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.
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. 💜🐾
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
Homecoming T-shirts are available to purchase for $20. Deadline to order is Wednesday, October 8th. Order online @ https://forms.gle/HHkmQQQjzEJ1oEAG8 or completed forms and payment can be turned in to Mrs. Corum
The Junior Class is excited to announce our Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser to support the 2026 Bement High School Prom!
Here’s how it works:
Golf balls will be dropped from above onto a designated target at the Homecoming Bonfire on WEDNESDAY, October 15th at 6:45pm.
The golf ball that lands closest to the target wins a prize! We will also have bullseyes sponsored by various businesses to win prizes.
Each $20 ticket gives you one golf ball entry into the drop.
How to Purchase:
Reach out to any Junior student or Mrs. Corum or Mrs. Clodfelter.
Tickets may be purchased with cash or by check (payable to Bement School).
Here’s how it works:
Golf balls will be dropped from above onto a designated target at the Homecoming Bonfire on WEDNESDAY, October 15th at 6:45pm.
The golf ball that lands closest to the target wins a prize! We will also have bullseyes sponsored by various businesses to win prizes.
Each $20 ticket gives you one golf ball entry into the drop.
How to Purchase:
Reach out to any Junior student or Mrs. Corum or Mrs. Clodfelter.
Tickets may be purchased with cash or by check (payable to Bement School).
Join us on Saturday, October 4th, at the football field for a showing of Monsters Inc. Students in the Sports & Entertainment Marketing class are hosting a movie night to raise money for Thanksgiving meals to donate to the First Christian Church for their food drive. The gates will open at 5:45 pm and the movie will start at 6:15 pm. Concessions will be open throughout the movie. Free admission, but donations will be greatly appreciated!
Outside food, drink, and toys are prohibited during the event. Bring your blankets and chairs! We would greatly appreciate your attendance!
Outside food, drink, and toys are prohibited during the event. Bring your blankets and chairs! We would greatly appreciate your attendance!
William Fuson, CGB Cross Country, is up for the News Gazette Athlete of the week. Please vote.
https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/athletes-week/
https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/athletes-week/
Today, Mrs. Leinard’s Sports & Entertainment Marketing class had the privilege of hearing from Cerro Gordo graduate Sophie Ozier, General Manager of the Arkansas Travelers.
She shared her journey from internships with the St. Louis Blues and Fox Sports Midwest to entry-level positions and ultimately becoming GM of a Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Sophie encouraged students to pursue their passions and reminded them that a career in sports marketing is possible—starting right here in our hometown.
She shared her journey from internships with the St. Louis Blues and Fox Sports Midwest to entry-level positions and ultimately becoming GM of a Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Sophie encouraged students to pursue their passions and reminded them that a career in sports marketing is possible—starting right here in our hometown.
Bement High School Homecoming 2025
With the establishment of the new football cooperative with Arcola and Cerro Gordo-Bement (CGB), Bement High School will proudly continue its long-standing tradition of Homecoming festivities in October. Please note that a Homecoming football game will not take place in Bement this year. Instead, the varsity football game will be played at Tri-County on Saturday, October 18th, at 1:00 PM.
With the establishment of the new football cooperative with Arcola and Cerro Gordo-Bement (CGB), Bement High School will proudly continue its long-standing tradition of Homecoming festivities in October. Please note that a Homecoming football game will not take place in Bement this year. Instead, the varsity football game will be played at Tri-County on Saturday, October 18th, at 1:00 PM.
This is a reminder that in person registration will be available for Bement families on Wednesday, July 30 from 8:30-10:30 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM if you need assistance with the online registration process. We're looking forward to a great school year!
A CGB Booster Club Meeting will be held on April 23 (Wednesday) at Cerro Gordo High School starting at 6pm. They will be electing officers and discussing 2025-2026 events. Please come and join if you are interested in learning more about the CGB Booster Club. If you have questions please call Christy Sweet at 217-678-4200 x 2 or email at csweet@bement.k12.il.us.
Middle school track practice has been cancelled for Friday, April 4th.
Youth Art Month
Tyce Alumbaugh signed his Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Monmouth College. Tyce will pursue a major in Music Education and participate in Track – pole vault. Tyce is the son of Michael and Jessica Alumbaugh of Bement.
Congratulations Tyce!
Bement Middle/High School Spring Play - March 14th and 15th.
Melanie Courchaine, 2nd Grade Teacher at Bement, was awarded the Empowering Education Grant by Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative. The $500 grant will support her "Butterfly Explorers" project.
The "Butterfly Explorers" project aims to engage second-grade student in hands-on, inquiry-based learning by raising butterflies in the classroom. Students will observe the life cycle of butterflies, fostering a deeper understanding of life sciences and environmental stewardship. It will integrate cross-curricular learning in the areas of writing, art, science, and math.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our kitchen staff for receiving a perfect food safety assessment score. A perfect score is very difficult to achieve. Way to go Loretta and Jeanette! Not pictured – Judy and Sam.
