Who We Are
“There is an intangible Bement spirit. It involves kindness, integrity, and character... it is this Bement spirit—this way of carrying oneself and interacting with others—that has taken me the farthest.” Anthony Kwame Harrison '85
Admissions
“Bement is a community totally committed to developing young minds into thoughtful caring young adults.” Andy Beall, Parent '15
Academics
“I needed a place that looked at me as a person and that was willing to look at my individual needs as a student. The faculty worked to figure out the best way to support me in how I learned.” Brahm Callahan '99
Athletics
“Bement went far beyond the expectation of just school work. It educated the whole child.” Lauren Glennon, Parent '08, '11
Arts
“Bement always encouraged us to explore our creativity and unique ideas which instilled a great sense of confidence in us to pursue our dreams.” Jil Pasiecnik '06
School Placement
“The Bement faculty is dedicated to every student’s success. Bement prepared me for my future, and this experience has been irreplaceable.” Neil Nie '16
- Secondary School Placement
Giving
“I am still close with my best friend from Bement. I love how Bement friendships last through the years.” Monica Cho '05
Community
“Nothing is ever stagnant here. My favorite part of Bement is the people who are always striving to do more for each other and the community.” Doc Potter, Associate Director of Admission

Clagett McLennan Library

At Bement, we love our books. The Clagett McLennan Library lets students take this passion for reading—and for studying and learning—to the next level. With a diverse and inclusive collection of 10,000 print titles, 50,000 digital ebooks and eaudiobooks on Sora, 30 electronic databases and online encyclopedias, the Grace Bement Reading Room, and the Flynt collaborative meeting space, students and teachers use the library every day to research, explore, and create.

Our younger students spend time every week with our experienced and innovative librarian and learn information literacy skills, digital citizenship, and how to relax by the fireplace with a great story. Upper school students visit the library to complement their studies, work collaboratively, or conduct research.

Hands-on exploration is incorporated into the library program. With opportunities to film in front of the green screen, program a Sphero or Ozobot robot, explore electronics with LittleBits and Snap Circuits, or build with a vast collection of LEGOs and other building materials. The library allows students of all ages to bring their imaginations to life.