We are hiring! #Celebrate379
2 days ago, USD379 Communications
Blue, orange, and white hiring flyer with the Wakefield Bombers logo and a megaphone. Wakefield seeks a middle school boys’ basketball coach for the 2026–27 season. Apply at usd379.org under Employment by selecting “Coaching/Supplemental 2026–27.” For questions, contact Board Clerk August Clark at 785-632-3176 or augustzeller@usd379.org.
Today, on National Custodians Day, we celebrate USD 379’s custodians and maintenance crews!

Their work is woven into every school day. The clean classrooms that welcome our students, the cared-for grounds, the spaces ready for the next game, concert, or community gathering. Behind each of those things are people who take pride in our schools and care about everyone who walks through our doors.

Much of their work happens without much fanfare. We want our crews to know we see their effort, appreciate their dedication, and recognize the difference they make for our students and staff.

Thank you for the countless ways you show up for USD 379. You help make our schools places we’re proud to call ours.

Please join us in thanking these valued members of our school family! #Celebrate379
5 days ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 graphic with blue and orange accents reads, “Thank you to all of our custodial and grounds staff for your hard work and dedication!” Celebrating Custodian Appreciation Day, Friday, October 2. Honorees include CCCHS: Travis Christian, Brad Judy, and Troy Lange; CCCMS: Michael Houchin and Jeremy Lund; GES: Starr Meireis; LES: Skylee Gordon and Phil Kasper; Wakefield: James Dunlap and Christer Langley; SAC Office: Deanna Barleen; Grounds and Maintenance: Craig Easterberg, Jeff Ochs, and Jason Tholstrup.
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated Lincoln and Bus Barn staff yesterday to free drinks from Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee. Special thanks to Audrey Keim and the Stapp family for fighting through the rain (again) to serve our staff. The Excellence Foundation is proud to support our fantastic staff while also supporting local businesses. #Celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated Lincoln and Bus Barn staff yesterday by bringing in the Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee to provide free drinks.
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated Lincoln and Bus Barn staff yesterday by bringing in the Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee to provide free drinks.
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated Lincoln and Bus Barn staff yesterday by bringing in the Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee to provide free drinks.
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated Lincoln and Bus Barn staff yesterday by bringing in the Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee to provide free drinks.
Mrs. Affolter's Teaching as a Career class and the Clay County Medical Center are partnering to host a Halloween Costume Boo-Tique and collect gently used and new costumes for kids in USD 379 who might not otherwise get to wear something fun on the 31st. More info below! #Celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
Orange-and-black Halloween Costume “Boo-tique” donation flyer decorated with ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and spiderwebs. Organized by CCMC and the Teaching as a Career class at CCCHS to benefit USD 379 students in need. Accepting new and used costumes in all sizes October 1–November 6. No blood/gore, fake weapons, makeup, or face paint. Drop-off locations: Clay County Medical Center, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Patterson’s Healthmart Pharmacy, United Bank and Trust, Lincoln Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School, Clay Center Community Middle School, and Clay Center Community High School.
Thanks to our 5 Year Employees from the Excellence Foundation! #Celebrate379
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 Excellence Foundation graphic titled “High Fives for 5 Years!” features photos of 14 employees recognized for five years of service: Shannon Appleby, CCCMS para; Lindsay Bloomdahl, district nurse; Kelsie Brenneman, CCCHS ELA/journalism; Sarah Cott, Garfield counselor; Mikhaela Craig, CCCHS/Garfield health and P.E.; James Dunlap, Wakefield custodian; Lisa Last, district counselor; Troy Lange, CCCHS custodian; Starr Meireis, Garfield custodian; Wylie Pumarlo, Bus Barn mechanic; Linda Riggle, bus driver; Megan Siebold, Lincoln kindergarten; Jason Walsh, CCCMS science; and Erika Willmann, TLEC assistant director. Each received a recognition pin and a $5 gift card to The Bomber Grind, Ginger’s Uptown, or Short Stop. Closing message: “We appreciate the fact that you have chosen to come—and stay—in USD 379! Thank you!”
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
14 days ago, USD379 Communications
Hiring flyer for a paraprofessional at Clay Center Community High School through Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative. The position supports students and classroom instruction and offers competitive pay starting at $13.80–$16.05 or more per hour, benefits, paid time off, a supportive team and professional growth opportunities. Apply at usd379.org/jobs or contact Erica Bammes at ericabammes@usd379.org or 785-632-3176, ext. 1229.
Congratulations to the USD 379 Horizon Award nominees! #Celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Blue-and-orange USD 379 graphic congratulating KSDE Horizon Award recipients Mrs. Koppes, Lincoln Elementary first-grade teacher, and Mr. Wildeman, CCCHS science teacher. The Horizon Award recognizes exemplary new teachers whose performance distinguishes them as outstanding. Photos of both recipients and the USD 379 logo are included.
Bring non-perishable food items to the home volleyball game on Thursday to help KAY club stock the shelves at the Lighthouse.
15 days ago, KaCee James
Food Drive
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 hiring graphic featuring a yellow school bus in a bus barn. The full-time bus barn assistant position offers flexible hours and $16–$20 per hour. Duties include fueling and transporting vehicles, washing, maintenance, substitute routes, overtime and occasional activity trips. A CDL is preferred but not required; USD 379 pays for training, testing and a physical. Apply at usd379.org or call 785-632-5373.
The USD 379 Bus Barn is continuing their “School Bus Behavior Awards” this year. Each driver nominates a regular rider who exemplifies good behavior and shows respect for both the driver and the other passengers.
All nominees went into a hat, and one name was drawn as September's winner. That student is Killian from the Honey Badger bus. Killian was awarded gifts donated by Ferguson Rexall Drugs, Kier’s Thriftway, Tasty Pastry Bakery, and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Killian is pictured with his bus driver, Andrea Ferguson. #Celebrate379
16 days ago, USD379 Communications
The USD 379 Bus Barn is continuing their “School Bus Behavior Awards” this year. Each driver nominates a regular rider who exemplifies good behavior and shows respect for both the driver and the other passengers. All nominees went into a hat, and one name was drawn as September's winner. That student is Killian from the Honey Badger bus. Killian was awarded gifts donated by Ferguson Rexall Drugs, Kier’s Thriftway, Tasty Pastry Bakery, and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Killian is pictured with his bus driver, Andrea Ferguson.
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated CCCMS and CCCHS staff yesterday by bringing in the Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee to provide free drinks. A special thanks goes out to Audrey Keim and the Stapp family for fighting through the rain to serve our staff. The Excellence Foundation is proud to support our fantastic staff while also supporting local businesses. #Celebrate379
20 days ago, USD379 Communications
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated CCCMS and CCCHS staff yesterday by bringing in the Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee to provide free drinks.
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated CCCMS and CCCHS staff yesterday by bringing in the Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee to provide free drinks.
The USD 379 Excellence Foundation treated CCCMS and CCCHS staff yesterday by bringing in the Chilly Hillbilly and 4th and Torch Coffee to provide free drinks.
Superintendent Brett Nelson continued his Conversation Tour today at the Wakefield Care and Rehab Center. It was a great turnout, and they had some very insightful questions. Thanks for having us and for supporting our kids and USD 379! #Celebrate379
21 days ago, USD379 Communications
Superintendent Brett Nelson continued his Conversation Tour today at the Wakefield Care and Rehab Center.
Superintendent Brett Nelson continued his Conversation Tour today at the Wakefield Care and Rehab Center.
Superintendent Brett Nelson continued his Conversation Tour today at the Wakefield Care and Rehab Center.
Superintendent Brett Nelson continued his Conversation Tour today at the Wakefield Care and Rehab Center.
Yesterday, Nabholz Construction, the CMAR for the USD 379 bond projects, hosted a local contractor summit. The summit aimed to give local contractors information on how to bid on all projects that are starting in November. This supports the district's goal of providing as many opportunities as possible to keep district tax dollars in the community. #Celebrate379
21 days ago, USD379 Communications
Nabholz Construction, the CMAR for the USD 379 bond projects, hosted a local contractor summit. The goal was to give local contractors information on how to bid on all projects starting in November. This supports the district's goal of providing as many opportunities as possible to keep district tax dollars in the community.
Nabholz Construction, the CMAR for the USD 379 bond projects, hosted a local contractor summit. The goal was to give local contractors information on how to bid on all projects starting in November. This supports the district's goal of providing as many opportunities as possible to keep district tax dollars in the community.
Nabholz Construction, the CMAR for the USD 379 bond projects, hosted a local contractor summit. The goal was to give local contractors information on how to bid on all projects starting in November. This supports the district's goal of providing as many opportunities as possible to keep district tax dollars in the community.
Nabholz Construction, the CMAR for the USD 379 bond projects, hosted a local contractor summit. The goal was to give local contractors information on how to bid on all projects starting in November. This supports the district's goal of providing as many opportunities as possible to keep district tax dollars in the community.
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
22 days ago, USD379 Communications
Hiring flyer for a paraeducator at Garfield Elementary School in Clay Center. Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative and USD 379 offer competitive pay starting at $13.80–$16.05 per hour based on education and experience, benefits, paid time off, a supportive team, and growth opportunities. Apply at usd379.org/jobs. Questions: Erica Bammes at ericabammes@usd379.org or 785-632-1229.
Ever look at the three USD 379 lines on your RNR notice and wonder what they mean? This may help you better understand!

Clay County’s Revenue Neutral Rate notice lists USD 379 on three separate lines, which must be read together to understand the district’s proposed local property taxes. The Board has no control over the state-required 20-mill General Fund levy, while proposed taxes in Board-controlled funds are up just 1.13% from last year. #Celebrate379
26 days ago, USD379 Communications
Infographic titled “Understanding Your USD 379 RNR Notice” explains the district’s three lines on Clay County’s Revenue Neutral Rate notice. The state requires the 20-mill General Fund levy, while Board-controlled funds total $4,424,258 in proposed property taxes—$80,804 above revenue neutral and $49,498, or 1.13%, more than last year.
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
27 days ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 is hiring a full-time bus barn assistant with flexible hours and pay of $16–$20 per hour. Duties include fueling and transporting vehicles, washing and maintaining vehicles, substituting on routes, working overtime and taking occasional activity trips. A CDL is preferred but not required at hire; USD 379 pays for training, testing and a physical. Apply at usd379.org or call 785-632-5373.
Save the date! #Celebrate379
27 days ago, USD379 Communications
Colorful flyer promoting a free Child Check screening clinic for children from birth through preschool. The clinic will be held Thursday, October 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center. To register or learn more, call Danae at 785-632-3176 or email jenniferbegnoche@usd379.org. The screening serves children in the Clay County, Riley USD 378, Randolph/Olsburg, and Linn/Hanover/Barnes school districts and is offered by Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative.
Wakefield alums, do any of these faces look familiar? A group of teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Rob Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more. Some legendary staff members were in attendance, and they had some legendary stories! #Celebrate
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
A group of Wakefield teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Mr. Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more.
Superintendent Brett Nelson spoke at the Lion's Club meeting today on the timeline for bond funds to be utilized and projects to be completed. Want to hear about those updates or ask questions on other topics? You are invited to a Coffee Talk at the Bomber Grind Thursday at 1 pm! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Superintendent Brett Nelson speaks at the Lion's Club meeting today on the timeline for bond money to be utilized and projects to be completed.
Superintendent Brett Nelson speaks at the Lion's Club meeting today on the timeline for bond money to be utilized and projects to be completed.
USD 379 Coffee Talk with Superintendent Brett Nelson on Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. at Bomber Grind, 707 Elm Street in Wakefield. Community members are invited to discuss bond projects, taxes, curriculum, student initiatives or other topics.
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 is hiring a full-time bus barn assistant with flexible hours and pay of $16–$20 per hour. Duties include fueling and transporting vehicles, washing and maintaining vehicles, substituting on routes, working overtime and taking occasional activity trips. A CDL is preferred but not required at hire; USD 379 pays for training, testing and a physical. Apply at usd379.org or call 785-632-5373.