today!
Mrs. Gibsom's Ecology class took a field trip to the Toledo Water Treatment facility to learn more about water in their area, water sources, and the treatment process from Toledo municipal employee Jake Peters.
Our music department has been gearing up for their upcoming holiday concerts! We hope you can join us!
December 12, 7 PM - Middle School Band and Choir Concert
December 17, 2 PM (MSGym)- High School Band and Choir Concert
December 18, 6:15 PM - 1st Grade Christmas Program
December 19, 6:15 PM - 3rd Grade Christmas Program
December 19, 7 PM - 4th Grade Christmas Program
**Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Programs are in the Spring**
Jason Duhamell, a cardiac nurse for Carle, visited the high school Anatomy class to discuss blood pressure. He gave the students hands-on training to measure their own blood pressure!
Last night, the high school chess club traveled to Mattoon High School to compete against their IHSA Chess Team. Each player played two matches. Mitchell Blade and Alice Santi both won one of their matches!
Reminder: Any parent or guardian who wants to put a senior ad in the high school yearbook needs to send all materials and payment to Wendy Peters by December 22.
The EIU Jazz Lab Band stopped by this afternoon to play a collection of songs for the middle school and high school band students. The students enjoyed listening to the show and learning about the band.
The JV and Varsity boys basketball game against OPH on 12-1-23 will be played at Hutsonville.
Our music department has many opportunities to get you in the holiday spirit! Here are the upcoming Christmas Programs. December 12, 7 PM - Middle School Band and Choir Concert December 17, 2 PM.(MSGym)- High School Band and Choir Concert December 18, 6:15 PM - 1st Grade Christmas Program December 19, 6:15 PM - 3rd Grade Christmas Program December 19, 7 PM - 4th Grade Christmas Program **Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Programs are in the Spring**
UPDATE: The first two games of Cumberland's Boys' Turkey Tournament have been changed for Friday. Below is what the schedule will look like for those 2 games.
Nov. 24th @ 3:00pm
Okaw Valley vs Dieterich
Nov. 24th @ 4:30 pm
Vandalia vs Cumberland
Students in Ms. Booth's Math Applications class recently built Icosahedrons! Icosahedrons are three-dimensional shapes with 20 faces.
Mrs. Gibsom's Anatomy class recently traveled to the Peoria Riverfront Museum to see the Body World exhibit. They had a great time and learned a lot about the anatomy of the human body.
Thanksgiving break begins with 2:20 PM dismissal on Tuesday, 11/21. There will be no school from 11/22-11/26. School resumes on Monday, 11/27.
Cumberland High School is hiring for the following position! Please share with those who may be interested.
-High School Secretary - Beginning the 2024-2025 school year
