
March 16, 2026
Bement CUSD #5 is sharing an update to several upcoming events and the end-of-year schedule following the power outage and school cancellations on March 12 and March 13. The midd...

March 13, 2026
We are happy to report that power has been restored to the Bement school building, and at this time school is planned to be in session on Monday, March 16. The weather forecast fo...

March 12, 2026
Bement CUSD #5 will be closed on Friday, March 13, due to continued electrical issues impacting the school building. Power to the building remains shut down while repairs are bei...
March 12, 2026
All sports and activity buses will be located for drop off and pick up on PIATT Street which is the elementary side of the building due to construction on the high school sideHigh...

March 11, 2026
Dear Bulldog Families, I wanted to follow up regarding the early dismissal today. Earlier this morning, sparks were observed coming from an electrical panel in the kitchen. As a...

March 10, 2026
Bement Elementary School will hold Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings for the 2026–2027 school year on Wednesday, April 15 . Preschool Screening Children will be screened fo...

March 10, 2026
Help Us Reach Our Goal: Please Complete the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey by March 13 Bement families, We need your help! The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides impo...

March 10, 2026
**Update** With the forecasted weather coming through the work on the sanitary line is being pushed back to Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. Beginning Wednesday,...

Gene and Nancy Schnierle family & James and Wilma Fendley family Volleyball Referee Stand Dedication
February 23, 2026
On Friday, February 20, 2026 the Athletic Department and the Bement CUSD #5 school district dedicated the new Volleyball referee stand in honor and memory of Nancy Schnierle. ...

February 23, 2026
Waiver of School Code Section 17-1.5 – Limitation of Administrative Costs The Board of Education of Bement Community Unit School District No. 5, in the Counties of Piatt and Cham...

February 19, 2026
🐾💜 BIG NEWS, BULLDOGS! 💜🐾 Bulldog Mascot Name Announcement The votes have been counted — and with input from our students, families, alumni, and community — we are excited to o...

February 18, 2026
Spring Picture Day , for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, will be Wednesday, March 4th . Order online by visiting inter-state.com/order and using the...

February 11, 2026
🐾 Help Us Make It Official — Name Our Bulldog Mascot! 🐾 Bulldog pride runs deep in our school and community, and now it’s time to make history! We’re inviting students, p...
February 10, 2026
💜 We Love Our Bement Schools! 💜 We are excited to kick off a special video series celebrating what makes Bement CUSD #5 such a great place to learn, grow, and belong. From dedica...

February 2, 2026
Beginning Tuesday, February 3, schools across Illinois will be taking part in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey helps schools understand what is working well and what ca...

January 15, 2026
Help Us Officially Name the Bement Bulldog! Our Sports and Entertainment Marketing students are turning their ideas into action, and our first step is giving our Bulldog masc...

November 28, 2025
We have been fortunate to enjoy a mild October and November, but as colder weather approaches, we want to be prepared for the possibility of snow or other conditions that may impac...

November 19, 2025
Don’t Miss Holiday Deals at the BSN Sports Sideline Store! The holiday season is almost here, and that means some of the best savings of the year on Bulldogs spirit wear are jus...

November 13, 2025
Champaign Street will be closed to traffic from Monday, November 17 through Thursday, November 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. During this time: Vehicles will not...

November 12, 2025
The Bement High School Sports & Entertainment Marketing students are wrapping up their final project for the semester, and they need your help! As part of their project, student...
