Cumberland Academy Elementary School - K3- 5th

09/21/2026

🎉 We just wrapped up our first week of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing parent volunteers for decorating both elementary campuses and surprising our staff with special treats! ❤️ Our scholars also had so much fun dressing in traditional Mexican attire to kick off the celebration! 🇲🇽

And we’re just getting started—more fun, more learning, more dress-up days, and more celebrations to come! 🌎✨

09/21/2026

09/03/2026

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

08/20/2026

🤝 Families, We Want YOU at the Table! 💙

At Cumberland Academy, we believe our schools are strongest when families and educators work together. We’re excited to invite you to come learn more about CAPS, our parent group, and discover how you can be part of strengthening our school community!

08/11/2026

🌱Our Special Education Team brings patience, compassion, dedication, and a whole lot of heart to our campuses each and every day. They work alongside our scholars, families, and teachers to ensure every child feels supported, valued, and capable of achieving great things. ❤️

We are so thankful for this incredible team and the difference they make in the lives of our scholars!