This week, 7th and 8th graders partnered up with 1st grade and kindergarten students to read books in celebration of Read Across America! 📚
about 1 hour ago, Amy Carr
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Older students are reading books to younger students.
Congratulations to the 7th grade Lady Raiders! They won the IESA Regional Championship! They will be going around the Toledo square soon.
about 16 hours ago, Amy Carr
This is a team picture. There are two rows. The individuals in the first row are holding the championship plaque.
Students in Mrs. Mulheron’s and Ms. McDaniel's sixth grade science class participated in a lab to see how exercise affects the body! They measured their heart rate and breathing rate before and after exercising and recorded the changes. It was a great hands-on way to learn how our heart and lungs work together during physical activity.
about 18 hours ago, Amy Carr
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The 7th Grade volleyball team won an intense match yesterday and has advanced to the IESA Regional championship game! They will play Paris Mayo on Thursday, 3/5, at 6 PM at Teutopolis Junior High School. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
2 days ago, Amy Carr
A tournament bracket for the Class 7-3A Regional 14 volleyball championships, hosted by Teutopolis. The bracket shows the following results and upcoming schedule: Quarterfinals (02/28/2026) (1) Teutopolis defeated (8) Lawrenceville Parkview (25-9, 25-6). (4) Paris Mayo defeated (5) Robinson Nuttall (25-17, 25-13). (2) Newton Jasper County defeated (7) Bridgeport Red Hill (25-14, 25-20). (3) Toledo Cumberland defeated (6) Marshall JHS (25-15, 25-17). Semifinals (03/03/2026) (4) Paris Mayo upset (1) Teutopolis (25-22, 25-20). (3) Toledo Cumberland defeated (2) Newton Jasper County in three sets (21-25, 26-24, 25-23). Championship Match Matchup: Paris Mayo vs. Toledo Cumberland. Date/Time: 03/05/2026 at 6:00 PM. Location: Teutopolis Junior High School, 904 W Water St, Teutopolis.
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.
2 days 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.
The 8th grade volleyball team will play Robinson in the first game of the IESA 8-3A Regional on Saturday, March 7, at Lawrenceville Parkview Jr. High School. Good luck, Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
3 days ago, Amy Carr
An image of a tournament bracket for "Class 8-3A Regional 14," with games hosted at Parkview Jr High in Lawrenceville. The bracket shows eight seeded teams: 1st Seed: Lawrenceville Parkview vs. 8th Seed: Bridgeport Red Hill (March 7, 2026, 9:00 AM) 4th Seed: Marshall JHS vs. 5th Seed: Paris Mayo (March 7, 2026, 20 min. after previous match) 2nd Seed: Newton Jasper County vs. 7th Seed: Teutopolis (March 7, 2026, 20 min. after previous match) 3rd Seed: Robinson Nuttall vs. 6th Seed: Toledo Cumberland (March 7, 2026, 20 min. after previous match) The winners of Games 1 and 2 will play on March 10 at 6:00 PM. The winners of Games 3 and 4 will play on March 10, 20 minutes after the previous match. The Championship game between the winners of Games 5 and 6 is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
Congratulations to the March Raiders of the Month! These students are great examples of respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders!
3 days ago, Amy Carr
Four students are standing in front of the "Crew of the Month" bulletin board. They are side by side.
Last week, the middle school Kindness Ambassadors read books about kindness, sharing, and emotions to their reading buddies in Mrs. Wormhoudt’s kindergarten classroom!
4 days ago, Amy Carr
A middle school student is sitting next to an elementary school student on the floor reading a book.
A middle school student is sitting next to an elementary school student on the floor reading a book.
A middle school student is sitting next to an elementary school student on the floor reading a book.
A middle school student is sitting next to an elementary school student on the floor reading a book.
Middle school students are sitting next to an elementary school student on the floor reading a book.
Middle school students are sitting next to an elementary school student on the floor reading a book.
Middle school students are sitting next to an elementary school student on the floor reading a book.
Middle school students are sitting next to an elementary school student on the floor reading a book.
The 7th grade volleyball team won its first game of the IESA Regional and moves on to play in the semifinal game against Jasper County on Tuesday, 3/3, at 7 PM at Teutopolis Junior High School. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
4 days ago, Amy Carr
Good luck to the 7th grade volleyball team in the IESA Regional today. They play Marshall at Teutopolis Junior High School. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
6 days ago, Amy Carr
A tournament bracket for the Class 7-3A Regional 14, hosted by Teutopolis at Teutopolis Junior High School. Game 1 (9:00 AM): Teutopolis (1st Seed) vs. Lawrenceville Parkview (8th Seed). Game 2 (20 min after Game 1): Paris Mayo (4th Seed) vs. Robinson Nuttall (5th Seed). Game 3 (20 min after Game 2): Newton Jasper County (2nd Seed) vs. Bridgeport Red Hill (7th Seed). Game 4 (20 min after Game 3): Toledo Cumberland (3rd Seed) vs. Marshall JHS (6th Seed). Semifinals (March 3, 2026): Game 5 (6:00 PM): Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2. Game 6 (7:00 PM): Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4. Championship (March 5, 2026): 6:00 PM: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6.
We are proud to recognize 7th grade volleyball players Liz Sudkamp, Harper Nichols, and Lilly McMechan for their invitation to the All State Classic volleyball event. The event will take place in East Peoria over the weekend of March 21 -22. Congratulations!

7 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are HN, LS, and LM standing side by side in their blue and black uniforms.

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!

7 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.
The 8th grade volleyball players were recognized before their game on Tuesday evening. We appreciate the commitment these players have made to the middle school volleyball program. You can catch the team in action one more time at home on Thursday, 3/26, at 5:30 PM. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
9 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the first half of the team standing in the center of the court. Each player has their parents standing on either side.
Pictured is the second half of the team standing in the center of the court. Each player has their parents standing on either side.
Mrs. Kingery's 8th grade students recently wrote letters to the national parks in search of information for their expository essays. Many students have received letters, brochures, stickers, postcards, and pamphlets back in response to their national park letters. Students will use the information to write their essays in English class.
9 days ago, Amy Carr
Eleven students are standing in the back of the room holding up brochures that they have received from the parks.
Nine students are standing in the back of the room holding up brochures that they have received from the parks.

The School Board officially approved the calendar for the 2026-2027year at last week’s meeting. Check out the full calendar in the image below, or download the printable PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UzgTu8KgBFFZyCnsm1VBd3FQeyD2pLdg/view?usp=sharing

11 days ago, Amy Carr
A one-page document outlining the 2026-2027 school year schedule. The year begins with a Teacher Institute Day on August 13 and the first student attendance day on August 14 with a 2:20 PM dismissal. Key milestones include: Quarter Start Dates: 1st Quarter (Aug 14), 2nd Quarter (Oct 19), 3rd Quarter (Jan 5), and 4th Quarter (Mar 15). Major Holidays (No School): Labor Day (Sept 7), Columbus Day (Oct 12), Election Day (Nov 3), MLK Day (Jan 18), and Presidents' Day (Feb 15). Extended Breaks: Thanksgiving (Nov 25–29), Christmas (Dec 19–Jan 4), and Easter (Mar 24–29). Conferences & Exams: Parent/Teacher conferences are held the evenings of October 20 and 22. Semester exams are scheduled for December 17–18 and May 25–26, all featuring 2:20 PM dismissals. Emergency Days: Five "Built In" emergency days are scheduled for Fridays between April 23 and May 21. The calendar concludes with a final Teacher Institute Day on May 27. The document summarizes the year as having 175 student attendance days, 4 teacher institute days, 1 parent/teacher conference day, and 5 emergency days for a total of 185 days.
Mark your calendar! Graduation and promotion dates have been set. High school graduation will be held on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM in the high school gym. The 8th grade promotion will be on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 PM in the middle school gym. The 8th grade dance will follow.
11 days ago, Amy Carr
This is a blue graphic with lighter blue lines on the right and circles on the left. It says MARK YOUR CALENDAR. The pirate logo is on the bottom.
The Cumberland Middle School 7th grade girls' volleyball team will play Marshall in the IESA Regional on Saturday, February 28, at Teutopolis Junior High School. Good luck, Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
14 days ago, Amy Carr
A tournament bracket for the Class 7-3A Regional 14, hosted by Teutopolis at Teutopolis Junior High School. Game 1 (9:00 AM): Teutopolis (1st Seed) vs. Lawrenceville Parkview (8th Seed). Game 2 (20 min after Game 1): Paris Mayo (4th Seed) vs. Robinson Nuttall (5th Seed). Game 3 (20 min after Game 2): Newton Jasper County (2nd Seed) vs. Bridgeport Red Hill (7th Seed). Game 4 (20 min after Game 3): Toledo Cumberland (3rd Seed) vs. Marshall JHS (6th Seed). Semifinals (March 3, 2026): Game 5 (6:00 PM): Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2. Game 6 (7:00 PM): Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4. Championship (March 5, 2026): 6:00 PM: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6.
Mr. Kimura's math students headed to the board to apply what they had learned about ratios and proportions to real-world problems. It was a great way to practice the process after learning a new concept!
14 days ago, Amy Carr
A student is at the white board working out a problem of ratios and proportions. There are three students at their desks working the problem with him.
A student is at the white board working out a problem of ratios and proportions. The student is looking at the board reading the problem before starting.

Mark your calendars! Cumberland will begin accepting appointments for the free developmental screenings for two- to five-year-olds, including all incoming kindergarteners, on March 2!

The screenings will be on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian Church. You will need proof of residency, a certified copy of their birth certificate, and a current physical, if available. Parents may preregister incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year on the day of screening.

17 days ago, Amy Carr
This is an informational flyer encouraging screenings for 2-5 year olds, including incoming kindergarteners. The screenings are on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, at the Toledo Christian School. Appointments may be made after March 2 at 217-923-3135.
Mrs. Ralston's 5th-grade science students were hunting for conductors in their electricity lab last week. The students used a variety of everyday objects to see which would make their lightbulbs glow!
17 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are in their desks with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are on the floor with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.
Students are on the floor with their circuit. They are adding an everyday object to the circuit to see if the bulb lights, They are writing their results on their lab sheet.