CAHS Parent Newsletter November 2-6

📚✨ CAHS Families! ✨📚

Making History Again at Cumberland Academy!

Our Cross Country teams have made history once again with outstanding performances at the 2026 TAIAO Division 1 State Cross Country Meet!

Our Boys Cross Country team earned the title of State Runner-Up and our Girls Cross Country team also delivered an incredible performance, finishing 3rd Place in State!

These remarkable accomplishments reflect the dedication, perseverance, and teamwork of our student-athletes and coaches. We are incredibly proud of both teams for representing Cumberland Academy with excellence and continuing to raise the standard for our athletic programs.

Arrival & Dismissal Reminder

For both morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, students must be dropped off and picked up at the back of the campus. Only students who have an approved pass issued by campus administration are permitted to be dropped off or picked up at the front of the campus. Thank you for following these procedures and helping us maintain a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process for all students.

For information about events on campus, click the images or buttons below to join or learn more.

This week of school will be A-Week.

Please review updated calendar below for A-days and B-days every week.

Josh Currie - Principal

Joy Clary - Associate Principal

7200 Paluxy Drive Tyler, TX 75703

Phone: 903.944.7835

Email: hsfrontdesk@cumberlandacademy.com

Website: CAHS Website

Facebook: CAHS Facebook

• Wednesday: Tyler Area College Fair 5:30-7:30 PM (Tyler ISD – Career & Technology Center)
• Thursday: Report Card #2 will be able to view in Parent Portal

• Thursday: NTHS Induction at 6:00 pm @PAC

• Friday: Fine Arts/Strings/Band/Dance Mistletoe & Magic @WT Brookshire Conference Center

What an incredible day for our XC Team at the 2026 TAIAO Division 1 State Cross Country Meet!

TAIAO Division I Boy's State Runner-Up
TAIAO Division I Girl's 3rd-Place

🥈 BOYS – STATE RUNNER-UP!
🔥 ALL 7 BOYS FINISHED IN THE TOP 20!

🏅 JJ – 5th Place
🏅 Casen – 10th Place
🏅 David – 11th Place
🏅 Angel – 12th Place
🏅 Yaret – 13th Place
🏅 Nabeeh – 16th Place
🏅 Nic – 18th Place

🥉 GIRLS – 3RD PLACE IN STATE!

🏅 Sarah – 5th Place
🏅 Ariel – 10th Place
🏅 Yarah – 15th Place

We are incredibly proud of our Knights and Lady Knights! Their hard work, dedication, determination, and teamwork paid off on the biggest stage of the season!

🏆 TWO TEAMS. TWO STATE TROPHIES. ONE KNIGHT FAMILY!

Congratulations to all our runners and coaches for an outstanding season and for representing Cumberland Academy with excellence!

TAIAO Division 2 North Regional Champions 2026

TAIAO Division 2 State Runner-Up 2026

Our Lady Knights Volleyball team capped off an incredible season in TAIAO Division 2! After capturing the Division 2 North Regional Championship, the Lady Knights advanced to the State Championship game and finished the season as the 2026 Division 2 State Runner-Up!

We are extremely proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, dedication, and determination throughout this historic season. Congratulations, Lady Knights, on an outstanding accomplishment and for representing Cumberland Academy with excellence!

⏰ Monday-Friday: OPEN 6:30 - 8:05 AM

⏰ Weekends: CLOSED

🚪 Visitors/Parents Arriving after 8:05 AM
If you arrive during the school day, please use the intercom camera and press the button located to the left of the East Gate (Gate A) to request entry into the parking lot. Our staff will respond promptly and assist with access.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a secure campus and ensure smooth arrival and dismissal for all students and families.

Click HERE to access calendar!

As a reminder, regular attendance is essential for student success. Under Texas law, students must attend at least 90% of the days a class is offered to earn course credit. Excessive absences even if excused may result in a loss of credit. Please note that Cumberland Academy High School will not offer Saturday School for attendance recovery during the 2026–2027 school year. Students should attend school every day and arrive on time to remain eligible to earn credit. Review image below.

The official CAHS Spirit Store is now open!

Show your Knight pride with a great selection of apparel and accessories for students, parents, alumni, and supporters. You'll find t-shirts, hoodies, hats, tumblers, and much more all while supporting CAHS.

Shop the CAHS Spirit Store today:

https://www.companycasuals.com/CumberlandHS/start.jsp

Cumberland Academy is excited to announce our first esports team! High school students grades 9-12 will compete in Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as we take on schools from across Region VII. Esports helps students build teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, and good sportsmanship, both on and off the screen. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just love a good race, we'd love to have you join us as we build this program from the ground up.

Interested students can contact Dr. Kennedy at tkennedy@cumberlandacademy.com to learn more.

Game on, Knights!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 5:30-7:30 PM

Tyler ISD - Career & Technology Center
3013 Earl Campbell Pkwy
Tyler, TX 75701
United States

All families are invited to our Veterans Day Program as we honor those who have served our country. Please join us and help spread the word to colleagues, families, and community members. This event honors all Veterans of Cumberland Academy.

Event Schedule (CAHS)

• 9:30 a.m. – Welcome gathering in the Makerspace (for veterans & families)

• 10:00 a.m. – Veterans Day Program in CAHS Main Gym

• 11:00 a.m. – Luncheon for veterans and their families in the Lower Gym

Additional Notes

• Veterans and families, please arrive a few minutes early for check-in at the main office and receive a visitor pass.

We look forward to honoring our veterans together as a united Cumberland Academy community.

The Cumberland Academy Fine Arts Booster Club is excited to introduce its Scholarship Fund, providing opportunities for our talented Fine Arts students to pursue their dreams! Families, businesses, and community members are invited to make a difference by contributing to student scholarships.

Donation levels begin at just $50, with special recognition opportunities for our generous supporters. Every contribution helps invest in the next generation of artists, musicians, and performers!

Support the Arts. Empower Our Students. Shape Their Future!

For donation information, contact fabc@cumberlandacademy.com.

The Cumberland Academy Athletic Booster Club is hosting a fundraiser to support all Cumberland Academy Athletic Programs!

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY DISCOUNT CARDS – ONLY $10!

This is a great opportunity to support our student-athletes and help strengthen our athletic programs across Cumberland Academy. Any student-athlete interested in participating in the fundraiser should contact Coach Kincade for more information and to get started.

Fundraiser Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Thank you for supporting our Knights and Lady Knights! Together, we can continue building strong athletic programs and creating opportunities for our student-athletes.

ONE TEAM, ONE FAMILY!

We are excited to announce that all CAMS and CAHS athletic event tickets are now available for purchase online through Hudl Ticketing. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on the link below. Additionally, we will have payment options available at the athletic events for credit/debit cards or tap-to-pay.

Purchase Athletic Tickets:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/tyler/organization/111635/cumberland-academy/tickets

Please note that we will not accept cash for athletic event tickets. We encourage families to purchase tickets in advance to help make entry into our athletic events quick and easy.

Thank you for supporting our Cumberland Knights and our student-athletes!

Our Senior Citizen Gold Card is now available for the 2026–2027 school year! Pick-up at the Athletic Office.

We will currently accept the 2025-2026 Senior Gold Card for the 2026-2027 school year as well!

Perk: Cardholders receive free admission to all home Cumberland Academy athletic events throughout the year!

• November 2 - TMEA Region 21 Choir Clinic & Concert @UT Tyler

• November 4 - Tyler Area College Fair 5:30-7:30 PM (Tyler ISD – Career & Technology Center)

• November 5 – NTHS Induction at 6:00 pm PAC

• November 6 - Fine Arts/Strings/Band/Dance Mistletoe & Magic- Brookshire Conference

• November 11 – Veterans Day Program & Luncheon 9:30 am @Upper gym

• November 11 – TMEA Region 21 Choir Clinic & Concert – UT Tyler

• November 13 – ATSSB Region 21 Jazz Band Clinic & Concert – TJC

• November 16 - ATSSB All Reg Jazz Clinic/Concert- TJC

• November 17 - STAAR Benchmark Bio/US history

• November 18- STAAR English I & II Benchmark

• November 19 - STAAR Alg I Benchmark

• November 17 - NHS Induction on at 6:00pm in the PAC

• November 17 – TMEA Pre Area Choir Auditions @Jacksonville MS

• November 18- Orchestra Winds All Region- Longview HS

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• November 20 - Fall Fair and Zombie run will be 8:00 am-12:35 pm

• November 20 - Early Release 12:25 pm

• November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break

• November 30 - Jazz & Orchestra Christmas Concert 6:00 PM @FRESH