Clay Center Community Middle School

🧡🖤 THIS WEEK’S BENGAL ACTIVITIES! 🖤🧡

🏀🤼 FALL SPORTS ARE HERE, BENGAL FAMILY! 🤼🏀

We are SO excited to see our Bengals back in action! 🎉 We've got a busy week ahead, including TWO opportunities to cheer on our athletes right here at HOME! 🙌 Grab your orange and black and come show our Bengals some love!

📅 HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:

🏀 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Fort Riley
📍 HOME | ⏰ 4:30 PM

🏀 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Junction City Middle School
⏰ 4:30 PM

🔬 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
CCCMS State EcoMeet

🤼 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Boys Wrestling vs. Wamego/Fort Riley
📍 HOME | ⏰ 4:00 PM

🤼 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Boys Wrestling — Manhattan Invitational
📍 Manhattan | ⏰ 9:00 AM

🧡 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
🍂 November 25–27: NO SCHOOL — Fall Break!

📣 Come cheer on our Lady Bengals and Bengal wrestlers this week! Let's pack the stands, bring the energy, and remind our athletes that their Bengal Family is behind them every step of the way!

🐅 BE THE STANDARD. BENGAL STRONG!

#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalPride

Puking Pumpkins Chemical Reaction style: 8th grade Physical Science Lab.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's class mixed a solid and a liquid, but a gas was produced when they added dish soap. It trapped the escaping gas molecules, turning the gas into a thick, expanding foam that forced its way out of the pumpkin's mouth!
Their temperature observations proved that the temperature dropped and the chemical reaction absorbed heat energy from its surroundings, causing an endothermic reaction. #Celebrate379

📰🐾 BIG NEWS, BENGAL FAMILY! 🐾📰

Our Leader in Me Student Lead Newspaper Action Team has officially completed its FIRST EDITION! 🎉🙌

We are SO excited to share their hard work with our families and our community! These student leaders are stepping up, finding their voices, and helping tell the story of all the incredible things happening at CCCMS through Leader in Me! 🧡🖤

A HUGE shoutout to our Student Lighthouse Team and our amazing student leaders for taking initiative, working together, and showing what leadership looks like in action! ⭐

From building leadership skills to making a positive impact throughout our school, our Bengals are proving that LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE! 🐾

We are proud of the work our students are doing, and this is just the beginning! Be sure to check out their first edition and celebrate the amazing things happening in our Bengal Family! 🧡

#BengalStrong #LeaderInMe #StudentLeaders #StudentLighthouseTeam #LeadershipInAction #CCCMSBengals

🐅🧡 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT! 🧡🐅

📣 PAWS Spotlight: Mr. Pigorsch’s PAWS!

Mr. Pigorsch’s PAWS class strives every day to live out their class mission of being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable! 🧡🖤

This crew enjoys a little friendly competition, sharing some good food, and participating in activities with other PAWS groups! They do a great job of synergizing, being proactive, and making the most of their time together. Way to go, Bengals! 🙌

And what better way to start the morning than a trip to the weight room in your pajamas?! 😂💪 Don't worry, Bengals… we're pretty sure the only thing being lifted this morning was school spirit! 💤🐅

Keep living those Bengal Strong Habits, Mr. Pigorsch’s PAWS! Respectful. Responsible. Reliable. 🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #BeTheStandard #PAWSPride #BengalFamily

🍩🎉 HAPPY DONUT FRIDAY, BENGALS! 🎉🍩

Nothing makes a Friday sweeter than DONUTS! 😍🍩

A HUGE THANK YOU to Union State Bank for sponsoring today’s Donut Friday! 🧡🖤 Your generosity helps make something our students look forward to each month even more special!

Donut Friday happens on the last Friday of every month, and let’s just say… our Bengals get pretty excited about it! 😉🍩

We LOVE seeing our community show up and support our students in so many ways. It takes a village, and we are so thankful to have such an amazing one! ❤️

Thank you, Union State Bank, for making today a little sweeter! 🧡🐅🍩

#BengalStrong #CommunitySupport #DonutFriday #BengalFamily

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

🧡🖤 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

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

🚚🍕 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

🐅🧡 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

🏃‍♀️🧡🖤 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

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 🐯🧡🖤

📸🧡 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! 😁🧡🖤

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

🐅🧡 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

🐾🧡 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

🏃‍♀️🧡🖤 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