The following staff members were recognized at the February 2018 meeting of the Cumberland School Board:  Sarah Bailey, Cumberland Elementary third grade teacher of science and social studies; Mark Beard, Cumberland High School custodian; Victoria Cook, Cumberland Middle School teacher of seventh grade life science; Jennifer Hendricks, Cumberland Middle School fifth grade teacher of Virginia Studies; Carly Keeshan, Cumberland Elementary second grade teacher; and Lisa Winslow, Cumberland High School nursing teacher.

Staff members recognized at the February 2018meeting of the Cumberland School Board included Mr. Mark Beard, Mrs. Lisa Winslow, Ms. Jennifer Hendricks, and Ms. Victoria Cook. [Not pictured: Carly Keeshen and Sarah Bailey]

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Due to inclement weather closing schools, February 2, February 19, March 23, April 20, May 23, and May 24, 2018 will be full school days. May 25, 2018 will be the last day of school and an early dismissal day for students. This is aligned to the approved 2017-2018 school calendar:   http://www.cucps.k12.va.us/files/CuCPS_School_Calendar-2017-2018-Final.pdf

On Saturday, February 10, 2018, the Cumberland High School Forensics team competed in regional competition at Galileo Magnet School. Under the direction of Mr. Charles Haigh, the Cumberland team was named the Region 1B Forensics Champions for the fourth consecutive year. Mr. Haigh was named the Coach of the Year for the Region. Winners included the following:

Ramir Parker—2^nd place Extemporaneous Speaking

Dawn Helton—3^rd place Extemporaneous Speaking

Angela Finchum—1^st place Impromptu Speaking

Chyann Taylor—2^nd place Original Oratory

Penny Dorsey—3^rd place Storytelling

Tanner Cochran—1stplace Humorous Interpretation

Cierra Jeffers—2^nd place Humorous Interpretation

Acadia Czeizinger—1^st place Serious Dramatic Interpretation

Blessin Franklin—1^st place Prose Interpretation

Carly Thompson—2^nd place Prose interpretation

Hallye Workman—1^st place Poetry Interpretation

Essence Ayers—2^nd place Poetry Interpretation

Rahemma Fulani and Annabelle Williamson—1^st place Humorous Duo

Jamie Jones and Denise Mullins—1^st place Serious Duo

Principal Jeffrey Scales congratulated the team on their outstanding accomplishment.

The 2018 Forensics Team, with the Region 1B trophy, included the following: Hallye Workman, Blessin Franklin, Carly Thompson, Jamie Jones, Tanner Cochran, Denise Mullins, Tanai Carter, Essence Ayers, Cierra Jeffers, Dawn Helton, Caylor Scales, Angela Finchum, Rahemma Fulani (Captain), Ramir Parker, Annabelle Williamson (Captain), Acadia Czeizinger, Penny Dorsey, and Chyanne Taylor.

Dr. Jeffrey Scales (CHS Principal) displays the team trophy and Coach Charles Haigh holds his Coach of the Year trophy.

Congratulations to the Region 1B Forensics Champions from Cumberland High School. This is the 4th consecutive year as the region champs. Mr. Haigh was the Region Coach of the Year. Congratulations to the Region 1B Forensics Champions from Cumberland High School. This is the 4th consecutive year as the region champs. Mr. Haigh was the Region Coach of the Year.