HS Boys Basketball game will be played in CG tonight. The bus will leave Bement at 4:45 PM. MS Girls Volleyball will practice in CG today from 3:30-5:30 PM. The bus will leave Bement at 3:10. MS Boys Basketball game has been canceled. No practice for HS Girls Basketball or MS Boys Basketball.

Due to the forecast for extremely low temperatures at the start of the day, Bement CUSD #5 students will have a remote e-learning day on Tuesday, January 21. A decision regarding after-school activities will be made by noon.

JH Boys Basketball practice will end tonight Wednesday, 1/15 at 5:15 instead of 5:30.

Bement Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and Student of the Quarter Recognition - Congratulations!

JH girls Volleyball practice has been moved to 3:30-5:30 at Bement in the large gym. JH boys Basketball will also practice in Bement from 3:30-5:30 in the small gym.

The Young Artists Showcase scheduled for tonight in Decatur has been postponed due to weather. It has been rescheduled for January 24th at 5:30.

Samantha Frazee was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter. Angie Corum commented, “Sammy is an exemplary student in my Foods class, consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence. She approaches every task with determination and focus. Sammy’s dedication to doing her best is evident through her willingness to help others in my class”. Sammy was also an excellent summer student worker with our maintenance staff. Sammy is the daughter of Carla Jennings and Jason Frazee. The Student of the Quarter Award is co-sponsored by the High School Student Council and the State Bank of Bement. Its purpose is to recognize a student whose attitude and involvement serve to improve our school. Sammy is pictured with Jill Clodfelter, Student Council Sponsor and Kendra Jayne from the State Bank of Bement. Congratulations Sammy. Bridget Rund also spoke to the students about careers in the food service industry. Thank you Bridget.

The JH Boys Basketball game at Sullivan has been CANCELLED for tonight 1/7/2025. The boys will practice after school at Cerro Gordo until 5:30.

In Honor of Donna Sharp’s 55 years of dedicated service at Bement CUSD 5, we would be honored to have our staff, students and the community join us for a cake & punch reception! Date: January 15, 2025 Location: Cafeteria Time: 3-4:30 pm We hope you will join us to celebrate her years of service! Please park in the bus turn around and enter through Door #17.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, Bement CUSD 5 will be implementing an e-learning day tomorrow Monday, January 6. All practices at Bement are cancelled for Monday. Please check your email for more information.

Parents please check your email for a message regarding information for weather related school closings. We are monitoring the forecast for next week and will make a decision regarding school being in session, having a remote e-learning day, or a snow day as the predicted weather event develops this weekend.

Middle School Students who qualified for 2nd quarter Breakout enjoyed their time at Elevate Trampoline Park on Friday.

The Young Artists Showcase will feature students’ artwork in grades 5 – 8. The Exhibition will be at the Anne Lloyd Gallery, Madden Art Center in Decatur from January 10th – January 25th. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, January 10th from 5 – 7 PM. The public is invited to attend. The following students’ artwork was selected for the showcase: Evelyn Smith, Julianna Kelly, Abby Shonkwiler, Emma Hostetler, and Joanna Mamaradlo. Congratulations to all!

Gallery 510 in Decatur will showcase Zach Hardin’s artwork beginning on January 10th through the end of the month. His work will then be shown at the Children’s Museum in Decatur during the month of February. Zach is a Sophomore at BHS. Congratulations Zach!

Reminder: Bement CUSD 5 students will be dismissed at 2:00 on December 19 and 20

Students in Mrs. Corum's 8th Grade Intro to FCS class wrapped up the quarter with their cooking, childcare, and sewing unit.

The internet and phones are back up and going at Bement Schools. Thank you for your patience!

The internet and phones are down at Bement Schools. You can call 217-560-8165 if you need to get a message to your child's teacher. We will let you know when it is back up and running.

Middle/High School Christmas Dress Up Days

Lost & Found - A Light Blue I-phone was left at Bement MS/HS possibly after the Christmas Concert. Please call the office to claim the phone 217-678-4200