USD 379 QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Now that the first few weeks of school have passed, what is your child saying about school? And how can we help improve his/her experience?
https://www.usd379.org/forms/first-weeks-of-school-reflection
We are hiring! Please take a look at open positions within USD 379 and consider applying!
The first-ever CCCHS Media day was a success! Fall sports and activities got their team and "hype" photos, and Ms. McFadden's journalism students got to use some of the techniques they have been learning in her class. It was a win-win!
Did you know if you are a USD 379 bus driver...
20 hours/week gets a full single insurance policy as well as KPERS
10 hours to 40 hours a week are available for CDL drivers
CDL training is available and paid for through USD 379
Weekend and evening hours are available
Activities trips are paid from leave time to return time
Watch this video to learn more. Come join a great team and a great district!
https://youtu.be/KKo750XlOHo
USD 379 will be offering The Parent Project (for parents of kids 11 and up) and Loving Solutions (for parents of kids under age 11) starting in mid-September. Classes are free and will meet weekly over Zoom for 10 weeks. More information below!
Did you know you can look on the usd379.org website and the USD 379 app to find breakfast and lunch menus each day? This video shows you where to find them!
https://youtu.be/XwnUduaqygQ
The first day of school is here, and we want to know what makes you most excited! Whether you are a student, parent/guardian, or staff member, please let us know!
https://www.usd379.org/forms/the-first-day-of-school-is-here
Today was a big day at USD 379, as all staff took in Leader in Me training. "Year Zero" is for the adults, and "Year One" will be for the kids. It was a great day of self reflection!
Did you know that applying for the free and reduced breakfast and lunch application helps our kids receive more funding? Please apply!
School supply lists for every grade level at both Wakefield and Clay Center schools can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PdzTX96Dd1fhxpsLkSdQjM9z7kvmn21i/view
Thank you to all of our local businesses who came out to support our USD 379 staff today!
If you haven't already downloaded the USD 379 app, you are missing out on a lot of great information right from your phone! This video will show you how to find calendars specific to your child's individual school.
https://youtu.be/pEQoMmIjJZQ
We want your feedback! USD 379 Question of the Week:
How can we make the enrollment process easier for you in the future?
Please take time to send us your ideas!
https://www.usd379.org/forms/usd-379-enrollment-follow-up
We are hiring for each of the attached positions! Please consider joining our team!
Bus Drivers - Did you know that if you work 20 or more hours per week you will receive a FULL single insurance plan? It's a great deal!
The USD 379 staff are working on mapping out a scope and sequence for all curriculums in the district. The end result will be a K-12 standards-based model that will be used by all staff moving forward. Hard work, but it's what is best for kids!
This video will show you how to navigate the USD 379 website to apply for free/reduced meals (including breakfast and lunch) and how to view prices and menus for the year.
https://youtu.be/iKrt_FwbQIc
The Elks Back to School Fair is July 30!
Want to know how to enroll your child online? This video shows you how! Need more questions answered? Fill out our Question of the Week survey!
https://youtu.be/Yt3fT8Vg_Mg
5 reasons to be a substitute teacher at USD 379!
BOE meeting agenda, minutes, video, and board brief for the July 15, 2024 meeting can be found below:
https://www.usd379.org/o/usd-379/page/school-board-policy
