🔥 BENGAL FANS — IT’S GO TIME! 🔥
Come pack the gym and cheer loud for our 7th & 8th Grade Boys Wrestling Teams as they take on Wamego and Fort Riley in their first home meet of the season!
📍 @ HOME
⏰ Starts at 4:30 PM
🎟️ Bengal Students – FREE!
Adults $5 | Kids $3
Let’s fill the stands and show that Bengal Pride! 💪🐾
#BengalStrong #BengalNation #CCCMSWrestling #HomeMeetHype

Our Lady Bengals Basketball teams are hitting the court for their first home games of the season!
📍 CCCMS & District Gyms
🕓 7th Grade vs Junction City @ 4:30 (District Gym)
🕓 8th Grade vs Junction City @ 4:30 (CCCMS Gym)
Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our Bengal pride! 🧡🖤
#BengalSTRONG #GoBengals #LadyBengals #HomeOpener #GameDay

The wait is over — our Lady Bengals hit the court for their first game of the season! 💪🐾
Come cheer on our 7th & 8th Grade Lady Bengal Basketball teams as they take on Fort Riley!
📍 At Fort Riley
⏰ Tip-off: 4:30 PM
Let’s bring that Bengal energy and show what #BengalSTRONG really means! 🧡🖤

Next week marks the start of our Girls Basketball and Boys Wrestling seasons, and our Bengals are ready to bring the heat! 🔥
Here’s what’s happening:
📅 Monday, Nov. 3
➡️ 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Fort Riley — @ Fort Riley, 4:30 pm
📅 Tuesday, Nov. 4
➡️ 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Junction City — @ HOME, 4:30 pm
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
➡️ 7th/8th Grade Boys Wrestling vs. Wamego / Fort Riley — @ HOME, 4:30 pm
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
➡️ 7th/8th Grade Boys Wrestling — Manhattan Invitational, 9:00 am
Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show what being #BengalSTRONG is all about! 🐾💪
#CCCMSBengals #GoBengals #BengalPride #Teamwork #GameWeek

Say hello to Mr. Higgins’s PAWS class! 🧡🖤
They may be a small group, but they bring BIG energy every single day! From taking on weekly challenges against other PAWS classes 💪 to soaking up the sunshine whenever the weather’s nice ☀️—this crew knows how to make every moment count.
They work hard, laugh often, and show what it truly means to be Bengal Strong through teamwork, positivity, and fun! 🐾
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #PAWS #LeaderInMe #Teamwork #CCCMSPride



Today we honor the incredible firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, and 911 operators who dedicate their lives to keeping our community safe. 💙
A special thank-you to the first responders who support our school — keeping our students, staff, and families protected each and every day. Your courage and commitment make a difference both in our community and in our classrooms. 🙌
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #CommunityHeroes #BeTheStandard

Today we’re celebrating our incredible Occupational Therapists and OTAs who make a difference every single day! 💙
From helping students build independence and confidence to making learning fun and meaningful, our OTs empower Bengals to be their best selves—one high-five, activity, and smile at a time! 🐾✨
Thank you for all you do to support our students in learning, growing, and shining bright—both in and out of the classroom. 💕
#WorldOTDay #ThankYouOTs #BeTheStandard #BengalPride #CCCMSBengals

It’s a pretty quiet week for our Bengals! 💪
Here’s what’s happening:
📅 Mon, Oct 27: World Occupational Therapy Day
🚒 Tues, Oct 28: National First Responders Day
🍩 Fri, Oct 31: Donut Day
Don’t forget — our Lighthouse Food Drive runs through October 31st! Let’s finish strong and show our Bengal pride! 🧡🖤
#BengalSTRONG #CCCMS #GoBengals

Show your Bengal pride and gear up for wrestling season! 💪🔥
From hoodies to hats — there’s something for every fan and athlete!
🛒 Shop Now: Scan the QR code or visit the link below
📅 Store closes: October 29th @ 10 AM
Don’t miss out — once it’s closed, it’s gone!
👉 https://www.companycasuals.com/bengalwrestling/start.jsp.itemorder.com/shop/sale
#BeTheStandard #BengalWrestling #CCCMS #BengalPride #GoBengals

Today, we're shining the spotlight on Mrs. Koster’s PAWS class! 🐾
This energetic crew is full of heart, spirit, and Bengal pride! 🧡🖤They are a fun bunch of kids who love their teacher! They have been participating in Leader in Me lessons and learning skills to use outside of the classroom. They love to go outside 🌳, help others 😊, and eat sweet treats 🍭.
This group truly shows what it means to be Bengal Strong!
Way to go, Mrs. Koster’s class — keep leading the way! 🙌🐅
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #PAWSspotlight #LeaderInMe

Today we’re celebrating O’Ryann for her outstanding leadership and growth! 💫
O’Ryann has made tremendous efforts to lead this year and continues to shine in YLINK, Cheer, and Band. 🎺📣✨ She has shown amazing growth, and we can’t wait to see all the great things she’ll accomplish in the future! 🌟
Keep being the standard, O’Ryann! 👏
#BeTheStandard #LeaderInMe #BengalStrong


If you missed Picture Day or need a redo, here’s your chance!
📅 Wednesday, October 22nd
🕤 9:30–9:45 AM
📍 Clay Center Middle School
✅ If you have a picture package — bring it back and we’ll replace it for free.
✅ If you were absent or never photographed — no charge!
💲 If you want a retake and didn’t order the first time — cost is $3.


Today we’re celebrating Brogan for being a true go-getter and leader! 💪
In band, Brogan took initiative by fixing several stands and a chair so his peers would have working equipment. He’s a great example of “Begin with the End in Mind” and “Be Proactive.” 🎺👏
Way to go, Brogan! Keep setting the standard for others to follow! 💫
#BeTheStandard #LeaderInMe #BengalStrong


📣 Parent-Teacher Conferences & No School Reminder 📣
Thank you for a great first quarter of the school year! 🎉 It's flown by, and now we are headed into Parent-Teacher Conference Week. Hopefully your family has been contacted by your student's PAWS teacher to set up a conference time. If not, please give us a call at CCCMS: 785-632-3232 so we can get a time scheduled.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held:
🗓 Wednesday, October 22 – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
🗓 Thursday, October 23 – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
During conferences, your family and student will have the opportunity to visit with all of your student’s teachers. Appointment times are designed to keep lines short and make your visit quick and efficient. ✅
No School Reminder:
There will be no school in USD 379 on:
❌ Thursday, October 23
❌ Friday, October 24
We look forward to seeing you at conferences! 💬📚

Today we’re celebrating Hunter for demonstrating amazing leadership and teamwork! 💪
Hunter synergized during PAWS by helping a younger student put first things first — lending a hand with a math assignment before school even started. 🧮✨
He continues to be a great leader in PAWS and throughout the school. Way to go, Hunter! 👏 #BeTheStandard #LeaderInMe #BengalStrong

