A local school took time out of the educational schedule to teach students life-saving skills. 

Mary Vogt, Bement Schools Superintendent, explains that they utilized a recent half-day as an opportunity to train sixth through 12th-grade students in AED and CPR training. She adds that even elementary students received some basic CPR knowledge. 

This training was completed in partnership with Piatt County EMA, as well as local first responders. Vogt hopes that this is a training they can refresh students on every few years. 

Vogt reminds that all of the staff are trained and certified in these life-saving skills yearly. Learn more about Bement Schools at bement.k12.il.us or find the district on Facebook.