The USD 379 Excellence Foundation congratulates our 10-year USD 379 employees! #celebrate379
3 days ago, USD379 Communications
Congrats to our 10-year USD 379 employees! #celebrate379
Today, we thank our dedicated custodial staff across USD 379! #celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Today, we thank our dedicated custodial staff across USD 379! #celebrate379
A BIG congratulations to Ms. Bott and Mr. Eyermann! A well-deserved honor for two GREAT teachers! #celebrate379
9 days ago, USD379 Communications
A BIG congratulations to Ms. Bott and Mr. Eyermann! #celebrate379
Fall Child Check is coming soon! #celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
Fall Child Check is coming soon! #celebrate379
2025-25 USD 379 Teachers of the Year Leah Knitter and Alisha Brownell attended the Kansas TOY banquet last weekend. Besides being recognized as the elementary and secondary TOY representatives from Clay County, they also got put into teams and made plans to attend each other's schools during the school year. It's a great way to bond and gain insight and ideas from others! Congrats to both on their recognition! #celebrate379
16 days ago, USD379 Communications
2025-25 USD 379 Teachers of the Year Leah Knitter and Alisha Brownell attended the Kansas TOY banquet last weekend. Besides being recognized as the elementary and secondary TOY representatives from Clay County, they also got put into teams and made plans to attend each other's schools during the school year. It's a great way to bond and gain insight and ideas from others! Congrats to both on their recognition! #celebrate379
It's time for the first USD 379 Bus Barn Behavior Campaign Award of the year!

Each driver nominates a regular rider who exemplifies good behavior and shows respect for both the driver and the other passengers. All nominees were put in a hat, and one name was drawn as September's winner.

That student is Brighton from Wakefield! His driver is Maurice Sharp.

Brighton received gift cards from Subway, Ray's Apple Market, and Short Stop. Congratulations! #celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
It's time for the first USD 379 Bus Barn Behavior Campaign Award of the year! Each driver nominates a regular rider who exemplifies good behavior and shows respect for both the driver and the other passengers. All nominees were put in a hat, and one name was drawn as September's winner. That student is Brighton from Wakefield! His driver is Maurice Sharp. Brighton received gift cards from Subway, Ray's Apple Market, and Short Stop. Congratulations! #celebrate379
Everyone is invited to Mr. Nelson's first Community Coffee Talk of the Year this Friday! #celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
Everyone is invited! #celebrate379
Interested in being part of a focus group that will give input on the upcoming bond issue? We want your feedback! #celebrate379
21 days ago, USD379 Communications
Interested in being part of a focus group that will give input on the upcoming bond issue? We want your feedback! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda:

- Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS)
- Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data
- Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!)

These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
22 days ago, USD379 Communications
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
It was a busy day for the 379 District Leadership Team, as they held their first meeting of the year. On the agenda: - Focus on the two Strategic Action Plans for the 2025-26 school year, also known as Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) - Dive into state assessment, classroom walkthrough, and Leader in Me data - Organize our September 29 building inservice day (reminder that we will not have school that day!) These days are always extremely important, as we take time to get away from the "whirlwind" and focus in on the big picture to help our kids! Thank you to the Clay Center Zoo for hosting us at their Welcome Center! #celebrate379
Did you know that the 379 Excellence Foundation purchased "Treat Yourself" gift baskets (all from local businesses) for all first year teachers heading into Spring Break last year?
Did you ALSO know that every first year teacher hired last year in USD 379 is still here in year 2?
We're not saying that was the only reason we kept these fantastic young educators, but it didn't hurt!

This is just one example of the work the Excellence Foundation, whose goal is to "celebrate and elevate all USD 379 staff, which will lead to recruiting and retaining the best staff in the state.”

Did you ALSO know that you can donate towards the 379 Excellence Foundation at tomorrow's Gather For Good Match Day? If not, you do now! #celebrate379
23 days ago, USD379 Communications
Did you know that the 379 Excellence Foundation purchased "Treat Yourself" gift baskets (all from local businesses) for all first year teachers heading into Spring Break last year? Did you ALSO know that every first year teacher hired last year in USD 379 is still here in year 2? We're not saying that was the only reason we kept these fantastic young educators, but it didn't hurt! This is just one example of the work the Excellence Foundation, whose goal is to "celebrate and elevate all USD 379 staff, which will lead to recruiting and retaining the best staff in the state.” Did you ALSO know that you can donate towards the 379 Excellence Foundation at tomorrow's Gather For Good Match Day? If not, you do now! #celebrate379
Did you know that the 379 Excellence Foundation purchased "Treat Yourself" gift baskets (all from local businesses) for all first year teachers heading into Spring Break last year? Did you ALSO know that every first year teacher hired last year in USD 379 is still here in year 2? We're not saying that was the only reason we kept these fantastic young educators, but it didn't hurt! This is just one example of the work the Excellence Foundation, whose goal is to "celebrate and elevate all USD 379 staff, which will lead to recruiting and retaining the best staff in the state.” Did you ALSO know that you can donate towards the 379 Excellence Foundation at tomorrow's Gather For Good Match Day? If not, you do now! #celebrate379
The Excellence Foundation says THANK YOU to our USD 379 employees who have been with us for 5 years! #celebrate379
28 days ago, USD379 Communications
The Excellence Foundation says THANK YOU to our USD 379 employees who have been with us for 5 years! #celebrate379
The USD 379 September Board Brief can be viewed here:
https://www.usd379.org/documents/board-of-education/board-briefs/572836
28 days ago, USD379 Communications
The USD 379 September Board Brief can be viewed here: https://www.usd379.org/documents/board-of-education/board-briefs/572836
The September Clay County Food Services menu can be seen here! #celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
The September Clay County Food Services menu can be seen here! #celebrate379
The September Clay County Food Services menu can be seen here! #celebrate379
Ms. Pollman's senior government classes welcomed Superintendent Brett Nelson today. He spoke about the USD 379 budget and what goes into making that budget each year. #celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Ms. Pollman's CCCHS government classes welcomed Superintendent Brett Nelson today. He spoke about the USD 379 budget and what goes into making that budget each year. #celebrate379
Ms. Pollman's CCCHS government classes welcomed Superintendent Brett Nelson today. He spoke about the USD 379 budget and what goes into making that budget each year. #celebrate379
Ms. Pollman's CCCHS government classes welcomed Superintendent Brett Nelson today. He spoke about the USD 379 budget and what goes into making that budget each year. #celebrate379
Ms. Pollman's CCCHS government classes welcomed Superintendent Brett Nelson today. He spoke about the USD 379 budget and what goes into making that budget each year. #celebrate379
Congratulations to our very own USD 379 bus driver Maurice Sharp on being the Grand Marshall for the 156th Wakefield Birthday Bash! He was driven by his daughter, and Bus Barn admin assistant, Gwyn Screefer. #celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
Congratulations to our very own USD 379 bus driver Maurice Sharp on being the Grand Marshall for the 156th Wakefield Birthday Bash! He was driven by his daughter, and Bus Barn admin assistant, Gwyn Screefer. #celebrate379
Congratulations to our very own USD 379 bus driver Maurice Sharp on being the Grand Marshall for the 156th Wakefield Birthday Bash! He was driven by his daughter, and Bus Barn admin assistant, Gwyn Screefer. #celebrate379
All USD 379 staff are required to complete suicide prevention training. Today, our dedicated transportation staff came to the SAC on their own bus to receive this training following their morning routes.

Bus drivers are many times the first 379 staff member our students see in the morning and the last one they see at the end of the day. We are extremely thankful for all they do to help keep our kids safe! #celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
All USD 379 staff are required to complete suicide prevention training. Today, our dedicated transportation staff came to the SAC on their own bus to receive this training following their morning routes. Bus drivers are many times the first 379 staff member our students see in the morning and the last one they see at the end of the day. We are extremely thankful for all they do to help keep our kids safe! #celebrate379
All USD 379 staff are required to complete suicide prevention training. Today, our dedicated transportation staff came to the SAC on their own bus to receive this training following their morning routes. Bus drivers are many times the first 379 staff member our students see in the morning and the last one they see at the end of the day. We are extremely thankful for all they do to help keep our kids safe! #celebrate379
CCCHS and Wakefield senior intern students spent their last day of summer in the classroom learning about their upcoming year-long interning process. Work-Based Learning Director Nichole Weller and the high school counselors have set up 34 seniors to spend part of their day interning at a local business or organization. We are thankful to have so many options in our community for our kids to learn and grow into quality employees! #celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS and Wakefield senior intern students spent their last day of freedom in the classroom learning about their upcoming year-long interning process. Work-Based Learning Director Nichole Weller and the high school counselors have set up 34 seniors to spend part of their day interning at a local business or organization. We are thankful to have so many options in our community for our kids to learn and grow into quality employees! #celebrate379
CCCHS and Wakefield senior intern students spent their last day of freedom in the classroom learning about their upcoming year-long interning process. Work-Based Learning Director Nichole Weller and the high school counselors have set up 34 seniors to spend part of their day interning at a local business or organization. We are thankful to have so many options in our community for our kids to learn and grow into quality employees! #celebrate379
CCCHS and Wakefield senior intern students spent their last day of freedom in the classroom learning about their upcoming year-long interning process. Work-Based Learning Director Nichole Weller and the high school counselors have set up 34 seniors to spend part of their day interning at a local business or organization. We are thankful to have so many options in our community for our kids to learn and grow into quality employees! #celebrate379
CCCHS and Wakefield senior intern students spent their last day of freedom in the classroom learning about their upcoming year-long interning process. Work-Based Learning Director Nichole Weller and the high school counselors have set up 34 seniors to spend part of their day interning at a local business or organization. We are thankful to have so many options in our community for our kids to learn and grow into quality employees! #celebrate379
CCCHS and Wakefield senior intern students spent their last day of freedom in the classroom learning about their upcoming year-long interning process. Work-Based Learning Director Nichole Weller and the high school counselors have set up 34 seniors to spend part of their day interning at a local business or organization. We are thankful to have so many options in our community for our kids to learn and grow into quality employees! #celebrate379
Breakfast and lunch menus are now online! There are two ways to view them from the USD 379 homepage (see arrows), and you can also access them from the USD 379 app. Nutrislice is once again our food service program. If you have questions, please contact Dining Services Director Joy Lund at fs.joylund@usd379.org. #celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
Breakfast and lunch menus are now online! There are two ways to view them from the USD 379 homepage (see arrows), and you can also access them from the USD 379 app. Nutrislice is once again our food service program. If you have questions, please contact Dining Services Director Joy Lund at fs.joylund@usd379.org. #celebrate379
Welcome, Mrs. Blain! #celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
Welcome, Mrs. Blain! #celebrate379
Welcome, Mr. Wildeman! #celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
Welcome, Mr. Wildeman! #celebrate379