Champaign News-Gazette High School Confidential
6-12 Student Assembly
Athletic Updates for Wednesday, April 1, 2026
HS Baseball Game is cancelled - practice at CG , the bus will leave at 3:20 from Bement
HS Softball Game is cancelled - practice at CG , the bus will leave at 3:20 from Bement
HS Boys Track practice at CG, the bus will leave at 3:20 from Bement
NO HS Girls Track today - cancelled
NO JH Track today - cancelled
HS Baseball Game is cancelled - practice at CG , the bus will leave at 3:20 from Bement
HS Softball Game is cancelled - practice at CG , the bus will leave at 3:20 from Bement
HS Boys Track practice at CG, the bus will leave at 3:20 from Bement
NO HS Girls Track today - cancelled
NO JH Track today - cancelled
Math Week
Additional 8th - 12th Grade Career Fair Pictures
A total of 32 professionals and career speakers participated in today’s 8th–12th grade Career Fair, providing students with valuable insight into a wide range of career pathways. Students had the opportunity to attend three different breakout sessions based on their interests.
Career fields represented included agriculture, engineering, healthcare, creative media, automotive, cosmetology, skilled trades, business, and law enforcement.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all of the professionals who generously volunteered their time to share their experiences with our students. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Nelson, Guidance Counselor, for her outstanding efforts in organizing this event.
Career fields represented included agriculture, engineering, healthcare, creative media, automotive, cosmetology, skilled trades, business, and law enforcement.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all of the professionals who generously volunteered their time to share their experiences with our students. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Nelson, Guidance Counselor, for her outstanding efforts in organizing this event.
SPORTS ANNOUNCMENT for March 27, 2026
Tuscola has cancelled the HS Baseball and HS Softball games for today due to standing water on the field.
Baseball will practice after school in the CG Elementary Gym
Softball will practice in the CG High School Gym
MS/HS Friday Reader
More pictures from the FCCLA trip to Chicago.
FCCLA Students that earned 150 points for completing service projects throughout the school year, earned a field trip to Chicago. Students learned about the store IKEA, toured and shopped some great products, and their personal chef prepared an amazing spread of Swedish food for lunch. They wrapped up the day by visiting the Shedd Aquarium.
Throughout the day, our students received multiple compliments from hosts and staff who were impressed by their respectful behavior, positive attitudes, and engagement. One comment in particular stood out: “Your group was hands down the most pleasant group of teenagers we have ever had the pleasure of hosting here.”- Amy Dunn, Communications and Events Specialist, IKEA. We are incredibly proud of how our students conducted themselves and the lasting impression they made.
Throughout the day, our students received multiple compliments from hosts and staff who were impressed by their respectful behavior, positive attitudes, and engagement. One comment in particular stood out: “Your group was hands down the most pleasant group of teenagers we have ever had the pleasure of hosting here.”- Amy Dunn, Communications and Events Specialist, IKEA. We are incredibly proud of how our students conducted themselves and the lasting impression they made.
Bement High School band students were selected to participate in the LPC Honor Band Festival held at Heritage High School. The ensemble, made up of talented musicians from across all LPC conference schools, delivered an outstanding performance.
The honor band was conducted by Dr. Jennifer A. Moder-Bell, Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois.
Pictured from left to right: Ms. Tracey, Addison Roberts, Ella Corum, Kiana Hunter, and Dr. Moder-Bell.
The honor band was conducted by Dr. Jennifer A. Moder-Bell, Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois.
Pictured from left to right: Ms. Tracey, Addison Roberts, Ella Corum, Kiana Hunter, and Dr. Moder-Bell.
BMS/BHS Friday Announcements
BHS Seniors 2026
Sports update for March 16, 2026
HS Softball & Baseball games have been cancelled for today 3/16/26
-HS Softball inside at CG in the Elementary gym
-HS Baseball inside at CG in big gym
-HS Boys track practice inside at Bement
-HS Girls track practice inside at CG
-JH Girls / Boys track practice inside at CG in the JH gym
HS Softball & Baseball games have been cancelled for today 3/16/26
-HS Softball inside at CG in the Elementary gym
-HS Baseball inside at CG in big gym
-HS Boys track practice inside at Bement
-HS Girls track practice inside at CG
-JH Girls / Boys track practice inside at CG in the JH gym
Updated sports information for Friday - March 13, 2026
HS Boys track practice - cancelled
HS Softball game @ Shelbyville (leaving at 2:15 from Bement)
HS Girls track practice - leaving Bement at 2:45
HS Baseball practice - leaving Bement at 2:45
REMINDER - TODAY THE BUS WILL PICK UP ON PIATT STREET AGAIN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
Bement High School students Hazel Ellenberg, Zachary Hardin, Emma Hostetler, and Bella Somers have their artwork featured in this year’s Eric Show. Congratulations to these talented artists!
The exhibition will feature artwork from hundreds of students representing more than 20 area high schools. The Illini Union Art Gallery is located in the far northwest corner of the main floor of the Illini Union at 1401 West Green Street in Urbana. The show will remain on display through April 4.
The Eric Show is a juried high school art exhibition established in 2010 to celebrate outstanding young artists from across the region. This year’s opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Illini Union Art Gallery.
The exhibition will feature artwork from hundreds of students representing more than 20 area high schools. The Illini Union Art Gallery is located in the far northwest corner of the main floor of the Illini Union at 1401 West Green Street in Urbana. The show will remain on display through April 4.
Bement High School students Hazel Ellenberg, Zachary Hardin, Emma Hostetler, and Bella Somers will have artwork featured in this year’s Eric Show. Congratulations to these talented artists!
The exhibition will feature artwork from hundreds of students representing more than 20 area high schools. The Illini Union Art Gallery is located in the far northwest corner of the main floor of the Illini Union at 1401 West Green Street in Urbana. The show will remain on display through April 4.
Bement High School students Hazel Ellenberg, Zachary Hardin, Emma Hostetler, and Bella Somers will have artwork featured in this year’s Eric Show. Congratulations to these talented artists!
Leilana Hood was our Friday announcement reader. She shared middle school and high school information, announced student birthdays for the upcoming week, presented the trivia question of the day, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Great job, Leilana!
Congratulations to all of our students who competed in today’s KidWind Project Competition. The Bulldog Land Team will advance to National Competition in Madison, Wisconsin in May. Ms. Walker and Mrs. Block co-teach our middle school STEM class.
The third annual KidWind Project Competition was hosted by the Challenger Learning Center in partnership with Heartland's Career and Technical Education staff and area sponsors. The competition featured more than 100 students from 10 schools across Central Illinois. Throughout the day, teams tested small-scale wind turbines, participated in solar challenges, took part in question-and-answer sessions, and toured the electric vehicle lab.
Middle School Division
First: Bement Middle School – Bulldog Land team – Makenzie Daniels, Wyatt Swinger, Alyvia Ross, Madeline Marshall, Talyn Schwartz and Jacob Riddle
Spirit of KidWind Award Bement High School – Addison Frantz
Our district is very proud of all the students who competed today.
Addison Frantz, Makenzie Daniels, Arabella Flach, Kate Griimes, Colin Kimball, Grady Mackey, Madeline Marshall, Jacob Riddle, Alyvia Ross, Talyn Schwartz, Hannah Senter, Savanna Stoerger, Wyatt Swinger,
The third annual KidWind Project Competition was hosted by the Challenger Learning Center in partnership with Heartland's Career and Technical Education staff and area sponsors. The competition featured more than 100 students from 10 schools across Central Illinois. Throughout the day, teams tested small-scale wind turbines, participated in solar challenges, took part in question-and-answer sessions, and toured the electric vehicle lab.
Middle School Division
First: Bement Middle School – Bulldog Land team – Makenzie Daniels, Wyatt Swinger, Alyvia Ross, Madeline Marshall, Talyn Schwartz and Jacob Riddle
Spirit of KidWind Award Bement High School – Addison Frantz
Our district is very proud of all the students who competed today.
Addison Frantz, Makenzie Daniels, Arabella Flach, Kate Griimes, Colin Kimball, Grady Mackey, Madeline Marshall, Jacob Riddle, Alyvia Ross, Talyn Schwartz, Hannah Senter, Savanna Stoerger, Wyatt Swinger,
The 8th grade STEM class is headed to Heartland Community College today to compete in the KidWind challenge. A special thanks to Dobson's Automotive for the donation of small hardware such as bushings and spacers as the students prepare for competition.. Good Luck!
