William Fuson signed his letter of intent with Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for Cross Country/Track and Field. Congratulations Will!
William Fuson signed his letter of intent with Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for Cross Country/Track and Field. Congratulations Will!
Thank You, Bement Community!
Our school is so fortunate to be part of a community that truly cares. Thank you to everyone who donated to help students with registration, lunch and/or milk fees. Your kindness truly makes a difference in the lives of our families, and we are thankful for your continued support of our students and school.
Our school is so fortunate to be part of a community that truly cares. Thank you to everyone who donated to help students with registration, lunch and/or milk fees. Your kindness truly makes a difference in the lives of our families, and we are thankful for your continued support of our students and school.
William Fuson - College Signing - all are invited to attend.
Gingerbread house decorating fun.
More gingerbread house decorating fun.
Middle school students wrapped up the quarter by enjoying board games and building gingerbread houses over the final two days.
Additional pictures from the middle school reindeer feeding station challenge.
6th and 8th grade science students took advantage of the long class periods to compete in construction challenges.
Here they had to construct reindeer feeders that held cookies off of the ground and withstood gale force winds.
Students had limited time and a tight supply budget. The good news is, most were successful!
Here they had to construct reindeer feeders that held cookies off of the ground and withstood gale force winds.
Students had limited time and a tight supply budget. The good news is, most were successful!
The Cerro Gordo and Bement Music Departments presented a wonderful winter concert on Wednesday evening. Thank you to the students, Mrs. Tracey and Mr. Wilkey for all of your hard work. Performing groups included: CGB high school band and Bement high school choir.
The Cerro Gordo and Bement Music Departments presented a wonderful winter concert on Wednesday evening. Thank you to the students, Mrs. Tracey and Mr. Wilkey for all of your hard work. Performing groups included: CGB 6 band, CGB 7/8 band, and Bement 6/7/8 choir.
We want to send a huge thank you to Cortney, owner of Daro Coffee Truck, for spending time with our Sports & Entertainment Marketing students and helping bring our Signature Sips project to life!
For this project, students worked through the full marketing process — from branding and naming a signature drink to identifying a target market and creating promotional content. With Cortney’s guidance, students were able to turn their ideas into real Lotus drinks, making this an authentic, hands-on learning experience they won’t forget.
We also want to give a special shoutout to Madelyn, one of our SEM students, for creating the video that captured all the fun, creativity, and teamwork from this project. Great work!
Thank you again to Daro Coffee for supporting our students, our program, and real-world learning experiences. We are so grateful for community partners who help make projects like this possible! 💜🐾
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=49aee4cf07&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1851605799618132744&th=19b239aa1e4abb08&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_mj7kh6fc0&zw
For this project, students worked through the full marketing process — from branding and naming a signature drink to identifying a target market and creating promotional content. With Cortney’s guidance, students were able to turn their ideas into real Lotus drinks, making this an authentic, hands-on learning experience they won’t forget.
We also want to give a special shoutout to Madelyn, one of our SEM students, for creating the video that captured all the fun, creativity, and teamwork from this project. Great work!
Thank you again to Daro Coffee for supporting our students, our program, and real-world learning experiences. We are so grateful for community partners who help make projects like this possible! 💜🐾
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=49aee4cf07&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1851605799618132744&th=19b239aa1e4abb08&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_mj7kh6fc0&zw
Bement Elementary Christmas Concert tonight December 16, 2025
We are very excited about the Christmas concerts being held tonight in Walsh Gymnasium.
You may enter Doors 12 or 16 on either side of the gym lobby.
Parking is available on both sides of the gym for friends and family.
Grades K-2 Concert will start at 6:00
Students will meet their teacher at 5:45 in the small gym
Please meet your child in the small gym following the concert for dismissal
Grades 3-5 Concert will start at 6:45
Students will meet their teacher at 6:35 in the cafeteria
Please meet your child in the cafeteria following the concert for dismissal
We are very excited about the Christmas concerts being held tonight in Walsh Gymnasium.
You may enter Doors 12 or 16 on either side of the gym lobby.
Parking is available on both sides of the gym for friends and family.
Grades K-2 Concert will start at 6:00
Students will meet their teacher at 5:45 in the small gym
Please meet your child in the small gym following the concert for dismissal
Grades 3-5 Concert will start at 6:45
Students will meet their teacher at 6:35 in the cafeteria
Please meet your child in the cafeteria following the concert for dismissal
Congratulations to the following Bement CUSD #5 High School Art Students:
Hazel Ellenberg, Zachary Hardin, Livia Mackey, Bella Somers, Nadia Tate, and Jerrica Williams Lansford
Their art work was selected and will be showcased in the Anne Lloyd Gallery in the Madden Arts Center from January 9 thru January 29, 2026.
A reception hosted by Gallery 510 will be held on January 9 from 5:00. The awards presentation will begin at 6:00 and will recognize artists in 7 different categories.
We are so proud of our young artists and their talents!
For more information please go to the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ALdQ2tvKV/
Hazel Ellenberg, Zachary Hardin, Livia Mackey, Bella Somers, Nadia Tate, and Jerrica Williams Lansford
Their art work was selected and will be showcased in the Anne Lloyd Gallery in the Madden Arts Center from January 9 thru January 29, 2026.
A reception hosted by Gallery 510 will be held on January 9 from 5:00. The awards presentation will begin at 6:00 and will recognize artists in 7 different categories.
We are so proud of our young artists and their talents!
For more information please go to the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ALdQ2tvKV/
JH Boys Basketball Game Cancelled for tonight Monday, December 12/15/2025
Due to the weather and road conditions, the game at Villa Grove has been cancelled for tonight.
NO PRACTICE for boys tonight
CGB HS Boys Basketball Game Change @ Uni High
Game will begin at 5:00
Bus will leave Bement at 3:25
Game will begin at 5:00
Bus will leave Bement at 3:25
Due to the forecasted dangerously low temperatures and the potential for blowing and drifting snow that could make travel difficult, Bement CUSD 5 will have a Remote Learning Day on Monday, December 15.
Students should follow their teacher’s posted directions and schedule for remote learning. If your child needs help accessing learning materials or has technology issues, please contact the school office.
All families should continue to monitor district communication for any additional updates. Thank you for your support and partnership as we prioritize student and staff safety.
Students should follow their teacher’s posted directions and schedule for remote learning. If your child needs help accessing learning materials or has technology issues, please contact the school office.
All families should continue to monitor district communication for any additional updates. Thank you for your support and partnership as we prioritize student and staff safety.
Games / Practice Changes for today (Friday, December 12)
HS Girls Basketball Practice ends at 4:30 in CG, bus expected to return to Bement by 4:45
Games / Practice Changes for tomorrow (Saturday, December 13) due to forecasted weather complications
HS Boys Basketball @ University High is cancelled.
It will be rescheduled for 6:00/7:15 on Monday 12/15.
There will be no practice Saturday.
HS Girls Basketball in Cerro Gordo vs. Riverton is cancelled.
Makeup date TBD.
There will be no practice Saturday.
JH Volleyball Practice is cancelled for Saturday.
Event Changes / Cancellations / Updates
JH Cerro Gordo Play is cancelled for Saturday evening.
The play dates will now be tonight (Friday) and Monday (12/15).
Bement Holiday Parade - cancelled
Events uptown are still being held at Crossroads Church and the Lions Club Building
Walsh 5K is still being held at Bement HS
HS Girls Basketball Practice ends at 4:30 in CG, bus expected to return to Bement by 4:45
Games / Practice Changes for tomorrow (Saturday, December 13) due to forecasted weather complications
HS Boys Basketball @ University High is cancelled.
It will be rescheduled for 6:00/7:15 on Monday 12/15.
There will be no practice Saturday.
HS Girls Basketball in Cerro Gordo vs. Riverton is cancelled.
Makeup date TBD.
There will be no practice Saturday.
JH Volleyball Practice is cancelled for Saturday.
Event Changes / Cancellations / Updates
JH Cerro Gordo Play is cancelled for Saturday evening.
The play dates will now be tonight (Friday) and Monday (12/15).
Bement Holiday Parade - cancelled
Events uptown are still being held at Crossroads Church and the Lions Club Building
Walsh 5K is still being held at Bement HS
CGB Games / Practices for today Thursday, December 11, 2025
HS Boys Basketball Practice at CG (3:20-5:00)
Bus leaves at 2:50
JH Girls Volleyball Practice at CG (3:20-5:00)
Bus leaves at 2:50
HS Girls Basketball Game at Bement starting at 5:00
1 game only vs Okaw Valley
JH Boys Basketball Game at Cerro Gordo starting at 5:30
Bus will leave Bement at 4:30
JH Cheer Game at Cerro Gordo starting at 5:30
Bus will leave Bement at 4:30
NO Wrestling Practice Today
HS Boys Basketball Practice at CG (3:20-5:00)
Bus leaves at 2:50
JH Girls Volleyball Practice at CG (3:20-5:00)
Bus leaves at 2:50
HS Girls Basketball Game at Bement starting at 5:00
1 game only vs Okaw Valley
JH Boys Basketball Game at Cerro Gordo starting at 5:30
Bus will leave Bement at 4:30
JH Cheer Game at Cerro Gordo starting at 5:30
Bus will leave Bement at 4:30
NO Wrestling Practice Today
Cerro Gordo Youth League Girls 6th Grade Volleyball Registration
Registration is open to girls in 6th grade until 12/15/25
Please go to cgyl.org / click on registration info / click on available programs / at the bottom of the page click Register Now
Registration is open to girls in 6th grade until 12/15/25
Please go to cgyl.org / click on registration info / click on available programs / at the bottom of the page click Register Now