Yesterday, Clay County spoke loudly in support of our schools and our kids.
Voters approved the school bond with an 85% YES VOTE. Out of 14 school bond elections across Kansas last night, Clay County had the HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF YES VOTES — a powerful statement about how much this community believes in its schools and its kids.
"THANK YOU to the voters of Clay County for the strong support shown in yesterday’s bond election. We are grateful to live in a community that values its schools and supports safe, high-quality learning environments for our students. With the community’s support, we look forward to moving ahead with improvements that will strengthen safety and provide quality spaces for students and staff for years to come."
- USD 379 Superintendent Brett Nelson
#celebrate379
Voters approved the school bond with an 85% YES VOTE. Out of 14 school bond elections across Kansas last night, Clay County had the HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF YES VOTES — a powerful statement about how much this community believes in its schools and its kids.
"THANK YOU to the voters of Clay County for the strong support shown in yesterday’s bond election. We are grateful to live in a community that values its schools and supports safe, high-quality learning environments for our students. With the community’s support, we look forward to moving ahead with improvements that will strengthen safety and provide quality spaces for students and staff for years to come."
- USD 379 Superintendent Brett Nelson
#celebrate379
We are hiring! #celebrate379
The winner of the February “School Bus Behavior Awards” is Dax from the Squirrel bus. Dax was awarded gifts donated by Kier’s Thriftway, Short Stop, Ray’s Apple Market, and Ferguson Rexall Drugs. Dax is pictured with his bus monitor, Dawn Hawkins, and driver Merlin Fowles. #celebrate379
Congratulations to Mr. Ferguson! #celebrate379
The Clay Center community is invited to hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about the upcoming tax-neutral bond issue vote on March 3rd. If you are not able to attend in person, a Zoom link is in the comments.
Please share! #celebrate379
Please share! #celebrate379
Throughout the year, the Excellence Foundation has been recognizing staff members who have completed 5-year increments of service in USD 379. This month, we took it a step further by recognizing any staff member who has completed 35 years or more of work in 379. These five teachers have a combined 217 years of experience! Just think about the literally thousands of students they have impacted over those years! #celebrate379
We are hiring! #celebrate379
We invite you to the Green Cafe on Monday for coffee and conversation! #celebrate379
We welcome Mr. Leis to Wakefield next year! #celebrate379
The Wakefield community is invited to hear from superintendent Brett Nelson about the upcoming tax-neutral bond issue vote that will take place March 3rd. Come out for coffee and conversation! #celebrate379
We welcome Mrs. Bammes to USD 379 and the TLEC next year! #celebrate379
We would love to see you at any of these informational meetings! #celebrate379
School counselors make a difference for students EVERY DAY. Learn more at schoolcounselor.org/role. #celebrate379
The winner of the January “School Bus Behavior Awards” is Olivia from the Horse bus. Olivia was awarded gifts donated by Tasty Pastry Bakery, The Bomber Grind, Ray’s Apple Market, and Ferguson Rexall Drugs. Olivia is pictured with her bus driver, Aaron Morrow. #celebrate379
Our very own Joy Lund was highlighted nationally by Chartwells last week. They said what we already knew... she is a great worker and person! #celebrate379
Did you know it is Board Clerk Appreciation Day? Neither did we until the Kansas Association of School Boards made it official today.
We are lucky to have one of the best at USD 379 in August Clark! She is the steady presence behind every meeting, the keeper of process, history, and compliance, and often the quiet bridge between boards, superintendents, staff, and communities. August manages details most never see, navigates tough moments with professionalism, and does it all with care, patience, and integrity.
THANK YOU, August, for all you do! #celebrate379
We are lucky to have one of the best at USD 379 in August Clark! She is the steady presence behind every meeting, the keeper of process, history, and compliance, and often the quiet bridge between boards, superintendents, staff, and communities. August manages details most never see, navigates tough moments with professionalism, and does it all with care, patience, and integrity.
THANK YOU, August, for all you do! #celebrate379
USD 379 will use Monday's menu (breakfast & lunch) on Tuesday, Jan. 27. We will totally skip Tuesday's menus for the week. The menu will run as planned Wednesday through Friday. #celebrate379
School Closed- Monday, January 26th, 2026
We are hiring! #celebrate379
USD 379 has a District Leadership Team that meets throughout the year to work on our 5-year action plan and goals. Yesterday, leaders from each building came together to look at data, review district and building goals, and prepare for our annual presentation to KSDE, which is required of every school district in Kansas. #celebrate379
