🏐🧡 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION: 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL 🧡🏐

Today, we’re putting the spotlight on our 8th Grade Lady Bengals! 🐾

These girls have been putting in the work, learning to play as a team, pushing each other, and building the confidence that comes from knowing you’ve prepared for the moment. 💪🏐

Today they take that hard work to the court in Abilene at 4:30 PM, ready to serve it up, battle for every point, chase down every ball, and keep the energy high from the first serve to the final whistle!

And then it’s back home on Saturday, September 5th at 9:00 AM for the Bengal Round Robin Home Tournament!

This group is learning that volleyball is about more than just getting the ball over the net. It’s about communication, trust, hustle, resilience, and having your teammate’s back—the kind of qualities that make a team stronger.

From big serves and smart sets to tough digs, strong swings, long rallies, and those “WE’VE GOT THIS!” moments, these Lady Bengals are showing what it looks like to put those Bengal Strong Habits into action. 🔥

8th Grade Volleyball — keep working, keep competing, keep believing in each other.

🐾 STRONG HABITS. STRONG TEAM. BENGAL STRONG. 🧡🏐
about 4 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐾 BENGAL SPORTS ARE BACK! 🧡🖤

Today marks the start of a VERY exciting Bengal sports season! Our athletes are ready to hit the road, represent Clay Center, and get this year of competition underway! 🚍🐾

Here’s where you can find our Bengals TODAY — Thursday, September 3rd:

🏃 CROSS COUNTRY
📍 Concordia Invitational
📍 Concordia Golf & Wellness
⏰ 9:00 AM

🏐 VOLLEYBALL @ ABILENE
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 7th Grade — 1020 NW 8th Street, Abilene
📍 8th Grade — Abilene Middle School

🏈 FOOTBALL @ ABILENE
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 7th Grade followed by 8th Grade

🔥 A QUICK WEATHER REMINDER:
It’s HOT out there, Bengal fans! If you’re heading out to support our athletes, drink plenty of water, stay hydrated, dress for the heat, and be weather aware. Kansas weather likes to keep us on our toes! ☀️😅

Let’s get this sports year started with Bengal Pride, Bengal Energy, and Bengal Strong support! 🧡🖤

Good luck to all of our athletes competing today!
🐾 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG. 🐾

LET’S GO, BENGALS! 🐯🧡🖤
about 5 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
sports
🚨 9/2 BENGAL FOOTBALL UPDATE — AGAIN! 🏈☀️

Well… Kansas weather has decided it’s not quite done calling the shots. 🥵🌡️ Due to the extreme forecasted heat, the Middle School Football games vs. Abilene have been moved back for a SECOND time.

📍 AT ABILENE

🕖 7th Grade — 7:00 PM
🕣 8th Grade — Approximately 8:30 PM

We know this has been a moving target, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we work to keep our athletes safe in the heat. We will continue to monitor conditions and make adjustments as needed.

🔥 Because apparently, in Kansas, even the weather likes to change the game plan!

If any other changes occur, we will keep our Bengal Family updated. 🐾🧡

Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll see you Thursday at Abilene!
about 23 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
football
REGATTA RACE! Mrs. Pfizenmaier's CCCMS STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' CCCHS science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape. As you can see, the results were mixed! #Celebrate379
about 23 hours ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's CCCMS STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' CCCHS science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's CCCMS STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' CCCHS science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's CCCMS STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' CCCHS science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's CCCMS STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' CCCHS science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Do you know what a participle is? If not, ask new ELA teacher Ms. Smith's 8th graders, as they learned all about them today! #Celebrate
2 days ago, USD379 Communications
Ms. Smith teaches her 8th grade ELA students the definition of a participle while they write notes.
Ms. Smith teaches her 8th grade ELA students the definition of a participle while they write notes.
Ms. Smith teaches her 8th grade ELA students the definition of a participle while they write notes.
Ms. Smith teaches her 8th grade ELA students the definition of a participle while they write notes.
Ms. Smith teaches her 8th grade ELA students the definition of a participle while they write notes.
Ms. Smith teaches her 8th grade ELA students the definition of a participle while they write notes.
Ms. Smith teaches her 8th grade ELA students the definition of a participle while they write notes.
🚨 ANOTHER THURSDAY BENGAL SPORTS UPDATE! 🚨

☀️ Due to the expected heat, we have ANOTHER schedule change for Thursday.

Please take note of the UPDATED CROSS COUNTRY START TIME for our Junior High runners competing at the Concordia Invitational.

🏃‍♀️ Junior High Girls – 9:00 AM
🏃‍♂️ Junior High Boys – 9:25 AM

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
📍 Concordia Golf and Wellness
600 W. 13th St., Concordia

⏰ Coaches Meeting: Approximately 8:45 AM

⚠️ This is the second Thursday sports schedule adjustment due to the heat. Please continue to watch for additional updates and changes as we monitor the weather and prioritize the safety of our Bengal athletes.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. 🧡🖤

GO BENGALS! 🐾
3 days ago, Tasha Siemers
cross
🏈🏐 THURSDAY BENGAL SPORTS UPDATE! 🏐🏈

Football Schedule Change! 🐾🧡

Our CCCMS Middle School Football Games vs. Abilene at Abilene this Thursday have been moved to new start times:

🏈 6:30 PM — 7th Grade Football
➡️ 8th Grade Football will follow

💧 Hydration & Game Timing:
We will have hydration breaks and extended time between quarters as needed during the 7th grade game to help keep our athletes safe and comfortable.

The 8th Grade teams should be warming up and ready to go following the 7th grade game. If officials are able to make the transition, we may limit the time between games to 5 minutes.

📍 Warm-Up Areas:
🟠 Clay Center: Behind the end zone on the South End
🟠 Abilene: North End

🏐 VOLLEYBALL LOCATION UPDATE

Please note that volleyball will be played at TWO different locations:

🧡 8th Grade Volleyball: Abilene Middle School
🧡 7th Grade Volleyball: Abilene Community Center
📍 1020 NW 8th Street, Abilene, KS

⚠️ NEW LOCATION: The Abilene Community Center is a new site for 7th Grade Volleyball and is different from our previous location.

🏐 7th Grade Volleyball Match Format:
We will play 2 full B matches, as both teams have enough players to do so.

Thank you to our Bengal families and fans for being flexible as we make these schedule adjustments! Let's go, Bengals! 🐾🧡🖤
3 days ago, Tasha Siemers
sports
🐾🧡 IT’S A BIG WEEK TO BE A BENGAL! 🧡🐾

We’ve got a full week of Bengal pride, teamwork, competition, and FUN coming your way! 🐯🔥

📸 MONDAY: Cheer Team Pictures
🏃 THURSDAY: Cross Country at Concordia + 7th & 8th Grade Football & Volleyball at Abilene
🎉 FRIDAY: Back 2 School Bash at Common Grounds — 6:00–8:30 PM
🏐 SATURDAY: 8th Grade A/B Round Robin Volleyball Tournament right here at HOME! — 9:00 AM

Come out, cheer loud, support our Bengals, and help us show what it means to be #BengalStrong! 🧡🖤

📅 Planning Ahead: No School Monday, September 7th for Labor Day!

Let’s make it another GREAT week, Bengals! 🐾🧡
#BengalStrong #CCCMSBengals #BengalPride #ThisWeeksActivities
4 days ago, Tasha Siemers
activities
🐾🏐🏈 SCRIMMAGE SUCCESS! 🏃‍♀️💪

Last night’s sports scrimmages were a GREAT way to kick off the season! 🙌 Our Bengals got some valuable time on the court and field, team pictures were captured 📸, and—best of all—we had an AMAZING turnout of parents and families there to cheer everyone on! 🖤🧡

THANK YOU, BENGAL FAMILIES, for showing up and showing your support! 👏 Your encouragement means so much to our student-athletes, coaches, and programs. We LOVE seeing our Bengal community come together! 🐾🧡

📸 PICTURE DAY UPDATE: Parents, keep an eye on ParentSquare next week! You should be receiving your student-athlete’s team and individual pictures right there in ParentSquare. No need to wonder where those pictures went—they’re coming! 😉📲

And now… IT’S GAME TIME! 🔥

📅 Thursday, September 3rd
🏆 ALL SPORTS TEAMS MAKE THEIR DEBUT!

Then we’re back at it on…

📅 Saturday, September 5th
🏐 8th Grade CCCMS Volleyball Tournament

The season is here, Bengals! Let’s fill the stands, make some noise, and show our student-athletes what Bengal Strong looks like! 🐾🧡🖤

LET’S GO, BENGALS!!! 🔥🐾

#BengalStrong #BengalPride #GoBengals #WeAreCCCMS
6 days ago, Tasha Siemers
scrimmage
scrimmage
scrimmage
scrimmage
It's officially marching band season! Mr. Eyermann and Mrs. Thrasher had their 8th graders sounding good in the parking lot this morning! #Celebrate379
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
CCCMS 8th graders practice marching and twirling in the parking lot.
🎉🐾 OUR VERY FIRST “BE THE STANDARD” CALL OF THE DAY FOR 2026-2027! 🐾🎉

We are kicking off the school year by celebrating James Reed & Logan Michaud! 👏🔥

While Mr. Ian Lane was absent, James and Logan stepped up BIG TIME! 💻🙌 They used their own work time to help their peers troubleshoot technology issues and make sure everyone had what they needed to be successful in class.

That is what it means to BE THE STANDARD! ⭐

💪 Be Proactive — They saw a need and took action.
🤝 Synergize — They worked together and helped others succeed.

James & Logan, you didn’t just fix technology problems—you helped your classmates have a better learning experience. THAT is leadership in action! 👏🐾

Way to live out the 7 Habits in your everyday life, boys! We are proud of you! 🧡🖤

🏆 BE THE STANDARD. LIVE THE 7 HABITS. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

#BeTheStandard #BengalStrong #7Habits #Synergize #BeProactive #LeadershipInAction #BengalPride 🐾
8 days ago, Tasha Siemers
STANDARD
🧡🖤 CCCMS FALL SPORTS SCRIMMAGE & RECOGNITION 🖤🧡 Thursday August 27th It’s time to COME CHEER ON THE BENGALS! 🐯📣 Come out and support our CCCMS Fall Athletes as we kick off the season! Football and Volleyball will hit the field and court for their scrimmages, while we’ll also take time to recognize and celebrate ALL of our fall sports athletes, including Cross Country! 🧡🖤 We want to see our Bengal family in the stands meeting, supporting, and cheering on our athletes! Bring your family, bring your Bengal pride, and bring those loud cheering voices! 📣🐯 COME CHEER ON THE BENGALS! 🧡🖤 #BengalPride #CCCMS #FallSports #GoBengals
9 days ago, Tasha Siemers
scrimmage
It's experiment time in Mr. Walsh's 6th grade science class!

Students examined samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and ranked them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable. #Celebrate379
9 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students examine samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and rank them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable.
Students examine samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and rank them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable.
Students examine samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and rank them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable.
Students examine samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and rank them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable.
Students examine samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and rank them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable.
Students examine samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and rank them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable.
Students examine samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and rank them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable.
Students examine samples of five resources (copper, wood, water, oil shale, and fossil rock) and rank them from most to least valuable. In their groups, they discussed what makes natural resources valuable. They also researched which natural resources are renewable vs. nonrenewable.
Each year, Mrs. McDonald starts by teaching her 6th graders the importance of time management in her Family and Consumer Science class. Using Leader In Me principles, they completed assignments from a playlist. They get to choose their path, but they still have to finish! #Celebrate379
9 days ago, USD379 Communications
Each year, Mrs. McDonald starts by teaching her 6th graders the importance of time management in her Family and Consumer Science class. Today, they were completing assignments from a playlist. They get to choose their path, but they still have to finish!
Each year, Mrs. McDonald starts by teaching her 6th graders the importance of time management in her Family and Consumer Science class. Today, they were completing assignments from a playlist. They get to choose their path, but they still have to finish! #Celebrate379
Each year, Mrs. McDonald starts by teaching her 6th graders the importance of time management in her Family and Consumer Science class. Today, they were completing assignments from a playlist. They get to choose their path, but they still have to finish! #Celebrate379
Each year, Mrs. McDonald starts by teaching her 6th graders the importance of time management in her Family and Consumer Science class. Today, they were completing assignments from a playlist. They get to choose their path, but they still have to finish! #Celebrate379
This is the Playlist students have to complete.
📣🐯 CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS ARE HERE! 🧡🖤

Calling all future 7th- and 8th-grade Bengal Cheerleaders! 📣✨ If your student is interested in trying out for the CCCMS Cheer Team, we’ve got an important time change AND a couple of big dates to remember!

⏰ TIME UPDATE: Practice and tryout times have moved from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

📅 WEDNESDAY @ 6:00 PM
📣 Learn the Tryout Routine
📍 CCCMS Commons

📅 FRIDAY @ 6:00 PM
📣 CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS!
📍 CCCMS Commons

📝 Parents/Guardians: Students who are interested in trying out will be bringing home a permission slip tonight. Please watch for it and get it completed so they are ready to participate!

Let’s see what these Bengals can bring! 🐯📣🧡🖤
Good luck, future Bengal Cheerleaders! LET’S HEAR IT! 🎉
9 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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The new 6th graders to CCCMS are off and running, meeting new teachers and starting new classes, like world history, taught by Mr. Higgins. Today, they discussed early cavemen and their survival methods. #Celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
6th grade social studies teacher Mr. Higgins talks about early cavemen and their methods of surviving.
6th grade students learn about early cavemen and their methods of surviving.
6th grade social studies teacher Mr. Higgins talks about early cavemen and their methods of surviving.
6th grade students learn about early cavemen and their methods of surviving.
6th grade students learn about early cavemen and their methods of surviving.
6th grade students learn about early cavemen and their methods of surviving.
📚✨ BENGAL LIBRARY READER OF THE MONTH! ✨📚

We are kicking off the school year with a SERIOUSLY AWESOME reader! 🎉📖

Our very first Bengal Library Reader of the Month for 2026-2027 is a 6th grader who has already shown us exactly what it means to be a reader! ❤️📚

Here’s the story that made us smile: Mom was THRILLED to see her choose to read her library book during a road trip… while her cell phone was sitting RIGHT NEXT TO HER. 😂📱➡️📖

Because sometimes the best adventure is the one you find between the pages! 🌎✨

And that is something worth celebrating! Research consistently shows that students who read regularly build stronger vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, and develop better overall literacy skills. In other words… reading is basically a superpower. 🦸‍♀️📚

💥 “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” 💥

We are SO proud of this Bengal reader for choosing a book, choosing an adventure, and showing us that a good story can beat a screen—even on a road trip! 🚗💨📖

👏📚 CONGRATULATIONS to our first Bengal Library Reader of the Month! Keep turning those pages, keep exploring new worlds, and keep being an AMAZING example for your fellow Bengals!

#BengalLibrary #ReaderOfTheMonth #ReadersAreLeaders #BengalStrong #BookAdventure #KeepReading #ReadMore 📚🐾
10 days ago, Tasha Siemers
reader
🐯 THIS WEEK’S BENGAL ACTIVITIES! 🐯

It’s another busy week to #BengalSTRONG! 🧡🖤 Check out what’s happening around CCCMS this week:

📅 Monday, August 24
No activities listed — enjoy the start of the week! 😉

📅 Tuesday, August 25
📣 CCCMS Cheer Team Interest Meeting during PAWS — Library

📅 Wednesday, August 26
📚 PM Academy — 3:25–3:55 PM
📣 CCCMS Cheer Team Practice — 4:00–5:00 PM (Commons)

📅 Thursday, August 27
🏐 Volleyball Scrimmage — 4:00 PM
🏈 Football Scrimmage — 4:30 PM
🏆 Fall Sports Recognition — 5:30 PM at The MAC

📅 Friday, August 28
📣 CCCMS Cheer Team Tryouts — 4:00 PM (Commons)

🐾 Planning Ahead:
🇺🇸 Monday, September 7 — No School- Labor Day

Let’s have a great week, Bengals! Show up, support one another, and keep being #BengalSTRONG! 🐯🧡🖤

#CCCMS #BengalStrong #BengalActivities #GoBengals
11 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📚🔥 THE BENGAL LIBRARY IS OFFICIALLY ON FIRE! 🔥📚

We’re only ONE WEEK into the new school year, and CCCMS students have already put 290 BOOKS into their hands! 😱🙌

📖 190 Fiction Books
📚 100 Non-Fiction Books
🎉 290 TOTAL BOOKS CHECKED OUT!

That’s 290 adventures, mysteries, facts, laughs, discoveries, and new worlds heading home with our Bengals! ❤️🐾

A HUGE THANK YOU to our ELA teachers for getting students into the Bengal Library and helping them find books they’re excited to read! You’re already making BIG things happen! 👏📚

And to our Bengals… KEEP READING! 😎
We’ve got a whole year ahead of us, and I have a feeling that 290 is just the beginning! 🚀📚

#BengalLibrary #CCCMS #BengalsRead #ReadersAreLeaders #290Books #BookLove #ReadLikeABengal 🐾📚
13 days ago, Tasha Siemers
library
🐯🧡 **WELCOME BACK, BENGALS!!** 🧡🐯

The halls are about to be filled with Bengal energy again, and we are SO ready for it! 🎉📚

Whether you're a **6th Grade Bengal starting middle school**, a **7th or 8th Grade Bengal returning to the pack**, or one of the amazing adults who makes CCCMS special — **WELCOME BACK!** 🧡🖤

This week brings the start of **Fall Sports Practices**, our first days back for students, **Teammates Orientation**, and plenty of opportunities to kick off another great year together!

📅 **A few things to know this week:**
🧡 Monday, Aug. 17 — Fall Sports Practices Begin
🧡 Tuesday, Aug. 18 — 11:45 AM Dismissal & 1st Day for 6th Grade Bengals
🧡 Wednesday, Aug. 19 — 1st Day for 7th & 8th Grade Bengals
🧡 Thursday, Aug. 20 — 7:40 AM Teammates Orientation

And yes… **we survived summer.** 😂 Now let's make this school year one to remember!

Let's show up, lift each other up, and start the year **Bengal Strong!** 💪🐯

**WELCOME BACK, BENGALS! LET'S DO THIS!** 🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #WelcomeBackBengals #CCCMSBengals #BeTheStandard #ThisWeeksBengalActivities
17 days ago, Tasha Siemers
schedule