🎨✨ CCCMS CREATIVITY CLUB IS HERE! ✨🎨
We’re excited to share this amazing opportunity coming from our CCCMS YLINK group — Creativity Club! 🐾
Starting today, September 16, Creativity Club will meet once a month after school and give our Bengals a chance to connect, create, and have a little fun with all things creative — drawing, music, writing, crafts, and whatever creative ideas they bring with them! 🎶✏️🖌️✂️
Here are the details:
📅 First Meeting: September 16
⏰ 3:20–4:20 p.m.
🍿 Snacks & drinks: Provided by YLINK
🎨 Supplies: Some will be provided, and students are welcome to bring their own
🚗 Transportation: Students will need a plan for getting home at 4:20 p.m.
🐾 Who can participate? ALL CCCMS students are welcome!
We love creating spaces where our students can connect with others, explore their interests, try something new, and simply enjoy being creative. 💛
A big thank-you to our YLINK group for helping bring this opportunity to CCCMS!
🎨 Come create. Come connect. Come have some fun!
🧡🖤 Go Bengals! 🐾
#CCCMS #BengalStrong #YLINK #CreativityClub #BengalFamily #BeTheStandard
We’re excited to share this amazing opportunity coming from our CCCMS YLINK group — Creativity Club! 🐾
Starting today, September 16, Creativity Club will meet once a month after school and give our Bengals a chance to connect, create, and have a little fun with all things creative — drawing, music, writing, crafts, and whatever creative ideas they bring with them! 🎶✏️🖌️✂️
Here are the details:
📅 First Meeting: September 16
⏰ 3:20–4:20 p.m.
🍿 Snacks & drinks: Provided by YLINK
🎨 Supplies: Some will be provided, and students are welcome to bring their own
🚗 Transportation: Students will need a plan for getting home at 4:20 p.m.
🐾 Who can participate? ALL CCCMS students are welcome!
We love creating spaces where our students can connect with others, explore their interests, try something new, and simply enjoy being creative. 💛
A big thank-you to our YLINK group for helping bring this opportunity to CCCMS!
🎨 Come create. Come connect. Come have some fun!
🧡🖤 Go Bengals! 🐾
#CCCMS #BengalStrong #YLINK #CreativityClub #BengalFamily #BeTheStandard
📸🐾 SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS COMING! 🐾📸
Families, keep an eye out! Your student will be bringing home a School Picture Order Form for our upcoming School Picture Day on Thursday, September 24th!
✨ Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Picture Day: Thursday, September 24, 2026
📖 The picture taken that day will be the photo used in our school yearbook!
📸 EVERY student will be photographed — even if your family does not plan to order pictures.
So, Bengals… dress fancy, fix that hair, and bring those smiles! 😁🧡🖤 We want everyone looking their best for that yearbook photo!
🛍️ Want to order pictures? You can order online before or on Picture Day and choose from different packages, backgrounds, and additional photo items.
💻 Order online at:
https://rollandkc.accessmyevent.com/CCMXVI
📱 You can also scan the QR code on the order form to get started.
💰 PRE-PAY & SAVE! Prices will increase after Picture Day, and ordering online before Picture Day means your order will be delivered back to the school for FREE — saving you $5.50 in shipping costs!
And remember: No order? No problem! Your student will still have their picture taken for the yearbook. 📖✨
September 24th = Picture Day!
Come ready to smile, Bengals! 🐾📸🧡🖤
Families, keep an eye out! Your student will be bringing home a School Picture Order Form for our upcoming School Picture Day on Thursday, September 24th!
✨ Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Picture Day: Thursday, September 24, 2026
📖 The picture taken that day will be the photo used in our school yearbook!
📸 EVERY student will be photographed — even if your family does not plan to order pictures.
So, Bengals… dress fancy, fix that hair, and bring those smiles! 😁🧡🖤 We want everyone looking their best for that yearbook photo!
🛍️ Want to order pictures? You can order online before or on Picture Day and choose from different packages, backgrounds, and additional photo items.
💻 Order online at:
https://rollandkc.accessmyevent.com/CCMXVI
📱 You can also scan the QR code on the order form to get started.
💰 PRE-PAY & SAVE! Prices will increase after Picture Day, and ordering online before Picture Day means your order will be delivered back to the school for FREE — saving you $5.50 in shipping costs!
And remember: No order? No problem! Your student will still have their picture taken for the yearbook. 📖✨
September 24th = Picture Day!
Come ready to smile, Bengals! 🐾📸🧡🖤
🧡🖤 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT! 🖤🧡
Today we are putting the spotlight on a team that knows a thing or two about grit, perseverance, teamwork, and pushing through when your legs are screaming, “WHAT ARE WE DOING?!” 😂
🏃♀️🏃♂️ OUR BENGAL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Cross Country is NOT an easy sport. It’s hills. It’s heat. It’s grass, dirt, mud, uneven terrain, long miles, tired legs, heavy breathing, and that final stretch where you have to dig DEEP and find just a little more. There are no timeouts. No substitutions. No hiding. Just you, the course, your teammates, and the finish line. 💪
And THAT is exactly why this group deserves today’s Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! ⭐
These Bengals show up, put in the miles, attack the course, encourage one another, and keep pushing when the going gets tough. They understand that every workout, every hill, every long run, every finish, and every hard-earned second adds up.
A HUGE shoutout to coaches Mrs. Kara Bergsten and Mr. Seth Higgins for leading this hardworking crew and helping them build the strength, endurance, confidence, and competitive spirit it takes to tackle one of the toughest sports out there! 👏🧡🖤
🏁 AND TODAY, THEY’RE RACING AT HOME! 🏁
📍 Come out and cheer on your Bengals at their home Cross Country meet!
⏰ First race starts at 9:45 AM!
Bring your cheering voice, find a good spot along the course, and get ready to see these Bengals run the hills, chase down the finish line, leave it all on the course, and show what BENGAL STRONG looks like! 🐅🔥
Let’s pack the course and cheer them through every mile!
RUN BENGALS RUN! 🧡🖤🏃♀️🏃♂️🏁
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #BengalCrossCountry #RunBengalsRun #LeaveItOnTheCourse #EarnEveryMile #CrossCountry #BengalPride
Today we are putting the spotlight on a team that knows a thing or two about grit, perseverance, teamwork, and pushing through when your legs are screaming, “WHAT ARE WE DOING?!” 😂
🏃♀️🏃♂️ OUR BENGAL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Cross Country is NOT an easy sport. It’s hills. It’s heat. It’s grass, dirt, mud, uneven terrain, long miles, tired legs, heavy breathing, and that final stretch where you have to dig DEEP and find just a little more. There are no timeouts. No substitutions. No hiding. Just you, the course, your teammates, and the finish line. 💪
And THAT is exactly why this group deserves today’s Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! ⭐
These Bengals show up, put in the miles, attack the course, encourage one another, and keep pushing when the going gets tough. They understand that every workout, every hill, every long run, every finish, and every hard-earned second adds up.
A HUGE shoutout to coaches Mrs. Kara Bergsten and Mr. Seth Higgins for leading this hardworking crew and helping them build the strength, endurance, confidence, and competitive spirit it takes to tackle one of the toughest sports out there! 👏🧡🖤
🏁 AND TODAY, THEY’RE RACING AT HOME! 🏁
📍 Come out and cheer on your Bengals at their home Cross Country meet!
⏰ First race starts at 9:45 AM!
Bring your cheering voice, find a good spot along the course, and get ready to see these Bengals run the hills, chase down the finish line, leave it all on the course, and show what BENGAL STRONG looks like! 🐅🔥
Let’s pack the course and cheer them through every mile!
RUN BENGALS RUN! 🧡🖤🏃♀️🏃♂️🏁
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #BengalCrossCountry #RunBengalsRun #LeaveItOnTheCourse #EarnEveryMile #CrossCountry #BengalPride
🐾🧡🖤 BENGAL STRONG SPORTS — TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15! 🖤🧡🐾
It’s another BUSY day for our Bengals! Our Cross Country runners are hitting the course while our 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball teams take the courts in Manhattan! 💪🔥
🏃♀️🏃♂️ CROSS COUNTRY — RACE DAY!
📍 Today’s Racing Schedule:
🏃♂️ 8:30 AM — High School Boys | Varsity & JV | 5K
🏃♀️ 9:00 AM — High School Girls | Varsity & JV | 5K
🏃♀️ 9:45 AM — 7th Grade Girls | 2 Miles
🏃♂️ 10:15 AM — 7th Grade Boys | 2 Miles
🏃♀️ 10:45 AM — 8th Grade Girls | 2 Miles
🏃♂️ 11:15 AM — 8th Grade Boys | 2 Miles
🏐 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL
Both teams are headed to Anthony today for a tri against Anthony and Washburn Rural North!
⏰ First serve: 4:15 PM
📍 Anthony Rec Complex / AMS Gym
2415 Browning Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
🏐 8TH GRADE
South Court — A Team
North Court — B Team
The schedule of play for both courts:
• Anthony vs. Washburn North
• Clay Center vs. Washburn North
• Anthony vs. Clay Center
🏐 7TH GRADE
South Court — A Team
North Court — B Team
The schedule of play for both courts:
• Anthony vs. Washburn North
• Clay Center vs. Washburn North
• Anthony vs. Clay Center
🚗 Parents: Parking for the 7th Grade matches is available at the AMS activity entrance off Pecanwood St. Enter through the activity entrance near the corner of Browning & Pecanwood.
Whether they’re racing miles or chasing volleyballs, our Bengals are putting in the work! 🐾🔥
RUN STRONG. PLAY STRONG. BENGAL STRONG. 🧡🖤
It’s another BUSY day for our Bengals! Our Cross Country runners are hitting the course while our 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball teams take the courts in Manhattan! 💪🔥
🏃♀️🏃♂️ CROSS COUNTRY — RACE DAY!
📍 Today’s Racing Schedule:
🏃♂️ 8:30 AM — High School Boys | Varsity & JV | 5K
🏃♀️ 9:00 AM — High School Girls | Varsity & JV | 5K
🏃♀️ 9:45 AM — 7th Grade Girls | 2 Miles
🏃♂️ 10:15 AM — 7th Grade Boys | 2 Miles
🏃♀️ 10:45 AM — 8th Grade Girls | 2 Miles
🏃♂️ 11:15 AM — 8th Grade Boys | 2 Miles
🏐 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL
Both teams are headed to Anthony today for a tri against Anthony and Washburn Rural North!
⏰ First serve: 4:15 PM
📍 Anthony Rec Complex / AMS Gym
2415 Browning Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
🏐 8TH GRADE
South Court — A Team
North Court — B Team
The schedule of play for both courts:
• Anthony vs. Washburn North
• Clay Center vs. Washburn North
• Anthony vs. Clay Center
🏐 7TH GRADE
South Court — A Team
North Court — B Team
The schedule of play for both courts:
• Anthony vs. Washburn North
• Clay Center vs. Washburn North
• Anthony vs. Clay Center
🚗 Parents: Parking for the 7th Grade matches is available at the AMS activity entrance off Pecanwood St. Enter through the activity entrance near the corner of Browning & Pecanwood.
Whether they’re racing miles or chasing volleyballs, our Bengals are putting in the work! 🐾🔥
RUN STRONG. PLAY STRONG. BENGAL STRONG. 🧡🖤
📚✨ THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING! ✨📚
The Scholastic Book Fair is headed to CCCMS and we are officially counting down! 🎉📖
📅 September 21–October 2
⏰ Before & After School: 7:50–3:40
📚 During the School Day: With teacher approval
This is one of those events where we get to combine books, excitement, and a whole lot of “Can I get this one?!” 😂📚
The Book Fair is a great way to get our Bengal readers excited about reading AND helps earn funds for our school and library! ❤️🖤
Parents and students can start exploring the selection NOW and make a wish list before the fair even opens! 👀👇
🔗 Start exploring:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/claycentercommmiddleschool#ScholasticBookFairs
So SAVE THE DATE, bring your love of books (and maybe your wallet 😜), and get ready to SHOP, READ & SUPPORT CCCMS! 🐯📚
September 21–October 2... LET THE BOOK FAIR FUN BEGIN! 🎉
The Scholastic Book Fair is headed to CCCMS and we are officially counting down! 🎉📖
📅 September 21–October 2
⏰ Before & After School: 7:50–3:40
📚 During the School Day: With teacher approval
This is one of those events where we get to combine books, excitement, and a whole lot of “Can I get this one?!” 😂📚
The Book Fair is a great way to get our Bengal readers excited about reading AND helps earn funds for our school and library! ❤️🖤
Parents and students can start exploring the selection NOW and make a wish list before the fair even opens! 👀👇
🔗 Start exploring:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/claycentercommmiddleschool#ScholasticBookFairs
So SAVE THE DATE, bring your love of books (and maybe your wallet 😜), and get ready to SHOP, READ & SUPPORT CCCMS! 🐯📚
September 21–October 2... LET THE BOOK FAIR FUN BEGIN! 🎉
🏐🧡🖤 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION! 🖤🧡🏐
Today, our Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight is shining bright on our 7th Grade Volleyball team! 🌟🏐
This team is showing us what happens when TEAMWORK takes the court! They are serving up confidence, setting each other up for success, digging deep for every ball, attacking with purpose, and bringing the energy point after point! 💥
These Lady Bengals know volleyball is more than just getting the ball over the net—it’s about communication, trust, encouragement, hustle, and having each other’s backs. From the first serve to the final whistle, they are working together, celebrating each other, and fighting for every point. 🙌
And if you want to see this hardworking team in action, you have plenty of opportunities this week! 👀🏐
🔥 TODAY: The B/C teams take the court at HOME in the District Gym against Axtell and Rock Creek!
🔥 TOMORROW: They hit the road to take on Washburn Rural North and Anthony at Anthony.
😴 WEDNESDAY: A well-earned day off!
🔥 THURSDAY: Back on the courts in Marysville!
🔥 SATURDAY: The B/C teams wrap up a busy week with a morning of volleyball in Wamego!
That is a LOT of volleyball—and a whole lot of opportunities to serve, set, dig, hustle, compete, and grow together! 💪🏐
A busy week is a GREAT week to spotlight this hard-working group of 7th Grade Lady Bengals! 🧡🖤 They are putting their Bengal Strong habits into action every time they step on the court, and we couldn't be prouder of the way they continue to support one another and play as a TEAM!
Keep bringing the energy, ladies! The court is yours! 🔥🏐🐾
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #LadyBengals #7thGradeVolleyball #Teamwork #ServeSetDig #BengalPride
🏐🧡 HOME COURT. BENGAL ENERGY. LET’S GO! 🖤🐾
It’s GAME DAY in the Bengal Den! Our 7th & 8th Grade Lady Bengals are back on their home courts today for a volleyball meet!
🏐 7th & 8th Grade B/C Teams ONLY
🆚 Axtell & Rock Creek
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 7th Grade: District Gym
📍 8th Grade: CCCMS Gym
Come out, fill the gyms, and BRING THE BENGAL ENERGY! 🧡🖤 These girls have been putting in the work, and there’s nothing better than seeing our Bengal Family in the stands cheering them on!
📣 LET’S GET LOUD, BENGAL FANS!
🐾 One Team. One Family. Bengal Strong.
🧡🖤 #BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalVolleyball #LadyBengals #HomeCourt #OneTeamOneFamily
It’s GAME DAY in the Bengal Den! Our 7th & 8th Grade Lady Bengals are back on their home courts today for a volleyball meet!
🏐 7th & 8th Grade B/C Teams ONLY
🆚 Axtell & Rock Creek
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 7th Grade: District Gym
📍 8th Grade: CCCMS Gym
Come out, fill the gyms, and BRING THE BENGAL ENERGY! 🧡🖤 These girls have been putting in the work, and there’s nothing better than seeing our Bengal Family in the stands cheering them on!
📣 LET’S GET LOUD, BENGAL FANS!
🐾 One Team. One Family. Bengal Strong.
🧡🖤 #BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalVolleyball #LadyBengals #HomeCourt #OneTeamOneFamily
📣 THIS WEEK’S BENGAL ACTIVITIES! 🐾🧡🖤
Whew… It’s going to be a BUSY one! We’ve got volleyball, cross country, football, Creativity Club, Site Council, a Homecoming Parade, AND another volleyball tournament to wrap things up. 😳
🏐 Our volleyball girls may want to start packing a suitcase because they’re going to be seeing A LOT of the court this week! 😂
And then… HOMECOMING! 🎉🐾
Friday’s Homecoming Parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. We are hoping to bus students downtown to attend the parade. If plans change, we’ll keep families updated.
Parents are also welcome to pick up their students to attend the parade. If your student rides the school bus downtown, they may not leave with a parent unless the school has been notified PRIOR to the parade.
Lots happening, lots of Bengals staying busy, and plenty of opportunities to #BeTheStandard! 🧡🖤
Have a great week, Bengal Family! LET’S GO! 🐾
Whew… It’s going to be a BUSY one! We’ve got volleyball, cross country, football, Creativity Club, Site Council, a Homecoming Parade, AND another volleyball tournament to wrap things up. 😳
🏐 Our volleyball girls may want to start packing a suitcase because they’re going to be seeing A LOT of the court this week! 😂
And then… HOMECOMING! 🎉🐾
Friday’s Homecoming Parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. We are hoping to bus students downtown to attend the parade. If plans change, we’ll keep families updated.
Parents are also welcome to pick up their students to attend the parade. If your student rides the school bus downtown, they may not leave with a parent unless the school has been notified PRIOR to the parade.
Lots happening, lots of Bengals staying busy, and plenty of opportunities to #BeTheStandard! 🧡🖤
Have a great week, Bengal Family! LET’S GO! 🐾
🏐🧡 BENGAL GAME DAY! 🖤🐾
It’s tournament day, Bengals! Our 7th Grade Lady Bengals are hitting the road this morning and heading to Chapman for a full day of volleyball! 💪🏐
📍 Chapman
⏰ 9:00 AM
🏐 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament
These girls have been putting in the work, and today they get to put it all together on the court. Let’s bring the energy, cheer loud, and show our Lady Bengals some Bengal Family love! 🧡🖤
Good luck, ladies! Play hard. Play together. Have fun. And most importantly… BE THE STANDARD! 🐾🔥
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG. 🧡🖤
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily #LadyBengals #Volleyball #GameDay
It’s tournament day, Bengals! Our 7th Grade Lady Bengals are hitting the road this morning and heading to Chapman for a full day of volleyball! 💪🏐
📍 Chapman
⏰ 9:00 AM
🏐 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament
These girls have been putting in the work, and today they get to put it all together on the court. Let’s bring the energy, cheer loud, and show our Lady Bengals some Bengal Family love! 🧡🖤
Good luck, ladies! Play hard. Play together. Have fun. And most importantly… BE THE STANDARD! 🐾🔥
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG. 🧡🖤
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily #LadyBengals #Volleyball #GameDay
Can you draw something upside down? Mrs. Argo's 7th grade art class worked on contour line drawing today by recreating an image of a human, only upside down. The goal is to learn to recreate lines rather than the image itself. #Celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's 6th grade science classes modeled remote sensing for resources last week, then used what they learned to extract copper from malachite ore this week.
First, they modeled how remote sensing techniques help discover natural resources and extend our ability to measure, explore, and identify structures underground. Then they analyzed the data they collected, which provided evidence that resources are distributed unevenly on Earth.
In the following lab, 6th graders used acid to extract copper from malachite and examined the wastes produced by this process. #Celebrate379
First, they modeled how remote sensing techniques help discover natural resources and extend our ability to measure, explore, and identify structures underground. Then they analyzed the data they collected, which provided evidence that resources are distributed unevenly on Earth.
In the following lab, 6th graders used acid to extract copper from malachite and examined the wastes produced by this process. #Celebrate379
📚✨ BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION: ELA TEACHER SPOTLIGHT! ✨📚
If you’ve ever wondered who is responsible for teaching our Bengals how to read between the lines, write something that actually makes sense, argue a point with evidence, and—most importantly—properly use a comma… look no further! 😂
Our ELA teachers do A LOT more than teach English Language Arts. They help students find their voice, discover stories they love, put their thoughts into words, and become stronger readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators. 📝📖
And let's be honest… ELA teachers have a special kind of superpower. They can spot a run-on sentence from across the room, somehow know when you definitely did not read the chapter, and will never stop reminding you that “because I said so” is not sufficient evidence. 😂
We are incredibly lucky to have THREE amazing ELA teachers leading our Bengals! 🧡🖤 They bring their own personalities, passions, creativity, and plenty of patience to the classroom every single day—and our students are better because of them!
So today, we're giving a BIG Bengal shoutout to our ELA Teacher Dream Team! 👏📚
Below is a little look into their world! So you can get to know the people behind the books, essays, grammar lessons, and the “Did you actually read the book?” 👀📖
Mrs. Koster has been teaching 6th grade ELA at CCCMS since 2020. She has a total of 14 years in education. She lives in Clay Center with her husband and 2 children. Mrs. Koster enjoys reading, watching TV, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her family.
Mr. Austin Last is in his third year at CCCMS, and he is proud to be part of this community. He has lived in Clay Center since 5th grade, so this place truly feels like home. Before he found his calling in the classroom, he lived a fast-paced life as a chef, working in several restaurants—including helping to open 15-24 Brewhouse, which was an unforgettable experience. When he is not teaching, you’ll usually find him diving into a good book, experimenting in the kitchen, or on the football field—either watching the game or coaching from the sidelines. Cooking and football fuel his passion, but nothing matters more to him than his family. They’re the heart of everything he does.
Ms. Smith is a first-year teacher at CCCMS. She has been working in schools since 2022, but this is her first year as a teacher. In her free time, Ms. Smith enjoys hobbies like painting, photography, baking, cooking, and other creative outlets. Ms. Smith also likes to travel and has spent time tutoring English language learners in Chad and running summer programs at a community center in Turkey. Her favorite part about teaching is building relationships with the students and watching them grow!
We love our ELA teachers and appreciate everything they do for our students, our school, and our community!
If you’ve ever wondered who is responsible for teaching our Bengals how to read between the lines, write something that actually makes sense, argue a point with evidence, and—most importantly—properly use a comma… look no further! 😂
Our ELA teachers do A LOT more than teach English Language Arts. They help students find their voice, discover stories they love, put their thoughts into words, and become stronger readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators. 📝📖
And let's be honest… ELA teachers have a special kind of superpower. They can spot a run-on sentence from across the room, somehow know when you definitely did not read the chapter, and will never stop reminding you that “because I said so” is not sufficient evidence. 😂
We are incredibly lucky to have THREE amazing ELA teachers leading our Bengals! 🧡🖤 They bring their own personalities, passions, creativity, and plenty of patience to the classroom every single day—and our students are better because of them!
So today, we're giving a BIG Bengal shoutout to our ELA Teacher Dream Team! 👏📚
Below is a little look into their world! So you can get to know the people behind the books, essays, grammar lessons, and the “Did you actually read the book?” 👀📖
Mrs. Koster has been teaching 6th grade ELA at CCCMS since 2020. She has a total of 14 years in education. She lives in Clay Center with her husband and 2 children. Mrs. Koster enjoys reading, watching TV, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her family.
Mr. Austin Last is in his third year at CCCMS, and he is proud to be part of this community. He has lived in Clay Center since 5th grade, so this place truly feels like home. Before he found his calling in the classroom, he lived a fast-paced life as a chef, working in several restaurants—including helping to open 15-24 Brewhouse, which was an unforgettable experience. When he is not teaching, you’ll usually find him diving into a good book, experimenting in the kitchen, or on the football field—either watching the game or coaching from the sidelines. Cooking and football fuel his passion, but nothing matters more to him than his family. They’re the heart of everything he does.
Ms. Smith is a first-year teacher at CCCMS. She has been working in schools since 2022, but this is her first year as a teacher. In her free time, Ms. Smith enjoys hobbies like painting, photography, baking, cooking, and other creative outlets. Ms. Smith also likes to travel and has spent time tutoring English language learners in Chad and running summer programs at a community center in Turkey. Her favorite part about teaching is building relationships with the students and watching them grow!
We love our ELA teachers and appreciate everything they do for our students, our school, and our community!
Ms. Mellies' 7th-grade social studies students are learning about Native American history and how they were affected by the Indian Removal Act. Today, they watched a short video about the Trail of Tears, then read different sources about this period to gain different perspectives. #Celebrate379
🏈🐯 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION: 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL! 🐯🏈
The 8th Grade Bengal Football team is off to a great start, and if their first game was any indication, this group is going to be FUN to watch! 🔥
Their season opener against Abilene was a nail-biter, with the Bengals having a chance to pull out the win in the final few plays. While they came up just short, they showed something that matters even more than the scoreboard—they play together. 💪
Coach Roberts shared that this team is constantly building each other up, playing with a positive attitude, and understanding that everyone has a part to play in the success of the team. That's what Bengal Strong looks like! 🧡🖤
And they're not doing it alone! Leading the Bengals this season are Coach Roberts, Coach Last, Coach Pigorsch, and Coach Beardsley!
🔥 NOW IT'S TIME TO BRING THAT ENERGY HOME! 🔥
You can catch the 8th Grade Bengals IN ACTION TODAY for their FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON as they take on Concordia at the MAC!
🏈 7th Grade kicks things off at 4:30 PM
🏈 8th Grade follows
Come fill the stands, make some noise, and show these guys what it means to have the Bengal Family behind them! 📣🐯
Let's go, Bengals! Hit hard. Play together. Lift each other up. And BELIEVE! 🧡🖤
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BengalFootball #8thGradeFootball #BengalFamily #GameDay #GoBengals 🐯🏈🧡🖤
The 8th Grade Bengal Football team is off to a great start, and if their first game was any indication, this group is going to be FUN to watch! 🔥
Their season opener against Abilene was a nail-biter, with the Bengals having a chance to pull out the win in the final few plays. While they came up just short, they showed something that matters even more than the scoreboard—they play together. 💪
Coach Roberts shared that this team is constantly building each other up, playing with a positive attitude, and understanding that everyone has a part to play in the success of the team. That's what Bengal Strong looks like! 🧡🖤
And they're not doing it alone! Leading the Bengals this season are Coach Roberts, Coach Last, Coach Pigorsch, and Coach Beardsley!
🔥 NOW IT'S TIME TO BRING THAT ENERGY HOME! 🔥
You can catch the 8th Grade Bengals IN ACTION TODAY for their FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON as they take on Concordia at the MAC!
🏈 7th Grade kicks things off at 4:30 PM
🏈 8th Grade follows
Come fill the stands, make some noise, and show these guys what it means to have the Bengal Family behind them! 📣🐯
Let's go, Bengals! Hit hard. Play together. Lift each other up. And BELIEVE! 🧡🖤
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BengalFootball #8thGradeFootball #BengalFamily #GameDay #GoBengals 🐯🏈🧡🖤
🐯🧡🖤 IT’S GAME DAY, BENGAL FAMILY! 🖤🧡🐯
TODAY is the day! Our Bengals are ready for their FIRST HOME GAMES OF THE SEASON, and we are bringing ALL the Bengal energy! 🔥
We’ve got a full afternoon of Bengal action happening around Clay Center:
🏃 CROSS COUNTRY
📍 Fort Riley Invitational – Milford State Park
⏰ 4:30 PM
🏐 VOLLEYBALL
🆚 Concordia
📍 HOME
⏰ 4:30 PM
7th Grade – District Gym
8th Grade – CCCMS Gym
🏈 FOOTBALL
🆚 Concordia
📍 HOME
⏰ 4:30 PM
7th Grade followed by 8th Grade
Whether you're in the gym, along the sidelines, or cheering from afar, let’s show our Bengals how loud the Bengal Family can be! 🧡🖤
📣 Pack the gyms. Fill the stands. Make some noise.
These are the moments that make being a Bengal so much fun!
🐯 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BengalFamily #GameDay #GoBengals #OneTeamOneFamily
TODAY is the day! Our Bengals are ready for their FIRST HOME GAMES OF THE SEASON, and we are bringing ALL the Bengal energy! 🔥
We’ve got a full afternoon of Bengal action happening around Clay Center:
🏃 CROSS COUNTRY
📍 Fort Riley Invitational – Milford State Park
⏰ 4:30 PM
🏐 VOLLEYBALL
🆚 Concordia
📍 HOME
⏰ 4:30 PM
7th Grade – District Gym
8th Grade – CCCMS Gym
🏈 FOOTBALL
🆚 Concordia
📍 HOME
⏰ 4:30 PM
7th Grade followed by 8th Grade
Whether you're in the gym, along the sidelines, or cheering from afar, let’s show our Bengals how loud the Bengal Family can be! 🧡🖤
📣 Pack the gyms. Fill the stands. Make some noise.
These are the moments that make being a Bengal so much fun!
🐯 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BengalFamily #GameDay #GoBengals #OneTeamOneFamily
🚨 VOLLEYBALL GAME DAY UPDATE! 🚨🏐
We just received word of a couple GAME DAY CHANGES, Bengals! 🧡🖤
⏰ NEW START TIME: 4:00 PM
🏐 BOTH 7TH & 8TH GRADE B TEAMS will be playing!
📍 Solomon
We apologize for any confusion and appreciate everyone rolling with the last-minute changes! Sometimes the schedule likes to keep us on our toes. 😅
Now that we’ve got the update—let’s go, Lady Bengals! 🐾🔥
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #LadyBengals #GameDay
We just received word of a couple GAME DAY CHANGES, Bengals! 🧡🖤
⏰ NEW START TIME: 4:00 PM
🏐 BOTH 7TH & 8TH GRADE B TEAMS will be playing!
📍 Solomon
We apologize for any confusion and appreciate everyone rolling with the last-minute changes! Sometimes the schedule likes to keep us on our toes. 😅
Now that we’ve got the update—let’s go, Lady Bengals! 🐾🔥
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #LadyBengals #GameDay
🏐🧡 GAME DAY, BENGALS! 🧡🏐
It’s time to hit the court! Our 7th Grade Lady Bengals are back in action today as they take on Wakefield & Solomon!
📍 @ Solomon
⏰ 4:30 PM
🏐 7th Grade B/C Team ONLY
It’s a location change, but the goal stays the same—PLAY HARD. PLAY TOGETHER. BE THE STANDARD. 🐾🔥
Let’s bring that Bengal Strong energy to Solomon and cheer on our girls! 🧡🖤
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #LadyBengals #GameDay #OneTeamOneFamily
It’s time to hit the court! Our 7th Grade Lady Bengals are back in action today as they take on Wakefield & Solomon!
📍 @ Solomon
⏰ 4:30 PM
🏐 7th Grade B/C Team ONLY
It’s a location change, but the goal stays the same—PLAY HARD. PLAY TOGETHER. BE THE STANDARD. 🐾🔥
Let’s bring that Bengal Strong energy to Solomon and cheer on our girls! 🧡🖤
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #LadyBengals #GameDay #OneTeamOneFamily
🚨 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES UPDATE! 🚨
We’ve had a couple of changes to this week’s schedule, Bengals! 🐾
🏐 TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL
The volleyball game has been moved to SOLOMON at 4 pm. Be sure to double-check the location before you head out!
📅 SITE COUNCIL MEETING
The Site Council meeting has been moved to NEXT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, at 4:30 PM.
🐾 THIS WEEK’S BENGAL ACTIVITIES! 🧡🖤
It’s another busy week to Be the Standard at CCCMS! From volleyball and football to cross country, there’s plenty of Bengal action happening both at home and on the road. 🐯
📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
🚫 No School — Labor Day
📅 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
🏐 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball B Team vs. Wakefield/Solomon
📍 SOLOMON | ⏰ 4:00 PM
📅 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9- MOVED TO 9/16
🏫 Site Council Meeting
📍 CCCMS Library | ⏰ 4:30 PM
📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 — BENGAL BUSY DAY! 🐯
🏃 Cross Country Fort Riley Invitational
📍 Milford | ⏰ 4:30 PM
🏈 7th & 8th Grade Football vs. Concordia
📍 HOME | ⏰ 4:30 PM
🏐 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Concordia
📍 HOME | ⏰ 4:30 PM
📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
✨ Enjoy the day!
📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
🏐 7th Grade A/B Volleyball — Chapman Tournament
📍 Chapman | ⏰ 9:00 AM
🐾 Planning Ahead:
📅 September 28 — No School | In-Service/Work Day
Whether they’re competing on the court, field, course, or cheering on their teammates, our Bengals are out there Being the Standard!
🧡🖤 LET’S GO, BENGALS! 🐯
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalActivities #CCCMSBengals
🏐🧡 IT’S GAMEDAY, BENGALS! 🖤🐾
Today is a BIG one as our 8th Grade Lady Bengals take the court for their first home matches of the season! 🙌🔥
After putting in the work, these girls are ready to bring the energy, compete, and show what BENGAL STRONG looks like on their home court! 💪🏐
🗓️ TODAY — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 CCCMS Gym • District Gym • CCCHS Gym
🏐 8th Grade Round Robin Tournament
Let’s get behind these Lady Bengals as they start their home-court season! Bring the Bengal spirit, bring the energy, and get ready for some volleyball! 🧡🖤
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
🐾 #BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #LadyBengals #BengalVolleyball
Today is a BIG one as our 8th Grade Lady Bengals take the court for their first home matches of the season! 🙌🔥
After putting in the work, these girls are ready to bring the energy, compete, and show what BENGAL STRONG looks like on their home court! 💪🏐
🗓️ TODAY — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 CCCMS Gym • District Gym • CCCHS Gym
🏐 8th Grade Round Robin Tournament
Let’s get behind these Lady Bengals as they start their home-court season! Bring the Bengal spirit, bring the energy, and get ready for some volleyball! 🧡🖤
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
🐾 #BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #LadyBengals #BengalVolleyball
After learning about potential, transferred, and transformed energy, Mrs. Pfizenmaier's science class put their learning to the test by creating their own marble roller coasters! #Celebrate379
