Mrs. Pfizenmaier's 8th grade STEAM students transformed an unused classroom at the middle school into a Halloween Haunted Candy Factory maze for first and second graders!
Using the engineering and design process, students created a maze with multiple paths to explore, developed music for the experience, and even included a dance floor in the middle! #Celebrate379
Using the engineering and design process, students created a maze with multiple paths to explore, developed music for the experience, and even included a dance floor in the middle! #Celebrate379
🧡🖤 Happy National First Responders Day! 🚒🚓🚑🚨
Today we want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible first responders who do so much for our students, our school, and our community!
Whether you're responding to an emergency, keeping our community safe, visiting our classrooms, supporting school events, or simply being someone our students can look up to, your impact goes far beyond the call of duty.
Your dedication, bravery, and willingness to show up for others never go unnoticed.
From all of us at CCCMS, THANK YOU! We appreciate you not just today, but EVERY SINGLE DAY! 🧡🖤
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #BengalPride #GoBengals
Today we want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible first responders who do so much for our students, our school, and our community!
Whether you're responding to an emergency, keeping our community safe, visiting our classrooms, supporting school events, or simply being someone our students can look up to, your impact goes far beyond the call of duty.
Your dedication, bravery, and willingness to show up for others never go unnoticed.
From all of us at CCCMS, THANK YOU! We appreciate you not just today, but EVERY SINGLE DAY! 🧡🖤
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #BengalPride #GoBengals
Mrs. Schooley's industrial arts students are starting to measure and cut boards! #Celebrate379
📣 REMINDER, BENGAL FAMILY! 🐾🧡🖤
📅 TODAY — Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 CCCMS Library
Join us for our CCCMS Site Council Meeting! We’d love to see you there as we continue working together to support our Bengals and make our school the best it can be! 🐅🧡
🤝 Everyone is welcome! Site Council meetings are open to the public, so feel free to invite a friend, bring a neighbor, or encourage others in our community to attend!
We hope to see you this afternoon! 🧡🖤
#BengalFamily #CCCMS #BengalStrong #CommunityMatters
📅 TODAY — Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 CCCMS Library
Join us for our CCCMS Site Council Meeting! We’d love to see you there as we continue working together to support our Bengals and make our school the best it can be! 🐅🧡
🤝 Everyone is welcome! Site Council meetings are open to the public, so feel free to invite a friend, bring a neighbor, or encourage others in our community to attend!
We hope to see you this afternoon! 🧡🖤
#BengalFamily #CCCMS #BengalStrong #CommunityMatters
🎃🧡 **Welcome Back, Bengals!** 🖤🐯
We hope everyone enjoyed their FOUR-day weekend and had a chance to stop by for Parent-Teacher Conferences!
We're jumping right back into things with a little SPOOKY FUN! 👻 It's **Spooky Spirit Week**, so get those outfits ready and show us your Bengal spirit!
🎨 **Monday:** Magical Monday – Wear your favorite color!
👯 **Tuesday:** Trick or Twin Day – Twin with your PAWS class!
🧙♀️ **Wednesday:** Witchy Wednesday – Wear a witch's hat or Halloween headwear!
* Cardiac Care Drill
* Site Council Meeting at 4:30 PM in the Library
💤 **Thursday:** Thrills & Chills – Pajama Day!
🎃 **Friday:** Freaky Friday – Wear a Halloween T-shirt or accessories!
* 🍩 DONUT FRIDAY!
Let's make it a SPOOKTACULAR week, Bengals! We can't wait to see everyone's spirit!
🧡🖤 **GO BENGALS!** 🐯
#BengalSTRONG #BengalPride #SpookySpiritWeek
🚚🍕 FOOD TRUCK CONTEST! 🍕🚚
Our 8th-grade FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) students put their cooking skills to the test with their Food Truck Contest! 👩🍳👨🍳
Our staff members volunteered to be the judges, sampling 7 different delicious creations made by our talented Bengals! 🤤 Let’s just say… this was NOT an easy job! How are you supposed to pick a favorite when EVERYTHING tastes amazing?! 😍
From sweet cinnamon treats to cheesy breadsticks, our judges had some tough decisions to make! 👏
🧡 An EXTRA special shout-out to Mrs. McDonald! 🖤 Thank you for being such an amazing teacher and giving our Bengals opportunities to get creative, build their skills, and show off their talents. We appreciate all the time, effort, and enthusiasm you put into making learning fun and meaningful for our students! 🧡🖤
A BIG thank-you to our staff for volunteering their taste buds and to our 8th graders for putting so much effort, creativity, and deliciousness into this competition!
Way to go, Bengals! We think you all deserve a spot on the menu! 🚚🔥
#BengalStrong #CCCMS #FACS #FoodTruckContest #BengalPride
Our 8th-grade FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) students put their cooking skills to the test with their Food Truck Contest! 👩🍳👨🍳
Our staff members volunteered to be the judges, sampling 7 different delicious creations made by our talented Bengals! 🤤 Let’s just say… this was NOT an easy job! How are you supposed to pick a favorite when EVERYTHING tastes amazing?! 😍
From sweet cinnamon treats to cheesy breadsticks, our judges had some tough decisions to make! 👏
🧡 An EXTRA special shout-out to Mrs. McDonald! 🖤 Thank you for being such an amazing teacher and giving our Bengals opportunities to get creative, build their skills, and show off their talents. We appreciate all the time, effort, and enthusiasm you put into making learning fun and meaningful for our students! 🧡🖤
A BIG thank-you to our staff for volunteering their taste buds and to our 8th graders for putting so much effort, creativity, and deliciousness into this competition!
Way to go, Bengals! We think you all deserve a spot on the menu! 🚚🔥
#BengalStrong #CCCMS #FACS #FoodTruckContest #BengalPride
🐅🧡 REMINDER NO SCHOOL THURSDAY & FRIDAY, BENGAL FAMILIES! 🖤
Enjoy the long weekend, Bengals! There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, due to parent-teacher conferences.
📣 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE HERE!
🗓️ TODAY Wednesday, October 21: 4:00–8:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, October 22: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
We would LOVE to see 100% of our Bengal families engaged and connected with the amazing things our students have been learning, accomplishing, and working toward! 🧡🖤 These conferences are a great opportunity to celebrate successes, ask questions, and partner with our teachers to help our Bengals continue to grow and thrive.
Haven't heard from your student's teacher yet? Don't hesitate to reach out to CCCMS at 📞 (785) 632-3232 to get connected!
Let's work together to make this a great year for our Bengals! We hope to see you at conferences!
🐾 BE THE STANDARD, BENGALS! 🐾
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily
Enjoy the long weekend, Bengals! There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, due to parent-teacher conferences.
📣 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE HERE!
🗓️ TODAY Wednesday, October 21: 4:00–8:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, October 22: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
We would LOVE to see 100% of our Bengal families engaged and connected with the amazing things our students have been learning, accomplishing, and working toward! 🧡🖤 These conferences are a great opportunity to celebrate successes, ask questions, and partner with our teachers to help our Bengals continue to grow and thrive.
Haven't heard from your student's teacher yet? Don't hesitate to reach out to CCCMS at 📞 (785) 632-3232 to get connected!
Let's work together to make this a great year for our Bengals! We hope to see you at conferences!
🐾 BE THE STANDARD, BENGALS! 🐾
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily
🏃♀️🧡🖤 THAT’S A WRAP ON CROSS COUNTRY! 🖤🧡🏃♂️
Last night, our Bengal Cross Country team gathered for their end-of-season banquet to celebrate a fantastic season! 🎉
We are SO proud of the hard work, determination, and success our runners showed throughout the season. They put in the miles, pushed themselves, and represented CCCMS with Bengal pride! 🐅
Congratulations to our runners and coaches on a GREAT season! You’ve given us plenty to celebrate, and we can’t wait to see what next season brings!
WAY TO GO, BENGALS! 🧡🖤
👟 Here’s to next season! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
#BengalStrong #CCCMS #CrossCountry #BeTheStandard
Last night, our Bengal Cross Country team gathered for their end-of-season banquet to celebrate a fantastic season! 🎉
We are SO proud of the hard work, determination, and success our runners showed throughout the season. They put in the miles, pushed themselves, and represented CCCMS with Bengal pride! 🐅
Congratulations to our runners and coaches on a GREAT season! You’ve given us plenty to celebrate, and we can’t wait to see what next season brings!
WAY TO GO, BENGALS! 🧡🖤
👟 Here’s to next season! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
#BengalStrong #CCCMS #CrossCountry #BeTheStandard
Mr. Lane's Computers class is incorporating real-world elements into its learning. After completing a unit on Excel basics, students are now creating a household budget based on an income and lifestyle of their choice. This includes buying a house, making a weekly grocery list, and even choosing to be married or single! #Celebrate379
🐯🧡 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🖤
👏 WAY TO GO, RORY MELLIES! 👏
Today in the library, two 6th graders were finishing up a Social Studies test from last week. When a staff member noticed one student struggling and asked if she was okay, she explained that she had left her notes at home. Without hesitation, Rory offered to let her use his! 🥹🧡
That’s what being Bengal Strong is all about! Rory showed kindness, compassion, and Habit 4: Think Win-Win by stepping up to help a classmate.
🌟 A little kindness can make a BIG difference! The world could always use more people who notice when someone is struggling, take a moment to care, and offer a helping hand. Rory reminds us that we don't have to do something huge to make someone's day a little better. Sometimes, simply showing up for someone is what matters most! 🧡🐾
Thank you, Rory, for setting a great example and showing us what it means to BE THE STANDARD!
#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #LeaderInMe #7Habits 🐯🧡🖤
👏 WAY TO GO, RORY MELLIES! 👏
Today in the library, two 6th graders were finishing up a Social Studies test from last week. When a staff member noticed one student struggling and asked if she was okay, she explained that she had left her notes at home. Without hesitation, Rory offered to let her use his! 🥹🧡
That’s what being Bengal Strong is all about! Rory showed kindness, compassion, and Habit 4: Think Win-Win by stepping up to help a classmate.
🌟 A little kindness can make a BIG difference! The world could always use more people who notice when someone is struggling, take a moment to care, and offer a helping hand. Rory reminds us that we don't have to do something huge to make someone's day a little better. Sometimes, simply showing up for someone is what matters most! 🧡🐾
Thank you, Rory, for setting a great example and showing us what it means to BE THE STANDARD!
#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #LeaderInMe #7Habits 🐯🧡🖤
📸🧡 REMINDER, BENGALS — PICTURE RETAKES ARE TOMORROW! 🖤🐅
Just a quick reminder that picture retakes are happening Wednesday, October 21, from 9:30–9:45 AM at CCCMS!
A few things to remember:
📷 Bring your original picture package if you want a retake at no charge.
📷 Missed picture day? Retakes are FREE!
📷 Want a retake but didn’t order the first time? The cost is $3.00.
Check out the graphic for all the details and online ordering information!
Let’s get those smiles ready, Bengal Family! 😁🧡🖤
Just a quick reminder that picture retakes are happening Wednesday, October 21, from 9:30–9:45 AM at CCCMS!
A few things to remember:
📷 Bring your original picture package if you want a retake at no charge.
📷 Missed picture day? Retakes are FREE!
📷 Want a retake but didn’t order the first time? The cost is $3.00.
Check out the graphic for all the details and online ordering information!
Let’s get those smiles ready, Bengal Family! 😁🧡🖤
From underground water to moving earth, Mr. Walsh's 6th graders are putting science into action!
First, 6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
They used that information to study how scientists use models and technology to understand landslides and build landslide models. The final part was to design and build structures to mitigate the damage landslides can cause. #Celebrate379
First, 6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
They used that information to study how scientists use models and technology to understand landslides and build landslide models. The final part was to design and build structures to mitigate the damage landslides can cause. #Celebrate379
🐅🧡 BENGALS, HERE’S YOUR WEEKLY ACTIVITY LINEUP! 🖤
It’s a short week at CCCMS, Bengal Family! We have a few activities, conferences, picture retakes, and a couple of days off coming up! 📅🐾
🏅 Monday, October 19: Boys’ Wrestling Practice Begins
🏃 Tuesday, October 20: Cross Country Banquet at 6:00 PM in the CCCMS Commons
📸 Wednesday, October 21: Picture Retakes at 9:30 AM
👨👩👧👦 Wednesday, October 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00–8:00 PM
🏫 Thursday, October 22: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM — NO SCHOOL!
🎉 Friday, October 23: NO SCHOOL!
📣 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: If you have not heard from your student’s teacher to schedule parent-teacher conferences, please reach out to the CCCMS office at 785-632-3232. We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to connect with their student’s teachers!
Enjoy the week, Bengals, and don’t forget to check those calendars! We hope you enjoy the extra time with your families later in the week. 🧡🖤
BE THE STANDARD. BE BENGAL STRONG. 🐅💪
#BengalSTRONG #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily #CCCMS
It’s a short week at CCCMS, Bengal Family! We have a few activities, conferences, picture retakes, and a couple of days off coming up! 📅🐾
🏅 Monday, October 19: Boys’ Wrestling Practice Begins
🏃 Tuesday, October 20: Cross Country Banquet at 6:00 PM in the CCCMS Commons
📸 Wednesday, October 21: Picture Retakes at 9:30 AM
👨👩👧👦 Wednesday, October 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00–8:00 PM
🏫 Thursday, October 22: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM — NO SCHOOL!
🎉 Friday, October 23: NO SCHOOL!
📣 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: If you have not heard from your student’s teacher to schedule parent-teacher conferences, please reach out to the CCCMS office at 785-632-3232. We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to connect with their student’s teachers!
Enjoy the week, Bengals, and don’t forget to check those calendars! We hope you enjoy the extra time with your families later in the week. 🧡🖤
BE THE STANDARD. BE BENGAL STRONG. 🐅💪
#BengalSTRONG #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily #CCCMS
🐾🧡 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🖤
We’re shining the spotlight on Roux Nickson! 🌟
Substitute teachers notice the little things, and Roux is making a BIG impression! 🙌 Margaret Bideau has noticed Roux’s consistently positive attitude, polite manners, respectfulness, and willingness to help. In Math class, Roux showed those same wonderful character traits once again! She is friendly, kind, and a great example of what it means to BE THE STANDARD! 🐅
Substitute teachers step into a classroom and work hard to keep learning on track, so having students like Roux who make their day a little brighter is something worth celebrating! 🧡
Way to go, Roux! Keep being YOU and showing everyone what it means to be a Bengal who leads with kindness, respect, and a great attitude!
Once a Bengal, always a Bengal. BE THE STANDARD! 🐾🖤🧡
#BeTheStandard #BengalStrong #CallOfTheDay #BengalPride
We’re shining the spotlight on Roux Nickson! 🌟
Substitute teachers notice the little things, and Roux is making a BIG impression! 🙌 Margaret Bideau has noticed Roux’s consistently positive attitude, polite manners, respectfulness, and willingness to help. In Math class, Roux showed those same wonderful character traits once again! She is friendly, kind, and a great example of what it means to BE THE STANDARD! 🐅
Substitute teachers step into a classroom and work hard to keep learning on track, so having students like Roux who make their day a little brighter is something worth celebrating! 🧡
Way to go, Roux! Keep being YOU and showing everyone what it means to be a Bengal who leads with kindness, respect, and a great attitude!
Once a Bengal, always a Bengal. BE THE STANDARD! 🐾🖤🧡
#BeTheStandard #BengalStrong #CallOfTheDay #BengalPride
🏃♀️🧡🖤 NCKL CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS! 🖤🧡🏃♂️
Our Bengals wrapped up their NCKL Cross Country Meet yesterday, and we are SO proud of the way they finished the season! 💪🐅 These runners showed up, put in the work, and gave it their all!
🥇 GIRLS ON THE RUN! 🏃♀️
🔥 Brielle Wolf took home 1ST PLACE in the 7th-grade girls race with a time of 13:22!
🥈 June Davis followed close behind, earning 2ND PLACE in the 7th-grade girls race with a time of 13:24! Talk about a race! 👏
🏅 Addison Willis finished 6TH PLACE in the 8th-grade girls race with a time of 14:27!
🏃♂️ BENGALS BRINGING THE SPEED!
💨 Carson Jump led our boys in the 8th-grade race, finishing 13TH PLACE with a time of 12:49!
💨 Owen Pfizenmaier finished 12TH PLACE in the 7th-grade boys race with a time of 14:06!
While medals went to the top 10 finishers, we know success is about SO much more than a medal! 🧡 Most of our runners finished with a PERSONAL RECORD (PR) or came incredibly close to one! That is what dedication, hard work, and pushing yourself look like!
👏 To every Bengal who laced up those shoes, tackled those courses, encouraged teammates, and kept pushing even when their legs were begging for mercy — YOU DID IT! 🐅💪
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT SEASON, BENGALS! 🎉
You represented CCCMS with heart, determination, and Bengal pride all season long. We are proud of every single one of you! 🧡🖤
BENGAL STRONG. FROM THE FIRST MILE TO THE FINISH LINE! 🐅🏁
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #CCCMSCrossCountry #BengalPride #NCKL #FinishStrong
Our Bengals wrapped up their NCKL Cross Country Meet yesterday, and we are SO proud of the way they finished the season! 💪🐅 These runners showed up, put in the work, and gave it their all!
🥇 GIRLS ON THE RUN! 🏃♀️
🔥 Brielle Wolf took home 1ST PLACE in the 7th-grade girls race with a time of 13:22!
🥈 June Davis followed close behind, earning 2ND PLACE in the 7th-grade girls race with a time of 13:24! Talk about a race! 👏
🏅 Addison Willis finished 6TH PLACE in the 8th-grade girls race with a time of 14:27!
🏃♂️ BENGALS BRINGING THE SPEED!
💨 Carson Jump led our boys in the 8th-grade race, finishing 13TH PLACE with a time of 12:49!
💨 Owen Pfizenmaier finished 12TH PLACE in the 7th-grade boys race with a time of 14:06!
While medals went to the top 10 finishers, we know success is about SO much more than a medal! 🧡 Most of our runners finished with a PERSONAL RECORD (PR) or came incredibly close to one! That is what dedication, hard work, and pushing yourself look like!
👏 To every Bengal who laced up those shoes, tackled those courses, encouraged teammates, and kept pushing even when their legs were begging for mercy — YOU DID IT! 🐅💪
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT SEASON, BENGALS! 🎉
You represented CCCMS with heart, determination, and Bengal pride all season long. We are proud of every single one of you! 🧡🖤
BENGAL STRONG. FROM THE FIRST MILE TO THE FINISH LINE! 🐅🏁
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #CCCMSCrossCountry #BengalPride #NCKL #FinishStrong
🐅🧡 TRAVELING KNIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE TROPHY! 🖤🏆
🎉📚 SOMEONE GETS TO TAKE HOME THE TROPHY… AND THIS WEEK, IT’S MR. JD LANE’S PAWS CLASS! 📚🎉
We’re excited to introduce something NEW to our PAWS classes this year as part of our Leader in Me Class Lead Measure! 🧡
Our goal is to increase the percentage of students successfully learning grade-level content at 70% or above from 80% to 86% by spring 2027. To help make that happen, each PAWS class is keeping track of missing assignments for every student across every class. They’re also monitoring their progress from week to week to celebrate improvement!
And you know we LOVE celebrating progress! 🙌
🎟️ Students who have ZERO missing assignments OR have improved their missing assignment count earn a ticket for our Friday prize drawing! Each grade level has two winners: one celebrating zero missing assignments and one celebrating improvement. Because progress deserves recognition, too!
🏆 NOW FOR THE BIG NEWS! OUR FIRST TRAVELING KNIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE TROPHY WINNERS! 🏆
Mr. JD Lane’s PAWS class started Monday with just SIX missing assignments across the ENTIRE PAWS CLASS! And by TODAY?
🥁🥁🥁 ZERO. ZIP. ZILCH. NO MISSING ASSIGNMENTS! 🥁🥁🥁
SIX TO ZERO! THAT is what teamwork, responsibility, and putting those Bengal Strong Habits into action looks like! 🐅🔥
Congratulations to Mr. JD Lane’s PAWS students on earning the very first Traveling Knight of Knowledge Trophy! 🏆🧡
This is a BIG achievement, and you better believe we’re going to celebrate it! These Bengals showed us what can happen when students take ownership of their learning, support one another, and work toward a common goal.
KEEP LEADING, KEEP IMPROVING, AND KEEP THAT BENGAL STRONG ENERGY GOING! 🧡🖤
#BengalStrong #LeaderInMe #PAWS #BeTheStandard #TravelingKnightOfKnowledge #StudentSuccess
🐅🧡 **BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT: MATH DEPARTMENT!** 🖤➗
Let’s give a BIG shout-out to the teachers who help our Bengals add up their successes, multiply their confidence, divide and conquer challenges, and find the X in even the trickiest situations! 📐✖️➕
Middle school math teachers do WAY more than teach fractions, decimals, equations, and geometry! They help students build problem-solving skills, learn to think critically, embrace mistakes as part of learning, and discover that sometimes there’s more than one way to solve a problem. They celebrate those lightbulb moments 💡, encourage students to keep trying when the answer doesn’t come easily, and somehow make the numbers add up even when the students are convinced they don’t! 😂
From ratios to integers, expressions to equations, and all those *“Wait… why do we need to know this?!”* moments, our math teachers are helping prepare our Bengals for challenges both inside and outside the classroom. Because math isn’t just about finding the right answer — it’s about learning how to THINK, persevere, and tackle problems one step at a time! 💪📊
🖤🐅 Now it’s time to get to know the amazing humans behind the numbers! Keep reading to meet our MATH department and learn a little more about each teacher through their personal bios! 👇
Megan Griffiths is in her second year of teaching 6th grade Math. She also coaches volleyball and track at the Middle School. She is married to Cane Griffiths and they have five children that are students at USD 379. When she is not at school you will find her at her kid’s various activities.
Courtney Pfizenmaier is in her 8th year at CCCMS after 15 years previous experience as an elementary teacher, elementary administrator, and STEM Coach in Geary County USD 475. Courtney enjoys watching her kiddos extracurricular activities, reading, landscaping, and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Jay Sleichter is in his 4th year at CCCMS and 23rd year teaching. He has taught in USD 379 for the last 16 years. Prior to this he taught in USD 383. Mr. Sleichter raises showpigs and grows and sells produce and pork at Farmers Market in his spare time.
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #BeTheStandard #BengalPride #MathDepartment #BengalFamily
Let’s give a BIG shout-out to the teachers who help our Bengals add up their successes, multiply their confidence, divide and conquer challenges, and find the X in even the trickiest situations! 📐✖️➕
Middle school math teachers do WAY more than teach fractions, decimals, equations, and geometry! They help students build problem-solving skills, learn to think critically, embrace mistakes as part of learning, and discover that sometimes there’s more than one way to solve a problem. They celebrate those lightbulb moments 💡, encourage students to keep trying when the answer doesn’t come easily, and somehow make the numbers add up even when the students are convinced they don’t! 😂
From ratios to integers, expressions to equations, and all those *“Wait… why do we need to know this?!”* moments, our math teachers are helping prepare our Bengals for challenges both inside and outside the classroom. Because math isn’t just about finding the right answer — it’s about learning how to THINK, persevere, and tackle problems one step at a time! 💪📊
🖤🐅 Now it’s time to get to know the amazing humans behind the numbers! Keep reading to meet our MATH department and learn a little more about each teacher through their personal bios! 👇
Megan Griffiths is in her second year of teaching 6th grade Math. She also coaches volleyball and track at the Middle School. She is married to Cane Griffiths and they have five children that are students at USD 379. When she is not at school you will find her at her kid’s various activities.
Courtney Pfizenmaier is in her 8th year at CCCMS after 15 years previous experience as an elementary teacher, elementary administrator, and STEM Coach in Geary County USD 475. Courtney enjoys watching her kiddos extracurricular activities, reading, landscaping, and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Jay Sleichter is in his 4th year at CCCMS and 23rd year teaching. He has taught in USD 379 for the last 16 years. Prior to this he taught in USD 383. Mr. Sleichter raises showpigs and grows and sells produce and pork at Farmers Market in his spare time.
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #BeTheStandard #BengalPride #MathDepartment #BengalFamily
🐅🧡 REMINDER, BENGAL FAMILY! 🖤🧡
Just a heads-up that TOMORROW, Friday, October 16, is an EARLY RELEASE DAY! ⏰
We’ll be dismissing at 11:45 AM as we wrap up the first quarter! 🎉📚
Let’s finish the week strong, Bengals! 💪🧡 Enjoy your Friday afternoon, get a little extra time to relax, and we’ll see everyone back ready to tackle the next quarter! 🐅🖤
BE THE STANDARD. #BENGALSSTRONG 🐾🧡🖤
Just a heads-up that TOMORROW, Friday, October 16, is an EARLY RELEASE DAY! ⏰
We’ll be dismissing at 11:45 AM as we wrap up the first quarter! 🎉📚
Let’s finish the week strong, Bengals! 💪🧡 Enjoy your Friday afternoon, get a little extra time to relax, and we’ll see everyone back ready to tackle the next quarter! 🐅🖤
BE THE STANDARD. #BENGALSSTRONG 🐾🧡🖤
🐅🧡 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🖤
🌧️☂️ Kindness doesn’t wait for the rain to stop! ☂️🌧️
Today’s Be The Standard Call of the Day goes to Annallia Johnson! 🧡
Before school even started, Annallia spent her time walking other students into the building with her umbrella in the pouring rain! ☔ What a simple, thoughtful way to make someone else’s morning a little brighter!
Annallia, thank you for being a role model of kindness, compassion, and looking out for others. You showed us that being a Bengal means more than just showing up — it means showing up for EACH OTHER! 🐅🖤
👏 Help us celebrate Annallia for putting our Bengal Strong habits into action and reminding us all what it means to BE THE STANDARD!
#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #BengalFamily #KindnessInAction 🧡🐅
🌧️☂️ Kindness doesn’t wait for the rain to stop! ☂️🌧️
Today’s Be The Standard Call of the Day goes to Annallia Johnson! 🧡
Before school even started, Annallia spent her time walking other students into the building with her umbrella in the pouring rain! ☔ What a simple, thoughtful way to make someone else’s morning a little brighter!
Annallia, thank you for being a role model of kindness, compassion, and looking out for others. You showed us that being a Bengal means more than just showing up — it means showing up for EACH OTHER! 🐅🖤
👏 Help us celebrate Annallia for putting our Bengal Strong habits into action and reminding us all what it means to BE THE STANDARD!
#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #BengalFamily #KindnessInAction 🧡🐅
🐅🧡 IT’S RACE DAY, BENGAL FAMILY! 🖤🏃♀️🏃♂️
Our Bengals are hitting the course TODAY for the NCKL Cross Country Meet in Abilene! Let’s show our runners some Bengal love as they put in the miles, push their limits, and finish strong! 💪🔥
📍 MEET DETAILS
🏁 What: NCKL Cross Country Meet
📅 When: TODAY — Thursday, October 15
⏰ Where: Races begin at 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Abilene Golf & Fitness
1705 Country Club Lane, Abilene, KS
LIVE RESULTS LINK: https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/772767
🏃 RACE SCHEDULE
🧡 3:00 PM — 7th Grade Boys & Girls (2 Miles)
🖤 3:30 PM — 8th Grade Boys & Girls (2 Miles)
🧡 4:00 PM — Varsity/JV Girls (5K)
🖤 4:30 PM — Varsity/JV Boys (5K)
🏅 Medals will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in each middle school race and the top 15 finishers in each varsity race!
📣 Bengal Family, let’s bring the encouragement! Every mile takes hard work, determination, and heart. We’re proud of our runners and all the effort they put in for our Bengal Family!
🔥 Lace up, run strong, and leave it all on the course!
🐅🧡 BE THE STANDARD, BENGALS! 🖤🏃
#BengalStrong #CCCMSBengals #CrossCountry #NCKL #BeTheStandard
