Help us welcome Mrs. Lauti Ghast to Cumberland! Lauti is a secretary at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School.
Lauti is married to Derek Ghast and they have a 1 ½ year old son, Daniel. She has previously worked for Fred Wylde Insurance. Lauti enjoys working outside in the garden, watching her chickens, and reading. She looks forward to seeing all of the students in the cafeteria while she scans their lunch cards.
We would like to welcome Mrs. Charity Ozier to Cumberland! Mrs. Ozier will teach 5th grade reading and English at Cumberland Middle School.
Charity and her husband, Blake, live in Greenup with their five children, Ethan Matthew (8th grade), Silas Pratt (6th grade), Oliver Pratt (5th grade), Ellie Ozier (Kindergarten), and Sammie Ozier (3). She taught music for the last 13 years at Effingham, Casey, and Paris. Charity enjoys participating in musical theatre, playing piano, reading, and spending time outside. She is looking forward to trying something new this year and becoming a member of a strong team.
(Photo by Jenny Stewart)
Help us welcome Mrs. Audrey Sherrick to Cumberland! Mrs. Sherrick will teach 6th grade reading and English at Cumberland Middle School.
Audrey is married to Ben Sherrick, and they have two children, Harrison (4) and Tucker (7). She is originally from Casey but now resides in Cumberland County. Mrs. Sherrick has worked in the Casey school district as an elementary Title 1 tutor and later as a high school English teacher. She has also worked in the Hutsonville school district. She likes to spend time with her family, ride horses, and do other outdoor activities. She looks forward to providing engaging learning experiences for her students and building relationships with the families of this community.
Help us welcome Mr. Wayne Bloemer to Cumberland! Mr. Bloemer will teach 8th grade science and 6th grade math at Cumberland Middle School.
Wayne Bloemer and his wife, Carie, live in Dieterich. They have three children, Kaitlyn (23), Emily (21), and Jack (19). Mr. Bloemer has 11 years of middle school teaching experience. In his spare time, Mr. Bloemer likes to hunt, fish, and play cards. He is looking forward to meeting and interacting with the students and staff at the Cumberland School District.
Cumberland Middle School Meet the Teacher Night Updates:
The format of the Cumberland Middle School Meet the Teacher Night will be different this year. The event will be held for everyone in the district on Monday, August 12 from 6-8 PM. Parents/guardians and their middle school student are encouraged to attend a general meeting in the new gym at either 6 pm OR 7 pm. Staff will be introduced and some priority middle school-specific information will be shared. Between 6:25-6:50 PM and 7:25-7:50 PM, classrooms will be open for meeting the teachers and viewing the rooms. Items may be placed in lockers at this event, as well. A copy of the schedule will be provided for each student in his or her homeroom. Food trucks will be available in the back circle drive for purchases during the event. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 12!
The middle school cross country team store is open until Sunday, August 4. Use the link below to check out the options. Middle school practice starts Monday, August 5. Contact Coach Carl with questions at mcarl@cusd77.org.
https://cumberlandmiddleschoolxc2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Online registration continues this week. Returning students should register in TeacherEase. Families who are new to the district should contact the school at (217)923-3132 to register. More registration information can be found on the district website. https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/registration-information
Cumberland Elementary and Middle School has an opening for a part-time cook. Please send credentials to Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org.
Parents/Guardians and 5th grade Cumberland Middle School students:
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Cumberland Middle School this fall! As a way to get to know you, some members of the staff will be attempting home visits to each of your homes. If you’re not home, that’s totally fine. We will leave you a special treat and notification of our upcoming 5th Grade Orientation event. The following are the tentative dates and times for our visits. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Tuesday, July 30: 8 am-2 pm (Toledo and Jewett)
Wednesday, July 31: 8 am-noon (Greenup, Sigel, Lerna, Neoga, Trilla and Montrose)
Thursday, August 1: noon-3 pm (only if we cannot get to houses on the previous two days)
Online Registration opens tomorrow! For registration information, please visit the district website at https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/registration-information. Contact your child's school at 923-3132 with registration questions.
Parents/Guardians and 5th grade Cumberland Middle School students:
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Cumberland Middle School this fall! As a way to get to know you, some members of the staff will be attempting home visits to each of your homes. If you’re not home, that’s totally fine. We will leave you a special treat and notification of our upcoming 5th Grade Orientation event. The following are the tentative dates and times for our visits. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Tuesday, July 30: 8 am-2 pm (Toledo and Jewett)
Wednesday, July 31: 8 am-noon (Greenup, Sigel, Lerna, Neoga, Trilla and Montrose)
Thursday, August 1: noon-3 pm (only if we cannot get to houses on the previous two days)
We are happy to announce that all students will receive free school breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 school year!
Please keep in mind that extra entrées (high school) and extra milk are an additional charge.
Sarah Bush is offering school and sports physicals at the Toledo Clinic from 4 to 6 PM on Wednesday, July 24. Call the clinic to make an appointment.
Cumberland CUSD #77 is currently accepting applications for the following positions. Please share with those who may be interested.
*Full-Time Bus Driver
*HS Head Softball Coach
*HS Assistant Softball Coach
*HS Head Girls Track Coach
*HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
*MS Boys Head Basketball Coach
*MS Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
*MS Head Girls Track Coach
Any incoming 6th, 7th, or 8th grade boy interested in playing middle school baseball this fall needs to attend an informational meeting on Monday, July 8, at 6:00 PM at the Toledo Christian Church. If you have any questions, please contact coach Brandon Miller at bmiller@cumberland.k12.il.us.
Online Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on July 23, 2024. Registration documents such as the school calendar and medical forms may be found on the school website.
Cumberland Middle School Softball's online apparel store is open until June 16. Items will be distributed in July. Click the link for more information. https://cumberlandmiddleschoolsoftball2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Cumberland Middle School will hold a player/parent meeting on Tuesday, July 2, at 6 PM at the Toledo Res pavilion for 5th through 8th grade students interested in cross country. If you are unable to attend, please contact Coach Monica Carl at mcarl@cusd77.org or athletic director Stacy Keyser at skeyser@cusd77.org.
Cumberland Middle School currently has openings for a Math Teacher and a 5th Grade Teacher with an ELA emphasis. Send credentials to skeyser@cusd77.org by June 15. Please share with those who may be interested!
The middle school distributed its 5th-7th Grade Academic and Service Awards this morning.
