🏀🖤GAME DAY, BENGALS! 🧡🏀
Come pack the gym and bring the energy—it’s Lady Bengal Basketball at home tonight!

🔥 8th Grade — CCCMS Gym
🔥 7th Grade — District Gym
⏰ Tip-off at 4:30 PM!

Admission:
⭐ $5 Adults
⭐ $3 Kids
⭐ BENGALS GET IN FREE — so come support your classmates and make some noise!

Let’s fill the stands, bring the hype, and show our Lady Bengals what true Bengal Pride looks like! 🐾🖤🧡
Let’s go Bengals! 🏀🔥
about 12 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
sports
🎉 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight 🎉
Special Education Department Edition

Today, on National Special Education Day, we want to shine a huge spotlight on our incredible Special Education team! 💙🧡 These educators embody what it means to be Bengal Strong—showing patience, compassion, creativity, and unwavering dedication to every student, every single day.

We are beyond lucky to have such an amazing, caring, and talented group serving our school community. Their impact is powerful, their hearts are huge, and the work they do matters more than words can say. 🐾

Below is a look into their personal world—what inspires them, drives them, and helps make them the truly remarkable humans they are. 🌟

Dee Brown is in her fourth year at USD379. Her first year was at the high school. Prior to this, she was in Belleville for 8 years as a 6th-8th grade Special Education teacher. She started her teaching career in Concordia in 2007 at The Learning Center. She has 5 sons, four wonderful daughter-in-laws and 6 grandchildren. She lives in Concordia with her two dogs and one cat.

Brandon Pigorsch started with USD 379 in 2009. He has been working in Special education since 2012. Spent 4 years in the Army on active duty before attending college on a wrestling scholarship. He has an amazing family (wife and 3 children) that he loves spending time with. He enjoys the outdoors-camping, golfing, disc golfing, and hiking. He loves attending concerts and sporting events. His favorite sport is wrestling, and his favorite NFL team is the Las Vegas Raiders. He coaches Middle school football and wrestling, and he is also the head Boys and girls wrestling coach at CCCHS, along with being an assistant boys golf coach.

Alisha Brownell began working as a para at CCCHS in 2016. She began teaching at CCCMS in 2019. She was born and raised in Clay Center. She is married, has two boys, three dogs, and a bearded dragon. She coaches middle school boys and girls wrestling. She enjoys drinking coffee and reading books.

Mary Mellon has been teaching in the USD 379 district ever since she graduated from college. She started as a 6th-grade teacher at McKinley and transitioned to Special Education with a Master's in Gifted Education. She is a died-in-the-wool KU Jayhawk fan (Rock Chalk) and Chiefs (She lived through all the “Chefs” and “Chumps” years) Kingdom supporter. She has had the privilege of teaching or providing services in all the 379 and Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative (TLEC) schools. It is one of her most rewarding experiences when she has the opportunity to watch the students she has served grow and mature over multiple years. Some even from Kindergarten through High School.

Please join us in celebrating and appreciating our Special Education team today and every day!
Happy National Special Education Day! 💙🧡🐾
about 12 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
spotlight

📅 This Week’s Bengal Activities! 🐾🧡 Bengals, welcome back! Let’s hit the ground running and finish the First Semester Bengal Strong! Here’s what’s happening around CCCMS this week:

🔥 Monday, Dec. 1

• Classes Resume — Let’s finish strong!

🏀 Tuesday, Dec. 2

• Pep Rally (AM) — Recognizing Winter Sports

• 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Wamego @ HOME — 4:30 PM

• National Special Education Day

Join us in celebrating and appreciating everyone who makes inclusive education possible!

🤼 Thursday, Dec. 4

• 7th/8th Grade Wrestling vs. Abilene & Marysville — HOME @ 4 pm

• 7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Marysville — @ Marysville 4:30 pm

Let’s show up, support our Bengals, and make it a great week!

#BengalSTRONG 🐾🧡

3 days ago, Tasha Siemers
week
🧡🖤 Happy Thanksgiving Break, Bengal Family! 🖤🧡

Wishing all of our CCCMS students, staff, and families a safe, restful, and gratitude-filled break! Enjoy the time with your loved ones, recharge, and come back ready to finish the semester strong. 🦃✨

📅 No School November 26–28
📚 Classes resume December 1st

Have a wonderful break, Bengals—stay safe, stay thankful, and as always… Go Bengals! 🐾🧡
8 days ago, Tasha Siemers
break
Celebrating the Thanksgiving season, and the fact that we are so thankful for our well-behaved students, the Bus Barn decided to pick 2 winners for the November “School Bus Behavior Campaign Award”.

Tymber Charbonneau from the Dolphin bus was awarded gifts from Ray’s Apple Market, Wall’s True Value Hardware, Tasty Pastry Bakery, and Ferguson Rexall Drugs. Tymber is pictured with her bus driver Tom Kidwell.

Jase Ferguson from the Butterfly bus was awarded gifts from Season’s Best Country Kitchen, The Bomber Grind, Ferguson Rexall Drugs, and Ray’s Apple Market. Jase is pictured with his bus driver Edna Gonser. #celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Celebrating the Thanksgiving season, and the fact that we are so thankful for our well-behaved students, the Bus Barn decided to pick 2 winners for the November “School Bus Behavior Campaign Award”.  Tymber Charbonneau from the Dolphin bus was awarded gifts from Ray’s Apple Market, Wall’s True Value Hardware, Tasty Pastry Bakery, and Ferguson Rexall Drugs.  Tymber is pictured with her bus driver Tom Kidwell.  Jase Ferguson from the Butterfly bus was awarded gifts from Season’s Best Country Kitchen, The Bomber Grind, Ferguson Rexall Drugs, and Ray’s Apple Market.  Jase is pictured with his bus driver Edna Gonser.  #celebrate379
Celebrating the Thanksgiving season, and the fact that we are so thankful for our well-behaved students, the Bus Barn decided to pick 2 winners for the November “School Bus Behavior Campaign Award”.  Tymber Charbonneau from the Dolphin bus was awarded gifts from Ray’s Apple Market, Wall’s True Value Hardware, Tasty Pastry Bakery, and Ferguson Rexall Drugs.  Tymber is pictured with her bus driver Tom Kidwell.  Jase Ferguson from the Butterfly bus was awarded gifts from Season’s Best Country Kitchen, The Bomber Grind, Ferguson Rexall Drugs, and Ray’s Apple Market.  Jase is pictured with his bus driver Edna Gonser.  #celebrate379

📅 Bengal Family — Here’s What’s Happening This Week! 🧡🖤

📘 Monday, Nov. 24
Our 6th & 7th Grade Bengals will be exploring the world of innovation at the RAISE Kansas STEAM Career Fair! 🧪🤖
⏰ 1:00–2:15 PM in the Commons
A great chance for students to dream big, ask questions, and get inspired for their futures!

🦃 Wednesday–Friday, Nov. 26–28
Thanksgiving Break – No School!
We hope you enjoy time with family, food, rest, and gratitude.

🍂 Thursday, Nov. 27
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing all our Bengals a warm, joyful, and safe holiday. 🧡

10 days ago, Tasha Siemers
week
🏆 BENGAL BATTLE CHAMPIONS! 🐅 Our Bengal wrestling team came out on top at the Bengal Battle today! Every athlete fought hard, stayed focused, and showed just how much they’ve grown since the start of the season. The improvement, determination, and teamwork on the mat were incredible to watch. A huge thank-you to all the teams who came out and participated in the Bengal Battle—your energy and competition made the event outstanding. 🤝🔥 Proud of this group and excited for what’s ahead—keep that momentum going! 💪 #BengalWrestling #BengalBattle #Champions #HardWorkPaysOff
10 days ago, Tasha Siemers
battle
battle
battle
🔥🐾 BENGAL BATTLE TODAY! 🐾🔥

Rise and shine, Bengal Fam — it’s tournament day! Our Bengal Wrestlers are hitting the mats at 9 AM in the CCCHS gym, ready to grapple, scramble, takedown, and pin their way to victory!

Bring that Bengal energy and pack the stands as our athletes go head-to-head in one of the toughest showdowns of the season. Your cheers help fuel every shot, every escape, and every last-second reversal!

🎟 Admission:
• Adults: $5
• Kids: $3
• Bengals get in FREE to support your classmates!

Let’s turn CCCHS into a roaring arena and show everyone what Bengal pride looks like.
💪🐯 Let’s get ready to RUMBLE, Bengals!
11 days ago, Tasha Siemers
sports
🌟 Be The Standard: Call of the Day 🌟
Shoutout to Bri Langvardt for leading by example every single day! 💪✨ Bri’s conscientious attitude toward her schoolwork and peers, paired with her unwavering integrity, shows that true leadership doesn’t have to be loud—it can be gracious, steady, and powerful.
Bri, you are the kind of person who makes our community stronger just by being who you are. A future world-changer? Absolutely! 🌍💖
#BeTheStandard #BengalPride #KindnessInAction #FutureWorldChanger
11 days ago, Tasha Siemers
call
🎉 Bengal Activity Night is TONIGHT! 🎉
CCCMS Parents & Students — we’re excited to kick off our very first Bengal Activity Night tonight from 5:30–7:00 p.m.!

🎟 Admission: $5
🍿 Concessions: Additional cost
🎶 Activities: Live DJ • Basketball • Volleyball • Gaga Ball
📵 Reminder: Cell phones will be collected at the door and returned as students leave.

We can’t wait for a fun evening of music, games, and Bengal spirit! 🧡🐾

Eligibility Reminders (from the Student Handbook):
To attend Bengal Activity Night, students must:
✔️ Be CCCMS students with no ISS, bus-discipline slip, or OSS in the last 30 days
✔️ Have all detentions served by the end of the day before the activity
❌ Students with 3+ detentions or non-socials in the last 30 days are not eligible
❌ Students currently on a behavior-management plan may not attend
📚 Students must attend at least four class periods today to participate
🚪 Students who leave during the event cannot be readmitted
📞 If a student must leave early, a parent must be contacted
🚫 Sponsors may ask a student to leave for inappropriate behavior

Let’s make it a great night, Bengals!
12 days ago, Tasha Siemers
night
🌟 Bengal Strong Habits in Action – Science Department Spotlight! 🌟
This week, we’re blasting off into the world of inquiry, discovery, and pure scientific awesomeness as we celebrate our incredible CCCMS Science Teachers! 🔬⚗️🧬

From guiding our 6th graders through foundational investigations…
to helping our 7th graders hypothesize, test, and rethink…
to pushing our 8th graders to analyze, question, and think like real scientists…
our Science team brings the spark that keeps curiosity alive. ✨

They model collaboration, problem-solving, exploration, and critical thinking every single day. Whether they’re prepping lab materials, crafting hands-on experiments, analyzing data with students, or teaching safety procedures like the pros they are — their commitment keeps our Bengals learning, growing, and ready to take on the world. 🌍💡

We appreciate everything they do behind the scenes and in the classroom to make science come alive for our Bengals!

👉 Keep scrolling to check out each teacher’s personal bio and get a fun peek into their life outside the lab!

Jason Walsh is in his third year of teaching Science at CCCMS. Before teaching in this district, he taught 6th-grade Special Education Math and Language Arts at Fort Riley Middle School. He grew up near Albuquerque, New Mexico, and joined the Army after high school.

Greg Kalivoda is a CCCHS graduate, Class of 1981. He has been teaching for 36 years. Teaching Physical Education and Science in Goddard, Paola, and Clay Center since 2000. His wife of 23 years is Shannon Kalivoda (Miltonvale HS-1988), sons William (M.S. ESU 2025, BS 2023, CCCHS 2018), Garett (Sgt. USMC, CCCHS 2022), and Hayden (Central Mechanical Construction, CCCHS 2025) make their home in Miltonvale, KS. He enjoys hunting, shooting, and fishing year-round, as well as spending time with his wife, boys, and brothers. Summers are spent working with his hands, remodeling residential projects, and traveling with his family. He bleeds Yankee Blue (since '77), K-State Purple (Class of 1985), and Tiger Wrestling!

Mrs. Cari Pfizenmaier is teaching eighth-grade Physical Science this year at CCCMS. This is her 30th year of teaching. Over the years, she has taught everything from Pre-K to 8th grade. Mrs. Pfizenmaier and her husband, Todd, live west of Clay Center on a farm with three of their four children. Mrs. Pfizenmaier’s favorite pastime outside of school is working on the farm with her family.
Together, these outstanding educators bring passion, experience, and real-world knowledge to our halls every day—making our Science Department a true Bengal Strong force of learning, leadership, and inspiration.

12 days ago, Tasha Siemers
science
🎶 Bengal Family, it’s SHOWTIME! 🎶
Don’t forget — TONIGHT at 7 PM our incredible Bengal Band takes the stage in the CCCHS Auditorium! 🎺🥁🎼
This crew has been tuning, practicing, and perfecting every measure, and they’re ready to fill the auditorium with some serious Bengal spirit! 🐾🔥
Grab a seat, bring the applause, and let’s support our talented musicians as they turn tonight into a standing-ovation kind of night! 🎵🧡🖤

See you at 7!
13 days ago, Tasha Siemers
band
🌟 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT! 🌟
Today we’re shining the spotlight on our 8th Grade Lady Bengal Basketball Team, coached by the legendary duo Dick Ahlberg & Addy Mullin! 🏀💥

They may be a small squad, but don’t let the roster size fool you — these girls bring full-court heart, hustle, and Bengal pride every time they lace up. 💪🐅

From fast breaks to fierce defense, from clutch rebounds to buzzer-beater energy, this crew plays with grit, grind, and unstoppable teamwork. They prove every day that it’s not the number of players on the bench… it’s the size of the fight in the team. 🧡🔥

If you haven’t had the privilege of seeing them in action yet, today is your chance!
🏀 Tip-off at 4 PM in the CCCMS Gym!

Let’s pack the stands, bring the hype, and cheer on these incredible young athletes as they show what it means to be BENGAL STRONG — discipline, effort, teamwork, and heart in every possession!

👏🐾 Keep ballin’, ladies. We’re proud of you!
#BengalStrong #LadyBengals #HabitsInAction #SmallButMighty #HeartOfAChampion
13 days ago, Tasha Siemers
spotlight
🔥 GAME DAY, BENGAL NATION! 🔥
Our Lady Bengal Basketball teams hit the court TODAY at 4:00 PM as they take on Concordia — note the earlier start time!

🏀 8th Grade — CCCMS Gym
🏀 7th Grade — District Gym

Bring the noise, bring the energy, and pack the stands for our amazing athletes! 💪🐾

🎟 Admission:
• $5 Adults
• $3 Kids
• BENGALS GET IN FREE!

Let’s light up the court, show that Bengal pride, and cheer our girls to victory! 🧡🖤
#BengalPride #LadyBengals #GameDay #HoopsTime
13 days ago, Tasha Siemers
sports
Today, Mr. Last's ELA students practiced the presentations they will be giving on Friday about a female aviator from the 20th century. The students have created Google Slides presentations, and on Friday, they will not only present their work but also act it out! #celebrate379
13 days ago, USD379 Communications
Today, Mr. Last's ELA students practiced the presentations they will be giving on Friday about a female aviator from the 20th century. The students have created Google Slides presentations, and on Friday, they will not only present their work but also act it out! #celebrate379
Today, Mr. Last's ELA students practiced the presentations they will be giving on Friday about a female aviator from the 20th century. The students have created Google Slides presentations, and on Friday, they will not only present their work but also act it out! #celebrate379
Today, Mr. Last's ELA students practiced the presentations they will be giving on Friday about a female aviator from the 20th century. The students have created Google Slides presentations, and on Friday, they will not only present their work but also act it out! #celebrate379
🎶 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO TOMORROW NIGHT? 🎶
Come catch our incredible Bengal Band as they take the stage for their big performance at the CCCHS Auditorium!

From powerful brass blasts to smooth melodies and rhythm-section beats that’ll make your toes tap, our musicians are ready to bring the house down! 🥁🎺🎷

📅 November 20th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 CCCHS Auditorium
💥 FREE Admission!

If you’re craving some live music, dynamic sound, and a night filled with talent, this concert will hit all the right notes. Come support our amazing Bengals as they showcase the hard work they’ve been tuning up all season! 🎼🐅

Don’t miss it! 🎵✨
13 days ago, Tasha Siemers
band
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. What a great real-world learning experience! #celebrate379
14 days ago, USD379 Communications
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
After learning about power tool safety, students in Mrs. Schooley's Industrial Arts class next focused on how to use them. They put their new skills to the test by building mini walls. #celebrate379
🐾🏀 Roar, Bengals, Roar! 🖤🧡
It's GAME DAY for our Lady Bengals! Get ready to watch our middle school squad take it to the rack tonight as they face off against Abilene!
🔥 Tonight's Matchup: Lady Bengals vs. Abilene 📍 Location: Abilene ⏰ Tip-Off: 4:30 PM
Let's flood Abilene with a sea of Orange and Black and show them what that Bengal spirit is all about! We need you in the stands to bring the energy! Come support our girls as they try to secure the W! Let's get this bucket! 🐾
#GoBengals #LadyBengalBasketball #OrangeAndBlack #GameDay #bengalstrong
15 days ago, Tasha Siemers
gbb
Mr. Lane always finds interesting ways to help his 8th graders learn and remember U.S. History. Last week, his students created all sorts of projects, including:
- Dioramas (landscape settings) showcasing the life of Zebulon Montgomery Pike
- Infographics (written information combined with graphic representation)
- Podcasts discussing the Supreme Court case of Marbury v Madison, which established Judicial Review
#celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Lane always finds interesting ways to help his 8th graders learn and remember U.S. History. Last week, his students created all sorts of projects, including: - Dioramas (landscape settings) showcasing the life of Zebulon Montgomery Pike - Infographics (written information combined with graphic representation) - Podcasts discussing the Supreme Court case of Marbury v Madison, which established Judicial Review #celebrate379
Mr. Lane always finds interesting ways to help his 8th graders learn and remember U.S. History. Last week, his students created all sorts of projects, including: - Dioramas (landscape settings) showcasing the life of Zebulon Montgomery Pike - Infographics (written information combined with graphic representation) - Podcasts discussing the Supreme Court case of Marbury v Madison, which established Judicial Review #celebrate379
Mr. Lane always finds interesting ways to help his 8th graders learn and remember U.S. History. Last week, his students created all sorts of projects, including: - Dioramas (landscape settings) showcasing the life of Zebulon Montgomery Pike - Infographics (written information combined with graphic representation) - Podcasts discussing the Supreme Court case of Marbury v Madison, which established Judicial Review #celebrate379
Mr. Lane always finds interesting ways to help his 8th graders learn and remember U.S. History. Last week, his students created all sorts of projects, including: - Dioramas (landscape settings) showcasing the life of Zebulon Montgomery Pike - Infographics (written information combined with graphic representation) - Podcasts discussing the Supreme Court case of Marbury v Madison, which established Judicial Review #celebrate379
Mr. Lane always finds interesting ways to help his 8th graders learn and remember U.S. History. Last week, his students created all sorts of projects, including: - Dioramas (landscape settings) showcasing the life of Zebulon Montgomery Pike - Infographics (written information combined with graphic representation) - Podcasts discussing the Supreme Court case of Marbury v Madison, which established Judicial Review #celebrate379
Today, Mrs. Griffiths' 7th grade math students were reviewing double number line diagrams. A lot of math involves not only solving the problem, but also justifying the answer. #celebrate39
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Griffiths teaches 7th grade math. Today, her students were reviewing double number line diagrams. A lot of math involves not only solving the problem, but also justifying the answer. #celebrate39
Mrs. Griffiths teaches 7th grade math. Today, her students were reviewing double number line diagrams. A lot of math involves not only solving the problem, but also justifying the answer. #celebrate39
Mrs. Griffiths teaches 7th grade math. Today, her students were reviewing double number line diagrams. A lot of math involves not only solving the problem, but also justifying the answer. #celebrate39
Mrs. Griffiths teaches 7th grade math. Today, her students were reviewing double number line diagrams. A lot of math involves not only solving the problem, but also justifying the answer. #celebrate39
Mrs. Griffiths teaches 7th grade math. Today, her students were reviewing double number line diagrams. A lot of math involves not only solving the problem, but also justifying the answer. #celebrate39