📚🐾 The Bengal Book Fair is ALMOST HERE! 🐾📚

📅 When: Monday, Sept. 22 – Friday, Oct. 3
🕒 Open: Before & after school, and during the school day (as teachers allow)
💳 Payments Accepted: Cash, Check, Card, & eWallet

📍 Location: CCCMS Bengal Library

💻 Online Fair: Sept. 22 – Oct. 5
Shop here ➡️ CCCMS Online Fair

Come stock up on great books, support our library, and spark your reading adventures! ✨📖
about 10 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
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🌟 Be The Standard Call of the Day! 🌟

Today we are thrilled to celebrate the amazing Yazlin Espino-Sanchez! 🐾

Yazlin has been witnessed by not just one—but TWO staff members—going above the standards and living out the 7 Habits every single day. 🙌

She is truly shining in Habit 8: Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs. 💬✨
Yazlin is proactive in reaching her own educational goals, while also encouraging and supporting others to reach theirs.

Most recently, she has been translating for a new student with kindness, patience, and understanding. She’s always attentive, compassionate, and thinking about how she can best help out. 💕

👏 Way to go, Yazlin—you’re setting the standard and inspiring all of us!
1 day ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏃‍♂️🐾 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! 🐾🏃‍♀️

Today we are shining the spotlight on our amazing Cross Country Team! These runners show grit, endurance, and the heart to go the distance every time they hit the course. 🧡🖤

Coached by Sarah Dains and Levi Nordus, they’ve trained hard, pushed through the miles, and are ready to leave it all on the trail today! 🌟

📍 Catch them in action at their Home Invitational at 4:00 pm right behind the Middle School. Come cheer them on as they chase down the finish line! 🏅🔥

Let’s go Bengals — fast feet, strong hearts, Bengal Pride! 🐾
1 day ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐾🏃‍♂️🏐 Bengal Game Day! 🏐🏃‍♀️🐾

Good luck today to our Bengal Athletics!
📍 Our Cross Country team is hosting their Home Invitational at 4:00 pm – come out and cheer them on! 🧡🖤

Meanwhile, our Lady Bengals Volleyball are on the road showing their talents in Anthony at 3:30 pm as they take on Anthony and Lawrence West! 💪🐾

Let’s go Bengals! 🔥
1 day ago, Tasha Siemers
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Mrs. Blain is the new 8th grade ELA teacher at CCCMS and has been doing a great job! Last week, her students worked to create their own Shakespearean sonnets, following the rhyme scheme and form that Shakespeare made famous. #celebrate379

2 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Blain is the new 7th grade ELA teacher at CCCMS and has been doing a great job! Last week, her students worked to create their own Shakespearean sonnets, following the rhyme scheme and form Shakespeare made famous. #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain is the new 7th grade ELA teacher at CCCMS and has been doing a great job! Last week, her students worked to create their own Shakespearean sonnets, following the rhyme scheme and form Shakespeare made famous. #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain is the new 7th grade ELA teacher at CCCMS and has been doing a great job! Last week, her students worked to create their own Shakespearean sonnets, following the rhyme scheme and form Shakespeare made famous. #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain is the new 7th grade ELA teacher at CCCMS and has been doing a great job! Last week, her students worked to create their own Shakespearean sonnets, following the rhyme scheme and form Shakespeare made famous. #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain is the new 7th grade ELA teacher at CCCMS and has been doing a great job! Last week, her students worked to create their own Shakespearean sonnets, following the rhyme scheme and form Shakespeare made famous. #celebrate379
Mrs. Blain is the new 7th grade ELA teacher at CCCMS and has been doing a great job! Last week, her students worked to create their own Shakespearean sonnets, following the rhyme scheme and form Shakespeare made famous. #celebrate379

🔥🏐 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! 🏐🔥

Today we’re shining the spotlight on our 7th Grade Lady Bengal Volleyball Team! 💪🐾 These girls have been working hard, showing growth every set, and giving it their all on the court!

They are led by the awesome coaching duo of Megan Griffiths and Jennifer Pfizenmaier, and this week is packed with action—you’ll have up to FOUR chances to catch them play! 👏

📅 This Week’s Lineup:
➡️ Today (Monday): B Team in a HOME triangular vs. Axtell & Rock Creek at 4:30 pm 🏠
➡️ Tuesday: On the road at Anthony to face Anthony & Lawrence West at 3:30 pm 🚌
➡️ Thursday: Back at HOME vs. Marysville at 4:30 pm 🏠
➡️ Saturday: B Team wraps up the week at the Wamego Tournament at 9 am 🏆

Let’s go, Lady Bengals! 🐾🧡🖤

2 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏐🐾 Game Day at CCCMS! 🐾🏐

Good luck to our 7th & 8th Grade B Team Volleyball Bengals as they take on Axtell & Rock Creek in a triangular tournament at 4:30 PM—right here at home! 💪

📍 Team 1: CCCMS Gym
📍 Team 2: District Gym

🎟️ Admission: $5 Adults | $3 Students
✨ Bengal Students get in FREE!

Come out, pack the gyms, and cheer loud for our Bengals! 🔥🐾
2 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🖤🧡🐾✨ What’s Happening at CCCMS This Week! ✨🐾🧡🖤
3 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏐🐾 Good luck to our 7th Grade Bengal Volleyball Team as they compete in the Chapman Tournament this morning at 9:00 AM! 🐾💪

📍 Location: 400 W 4th St, Chapman, KS 67431

Let’s go, Bengals! Show that Bengal pride on the court! 🧡🖤🔥
4 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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The Excellence Foundation says THANK YOU to our USD 379 employees who have been with us for 5 years! #celebrate379
5 days ago, USD379 Communications
The Excellence Foundation says THANK YOU to our USD 379 employees who have been with us for 5 years! #celebrate379
In Mr. Sleichter’s 6th grade elective "Exploring Agriculture and Natural Resources," students are introduced to the broad field of Agriculture and the natural resources all around them. Through hands-on activities, students learn to find and identify common trees, grasses, forbs, mammals, fish, herpetofauna, and insects. Today, the students explored the “big ditch” in front of the school and quickly found 10 of the plants on their list. Students who enjoy this class can come back as 8th graders and study and compete in the Ecomeet at the Milford Nature Center in October. #celebrate379
5 days ago, USD379 Communications
In Mr. Sleichter’s 6th grade elective "Exploring Agriculture and Natural Resources," students are introduced to the broad field of Agriculture and the natural resources all around them. Through hands-on activities, students learn to find and identify common trees, grasses, forbs, mammals, fish, herpetofauna, and insects. Today, the students explored the “big ditch” in front of the school and quickly found 10 of the plants on their list. Students who enjoy this class can come back as 8th graders and study and compete in the Ecomeet at the Milford Nature Center in October. #celebrate379
In Mr. Sleichter’s 6th grade elective "Exploring Agriculture and Natural Resources," students are introduced to the broad field of Agriculture and the natural resources all around them. Through hands-on activities, students learn to find and identify common trees, grasses, forbs, mammals, fish, herpetofauna, and insects. Today, the students explored the “big ditch” in front of the school and quickly found 10 of the plants on their list. Students who enjoy this class can come back as 8th graders and study and compete in the Ecomeet at the Milford Nature Center in October. #celebrate379
In Mr. Sleichter’s 6th grade elective "Exploring Agriculture and Natural Resources," students are introduced to the broad field of Agriculture and the natural resources all around them. Through hands-on activities, students learn to find and identify common trees, grasses, forbs, mammals, fish, herpetofauna, and insects. Today, the students explored the “big ditch” in front of the school and quickly found 10 of the plants on their list. Students who enjoy this class can come back as 8th graders and study and compete in the Ecomeet at the Milford Nature Center in October. #celebrate379
In Mr. Sleichter’s 6th grade elective "Exploring Agriculture and Natural Resources," students are introduced to the broad field of Agriculture and the natural resources all around them. Through hands-on activities, students learn to find and identify common trees, grasses, forbs, mammals, fish, herpetofauna, and insects. Today, the students explored the “big ditch” in front of the school and quickly found 10 of the plants on their list. Students who enjoy this class can come back as 8th graders and study and compete in the Ecomeet at the Milford Nature Center in October. #celebrate379

🌟📚 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Department Spotlight! 📚🌟

Today we’re kicking off our first Spotlight Department of the year… and it’s none other than our AMAZING ELA (English Language Arts) Team here at CCCMS! 🐾✏️

Our ELA teachers work tirelessly to guide students through the world of reading, writing, grammar, and novel studies. Not only that, but they also help students tackle important assessments like KITE and AimsWeb, which measure growth in reading fluency and comprehension—two skills that set our Bengals up for success far beyond CCCMS! 💪📖

We are so grateful for the passion, creativity, and dedication this team brings to the classroom every single day. 🎉👏

✨ Check out the spotlight below to learn a little more about each of our outstanding ELA teachers!

Mrs. Koster has been teaching 6th-grade ELA at CCCMS since 2020. She has a total of 13 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.

Austin Last is in his second year at CCCMS, and he's proud to be part of this community. He's lived in Clay Center since 5th grade, so this place truly feels like home to him. 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's 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.

Mrs. Ashley Blain is teaching eighth-grade English this year at CCCMS. Her teaching career began in northern Idaho in 2010. Over the years, she has taught students in grades 8 through 12, but her favorite grade to teach is 8th. Mrs. Blain and her husband, Josh, live in Concordia with their kids, McAllister (11) and Boaz (9). Mrs. Blain’s favorite pastime outside of school is connecting with family and friends. Beyond that, Mrs. Blain loves to travel, play board and card games, craft, drink stout coffee, and read a variety of books. Her top three favorite reads are: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Princess Bride, and King Lear.

#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #DepartmentSpotlight #ELArocks

5 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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The Leader in Me character education program is in full swing at CCCMS. Today, Mr. Last let two of his 8th grade students lead the Leader in Me lesson. #celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
Today I let two of my 8th grade students lead the Leader in Me lesson.
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379
The CCCMS Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) is sponsored by Mr. Brummett. This year, they have started a Creativity Club. It provides students who are interested in the arts the opportunity to come together after school to connect on shared interests. This can include drawing, crafting, music, animation, or any other art related passions. #celebrate379

🚨🏈 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! 🏈🚨

Today, we are shining the spotlight on our 8th Grade Football Team! 💪🐾 These young men show grit, determination, and Bengal Pride every time they step on the field. Despite having a small roster, they rise to the challenge—playing every snap, giving 100%, and battling with heart.

Coached by Brandon Pigorsch, David Roberts, Austin Last, and Cameron Beardsley, these Bengals are showing us all what it truly means to be Bengal Strong. 🧡🖤

We couldn’t be prouder of their toughness, teamwork, and growth. Keep grinding, Bengals—your confidence, heart, and hustle are inspiring us all! 🔥

📣 Catch them in action TODAY in Concordia, or cheer them on next Thursday at home as they take on Marysville! 🐅🏟️

6 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🚨🐅 GAME DAY ALERT 🐅🚨

Good luck to ALL our Bengal athletes competing today! 💪🔥

🏃‍♂️ Cross Country
Heading to the Fort Riley Invitational at Milford State Park!
⏰ First race starts at 4:30 PM
🎟 Admission: Adults $4 | Students $2

🏈 Bengal Football @ Concordia Jr./Sr. High (436 W. 10th St.)
⏰ 7th Grade – 4:30 PM (Don’t park in front of school until after 3:45)
⏰ 8th Grade – right after!
🎟 Admission: Adults $5 | Students $3

🏐 Bengal Volleyball @ Concordia
⏰ Games begin at 4:30 PM
👉 A Team – B Team – A Team rotation
👉 8th Grade in Main Gym | 7th Grade in Old Gym (Do not arrive before 3:50)
🎟 Admission: Adults $5 | Students $3

Let’s bring the energy and show that Bengal pride! 🧡🖤
LET’S GO BENGALS!!! 🐾🐅🔥
6 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📢 CCCMS Site Council Meeting – Today! 📢

Join us in the Library at 4:30 PM for today’s Site Council Meeting. 🐾 These are public meetings, and we welcome all who would like to attend.

✨ Special Guest: Mr. Nelson, USD 379 Superintendent, will join us at the beginning of the meeting to share about district topics.

📌 We’ll also be discussing the Leader in Me program and giving a quick update on CCCMS Happenings for the 2025–26 School Year.

🗓️ When: Today at 4:30 PM
📍 Where: CCCMS Library

Your voice matters—come be part of the conversation! 💬✨
7 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🌟🔥 BE THE STANDARD SPOTLIGHT 🔥🌟

Today’s Call of the Day goes to JOSE CANTU-WISSELL! 🙌💯

Jose went above and beyond by jumping right in at the start of class—cleaning up after the previous group AND grabbing materials for his desk mates 💪👏. Talk about leadership, responsibility, and doing the right thing without being asked! 🙌✨

Way to show what it means to BE THE STANDARD, Jose! 🎉🐾

#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #LeadershipInAction
7 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🌟 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! 🌟

🐾🏐We are so excited to shine the spotlight on our very first team of the year—the 8th Grade Lady Bengals Volleyball Team! 🏐🐾

These athletes, coached by the incredible duo of Courtney Hammel and Keely Jermark Carlson, have been showing what it truly means to Be the Standard! Their dedication, teamwork, and energy on and off the court set an amazing example for all of us at CCCMS. 🧡🖤

👏 Keep an eye on these Lady Bengals as they continue to grow, learn, and dominate the season!
📍 Catch them in action:

Tonight: B Team at Solomon

Thursday: All players in Concordia

Next Thursday: Back at HOME!

Way to go, Lady Bengals—you’ve earned the spotlight! 🔥🐾

8 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏐 Good luck to our 7th & 8th Grade Lady Bengals B Teams as they hit the road to Solomon tonight! 🧡🖤

They’ll be taking on Wakefield and Solomon starting at 4:30 PM. Let’s go, Bengals! 👏🔥
8 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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