On the second day of class, CCCHS sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve shared their work outside of Mrs. Reichert's classroom. Stop by and take a look! #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
Protons, neutrons, electrons, and more!

Mrs. Affolter’s Earth Science students explored the tiny building blocks that make up everything around us! Students learned how protons, neutrons, and electrons work together to form atoms. #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Counselors Sally Lee and Robert Moran are meeting with seniors in English 12 and Comp I classes today to discuss key events, including scholarship application deadlines. It is the first of many lasts for the Class of 2027! #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Counselors Sally Lee and Robert Moran are meeting with seniors in English 12 and Comp I classes today to talk about important events, including scholarship application dates.
This is a scholarship for that counselors are sharing with seniors.
No phones? No problem! Students are already finding alternative ways to keep occupied during their downtime at CCCHS! #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS students play a game during their downtime.
How do you work as a team when prepping for competitive debate? You have to learn that not everyone has the same natural abilities, background knowledge, or experiences.

Today, Mrs. Blackburn's Tiger Debaters tried to copy a simple image by working as a team!  They started with different lengths of string, attached them to a marker, and then had to communicate with their group to bring the image to life.  It was challenging and taught important teamwork and communication skills!  Starting the year off right!  #Celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
The next time you come to the CCCHS Commons, you will notice a new addition! Thanks in part to the Orange and Black Pack, this Rocket Alumni touchscreen TV allows you to view:
- CCCHS Hall of Fame Entries
- Digitized Yearbooks
- Sports Year-By-Year Records & Individual Record Holders
- Team Championships

And more is on the way! #Celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
11 days ago, USD379 Communications
Recruitment flyer from Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative and USD 379 seeking a paraprofessional at Clay Center Community High School in Clay Center, Kansas. The flyer highlights meaningful work supporting students, competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, a supportive team, and professional growth. Starting hourly pay for 2026–27 ranges from $13.80+ to $16.05+ depending on education and licensure. Applicants can apply at usd379.org/jobs.
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
12 days ago, USD379 Communications
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
🎸 SCHOOL’S ALMOST BACK… so obviously we’re going to ROCK. 🤘

CCCHS YLinK is kicking things off with a FREE outdoor showing of School of Rock at the Dexter Park Bandshell this Thursday night!

🎬 Free movie
🍦 Free ice cream
🥤 Free drinks
🤘 Questionable air-guitar skills strongly encouraged

Grab your friends, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and come hang out with us! And remember… you’re not hardcore unless you live hardcore. 🎸😂

See you Thursday night!
14 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS YLinK Movie Night flyer promoting a free showing of School of Rock on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 8:15–9:45 p.m. at the Dexter Park Bandshell in Clay Center. The rock-and-roll-themed flyer features guitars, drums, music notes and stage lights. Free admission, ice cream and drinks will be provided.
Over the next week, we will highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
25 days ago, USD379 Communications
Staff spotlight graphic introducing Kristi TenClay, History/Government teacher at Clay Center Community High School (CCCHS). The graphic features a smiling outdoor headshot of Kristi alongside information about her educational background, including MOC-Floyd Valley High School in Orange City, Iowa, Northwestern College, and a master's degree in Gifted Education from the University of Connecticut. It highlights her extensive teaching career beginning in 2000, including experience in Kansas and internationally at schools in Cameroon and Ecuador, where she also served as an administrator. Most recently, she taught social studies at Junction City High School before joining CCCHS. The design uses USD 379's blue and orange branding with the headline, "Welcome to CCCHS!"
The first day of fall sports practice is August 17. Students must turn their physical into the school before they can practice. Read the flyer below for more information about free sports physicals at CCMC.
25 days ago, KaCee James
Physicals
We are looking to hire paras at CCCHS for the 2026-27 school year! #Celebrate379
27 days ago, USD379 Communications
A full-page recruitment flyer for Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative (TLEC) #702 and USD 379 Clay County School District advertising a Now Hiring opportunity for a Paraprofessional at Clay Center Community High School in Clay Center, Kansas. The flyer features the TLEC and USD 379 logos in blue and orange and highlights the message, “Make a difference every day!” It explains that paraprofessionals support students in classrooms under the direction of licensed staff to help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. A sidebar lists employee benefits, including meaningful work, competitive pay, health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, a supportive team, and professional growth opportunities. The flyer includes a 2026–27 hourly pay scale ranging from $13.80 to $16.05 per hour, depending on education and experience, along with paid holiday and sick leave information for nine-month employees. Contact information and a web address (usd379.org/jobs) are provided to encourage applicants to apply online.
Over the next week, we will highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to CCCHS! #Celebrate379
27 days ago, USD379 Communications
Graphic welcoming Kevin Colle to Clay Center Community High School (CCCHS) as a History/Government teacher. The graphic features a headshot of Kevin smiling outdoors on the right with blue and orange accent circles. On the left, text highlights his background: he graduated from Nickerson High School, earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Kansas State University, taught one year each at Herington High School and Hillsboro High School, teaches social studies and debate, and has coached cross country. It also notes that he and his wife, Jasmine, have been married for three years, Jasmine teaches band at Valley Heights, they were both involved in band at Kansas State University, and Kevin completed his student teaching at Clay Center Community Middle School under JD Lane in 2021. The bottom of the graphic displays his name, "Kevin Colle," and his position, "History/Government."
The CCCHS FFA was well represented at the 2026 Clay County Fair!
Gentry (sr) and Kale (fr) Hartman exhibited their cattle. Gentry’s steer was selected as the Grand Champion Market Steer, and her heifer was selected as the Grand Champion Heifer. Kale’s steer was selected as the Reserve Champion Market Steer. Congratulations on their success! #Celebrate379
29 days ago, USD379 Communications
The CCCHS FFA was well represented at the 2026 Clay County Fair! Gentry (sr) and Kale (fr) Hartman exhibited their cattle. Gentry’s steer was selected as the Grand Champion Market Steer, and her heifer was selected as the Grand Champion Heifer. Kale’s steer was selected as the Reserve Champion Market Steer. Congratulations on their success! #Celebrate379
The CCCHS FFA was well represented at the 2026 Clay County Fair! Gentry (sr) and Kale (fr) Hartman exhibited their cattle. Gentry’s steer was selected as the Grand Champion Market Steer, and her heifer was selected as the Grand Champion Heifer. Kale’s steer was selected as the Reserve Champion Market Steer. Congratulations on their success! #Celebrate379
The CCCHS FFA was well represented at the 2026 Clay County Fair! Gentry (sr) and Kale (fr) Hartman exhibited their cattle. Gentry’s steer was selected as the Grand Champion Market Steer, and her heifer was selected as the Grand Champion Heifer. Kale’s steer was selected as the Reserve Champion Market Steer. Congratulations on their success! #Celebrate379
Chartwells is looking for full- and part-time help! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Chartwells is hiring foodservice workers at both CCCHS and Wakefield. No nights or weekends, paid sick days and holidays, full and part time positions, 401K, bonus pay, and discount programs, career growth opportuniites, and free shift meals. Apply by texting JOB to 75000 and search requisition 1552104.

USD 379 2026-2027 Enrollment is Now Open!

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!

  • Returning Students: Please use the Snapcode that was emailed to you to finish enrollment. If you did not get your Snapcode, please contact your child's school building starting July 22 for help.

  • New Students to USD 379: Please complete the New Student Enrollment form. A Snapcode is not needed for new student enrollment. Head to our enrollment page to enroll.

Visit www.usd379.org/enroll for everything you need to get ready for the new school year, including:

  • Enrollment information

  • School supply lists

  • Physical forms

  • Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications

  • After-school program registration

  • And much more!

District staff will be available on August 4-5 to help families with enrollment questions and offer in-person enrollment support.

Be sure to follow our social media pages! We will keep sharing important updates, reminders, and back-to-school information all summer until the first day of school. We can't wait to see you!

about 1 month ago, Clay County USD 379
Enrollment poster with dates for enrollment: August 4th and 5th
A reminder that free physicals are available! #Celebrate379
2 months ago, USD379 Communications
This is a flyer for free physicals through Clay Center Family Physicians. This physical will be treated as a well child visit, which is encouraged and covered by most insurance plans. If this is not a covered benefit by your plan, or you do not have insurance, you will not be charged for the physical. You do not have to be a patient of one of our medical providers and no follow up obligation is required. Concussion screenings will not be performed during the visit.
The 2026 Tiger House has found its new home at 725 Lane Street. It was moved today and was quite a sight as it made its way through the town! #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
These are photos of the 2026 CCCHS Tiger House making its way through town and onto its permanent resting place at 725 Lane Street.
Earlier this week, Laurel Affolter and Tricia Reichert presented at the Kansas State Counselors Association Conference about their interventionist roles as Freshman and Sophomore Success Academy Coordinators. After reviewing data collected over the past 7 years, graduation rates that left some counselors in disbelief, and the way the programs have evolved over time, CCCHS was praised for its successful and innovative model of targeted support at the secondary level! #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
This is a photo of Mrs. Affolter and Mrs. Reichert. Earlier this week, Laurel Affolter and Tricia Reichert presented at the Kansas State Counselors Association Conference about their interventionist roles as Freshman and Sophomore Success Academy Coordinators. After reviewing data collected over the past 7 years, graduation rates that left some counselors in disbelief, and the way the programs have evolved over time, CCCHS was praised for its successful and innovative model of targeted support at the secondary level! #Celebrate379
This infographic shows positive gains with Tier 2 and Tier 3 students in MTSS math.
This infographic shows positive gains with Tier 2 and Tier 3 students in MTSS reading.
This infographic shows positive gains with CCCCHS graduation rates from 2023 to 2026.
This infographic shows positive gains with the 2026 Sophomore Success Report.
This infographic shows positive gains with Tiger Time.
This infographic shows positive gains with Tiger Time from 2023-2026.
A final word from Ms. Pollman...

As part of her departure from teaching, 45-year veteran teacher and coach Laura Pollman did not want celebrations. Like Douglas MacArthur, she preferred to fade away. Instead, she has paraphrased ideas from General Douglas MacArthur, which reflects the goals she had as a teacher.

Help me raise a person who is strong enough to see when they’re struggling and brave enough to face their fears; someone who can be proud in defeat and kind in victory.

Create a person whose actions match their wishes; someone who understands that knowing themselves is the key to true understanding.

Guide them not just to easy paths but through challenges that help them grow. Let them learn to be strong in tough times and to have compassion for those who are struggling.

Help them have a good heart and high goals, someone who controls themselves before trying to lead others, one who looks to the future but remembers the past.

And when they have all these qualities, give them a sense of humor, so they can be serious but not take themselves too seriously. Help them stay humble, so they remember what true greatness, wisdom, and strength really mean.

Then I, their guide, will feel proud and say, “I have not lived in vain.”
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
Long-time Hiistory and Government teacher Laura Pollman addresses the audience at the Expect Success ceremony.