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
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
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push boundaries across various fields. Congratulations, Mrs. Koppes! #Celebrate379
NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push boundaries across various fields. Congratulations, Mr. Wichman! #Celebrate379
NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push boundaries across various fields. Congratulations, Mr. Beardsley! #Celebrate379
USD 379 District Counselor Lisa Last introduced the annual Sophomore Job Shadow Experience today in Mrs. Reichert’s classes. Throughout the year, students will shadow all kinds of businesses and individuals to get a sense of what they want to do after graduation. THANK YOU to all of you who allow these students this opportunity! #Celebrate379
You are invited to Mr. Nelson's next community conversation tour stop! #Celebrate379
The first of many "Community Conversations" for the new school year happened today at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. Residents and community members enjoyed coffee and snacks with Superintendent Brett Nelson while asking questions and reminiscing about the good old days! And if you are complaining about gas prices, some of these residents will remind you they once rode their horses to school! #Celebrate379
The Leader In Me program is meant for EVERY student in 379, even preschool students!
Today, Mrs. Bruggeman's students decided on a Classroom Mission Statement. They voted using stickers for how they wanted their classroom to feel. Then they signed the mission statement with their thumbprint. It's now up on their wall to view for the rest of the year! #Celebrate379
Today, Mrs. Bruggeman's students decided on a Classroom Mission Statement. They voted using stickers for how they wanted their classroom to feel. Then they signed the mission statement with their thumbprint. It's now up on their wall to view for the rest of the year! #Celebrate379
At USD 379, i-Ready Math is one of many tools our teachers use to help students grow and succeed. Students spend very little time on a screen each week, so when they do, it needs to be highly instructional.
Teachers use i-Ready insights to identify individual needs, guide small-group instruction, and provide hands-on learning opportunities. In Mrs. McDonald's 4th-grade classroom, students took the initial diagnostic assessment today. Then, the i-Ready program will place them at their level, supporting personalized instruction. #Celebrate379
Teachers use i-Ready insights to identify individual needs, guide small-group instruction, and provide hands-on learning opportunities. In Mrs. McDonald's 4th-grade classroom, students took the initial diagnostic assessment today. Then, the i-Ready program will place them at their level, supporting personalized instruction. #Celebrate379
We are hiring at Lincoln Elementary! #Celebrate379
You are invited to Mr. Nelson's first Coffee Talk of the 2026-27 school year! #Celebrate379
Mr. Yenni's 5th graders hit the ground running yesterday! First, they participated in a Think-Pair-Share activity discussing their favorite color, food, pets, and hobbies. Then, they created posters displaying how they felt about their first day of school. #Celebrate379
Last Friday, USD 379 joined our local emergency response partners for a mass casualty drill involving a simulated school bus accident.
Working alongside Clay County Medical Center, Clay County EMS, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and Clay County Emergency Management, our staff practiced how we would respond and work together during a large-scale emergency.
A key part of the exercise for USD 379 was practicing our family reunification protocols—the procedures we would use to safely reunite students with their families after an emergency. The drill also allowed all participating agencies to practice communication, resource coordination, patient triage, and treatment.
While we hope these procedures are never needed, practicing them helps us identify areas for improvement, strengthen relationships with our local partners, and be better prepared to care for our students, staff, and families when it matters most.
Thank you to all of our community partners and USD 379 staff members who helped make this valuable training exercise possible. We appreciate the teamwork and commitment to keeping our schools and community safe. #Celebrate379
Working alongside Clay County Medical Center, Clay County EMS, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and Clay County Emergency Management, our staff practiced how we would respond and work together during a large-scale emergency.
A key part of the exercise for USD 379 was practicing our family reunification protocols—the procedures we would use to safely reunite students with their families after an emergency. The drill also allowed all participating agencies to practice communication, resource coordination, patient triage, and treatment.
While we hope these procedures are never needed, practicing them helps us identify areas for improvement, strengthen relationships with our local partners, and be better prepared to care for our students, staff, and families when it matters most.
Thank you to all of our community partners and USD 379 staff members who helped make this valuable training exercise possible. We appreciate the teamwork and commitment to keeping our schools and community safe. #Celebrate379
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training.
Yesterday at Wakefield, Lighthouse team leader Mr. Freeman brought in students from elementary, junior high, and high school to present their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data from last year. It even included music and poppers at the end!
Thanks to the kids (and dinosaurs) who spent part of their last few days of summer helping out our staff! #Celebrate379
Yesterday at Wakefield, Lighthouse team leader Mr. Freeman brought in students from elementary, junior high, and high school to present their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data from last year. It even included music and poppers at the end!
Thanks to the kids (and dinosaurs) who spent part of their last few days of summer helping out our staff! #Celebrate379
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training. Today at CCCHS, staff members reviewed their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data to set goals for the upcoming year. #Celebrate379
USD 379 Families,
As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety and emergency preparedness, USD 379 will participate in a bus accident training exercise on Thursday, August 13.
The exercise will take place on a country route in Clay County and will involve USD 379 staff, student volunteers, local emergency response agencies, and CCMC. The purpose of the drill is to give our district and community partners an opportunity to practice how we would work together in the event of an actual school bus accident.
This is a training exercise only. There is no actual emergency, and all injuries and emergency scenarios involved in the exercise will be simulated.
During the exercise, community members may notice emergency vehicles responding in the drill area and may see activity associated with the simulated accident. The exercise may also include simulated medical transport and student reunification procedures. There will also be signs at the scene stating “Crisis Drill in Progress”.
A small group of student volunteers will participate as actors in the exercise. They will receive instructions and safety expectations before the drill begins, and student safety will remain our highest priority throughout the exercise.
Participating agencies and USD 379 staff will conduct a debriefing afterward in the week to discuss what worked well and identify opportunities to strengthen our response procedures.
Exercises like this help ensure that our staff and local emergency responders are prepared to communicate, coordinate, and respond effectively should a real emergency ever occur.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, Clay County emergency responders, and community partners for helping USD 379 prepare to keep our students safe.
USD 379 Clay County Schools
As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety and emergency preparedness, USD 379 will participate in a bus accident training exercise on Thursday, August 13.
The exercise will take place on a country route in Clay County and will involve USD 379 staff, student volunteers, local emergency response agencies, and CCMC. The purpose of the drill is to give our district and community partners an opportunity to practice how we would work together in the event of an actual school bus accident.
This is a training exercise only. There is no actual emergency, and all injuries and emergency scenarios involved in the exercise will be simulated.
During the exercise, community members may notice emergency vehicles responding in the drill area and may see activity associated with the simulated accident. The exercise may also include simulated medical transport and student reunification procedures. There will also be signs at the scene stating “Crisis Drill in Progress”.
A small group of student volunteers will participate as actors in the exercise. They will receive instructions and safety expectations before the drill begins, and student safety will remain our highest priority throughout the exercise.
Participating agencies and USD 379 staff will conduct a debriefing afterward in the week to discuss what worked well and identify opportunities to strengthen our response procedures.
Exercises like this help ensure that our staff and local emergency responders are prepared to communicate, coordinate, and respond effectively should a real emergency ever occur.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, Clay County emergency responders, and community partners for helping USD 379 prepare to keep our students safe.
USD 379 Clay County Schools
We are continuing to highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Garfield! #Celebrate379
