Get your smiles ready CMS! 📷 Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, October 20th!

#wearecucps #cms_dukes
27 days ago, Jason Mawyer
Cumberland Middle School Picture day is coming soon! Tuesday, October 20th. View before you buy! Proofs will be delivered to the school at a later date. Viriginia Photo Company.
Come check out the Dukes in action!
about 1 month ago, Jason Mawyer
athletics

Good Evening,

We apologize in advance for the late phone call; however, the Cumberland Sheriff's Department needs our community help. A two year old is missing in Cumberland County. If you know of any details that may assist the Cumberland Sheriff's Department in locating the child, please contact (804) 492-4120.

2 year old white female

Blonde hair wearing orange dress and blue jacket with white tennis shoes.

Short blonde hair.

Missing from the area of Hidden Valley Road in Cumberland County.

If seen, please contact the Cumberland Sheriff’s Department 804-492-4120

about 1 month ago, CUCPS
Alert

Middle school volleyball Dukes took on the Buckingham Knights Wednesday night. The team fought hard and won 3 out of 5 sets!

Awesome job, ladies! Go Dukes!

about 1 month ago, Jeff Dingeldein
Players warming up.
Players warming up.
Warming up.
Player serves.
Volleyball players on the court.
Players are ready for the next serve.
A player returns a serve.

Middle school volleyball Dukes took on the Buckingham Knights Wednesday night. The team fought hard and won 3 out of 5 sets!

Awesome job, ladies! Go Dukes!

about 1 month ago, Charles Haigh
Players warming up.
Players warming up.
Warming up.
Player serves.
Volleyball players on the court.
Players are ready for the next serve.
A player returns a serve.
We are excited to announce that through our GEAR UP program, we are partnering with CoolSpeak to bring motivational speaker Zach Gowen to our campus!

Here is the schedule of events:

Student Assembly (7th, 8th & 9th Grade): Wednesday, September 23rd at 1:00 PM

Staff Professional Learning Session: Wednesday, September 23rd at 3:30 PM in the Complex Cafetorium

Parent & Community Night: Thursday, September 24th

Dinner: 6:30 PM

Program: 7:00 PM

All staff are welcome to attend as well.

To learn a little more about Zach Gowen and his inspiring message, check out his informational video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USk0KizPNms
about 1 month ago, CUCPS
Gear Up Longwood
Attention 8th Grade Families! Come join us for Parent Thrive Night on September 24 at Cumberland County Middle School!

🍽️ Dinner provided at 6:30 PM
🎤 Presentation with Zach Gowen from 7:00–8:00 PM

Come learn what Gear Up has to offer, learn new skills, and enjoy a great evening together!

We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Charles Haigh
Parent Thrive Night
Attention 8th Grade Families! Come join us for Parent Thrive Night on September 24 at Cumberland County Middle School!

🍽️ Dinner provided at 6:30 PM
🎤 Presentation with Zach Gowen from 7:00–8:00 PM

Come learn what Gear Up has to offer, learn new skills, and enjoy a great evening together!

We hope to see you there!

#wearecucps #cms_dukes
about 1 month ago, Jason Mawyer
Zach Gowen Flyer
🏈CMS Football is BACK!🏈

The Dukes are ready to hit the field! Come out, support our athletes, and show your Duke Pride all season long!

Bring the energy. Bring the noise. Let’s GO Dukes! 📣🏈
about 2 months ago, Jason Mawyer
cms football schedule

The September CMS Newsletter is here! From upcoming events and important dates to athletic schedules and CMS highlights, there’s plenty happening at Cumberland Middle School! Be sure to check out the flyer and mark your calendars for a great month ahead.

Go Dukes!
about 2 months ago, Jason Mawyer
September Newsletter
In accordance with Virginia’s Bell-to-Bell cell phone policy, student devices must be turned off and stored away—not in pockets—from the first bell until dismissal.

Our goal is simple: more focus, less distraction, and more time for learning and connecting.

Thank you, families, for your continued support as we work together to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students!
about 2 months ago, Jason Mawyer
cell phone policy
The 2026 CMS Volleyball season is just around the corner! Check out the full game schedule and come out to support our Lady Dukes throughout the season.

Bring the energy, pack the stands, and let’s show our athletes some Duke Pride! 📣

Let’s go, Dukes! 🏐
2 months ago, Jason Mawyer
volleyball schedule 2026
🏐 Attention, Future Duke Volleyball Players! 💙💛

It's time to hit the court! Volleyball conditioning is underway, and tryouts are just around the corner.

💪 Conditioning
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM

🏐 JV & Varsity Tryouts
📅 July 27–31
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Cumberland High School Gym

🏐 Middle School Tryouts
📅 August 5–11
🕒 After school until 6:00 PM
📍 Cumberland Middle School Gym

🚌 Activity buses will begin on July 27. See the flyer for pickup locations and times.

Whether you're a returning player or trying volleyball for the first time, we encourage you to come out, work hard, and be part of something great! We can't wait to see our Duke athletes grow on and off the court.

Let's work. Let's compete. Let's Go Dukes!
4 months ago, Jason Mawyer
volleyball 2026
SOL Testing is almost here!

CMS families, please help us set our students up for success by making sure they arrive on time, get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and review study materials at home. Testing begins promptly at 8:55 AM on scheduled test days.

We know our Middle School Dukes are ready to do their best! Thank you for your continued support—Go Dukes!
6 months ago, Jason Mawyer
SOL Testing is almost here!   CMS families, please help us set our students up for success by making sure they arrive on time, get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and review study materials at home. Testing begins promptly at 8:55 AM on scheduled test days.  We know our Middle School Dukes are ready to do their best! Thank you for your continued support—Go Dukes!
💙💛✨ CMS Celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness Week (3/23 - 3/27)! ✨💛💙

Get ready for a fun-filled week of kindness, inclusion, and school spirit! Join us as we celebrate and support an amazing cause all week long:

🌟 Monday – Kindness Kickoff (wear a positive message!)
🎨 Tuesday – Class Colors Day
🦸 Wednesday – Superpower Day (dress like your favorite hero!)
🏀 Thursday – Team Up for Inclusion (jerseys/shirts)
💙💛 Friday – Blue & Yellow: We Are United as Dukes

Let’s come together to spread positivity, celebrate differences, and show what it truly means to be a Duke!
7 months ago, Jason Mawyer
💙💛✨ CMS Celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness Week (3/23 - 3/27)! ✨💛💙  Get ready for a fun-filled week of kindness, inclusion, and school spirit! Join us as we celebrate and support an amazing cause all week long:  🌟 Monday – Kindness Kickoff (wear a positive message!) 🎨 Tuesday – Class Colors Day 🦸 Wednesday – Superpower Day (dress like your favorite hero!) 🏀 Thursday – Team Up for Inclusion (jerseys/shirts) 💙💛 Friday – Blue & Yellow: We Are United as Dukes  Let’s come together to spread positivity, celebrate differences, and show what it truly means to be a Duke!
CMS Dukes, take a moment to consider 4-H Jr. Camp this summer. Please see the flyer below for details and signup information.
7 months ago, Jason Mawyer
flyer
Good evening, CMS Families!

Join us as we celebrate our amazing student-athletes at the Winter Sports Banquet!

🗓 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 CHS/CMS Cafeteria

We'll be recognizing our MS and HS Cheer teams, Girls & Boys Basketball, Indoor Track, and Wrestling for their hard work and accomplishments this season.

Come out and help us celebrate our Dukes!
8 months ago, Jason Mawyer
flyer
Join us for an evening celebrating the incredible creativity of our students across Cumberland County Public Schools!

🗓 Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 CMS/CHS Cafetorium

Come enjoy:
🖼 Student Art Gallery Walk
🎭 Interactive Activities
🤫 Silent Auction
🍪 Refreshments prepared by CHS Culinary Students

Our talented students have worked hard all year, and this is a wonderful opportunity for the whole community to celebrate their amazing artwork from the 2025–2026 school year.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support our young artists! 🎨💫

#wearecucps #CMS_Dukes
8 months ago, Jason Mawyer
flyer
Picture day is coming March 23, 2026!

Don’t miss out! Orders must be placed BEFORE picture day, and only students who have purchased a Spring package in advance will be photographed.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or the link here
➡ Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks”
➡ Enter code: FM481851

Let’s capture those smiles and spring style! 🌸😁
8 months ago, Jason Mawyer
QR Code Spring 2026
order form
We invite our families to join us for the Commonwealth Listening Tour on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Cumberland High/Middle School Cafetorium.

This is a great opportunity to hear from state education leaders and share your voice as we work together to shape the future of education in our community and across Virginia.

We hope to see you there!
8 months ago, Jason Mawyer
listening tour