Today was Adam Sandler Day at the elementary and middle school!
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Five students are dressed like Adam Sandler.
Eleven students are dressed like Adam Sandler.
Five students are dressed like Adam Sandler.
Seven students are dressed like Adam Sandler.
The CMS 7th grade girls' basketball team will play their first game of the NTC tournament on Tuesday, October 20th, at 5:30 PM against Neoga. The games are being played at Dieterich. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $ for seniors, and students are free. Go Lady Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
1 day ago, Amy Carr
Short Alt Text Tournament bracket layout for the 2026 7th Grade Girls NTC Basketball Tournament at Dieterich, featuring 10 seeded teams playing from Tuesday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 24. Detailed Alt Text Title: 7th Grade Girls NTC Tourney 2026 at Dieterich General Note: Top team listed in each matchup is the home team. Games run continuously, starting 15 minutes after the preceding game. Daily Schedule Overview: Games 1–3: Tuesday, Oct. 20 (starting at 5:30 PM) Games 4–6: Wednesday, Oct. 21 (starting at 5:30 PM) Games 7–9: Thursday, Oct. 22 (starting at 5:30 PM) Games 10–11: Friday, Oct. 23 (starting at 6:00 PM) Games 12–14: Saturday, Oct. 24 (starting at 9:00 AM) Tournament Bracket Structure Opening Round / Main Bracket Matchups: Game 1 (Tues. Oct. 20, 5:30 PM): #8 Cumberland vs. #9 Neoga Game 2 (Tues. Oct. 20, 6:45 PM): #7 SC vs. #10 SH Game 3 (Tues. Oct. 20, 8:00 PM): #4 Altamont vs. #5 CHBC Game 4 (Weds. Oct. 21, 5:30 PM): #1 Sigel vs. Winner of Game 1 Game 5 (Weds. Oct. 21, 6:45 PM): #2 BSE vs. Winner of Game 2 Game 6 (Weds. Oct. 21, 8:00 PM): #3 SSW vs. #6 Dieterich Consolation & Semifinal Rounds: Game 7 (Thurs. Oct. 22, 5:30 PM): Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 Game 8 (Thurs. Oct. 22, 6:45 PM): Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 3 Game 9 (Thurs. Oct. 22, 8:00 PM): Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 3 Game 10 (Fri. Oct. 23, 6:00 PM): Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6 Game 11 (Fri. Oct. 23, 7:15 PM): Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 Finals (Saturday, Oct. 24): Game 12 (Consolation Championship - 9:00 AM): Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 10 Game 13 (3rd Place Game - 10:15 AM): Loser Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11 Game 14 (1st Place Championship - 11:30 AM): Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 11 Admission Prices: Adults: $5.00 Seniors (62+): $3.00 Students (K–12): Free
The middle school girls' basketball game against North Clay has been rescheduled for November 9th. It will be one 8th grade game only, starting at 6 PM.
2 days ago, Amy Carr
The middle school girls basketball game tonight has been canceled. 10/13
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th, and Thursday, October 22nd, from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Contact your child's teacher to schedule an appointment.
5 days ago, Amy Carr
Blue background with white note that says Parent-Teacher Conferences October 20 and 22. 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
Mrs. Scales's students are learning about narratives and writing with complete sentences. Using an event in their lives, the students filled out a graphic organizer and then wrote about it in paragraphs!
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting at their desks working on their writing.
Students are cutting out construction paper.
Students are holding their finished projects up for the camera.
Students are holding their finished projects up for the camera.
Wishing the middle school cross country team the best of luck at the Shelbyville Sectional this Saturday, Oct. 10! The girls kick things off at 10:00 AM, and the boys run at 10:45 AM. Go Running Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured is the team in uniform in three rows. The coach is to the right side.
The middle school cross country meet has been moved to Shelbyville tomorrow (10/3). The new bus time is 6:45 AM.
16 days ago, Amy Carr
The CMS 5th-6th grade Eco team placed 9th at their competition today!
17 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the five members of the team.

Congratulations to the CMS JV Eco team for placing 3rd out of twenty teams at their competition today!

17 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the five members of the team with their plaque.
"Congratulations to the October Raiders of the Month! Keep up the good work, being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
17 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are th four Raiders of the Month holding their certificates.

Our students and staff were "Lost in Time" today! Shout-out to everyone who rocked their decade-themed outfits for Homecoming Week!

18 days ago, Amy Carr
Seven students are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Five students are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Two students and a teacher are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Three students are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Ten students are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Three staff members are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
Two staff members are dressed in decade-themed outfits.
In Ms. Scott's class, students are working hard together on one of the final reading sections of Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen.
19 days ago, Amy Carr
Two students are stiiting together at desks reading a book and filling out a paper.
Two students are stiiting together at desks reading a book and filling out a paper.
Two students are stiiting together at desks reading a book and filling out a paper.
Join the Cumberland 5th Grade Band!

Band sign-ups are right around the corner! Drop in anytime between 3:15 PM and 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 6th, for open-house-style sign-ups. Students can come before or after their after-school practices.

Here is what you need to know:

🎷No Schedule Conflict: Band meets during the school day. There are no after-school requirements except two semester concerts.

🎺Try Instruments & Rent: A rental store will be on-site with instruments to try out. All rentals are rent-to-own starting as low as $26/month (up to ~$60/month max).

🥁Other Options: A limited number of free school instruments are available (first-come, first-served). Buying online? Please check with Mr. Ozier first so he can make sure you're getting a quality instrument!

5th grade is the best time to start a lifelong musical journey. Coming to sign-up night makes starting easier, but if you can’t make it, your student can still join anytime! Cumberland bands are growing fast, and we want your student to be a part of it!

Questions? Email Mr. Ozier at bozier@cusd77.org or call/text him at 217-808-0153.

See you on sign-up night!
19 days ago, Amy Carr
Coach Venatta will hold open gyms for middle school boys' basketball on October 6, October 8, October 13, and October 13, from 3:15-5:15 PM. A parent meeting will be held on October 6th at 5:15 PM. Practices will begin October 19th. Students will need a current physical to begin practice on the 19th.
20 days ago, Amy Carr
The middle school XC team traveled to Lawrenceville for a meet today, bringing home two first place team finishes. For the girls’ team, Ivy Brummer finished 1st, Charlee Roedl 3rd, Liz Sudkamp 5th, Eden Fitch 8th, Cheney Dittamore 9th and Marley Bierman 10th. For the boys’ team Adam Flessner finished 2nd, Maverick Clapp 8th, Thomas Hille 9th, and Tucker Kemper 12th. Thirteen different Raiders ran a new PR on the day!
22 days ago, Amy Carr

The middle school boys' baseball team held its end-of-season awards ceremony yesterday. Individual award winners were:

Austin Dittamore - Offense Award; Pitching Award
Brecken Aaron - Defensive Award
Alex Sherrick - Pitching Award
Xavier Green - Most Improved
Logan Green - Raider Award

Congratulations to all of the players on a great season! 🏴‍☠️

23 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the five players who won individual awards. They are holding their plaques.
The Middle School XC team hosted an 8 team home meet last night. In addition to celebrating our 8th graders, 22 different runners ran a new PR, including the entire boys' team. The boys finished 3rd overall with Adam Flessner placing 2nd, Maverick Clapp 12th, and Graham Braden 15th. The girls' team finished 2nd as a team, with Eden Fitch placing 6th, Charlee Roedl 9th, and Liz Sudkamp 11th. Way to go, Raiders! 🏴‍☠️
24 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the five 8th grade runners. They are in their blue uniforms and holding flowers.
Mrs. Walsh's 7th grade ELA students worked in groups to investigate their SCOPE magazine for four different articles they enjoyed. They used the information in the articles to find content that reinforced reading skills such as vocabulary, facts and opinions, sequencing, connections, characterization, etc.
27 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are sitting at desks discussing information from articles in the magazine.
Students are sitting at desks discussing information from articles in the magazine.
Students are sitting at desks discussing information from articles in the magazine.
Students are sitting at desks discussing information from articles in the magazine.
On Wednesday, Mr. Walk’s science class took on an insulation challenge to keep a cup of water chilled for as long as possible. Each team wrapped their cup using aluminum foil, Styrofoam, and one randomly assigned material. Today, the class tested their custom designs. They tracked temperatures every ten minutes for 40 minutes to see which group's method worked best.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
One student is cutting aluminum foil. Two students are holding it still.
One student is wrapping a cup with aluminum foil. Three students are watching.
Three students are discussing their plan.
One student is cutting styrofoam. Two students are watching.
A student is measuring the temperature of the water.
A cup is covered with aluminum foil.
One cup is covered with foam and another is covered with aluminum foil.
A cup is covered in foam, aluminum foil, and in a baggie.