1st Quarter Middle School Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, All A's, Perfect Attendance and Students of the Quarter
Congratulations to all.
Congratulations to all.
High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll, High Honor Roll and All A Honor Roll
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Art Studio & Art Club students had a great time with hands-on projects in the dark room at Parkland and in the Metals studio. We also got to hear from one of the artists, Amanda Smith, in the current group show at Giertz Gallery.
Several of our junior and senior students had a great time at the Deland-Weldon Career Fair today! They met with employers from a range of trades and learned about the many opportunities available after graduation.
Bement 7th grade Science students enjoyed a successful venture to collect specimens for their insect collection project. Students are learning and using scientific nomenclature to identify each of their finds.
Bement Veterans Day Program - November 11, 2025
FCCLA October Events - Bement High School
FCCLA Hosts Mental Health Assembly for High School Students
Today, FCCLA proudly sponsored and organized a meaningful assembly for our high school students, featuring The Jamie Boone Project (est. 2024). Founded by the family of Jamie Boone, who lost his life to suicide at the age of 21, the project is committed to raising awareness about mental health and providing resources for those struggling with stress, anxiety, or crisis.
We were honored to welcome John and Anita Boone, who shared heartfelt, insightful information to help students better understand the importance of mental wellness and support. Their goal is to offer hope, comfort and direction, while advocating for the prevention of suicide and self-harm.
In addition, we were fortunate to have career speaker Karla Bradley join us. Drawing from her experiences in the healthcare field, she offered valuable advice on the skills and qualities students need to succeed—whether they're heading to college, a trade, or straight into the workforce.
Thank you to our guest speakers who made today’s event possible.
Today, FCCLA proudly sponsored and organized a meaningful assembly for our high school students, featuring The Jamie Boone Project (est. 2024). Founded by the family of Jamie Boone, who lost his life to suicide at the age of 21, the project is committed to raising awareness about mental health and providing resources for those struggling with stress, anxiety, or crisis.
We were honored to welcome John and Anita Boone, who shared heartfelt, insightful information to help students better understand the importance of mental wellness and support. Their goal is to offer hope, comfort and direction, while advocating for the prevention of suicide and self-harm.
In addition, we were fortunate to have career speaker Karla Bradley join us. Drawing from her experiences in the healthcare field, she offered valuable advice on the skills and qualities students need to succeed—whether they're heading to college, a trade, or straight into the workforce.
Thank you to our guest speakers who made today’s event possible.
Silas Olson Named Student of the Quarter
Silas Olson was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter.
Stephanie Leinard commented, “I am proud to nominate Silas for Student of the Quarter. Silas quickly stood out as a natural leader during the Movie for Meals project, especially when presenting our pitch to the administration. He took the initiative to create sponsorship letters and went out of his way to help classmates with theirs, showing both leadership and teamwork. Throughout the entire project, Silas was focused, engaged, and truly cared about its success. On the night of the event, he remained calm under pressure and stepped in to help solve problems as they came up. His positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to support others made a real difference.” Silas participates in Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball and Marching Band. He is in FCCLA, Math Club, Spanish Club and IT Club. Silas is the son of Melanie and Kyle Cox and Sean Olson.
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. Silas is pictured with Jill Clodfelter, High School Student Council Sponsor and Ken Wright from the State Bank of Bement.
Silas Olson was honored as Bement High School Student of the Quarter.
Stephanie Leinard commented, “I am proud to nominate Silas for Student of the Quarter. Silas quickly stood out as a natural leader during the Movie for Meals project, especially when presenting our pitch to the administration. He took the initiative to create sponsorship letters and went out of his way to help classmates with theirs, showing both leadership and teamwork. Throughout the entire project, Silas was focused, engaged, and truly cared about its success. On the night of the event, he remained calm under pressure and stepped in to help solve problems as they came up. His positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to support others made a real difference.” Silas participates in Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball and Marching Band. He is in FCCLA, Math Club, Spanish Club and IT Club. Silas is the son of Melanie and Kyle Cox and Sean Olson.
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. Silas is pictured with Jill Clodfelter, High School Student Council Sponsor and Ken Wright from the State Bank of Bement.
Congratulations to Bridget Rund and Michelle Gross for being inducted into the Bement High School Hall of Fame. Bridget and Michelle are pictured with school board member, Kendra Jayne and Bement Superintendent, Mary Vogt.
Football Bus Time Change
The football bus will leave Bement at 7:25, not 7:45 on Saturday, October 18th for Tri-County.
The football bus will leave Bement at 7:25, not 7:45 on Saturday, October 18th for Tri-County.
The varsity football game at Tri-County on Saturday, October 18 has moved up 2 hours due to impending storms tomorrow. It will begin at 11:00 AM at Tri County. The football bus will leave Bement at 7:25 AM.
Thank you to all who supported the Junior Class in the annual Golf Ball Drop to raise funds for the 2026 Junior & Senior Prom.
⛳Congratulations to our winners!⛳
Ball # 123- Closest to the Flag $1,000- Congrats STEVE MANN!
Ball #162- Mama T's Prize Package- Dustin Rawlings
Ball #72 Lucky Monkey Gift Certificate- Brandi Jividen
Ball #100- Lucky Monkey Gift Certificate- Erin Kindred
Ball #63 Beautiful Chaos Custom Crafts by Angie Corum Gift Certificate- Jason Frazee
✨Steve Mann has graciously donated his winnings back! Thank you Steve for your generosity in supporting our students!
✨ Special thanks to Frankie Foran and Edgeguard for providing the lift for the event and to all our businesses for your donations! Our students are so lucky to have your continued support.
⛳Congratulations to our winners!⛳
Ball # 123- Closest to the Flag $1,000- Congrats STEVE MANN!
Ball #162- Mama T's Prize Package- Dustin Rawlings
Ball #72 Lucky Monkey Gift Certificate- Brandi Jividen
Ball #100- Lucky Monkey Gift Certificate- Erin Kindred
Ball #63 Beautiful Chaos Custom Crafts by Angie Corum Gift Certificate- Jason Frazee
✨Steve Mann has graciously donated his winnings back! Thank you Steve for your generosity in supporting our students!
✨ Special thanks to Frankie Foran and Edgeguard for providing the lift for the event and to all our businesses for your donations! Our students are so lucky to have your continued support.
Homecoming Information
Our Sports & Entertainment Marketing students had the honor of presenting a check for $1,296.52 to the Bement Food Pantry from our Movie for Meals event. This donation will help purchase items to create bags of food for local families in need this Thanksgiving. We are so grateful to everyone who supported this project—whether you attended the event, donated, or helped spread the word. It truly takes a village, and Bement showed up in a big way.
Thank you for helping our students make a real difference right here at home. 💜🐾
Thank you for helping our students make a real difference right here at home. 💜🐾
High School Homecoming Dress Up Days - October 14-17
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The high school football game on Saturday, October 18th has been designated as “The Tackle for a Cure Game” featuring Tri-County and Arcola/CGB. October is breast cancer awareness month and to support this important cause, all six high school principals from Arcola, Bement, Cerro Gordo, Kansas, Oakland, and Shiloh will be competing in a fun “Battle of the Principals.”
From Tuesday, October 7th through Friday, October 17th, students will have the chance to donate money toward the principal they would most like to see pied during halftime of the football game. The principal who raises the most money will take a pie to the face during halftime. Even better—if the principals collectively raise $1,000 or more, all six will get pied!
If you would like to see Mr. Kepley take a pie, stop by the office, and drop your donation in his jar!
From Tuesday, October 7th through Friday, October 17th, students will have the chance to donate money toward the principal they would most like to see pied during halftime of the football game. The principal who raises the most money will take a pie to the face during halftime. Even better—if the principals collectively raise $1,000 or more, all six will get pied!
If you would like to see Mr. Kepley take a pie, stop by the office, and drop your donation in his jar!
Ameren Illinois awarded a grant to John and Anita Boone for The Jamie Boone Project. This grant will be used to fill J.A.M.I.E. bags. Each J.A.M.I.E. Bag (Just A Mental Inventory Everyday) is thoughtfully designed for middle school and high school students as a supportive resource during challenging times. Bement CUSD 5 was gifted with 30 J.A.M.I.E. bags thanks to this grant.
Pictured Left to Right: John Boone, Anita Boone, Tammy Nelson – Guidance Counselor, Doug Kepley – MS/HS Principal
Pictured Left to Right: John Boone, Anita Boone, Tammy Nelson – Guidance Counselor, Doug Kepley – MS/HS Principal
A few Bement Juniors and Seniors were able to attend Piatt County Manufacturing Day at Thew Arnott in Monticello, Harris Elevator in Atwood and Cim-Tek in Bement. They were able to explore several different career areas at each facility.
BEMENT HOMECOMING
Homecoming will be celebrated on Friday, October 17th, 2025, with “Casino Royale” as the theme.
The following students have been selected as this year’s Homecoming court: Ella Corum, daughter of Angie and Chad Corum of Bement, escorted by Gunnar Auth, son of Sarah Bales of Bement and Dan Auth of Champaign; Sierra Fay, daughter of Julie Fay of Bement and Cory Fay of Bement, escorted by Quinn Flach, son of Ashley and Jeffrey Flach of Bement; Ariel Ponce, daughter of Janet Ponce and Emilio Rodriguez of Bement, escorted by Will Fuson son of Holly and Paul Fuson of Bement; Addison Roberts, daughter of Samantha and Jackie Roberts of Bement, escorted by Avont Jackson, son of Marissa Caban of Lake in the Hills and grandson of Georgina Longoria of Bement.
Kindergarten attendants are: Everly Thorman daughter of Misty Thorman and Jeremy Thorman of Bement and Harrison Price son of Elizabeth and Dane Price of Bement.
The annual Homecoming Parade will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 17th with Grand Marshal Kelly Rogers leading the parade. The parade route will begin at the school and continue north on Piatt Street, west on Bodman Street, south on Rt. 105, and east on William Street back to the school.
The 2025 Bement High School Homecoming Coronation will take place on October 18th at 8:00 P.M. in the Walsh Gymnasium. Michelle Gross and Bridget Rund will be inducted into the 2025 Bement High School Hall of Fame. Bement High School juniors, Cassie Block and Makenna Kindred will be the emcees for the coronation. There will be a picture-taking opportunity for the public immediately following the coronation. The dance will begin at approximately 8:30 P.M. and end at 10:30 P.M.
Back row: Avont Jackson, Quinn Flach, Gunnar Auth and Will Fuson
Middle row: Addison Roberts, Ella Corum, Ariel Ponce and Sierra Fay
Front row: Everly Thorman and Harrison Price
Homecoming will be celebrated on Friday, October 17th, 2025, with “Casino Royale” as the theme.
The following students have been selected as this year’s Homecoming court: Ella Corum, daughter of Angie and Chad Corum of Bement, escorted by Gunnar Auth, son of Sarah Bales of Bement and Dan Auth of Champaign; Sierra Fay, daughter of Julie Fay of Bement and Cory Fay of Bement, escorted by Quinn Flach, son of Ashley and Jeffrey Flach of Bement; Ariel Ponce, daughter of Janet Ponce and Emilio Rodriguez of Bement, escorted by Will Fuson son of Holly and Paul Fuson of Bement; Addison Roberts, daughter of Samantha and Jackie Roberts of Bement, escorted by Avont Jackson, son of Marissa Caban of Lake in the Hills and grandson of Georgina Longoria of Bement.
Kindergarten attendants are: Everly Thorman daughter of Misty Thorman and Jeremy Thorman of Bement and Harrison Price son of Elizabeth and Dane Price of Bement.
The annual Homecoming Parade will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 17th with Grand Marshal Kelly Rogers leading the parade. The parade route will begin at the school and continue north on Piatt Street, west on Bodman Street, south on Rt. 105, and east on William Street back to the school.
The 2025 Bement High School Homecoming Coronation will take place on October 18th at 8:00 P.M. in the Walsh Gymnasium. Michelle Gross and Bridget Rund will be inducted into the 2025 Bement High School Hall of Fame. Bement High School juniors, Cassie Block and Makenna Kindred will be the emcees for the coronation. There will be a picture-taking opportunity for the public immediately following the coronation. The dance will begin at approximately 8:30 P.M. and end at 10:30 P.M.
Back row: Avont Jackson, Quinn Flach, Gunnar Auth and Will Fuson
Middle row: Addison Roberts, Ella Corum, Ariel Ponce and Sierra Fay
Front row: Everly Thorman and Harrison Price
