Programs & Activities

Fostering Growth Through Experience

We create a space where students can grow in all sorts of ways. From our “houses'” to the extracurricular activities and our positive behavior policy, everything we do is about helping students feel connected, supported and excited to be part of our school community.

Cumberland House System

Every student and Cumberland staff member has been assigned to one of four houses. This house system fosters a strong sense of community, belonging, and friendly competition. It helps students build relationships across grade levels, encourages positive behavior, and strengthens school spirit.

Each grading quarter, the houses compete against one another to earn the most "Bear Bucks" across all grade levels. At the end of the nine weeks, the winning house is revealed and students enjoy a House Celebration.

Extracurricular Activities

Our extracurricular activities and after-school programs  extend learning beyond the classroom, giving students opportunities to explore STEM in creative, real-world ways. These experiences build teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills—laying a strong foundation for future success in college, careers, and community life.

After-school clubs include:

• Cheerleading
• Disney
• STEAM
• Therapeutic art
• Tutoring
• YMCA Fun Company
• STEAM

Encouraging and Reinforcing Positive Behavior 

PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. PBIS focuses on identifying, acknowledging, encouraging and reinforcing student behaviors that are positive, instead of punishing for negative behaviors that are displayed. This framework supports students achievement and creates a positive school culture. 

Cumberland Elementary teachers and staff are utilizing the Kickboard app to support and enhance our PBIS school culture. Kickboard tracks positive student behaviors with individual "Bear Bucks". Students accumulate dollar amounts that they can, in return, spend on prizes and special accolades.