Dear Students, Staff, and Families:   Great schools are built through the partnership of exceptional educators and strong leadership working together to support students and families. Dedicated teachers inspire learning and connection, while effective leaders...

It is with great pleasure that we announce Amy Godek as the 2026 District Teacher of the Year. Ms. Godek has been an educator for 25 years, including the last six years teaching in the SMILES classroom at the Cumberland Preschool Center. Principal Rachel Powell...

Dear Students, Staff, and Families: The final trimester/quarter is upon us. As the school year winds down, it brings a unique mix of excitement, possibility, and reflection, alongside moments of stress and uncertainty. Deadlines approach, transitions draw near, and...

Spring is finally here. Get out there and enjoy it! Sincerely,Philip D. Thornton, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schools

Dear Students, Staff, and Families: It’s a brief update this week: the long-awaited revised 2025–2026 School Calendar is here! Cumberland has been granted five waived days for weather-related closures, and we still have one remaining in case of an unexpected spring...

Dear Students, Staff, and Families: As we wrap up Trimester 2 and are quickly approaching the end of Quarter 3, I want to send a reminder that Attendance Matters. Regular school attendance is foundational to academic success, the development of essential skills, and...

Dear Students, Staff, and Families: As we count down the final days of winter, there’s a noticeable sense of energy building across our schools. Longer days and a bit more sunshine seem to bring a renewed focus and excitement for the months ahead. Classrooms remain...

February 26, 2026   Dear Students, Staff, and Families: Well, the week after vacation certainly did not go as planned! I hope everyone made it through this historic storm safely. We thank you for your patience as we prepared the school grounds for your arrival. A...

  All schools will be closed on Thursday, February 26.All after-school activities for Thursday are also canceled.

Dear Students, Staff, and Families: We’ve officially passed the 100-day mark in the school year, an exciting milestone made possible by the hard work, dedication, and partnership of our students, families, and staff! As a reminder, February vacation begins on Monday...