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The Cumberland Middle School scholastic bowl match scheduled for Thursday, April 4, at Mattoon, has been canceled. It will not be rescheduled.
Update: The middle school track meet on Tuesday, April 2, at Casey, will begin at 4:15 PM.
58 Cumberland Middle School band and choir students traveled to Marshall Jr. High to perform at the IESA Solo & Ensemble Contest this past Saturday. Of the 39 events, Cumberland students achieved Division 1 ratings on all but one event. Three of the events were awarded "Best of Day," by the judges in each category. They are:
5th/6th Grade Vocal Choir performed by Lillian Beckman, Chlora Bergbower, Lily Browning, Ivy Brummer, Amelia Colnar, Alissondra Cowger, Yvaine Devall, Olivia Justice, Katie Martin, Shelby Nichols, Chloe Roedl, Audrey Schade, Charlotte Vahling, Aubrey Weaver, & Paige Wolke
Vocal Solo performed by Alyssa Yocum
Flute Solo performed by Addison Johnson
The middle school students went bowling this week as an incentive trip. To qualify for the trip, the students needed good behavior, good grades, and no missing assignments or zeros in the third quarter. Great work students!
These middle school students had perfect attendance for the 3rd quarter! Way to go, kids!!
The Cumberland Middle School track meet has been canceled for Tuesday, March 26. There will be no track practice this afternoon either. The students have been instructed to contact their parents/guardians to confirm after-school plans for today.
Reminder: School will dismiss at 2:20 on Wednesday, March 27. Easter Break is from March 28 - April 1. School resumes on April 2.
Cumberland Middle School Track Meet Addition:
Last week's canceled meet at Jasper County has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 4, at 4:30 PM in Newton.
Here is a great opportunity to join our team! Cumberland Elementary and Middle School has an opening for a school secretary. Applicants should send their credentials to Stacy Keyser at skeyser@cusd77.org. Applications are due by April 9, 2024, at noon. Please share with those who may be interested!
Cumberland Middle School will hold its 8th grade recognition ceremony at 6 PM on Wednesday, May 15. The 8th grade dance will follow immediately after the ceremony until 9 PM in the old gym. May 15 will be the last day of attendance for the 8th grade students for the 2023-2024 school year.
The middle school track meet for today (3/21) has been canceled. There will be no middle school track practice today, as well.
Cumberland Middle School will hold its volleyball awards on Monday, March 25, at 5:00 PM in the grade school cafeteria.
Mrs. Gilbert's class is studying how sound waves travel through different materials. Today, the students made cup phones to test how well the sound waves traveled!!
The Middle School students participated in several “soft skills” presentations today.
Some of the skills that the students learned about and practiced were:
*Changing a tire
*Checking the oil
*Writing checks, making deposits, and calculating account balances
*Making a first impression
*Hygiene reminders
*Writing and mailing a thank you card
*Measuring food to create a treat
*Basic housekeeping skills
*Table etiquette
*Ordering from a menu, paying, and adding a tip
*Measuring in inches, feet, and metric.
Thank you to the following people for helping our students develop these skills: Lloyd Mock, Kenny Keyser, Samantha Strohl, Meggan Brassard, Misty Freeman, Jessica Hougham, Donnelle Darling, Jeff Schrock, Megan Dittamore, Karen Swim, and all of the staff that presented and helped in the sessions.
Here is the up-to-date school calendar for the remainder of the school year including any emergency day changes. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Monday, March 11 Begin 4th Quarter
Wednesday, March 27 2:20 Dismissal for Easter Holiday
Tuesday, April 2 School Resumes
Monday, April 8 Built In Emergency Day- No School (Eclipse Day)
Friday, April 12 Half Day In-Service – 12:20 Dismissal
Friday, May 3 Built In Emergency Day- No School
Friday, May 10 Built In Emergency Day- No School
Friday, May 17 HS Semester Exams – 2:20 Dismissal
Monday, May 20 HS Semester Exams – 2:20 Dismissal
Mrs. Gilbert's 7th grade students have been busy creating a solar system mural to scale as part of their Space Unit. It looks great!
Students from the region were recognized at the Illinois Principal's Association reception last night. Cumberland's IPA Student Recipients for 2023-24 are Eden Fitch, Adam Flessner, Denton Nebel, Jr., Faith Brown, Jude Miller, and Cody Farris (not pictured). Congratulations students!
Reminder: There is a 12:15 PM dismissal on Friday, March 8, for a teacher in-service.
Be sure to get your tickets to Shrek the Musical, Jr. for one of the upcoming shows! You won’t want to miss it!! Tickets may be purchased at the school offices.
Show times:
Friday, March 8 at 7 PM
Saturday, March 9 at 7 PM
Sunday, March 10 at 2 PM
