CAHS Parent Newsletter Nov. 9-13

📚✨ CAHS Families! ✨📚

At CAHS, we are committed to ensuring that every student is prepared for graduation and success beyond high school!

We are excited to introduce our CAHS Student Success Hub, a centralized resource designed to help students and families stay informed about graduation requirements, important deadlines, senior activities, and post-secondary opportunities.

The Student Success Hub provides convenient access to important information, including:

• Senior Calendar: Important dates, deadlines, and upcoming senior events.

• Junior Checklist: Helpful information to prepare students for their senior year.

• Graduation Requirements: Information to help students stay on track toward graduation.

• Cap & Gown: Details regarding graduation attire.

• Graduation Ceremony: Important information about commencement activities.

• Post-Secondary Resources: Resources to support college, career, and future planning.

• Frequently Asked Questions: Answers to common questions and contact information.

Access the CAHS Student Success Hub here:

https://sites.google.com/cumberlandacademy.com/cahs-graduation-student-succes

This resource is available to families of our traditional, virtual, and hybrid students. We encourage all families, particularly those with students in grades 11 and 12, to bookmark this website and review it regularly as we continue to share important information and updates. Our goal is to provide clear communication, helpful resources, and the support necessary to ensure that every student is prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help our students achieve success.

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 B-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

• Tuesday: AWAY Girl's Basketball game vs. Arp HS (5:00 PM)
• Wednesday: Veterans Day Program 9:30 am

• Thursday-Saturday: Girl's Basketball Tournament @Mt. Enterprise HS

⏰ 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!

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 Royals Dance Team is excited to invite our future Mini Royals to participate in our Holiday Dance Clinic!

This fun and festive event is a wonderful opportunity for students in Pre-K through 5th grade to learn dance routines, build confidence, make new friends, and spend time with our talented CAHS Royals Dance Team!

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

• Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Location: Cumberland Academy High School, 7200 Paluxy Drive, Tyler, TX

• Who: Students in Pre-K through 5th Grade

• Cost: $35 per child

• Registration Deadline: December 5, 2026, at 8:00 AM

• Click HERE to REGISTER

A performance opportunity is included! Participants will have the opportunity to showcase what they learn during the clinic.

This event also supports our CAHS Royals Dance Team and helps provide additional opportunities for our student dancers.

For questions, please contact the CAHS Royals Dance Team at 903-405-1399, ext. 5396.

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with our future Mini Royals!

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 11 – Veterans Day Program & Luncheon 9:30 am @Main 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 – TMEA Pre Area Choir Auditions @Jacksonville MS

• November 18- Orchestra Winds All Region- Longview HS

• Technology Center)

• November 19 - NHS Induction on at 6:00pm @PAC

• 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