After assessing the JH Baseball Participation numbers, CGB is going to allow 5th graders to participate on the JH Baseball team this year! If your son is interested in playing for the CGB JH Baseball team, please email Brandon Willard at bwillard@cgbroncos.org to sign up. Practice begins Monday 8/3, 3:30 at Gordy Park.
Join us for our Bulldog Back to School Bash on Monday, August 10 as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year!
Families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, set up lockers, walk class schedules, tour our new addition and renovated weight room, enjoy food trucks, visit community information tables, and capture memories with fun photo opportunities.
Event Times:
🟢 Elementary (K–5): 5:30–6:30 PM
🟠 Junior High (6–8): 6:00–7:00 PM
🔵 High School (9–12): 6:00–7:00 PM
🌮 Food Trucks: 5:00–7:30 PM
Bring your family, your school supplies, and your Bulldog pride!
Families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, set up lockers, walk class schedules, tour our new addition and renovated weight room, enjoy food trucks, visit community information tables, and capture memories with fun photo opportunities.
Event Times:
🟢 Elementary (K–5): 5:30–6:30 PM
🟠 Junior High (6–8): 6:00–7:00 PM
🔵 High School (9–12): 6:00–7:00 PM
🌮 Food Trucks: 5:00–7:30 PM
Bring your family, your school supplies, and your Bulldog pride!
Attention Golfers
There will be a mandatory golf meeting, Thursday July 23rd at 5:00, for all students interested in being a part of the CGB Golf Team this fall.
Parents of interested students must attend the meeting as well.
JH Baseball Open Practices (optional)
7/26 - 5:00-7:00 Gordy park in CG
7/27 - 5:00-7:00 Gordy Park in CG
7:00 parent meeting at Gordy Park
First practice 8/3 3:30-5:30 at Gordy park.
Must have physical on file in office to practice.
7/26 - 5:00-7:00 Gordy park in CG
7/27 - 5:00-7:00 Gordy Park in CG
7:00 parent meeting at Gordy Park
First practice 8/3 3:30-5:30 at Gordy park.
Must have physical on file in office to practice.
Bulldog Back-to-School Gear
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Beginning today, 7/13 and ending Sunday, 7/19.
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Help Bulldogs fans head back in style with 25% OFF workwear, t-shirts, polos and more...
Beginning today, 7/13 and ending Sunday, 7/19.
Savings automatically applied at checkout.
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Upcoming Bement Community Blood Drive
ATTENTION HS XC RUNNERS:
HS Cross Country Meeting for Parents & HS Students
Wednesday the 27th at 5.30 pm in the commons at the CGHS
HS Cross Country Meeting for Parents & HS Students
Wednesday the 27th at 5.30 pm in the commons at the CGHS
Bement High School Graduation and Parade Route - Class of 2026
Middle School State Track
Middle School Track and State Track
KidWiind Worlds
Senior Day 2026
Bement CUSD 5 will dismiss at 1:00 PM today due to the water main break and lack of water service for the remainder of the school day. After school practices at Cerro Gordo will continue as scheduled, with the bus leaving Bement at 3:15 PM. The KidWind Open House tonight from 6:00-6:30 PM in the cafeteria will still be held as planned. We will continue to keep families updated regarding the status of school for Friday, May 15 once we know more about the timeline for water service restoration.
Bement families: There has been a water main break in the area. We are working to minimize disruption to the school day and will keep families updated if any schedule changes become necessary. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We want to make you aware that there has been a water main break affecting the area. At this time, we are working to ensure there is minimal disruption to the school day and school operations.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep families updated if any changes to our schedule become necessary.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Mary Vogt
Superintendent
Bement CUSD #5
We are excited to feature Cameron Davis in our Senior Spotlight!
After graduation, Cameron will be attending Parkland College, where he plans to study Interior Design.
Advice to his future self:
“Keep putting forth your best effort, even if you don't feel like it.”
Advice to underclassmen:
“Take time figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life, and don't make the pay your top priority. Make sure it's something that makes you feel happy and fulfills you.”
“If you enjoy what you do every day, you'll never work a day in your life.” – Mr. Elder
Fun Fact:
He once drove over a pile of rocks and got stuck
What he’ll miss most:
Being able to talk to his friends in person almost every day
Cameron, your thoughtful outlook and determination will take you far. Wishing you the best as you begin this exciting next chapter at Parkland!
After graduation, Cameron will be attending Parkland College, where he plans to study Interior Design.
Advice to his future self:
“Keep putting forth your best effort, even if you don't feel like it.”
Advice to underclassmen:
“Take time figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life, and don't make the pay your top priority. Make sure it's something that makes you feel happy and fulfills you.”
“If you enjoy what you do every day, you'll never work a day in your life.” – Mr. Elder
Fun Fact:
He once drove over a pile of rocks and got stuck
What he’ll miss most:
Being able to talk to his friends in person almost every day
Cameron, your thoughtful outlook and determination will take you far. Wishing you the best as you begin this exciting next chapter at Parkland!
Middle School students had a great time today enjoying the inflatables in the gym. Thank you to the PTO and Middle School Student Council for sponsoring this fun event!
8th Grade with their S.A.G.E. Sheets (Student Affirmations of Grace and Encouragement) from The Jamie Boone Project! They described their classmates in thoughtful, kind, and honest ways. Their smiles say it all!
Thank you so much to Johnny and Anita Boone for creating these graphics using the students words! You have helped them make a positive impact on each other.
Thank you so much to Johnny and Anita Boone for creating these graphics using the students words! You have helped them make a positive impact on each other.
We are excited to feature Joe Schum in our Senior Spotlight!
After graduation, Joe will be attending Parkland College, where he plans to major in Diesel Mechanics.
Song that describes graduation:
“Sum 2 Prove” by Lil Baby
Advice to his future self:
“Keep your head up, you got this.”
Advice to underclassmen:
“Show up and do your work. Don’t be negative and have fun.”
Fun Fact:
One side of his heart is smaller than the other
What he’ll miss most:
Wrestling
Favorite memory:
Junior Year Prom
Joe, your determination and resilience will take you far. Wishing you the very best as you begin this next chapter at Parkland!
After graduation, Joe will be attending Parkland College, where he plans to major in Diesel Mechanics.
Song that describes graduation:
“Sum 2 Prove” by Lil Baby
Advice to his future self:
“Keep your head up, you got this.”
Advice to underclassmen:
“Show up and do your work. Don’t be negative and have fun.”
Fun Fact:
One side of his heart is smaller than the other
What he’ll miss most:
Wrestling
Favorite memory:
Junior Year Prom
Joe, your determination and resilience will take you far. Wishing you the very best as you begin this next chapter at Parkland!
We are excited to feature Gunnar Auth in our Senior Spotlight!
After graduation, Gunnar will be attending the University of Illinois, where he plans to major in Chemistry.
Song that describes graduation:
“My Way” by Frank Sinatra
Advice to his future self:
“Get on top of your work for college and stay prepped and ready.”
Advice to underclassmen:
“Keep everything in control and just have fun with high school.”
Fun Fact:
The fastest moving object ever recorded by man is a manhole cover that was launched into space
What he’ll miss most:
His teachers, talking with people, and having fun with them
Gunnar, your curiosity and personality have made an impact on those around you. Wishing you success as you begin this exciting next step at Illinois!
After graduation, Gunnar will be attending the University of Illinois, where he plans to major in Chemistry.
Song that describes graduation:
“My Way” by Frank Sinatra
Advice to his future self:
“Get on top of your work for college and stay prepped and ready.”
Advice to underclassmen:
“Keep everything in control and just have fun with high school.”
Fun Fact:
The fastest moving object ever recorded by man is a manhole cover that was launched into space
What he’ll miss most:
His teachers, talking with people, and having fun with them
Gunnar, your curiosity and personality have made an impact on those around you. Wishing you success as you begin this exciting next step at Illinois!
