🎉 CCCMS Weekly Activities | December 15–21 🎉
It’s a busy and festive week at CCCMS as we wrap up the quarter and celebrate STUCO’s Christmas Spirit Week! Check out what’s happening:

🎄 Spirit Week Lineup:
Monday (15th): Christmas Pajama Day
Tuesday (16th): Class Color Day — 6th: White, 7th: Green, 8th: Red
Wednesday (17th): Favorite Christmas Character Day
Thursday (18th): Ugly Sweater Day
Friday (19th): Crazy Stocking Day – Wear Your Favorite Christmas Socks

🏀 Activities & Athletics:
• Mon, Dec. 15:
 – Girls Basketball NCKL Round 1:
  7th Grade @ Home vs Chapman • 4:30 pm
  8th Grade @ Rock Creek • 4:30 pm
 – 8:15 am Boys Basketball Interest Meeting

• Tues, Dec. 16:
 – 8:15 am Girls Wrestling Interest Meeting

• Wed, Dec. 17:
 – Boys Basketball Practice Begins

• Thurs, Dec. 18:
 – Girls Basketball NCKL Semis & Finals (pending Monday’s results):
  7th Grade @ Fort Riley • 4:30 pm
  8th Grade @ Chapman • 4:30 pm

• Fri, Dec. 19:
 – 11:45 am Dismissal (End of Quarter 2)
 – Donut Day! Donuts served at 7:45 am

🎉 NO SCHOOL December 20–January 4 — Enjoy Winter Break!
📚 Classes Resume January 5

Let’s finish the semester strong and show off that holiday Bengal spirit! 🐾🧡
#BengalSTRONG
about 6 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
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weekly
🔥🧡🖤 BENGAL PRIDE ON THE MAT! 🖤🧡🔥 1ST PLACE AT NCKL TODAY! 🥇💪 Our Boys Bengal Wrestling Team went out there and DOMINATED—scrapping for every point, finishing every match, and leaving it all on the mat. Relentless pressure, clutch takedowns, gritty defense, and that Bengal HEART on full display! This team didn’t just wrestle… they HUNTED. Outworked. Outmuscled. Outlasted. 🏆 NCKL CHAMPS 🟠 Orange & Black STRONG 🖤 Brotherhood. Grit. Grind. Huge congratulations to every wrestler, coach, and supporter—your hard work showed today. Keep rolling, keep grinding, and keep making Bengal Nation proud! Once a Bengal, ALWAYS a Bengal. 🐅🔥 #BengalWrestling #NCKLChamps #OrangeAndBlack #MatBeasts #PinOrBePinned #StateOfMind
about 21 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
NCKL
💥 BENGALS HIT THE MAT! 💥
This Morning, our Boys NCKL Wrestling squad is ready to DOMINATE at Marysville! 🏆
📅 When: Saturday, 9:00 AM start
🚌 Bus: Leaves CCCMS at 6:45 AM – don’t be late!
💵 Entry: $5 Adults | $3 Students
👊 High-flying takedowns, gritty pins, and relentless mat action – our Bengals are are going to be bringing the heat! Let’s cheer them on as they battle for NCKL glory!

📌 Important: Coach will collect all singlets, headgear, and borrowed shoes after the tournament.

🔥 Let’s go, Bengals! Time to show that wrestling heart and Bengal STRONG spirit! Finish this season STRONG! 🔥
1 day ago, Tasha Siemers
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This week, Mrs. Schooley’s Industrial Art students learned how to install different drywall anchors. Her students and Mr. Pfizenmaier’s Construction Tech students then performed experiments to see how much weight they could hold! #celebrate379
2 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Schooley’s Industrial Art students installed different drywall anchors into their "walls" today. Her students and Mr. Pfizenmaier’s Construction Tech students then performed experiments to see how much weight they could hold! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley’s Industrial Art students installed different drywall anchors into their "walls" today. Her students and Mr. Pfizenmaier’s Construction Tech students then performed experiments to see how much weight they could hold! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley’s Industrial Art students installed different drywall anchors into their "walls" today. Her students and Mr. Pfizenmaier’s Construction Tech students then performed experiments to see how much weight they could hold! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley’s Industrial Art students installed different drywall anchors into their "walls" today. Her students and Mr. Pfizenmaier’s Construction Tech students then performed experiments to see how much weight they could hold! #celebrate379

📚 Bengal Strong Habits in Action – Social Studies Spotlight! 🌎

Today we’re celebrating our incredible Middle School Social Studies Department—a team that brings history to life, inspires curiosity, and helps our Bengals understand the world beyond their own front door. From guiding students through ancient civilizations to unpacking modern-day events, they encourage critical thinking, thoughtful discussion, and a deeper appreciation for the people, cultures, and stories that shape our lives.

Our Social Studies teachers model Bengal Strong Habits every day—leading with respect, practicing empathy, fostering win-win conversations, and empowering students to think boldly and responsibly about their place in the world. Their classrooms are where leadership grows, questions matter, and learning becomes an adventure.

👇 Below is a look into their lives outside of school!

Seth Higgins is in his first year of teaching. He was born in Manhattan, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State University. Seth teaches 6th-grade social studies, as well as freshman world history and current events at CCCHS. In his free time, Seth enjoys playing music with friends, reading, and playing video games. He is enjoying his first year of teaching and loving Clay Center!

McKinley Mellies is in her second year of teaching and graduated from Kansas State University in 2024. Originally from Clay Center, where she graduated high school in 2020, McKinley now teaches 7th-grade social studies at the middle school, which consists of Kansas History, Geography, History Through Pop Culture, and Current Events. McKinley is also the scholar's bowl coach for CCCMS. She loves books, coffee, trivia, creative projects, and going on walks.

JD Lane is in year 36 of teaching middle school Social Studies, with 27 of those being at McKinley/CCCMS. A Clay Center native, CCCHS graduate with a teaching degree from the University of North Alabama, he enjoys reading, golf, spending time with family, and traveling. He also coaches football and track at CCCHS and 7th-grade girls basketball. Married to Carrie, also a Clay Center native with 3+ children: Lauren, Peyton, soon-to-be daughter-in-law Rachael, and Sydney.

Thank you to our Social Studies team for leading with heart, passion, and Bengal Strong habits every day.

2 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Mr. Walsh's 7th grade "Tech Time" students took part of their first semester collaborating with Garfield 5th graders on how to use a CAD program to print objects using a 3D printer. The 7th graders instructed and demonstrated and then helped the 5th graders create something realistic to 3D print. It's always exciting to see peer mentorship in 379! #celebrate379
3 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Walsh's Tech Time students took time during the first semester to collaborate with Garfield 5th graders on how to use a CAD program to print objects using a 3D printer. The 7th graders instructed and demonstrated and then guided the 5th graders to create something realistic to 3D print. It's always exciting to see peer mentorship! #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's Tech Time students took time during the first semester to collaborate with Garfield 5th graders on how to use a CAD program to print objects using a 3D printer. The 7th graders instructed and demonstrated and then guided the 5th graders to create something realistic to 3D print. It's always exciting to see peer mentorship! #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's Tech Time students took time during the first semester to collaborate with Garfield 5th graders on how to use a CAD program to print objects using a 3D printer. The 7th graders instructed and demonstrated and then guided the 5th graders to create something realistic to 3D print. It's always exciting to see peer mentorship! #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's Tech Time students took time during the first semester to collaborate with Garfield 5th graders on how to use a CAD program to print objects using a 3D printer. The 7th graders instructed and demonstrated and then guided the 5th graders to create something realistic to 3D print. It's always exciting to see peer mentorship! #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's Tech Time students took time during the first semester to collaborate with Garfield 5th graders on how to use a CAD program to print objects using a 3D printer. The 7th graders instructed and demonstrated and then guided the 5th graders to create something realistic to 3D print. It's always exciting to see peer mentorship! #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's Tech Time students took time during the first semester to collaborate with Garfield 5th graders on how to use a CAD program to print objects using a 3D printer. The 7th graders instructed and demonstrated and then guided the 5th graders to create something realistic to 3D print. It's always exciting to see peer mentorship! #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain's 8th grade ELA classes are practicing letter writing format. And what better way to practice this skill than with thank you cards to the educators who have impacted them over the years? THANK YOU to all of our para educators, administrators, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, teachers, secretaries, substitutes, and coaches! #celebrate379
3 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Blain's 8th grade ELA classes are practicing letter writing format in 8th grade ELA. And what better way to practice this skill than with thank you cards to the educators who have impacted them over the years? THANK YOU to all of our para educators, administrators, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, teachers, secretaries, substitutes, and coaches! #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain's 8th grade ELA classes are practicing letter writing format in 8th grade ELA. And what better way to practice this skill than with thank you cards to the educators who have impacted them over the years? THANK YOU to all of our para educators, administrators, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, teachers, secretaries, substitutes, and coaches! #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain's 8th grade ELA classes are practicing letter writing format in 8th grade ELA. And what better way to practice this skill than with thank you cards to the educators who have impacted them over the years? THANK YOU to all of our para educators, administrators, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, teachers, secretaries, substitutes, and coaches! #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain's 8th grade ELA classes are practicing letter writing format in 8th grade ELA. And what better way to practice this skill than with thank you cards to the educators who have impacted them over the years? THANK YOU to all of our para educators, administrators, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, teachers, secretaries, substitutes, and coaches! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
3 days ago, USD379 Communications
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379
As part of 7th grade social studies, Ms. Mellies is teaching cultural shifts in United States history. Today, they were talking about the 50s, and Ms. Mellies showed the classic "I Love Lucy" chocolate scene. As you can see, it is as funny now to today's kids as it was back in the 50s! #celebrate379

🎄🎅 CCCMS Christmas Spirit Week is Coming! 🎅🎄
Hey Bengals! Our amazing CCCMS STUCO has planned a festive week of dress-up days as we slide into Christmas break. Let’s fill the halls with holiday cheer and Bengal pride! ❤️💚

📅 Here’s what’s happening next week:

✨ Monday, Dec. 15 – Christmas PJ Day
Get cozy and kick off the week in your favorite holiday pajamas!

✨ Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Class Color Day
Show your grade-level spirit!
• 6th Grade – White
• 7th Grade – Green
• 8th Grade – Red

✨ Wednesday, Dec. 17 – Favorite Christmas Character Day
Rudolph, Grinch, Buddy the Elf—who will you be?

✨ Thursday, Dec. 18 – Ugly Sweater Day
The uglier, the better! Let’s see those festive sweaters.

✨ Friday, Dec. 19 – Christmas Sock Day
Rock your jolliest Christmas socks to wrap up the week!

Let’s make this the most spirited week of the season! 🎁🐾💛

3 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🎉 Be The Standard – Call of the Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate Carter Young, a student who truly embodies what it means to be Bengal Strong! 🐾

Carter is always leading with Habit 4: Think Win-Win, showing respect, courtesy, and positivity in everything he does. Even when an injury kept him from wrestling this season, he didn’t let that slow him down—he goes out of his way to encourage others, spreading kindness and motivation wherever he goes.

Polite, thoughtful, and a genuine joy to teach, Carter sets the standard for what it means to be a leader and a teammate. 💛🖤

Way to Be The Standard, Carter!

3 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Congratulations to our 20 year employees! #celebrate379
4 days ago, USD379 Communications
Congratulations to our 20-year employees! #celebrate379

🎨✨ Creativity Club Reminder! ✨🎨
BENGALS Don’t forget — YLINK is sponsoring this month’s Creativity Club TODAY!

🗓 Wednesday, December 10th
⏰ 3:20–4:20 PM
📍 In the Commons

Bengal students can enjoy an hour of fun, creativity, and connection! We’ll have snacks, drinks, and a variety of activities to explore. 🌟

We hope to see you there! 🎉

4 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🎉 Be The Standard – Call of the Day! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating two Bengals who truly set the standard of Bengal Strong — Owen Pfizenmaier and Coyer Canfield! 🐾

During ELA, these two showed incredible leadership by welcoming a new student with genuine kindness and teamwork. They invited the student to join them during the novel study, caught them up on the story, and helped them navigate the assignment — all without being asked or prompted by an adult.

Owen and Coyer showed what Habit 1 and Habit 6 look like in action. Their willingness to step up, include others, and lead by example is exactly what being Bengal Strong is all about. 🧡🖤

Way to Be The Standard, boys!
4 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏀 LADY BENGAL BASKETBALL GAME DAY! 🧡🖤

Our Lady Bengals are back on the court today—both teams suiting up and ready to dominate!

🔥 8th Grade Girls Basketball
vs Susan B. Anthony
📍 Manhattan
⏱️ 3:30 PM Tip-off

🔥 7th Grade Girls Basketball
vs Susan B. Anthony
📍 HOME – CCCMS Gym
⏱️ 4:30 PM Tip-off

🎟 Admission for the Home Game:
• $5 Adults
• $3 Kids
• Bengals FREE!

Let’s bring the heat on the hardwood—defense locked in, offense pushing the pace, and Bengal pride loud and strong! Whether you're traveling to Manhattan or filling the CCCMS stands, let’s cheer our Lady Bengals on to victory!

#BengalSTRONG 🐾 #LadyBengals #GameDay #FullCourtEnergy 🏀
5 days ago, Tasha Siemers
sports
🏀 GAME DAY, LADY BENGALS! 🐾🔥

Our 7th & 8th Grade Lady Bengals are hittin’ the road and heading to Chapman today to tip off at 4:30 PM!

Let’s show Chapman what Bengal basketball is all about — grit, teamwork, and that never-quit mentality.

Go get those W’s, Lady Bengals! 🧡🏀🐾
6 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🎉 This Week’s Bengal Activities! 🐾
Check out what’s happening around CCCMS this week — let’s show up, cheer loud, and stay Bengal Strong! 🧡🖤

MONDAY, Dec 8
🏀 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball vs Chapman @ Chapman – 4:30 PM

TUESDAY, Dec 9
🏀 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs Susan B. Anthony @ Manhattan – 3:30 PM
🏀 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs Susan B. Anthony @ HOME – 4:30 PM

THURSDAY, Dec 11
🎸 Rock Band Informances in the CCCMS Commons – 6:00 PM

SATURDAY, Dec 13
🤼‍♂️ 7th/8th Grade Boys Wrestling – NCKL @ Marysville, 2:00 PM

📅 COMING UP!
✨ Dec 19 – 11:45 AM Dismissal (End of Quarter 2)
❄️ Dec 20 – Jan 4 – NO SCHOOL (Winter Break!)
📘 Jan 5 – Classes Resume

Let’s make it a great week, Bengals! 🐾💪 #BengalSTRONG #GoBengals
7 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🎉 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight – Mr. Last’s PAWS! 🎉

If you’ve ever walked past Mr. Last’s PAWS in the morning, you already know one thing… this crew brings the ENERGY! 😄🐾

This ornery, fun-loving group is famous for keeping their teachers on their toes—especially with their legendary pranks on other PAWS classes. You never quite know what they’re plotting next!

They’re also the kings of the breakfast potluck, rolling in with morning feasts that could fuel an entire jungle of Bengals. 🥞🍳

Competitive? Absolutely. This PAWS loves a challenge and never backs down from going head-to-head with other groups. And quiet? Well… let’s just say that’s not their strongest habit—but their enthusiasm makes mornings brighter for everyone around them. 🤣

Their high-energy spirit matches their leader perfectly—Mr. Last wouldn’t have it any other way. 💥

🐅 Way to go, Mr. Last’s PAWS! Keeping the Bengal Strong habits alive with fun, teamwork, and just the right amount of mischief!
9 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Mrs. Schooley is continuing retired Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Conner’s tradition of making cutting boards. Students use maple, cherry, ash, walnut, and oak to create them! #celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Schooley is continuing retired Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Conner’s tradition of making cutting boards. Students use maple, cherry, ash, walnut, and oak to create them! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley is continuing retired Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Conner’s tradition of making cutting boards. Students use maple, cherry, ash, walnut, and oak to create them! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley is continuing retired Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Conner’s tradition of making cutting boards. Students use maple, cherry, ash, walnut, and oak to create them! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley is continuing retired Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Conner’s tradition of making cutting boards. Students use maple, cherry, ash, walnut, and oak to create them! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley is continuing retired Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Conner’s tradition of making cutting boards. Students use maple, cherry, ash, walnut, and oak to create them! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley is continuing retired Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Conner’s tradition of making cutting boards. Students use maple, cherry, ash, walnut, and oak to create them! #celebrate379
Mrs. Schooley is continuing retired Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Conner’s tradition of making cutting boards. Students use maple, cherry, ash, walnut, and oak to create them! #celebrate379
Mr. Higgins' 6th grade social studies students have recently started a unit on the history and geography of China. Earlier this week, they were examining all of China's rivers. #celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Higgins' 6th grade social studies students have recently started a unit on the history and geography of China. Today, they were examining all of China's rivers. #celebrate379
Mr. Higgins' 6th grade social studies students have recently started a unit on the history and geography of China. Today, they were examining all of China's rivers. #celebrate379
Mr. Higgins' 6th grade social studies students have recently started a unit on the history and geography of China. Today, they were examining all of China's rivers. #celebrate379
Mr. Higgins' 6th grade social studies students have recently started a unit on the history and geography of China. Today, they were examining all of China's rivers. #celebrate379
Mr. Higgins' 6th grade social studies students have recently started a unit on the history and geography of China. Today, they were examining all of China's rivers. #celebrate379
🎉 BENGAL SPORTS DAY! 🎉
Let’s crank up the energy, Bengal Family — it’s a BIG day for our athletes!

🤼‍♂️ 7th & 8th Grade Boys Wrestling
Our Bengal wrestlers hit the mats at home at 4:00 PM as they take on Abilene and Marysville!
Come pack the stands and bring the roar — every takedown, every pin, every battle counts!
🏷️ Admission: $5 adults | $3 kids | Bengals are FREE!

🏀 7th & 8th Grade Lady Bengal Basketball
Our Lady Bengals are hitting the road to Marysville!
Tip-off is 4:30 PM — time to bring that full-court Bengal mentality and light up the scoreboard!
Let’s go, ladies! Box out, drive strong, and shoot with confidence! 🔥

🐅 Let’s show our athletes ALL the love today — on the mats and on the court.
#BengalPride #GoBengals #OnTheMat #OnTheCourt #StrongerTogether
10 days ago, Tasha Siemers
sports