Exciting summer opportunities at Cumberland Academy!
This is a great opportunity for incoming 6th - 12th grade students to build skills, stay active, strengthen teamwork, and have fun alongside friends, teammates, and coaches this summer! For questions contact Coach Kincade at 903.262.4865

The 2026-2027 District School Calendar has been approved!

Celebrating Our Cumberland Academy Principals! October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible leaders who serve our Cumberland Academy students, staff, and families every day.

Our principals are more than school leaders. They are encouragers, problem-solvers, instructional leaders, advocates, and the steady presence our campuses need each day. They build relationships, support teachers, celebrate students, navigate challenges, and help create school communities where every student can know, “I am known. I belong. I am safe. I am valued.”

We are grateful for the time, energy, heart, and leadership our principals bring to Cumberland each day. Their work makes a difference—not only in the classrooms, but throughout our entire school community.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our principals for all they do!

Cumberland Academy and The Leadership Academy Faculty and Parents,

In September of 1996 Norma and I stepped out in faith and founded a private school focused on meeting the needs of one of our children and others in the community with learning challenges. Two years later we applied for and opened the first Charter School in East Texas allowing every child to attend tuition free. With a simple philosophy of focusing education on the individual needs of each child the school has grown to what it has become today.

During the past year, Norma has retired from her Superintendent position and this month I am stepping down as Board Chairman.

As we transition to "Retirement", Norma and I want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the teachers and staff who took that mission and put it into practice and to all the families in our community who entrusted the education of
their children to us.

Each and every child is as precious as is their education.

With warm regards and thanksgiving, we thank you,

Dr. and Mrs. Cotton

We want to thank all of the staff, volunteers, parents, administration, CAPS, donors, and sponsors who contributed to the Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to Walmart, Little Caesars, Bubba's, Field Fastener, and so many more! THANK YOU for making this week heart felt and special!

We're Hiring for the 26-27 school year! Continue to watch our employement page on the website for updates!
https://www.cumberlandacademy.com/page/employment-positions-open

Looking to join our Medical Team?!? Apply Now for the 26-27 school year! We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant or LVN for the Upper Elementary Campus and Middle School Campus. See flyer to apply.

Dont forget to order your year book! For questions contact the front office.

EDP will be closed on the following dates. See flyer for details!

We are hiring custodians to become a part of our fantastic custodial crew! Click the link below to apply:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4eoQjsKxBavlO0tGXxY1QjWoZQi0Duy2DGQp0-GdNS5S6lQ/viewform

🎉 Congratulations to all of our April Winners! 🎉
We are proud to recognize our amazing Elementary Student, Staff, and Employee of the Month recipients. Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact do not go unnoticed.
Keep shining and setting the standard—your efforts make our school a better place every day! 💙✨

Join us for our Elementary Registration Event! 🎉

New families are invited to tour our campuses, meet our staff, ask questions, and have some fun. We can’t wait to show you what makes Cumberland Academy so special! 💙💛

May 18th-20th & 21st, if you have medication with the Lower or Upper Elementary clinics, please ensure the medication is picked up by the last day of school or it will be discarded per state regulations. If you have questions, contact the campus.

Kona Ice is coming to both Elementary campuses May 14th! Dont forget to order your Kona Ice!

CALE Kona Link: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K928957647
CAUE Kona Link: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K926777638

Lets give a shout out to all of our School Lunch Heros! Tomorrow is School Lunch Hero Day!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 4th - 8th)
We are so grateful for the dedication, passion, and care you pour into your students each and every day. You inspire, encourage, and shape the future in ways that truly matter.

Thank you for going above and beyond, for your patience, and for the difference you make in every classroom.

We appreciate you more than words can express! ✏️🍎

Happy Principals Day to our Head Elementary Principal Mary Lee Hernandez!

Are you ready for Field Day at the Upper Elementary?!? We are! Save the date for May 8th. Parents may attend but must pre-register using this link below. For questions, contact the front office.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZl__GbZ_eDA6VjasI14tzeaS_k1EhpkRFy_BINy5bmcW_zA/viewform?usp=header

Get ready for our Upper Elementary "Tattoo A Teacher" fundraiser to raise money for our end of the year activities!