The Cerro Gordo and Bement Music Departments presented a wonderful winter concert on Wednesday evening. Thank you to the students, Mrs. Tracey and Mr. Wilkey for all of your hard work. Performing groups included: CGB high school band and Bement high school choir.
We want to send a huge thank you to Cortney, owner of Daro Coffee Truck, for spending time with our Sports & Entertainment Marketing students and helping bring our Signature Sips project to life!
For this project, students worked through the full marketing process — from branding and naming a signature drink to identifying a target market and creating promotional content. With Cortney’s guidance, students were able to turn their ideas into real Lotus drinks, making this an authentic, hands-on learning experience they won’t forget.
We also want to give a special shoutout to Madelyn, one of our SEM students, for creating the video that captured all the fun, creativity, and teamwork from this project. Great work!
Thank you again to Daro Coffee for supporting our students, our program, and real-world learning experiences. We are so grateful for community partners who help make projects like this possible! 💜🐾
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For this project, students worked through the full marketing process — from branding and naming a signature drink to identifying a target market and creating promotional content. With Cortney’s guidance, students were able to turn their ideas into real Lotus drinks, making this an authentic, hands-on learning experience they won’t forget.
We also want to give a special shoutout to Madelyn, one of our SEM students, for creating the video that captured all the fun, creativity, and teamwork from this project. Great work!
Thank you again to Daro Coffee for supporting our students, our program, and real-world learning experiences. We are so grateful for community partners who help make projects like this possible! 💜🐾
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=49aee4cf07&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1851605799618132744&th=19b239aa1e4abb08&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_mj7kh6fc0&zw
Congratulations to the following Bement CUSD #5 High School Art Students:
Hazel Ellenberg, Zachary Hardin, Livia Mackey, Bella Somers, Nadia Tate, and Jerrica Williams Lansford
Their art work was selected and will be showcased in the Anne Lloyd Gallery in the Madden Arts Center from January 9 thru January 29, 2026.
A reception hosted by Gallery 510 will be held on January 9 from 5:00. The awards presentation will begin at 6:00 and will recognize artists in 7 different categories.
We are so proud of our young artists and their talents!
For more information please go to the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ALdQ2tvKV/
Hazel Ellenberg, Zachary Hardin, Livia Mackey, Bella Somers, Nadia Tate, and Jerrica Williams Lansford
Their art work was selected and will be showcased in the Anne Lloyd Gallery in the Madden Arts Center from January 9 thru January 29, 2026.
A reception hosted by Gallery 510 will be held on January 9 from 5:00. The awards presentation will begin at 6:00 and will recognize artists in 7 different categories.
We are so proud of our young artists and their talents!
For more information please go to the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ALdQ2tvKV/
Games / Practice Changes for today (Friday, December 12)
HS Girls Basketball Practice ends at 4:30 in CG, bus expected to return to Bement by 4:45
Games / Practice Changes for tomorrow (Saturday, December 13) due to forecasted weather complications
HS Boys Basketball @ University High is cancelled.
It will be rescheduled for 6:00/7:15 on Monday 12/15.
There will be no practice Saturday.
HS Girls Basketball in Cerro Gordo vs. Riverton is cancelled.
Makeup date TBD.
There will be no practice Saturday.
JH Volleyball Practice is cancelled for Saturday.
Event Changes / Cancellations / Updates
JH Cerro Gordo Play is cancelled for Saturday evening.
The play dates will now be tonight (Friday) and Monday (12/15).
Bement Holiday Parade - cancelled
Events uptown are still being held at Crossroads Church and the Lions Club Building
Walsh 5K is still being held at Bement HS
HS Girls Basketball Practice ends at 4:30 in CG, bus expected to return to Bement by 4:45
Games / Practice Changes for tomorrow (Saturday, December 13) due to forecasted weather complications
HS Boys Basketball @ University High is cancelled.
It will be rescheduled for 6:00/7:15 on Monday 12/15.
There will be no practice Saturday.
HS Girls Basketball in Cerro Gordo vs. Riverton is cancelled.
Makeup date TBD.
There will be no practice Saturday.
JH Volleyball Practice is cancelled for Saturday.
Event Changes / Cancellations / Updates
JH Cerro Gordo Play is cancelled for Saturday evening.
The play dates will now be tonight (Friday) and Monday (12/15).
Bement Holiday Parade - cancelled
Events uptown are still being held at Crossroads Church and the Lions Club Building
Walsh 5K is still being held at Bement HS
CGB Games / Practices for today Thursday, December 11, 2025
HS Boys Basketball Practice at CG (3:20-5:00)
Bus leaves at 2:50
JH Girls Volleyball Practice at CG (3:20-5:00)
Bus leaves at 2:50
HS Girls Basketball Game at Bement starting at 5:00
1 game only vs Okaw Valley
JH Boys Basketball Game at Cerro Gordo starting at 5:30
Bus will leave Bement at 4:30
JH Cheer Game at Cerro Gordo starting at 5:30
Bus will leave Bement at 4:30
NO Wrestling Practice Today
HS Boys Basketball Practice at CG (3:20-5:00)
Bus leaves at 2:50
JH Girls Volleyball Practice at CG (3:20-5:00)
Bus leaves at 2:50
HS Girls Basketball Game at Bement starting at 5:00
1 game only vs Okaw Valley
JH Boys Basketball Game at Cerro Gordo starting at 5:30
Bus will leave Bement at 4:30
JH Cheer Game at Cerro Gordo starting at 5:30
Bus will leave Bement at 4:30
NO Wrestling Practice Today
CGB Games & Practices for Tuesday, December 8, 2025
Wresting PRACTICE at DW - 3:30-5:00
Bus leaves Bement at 2:50
JH Girls Volleyball PRACTICE at Cerro Gordo - 3:20-5:20
Bus leaves Bement at 2:50
HS Boys Basketball PRACTICE at Cerro Gordo - 3:20-5:40
Bus leave Bement at 2:50
JH Boys Basketball GAME at Cerro Gordo - 6:00pm
Bus leaves Bement at 5:00
HS Girls Basketball GAME in Bement - 6:00pm
vs. Meridian (2 games)
Wresting PRACTICE at DW - 3:30-5:00
Bus leaves Bement at 2:50
JH Girls Volleyball PRACTICE at Cerro Gordo - 3:20-5:20
Bus leaves Bement at 2:50
HS Boys Basketball PRACTICE at Cerro Gordo - 3:20-5:40
Bus leave Bement at 2:50
JH Boys Basketball GAME at Cerro Gordo - 6:00pm
Bus leaves Bement at 5:00
HS Girls Basketball GAME in Bement - 6:00pm
vs. Meridian (2 games)
Hope Walker has been honored by the Rotary Club of Decatur as the November Teacher of the Month.
She was nominated by fellow educators, Stephanie Block and Jennifer Tavenner, in recognition of her outstanding work and leadership within the middle school STEM program.
Congratulations, Ms. Walker, on this well-deserved award, and thank you for your continued dedication to the students of Bement Schools!
She was nominated by fellow educators, Stephanie Block and Jennifer Tavenner, in recognition of her outstanding work and leadership within the middle school STEM program.
Congratulations, Ms. Walker, on this well-deserved award, and thank you for your continued dedication to the students of Bement Schools!
All CGB sports practices and games will continue as planned on Friday, December 5th. Thank you.
Bement PTO Kids Shop FINAL Collection Date / Time
The PTO will have one final collection date / time to collect items to be given away at the Christmas PTO Kids Shop
Date: Sunday, December 7
Crossroads Church
12:30-1:00
We accept: household items, men's / women's accessories / Christmas wrapping paper / donations
The Kids Shop will be open on December 13 starting at 11:30 -2:00 or while supplies last
Kids will be able to shop for Mom / Dad for FREE and pick out an item to wrap to give them for Christmas.
There will be a waiting area for parents to sit while their children shop and wrap with a PTO volunteer.
The PTO will have one final collection date / time to collect items to be given away at the Christmas PTO Kids Shop
Date: Sunday, December 7
Crossroads Church
12:30-1:00
We accept: household items, men's / women's accessories / Christmas wrapping paper / donations
The Kids Shop will be open on December 13 starting at 11:30 -2:00 or while supplies last
Kids will be able to shop for Mom / Dad for FREE and pick out an item to wrap to give them for Christmas.
There will be a waiting area for parents to sit while their children shop and wrap with a PTO volunteer.
Mike Walsh High School Girls Basketball Tournament Schedule
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00 pm – Martinsville vs Fisher
7:15 pm – Cerro Gordo-Bement vs Shelbyville
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:00 am – Martinsville vs Cerro Gordo-Bement
10:15 am – Fisher vs Unity Christian
12:15 pm – Unity Christian vs Martinsville
1:30 pm – Cerro Gordo-Bement vs Fisher
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00 pm – Martinsville vs Fisher
7:15 pm – Cerro Gordo-Bement vs Shelbyville
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:00 am – Martinsville vs Cerro Gordo-Bement
10:15 am – Fisher vs Unity Christian
12:15 pm – Unity Christian vs Martinsville
1:30 pm – Cerro Gordo-Bement vs Fisher
Corn Bowl T-shirts are available to purchase for $20. Deadline to order is December 17th. Link to Order or Pay Online: https://forms.gle/rBpoopZ83AGrLXWv5
Sangamon Valley CEO Reminder
Congratulations to Illinois State Scholar, Ella Corum!
Sangamon Valley CEO Class Business Event
High School Basketball Scrimmage - Friday, November 14th.
Bement Schools and Community Veterans Day Program
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9:00 AM Doors Open at 8:30 AM
Enter Door #12 or #16
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9:00 AM Doors Open at 8:30 AM
Enter Door #12 or #16
Over 55 FCCLA members participated in their annual Foods for Families event by collecting food donations for the Bement Food Pantry. Through their efforts, members helped support local families in need while promoting community service and leadership. After the collection, students celebrated their hard work with a fun pizza gathering.
Special thanks to the many volunteers of the Bement Food Pantry for their help in organizing the event and to the communities of Bement, Ivesdale, and Milmine for your generous donations to such a great cause.
Special thanks to the many volunteers of the Bement Food Pantry for their help in organizing the event and to the communities of Bement, Ivesdale, and Milmine for your generous donations to such a great cause.
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.
