Clay Center Community Middle School

Thank you to our 25-year employees at 379! #celebrate379

Mrs. Koster's 6th grade ELA students took time this morning to head down the block and sign one of the beams going up in the new Multigenerational Life Center! #celebrate379

Mrs. Argo's 7th grade art students got started on a new project today that focused on learning about the elements of art. Each student will use an object to create different designs based on the different elements. #celebrate379

🐯🏀 BENGAL BASKETBALL GAME DAY SCHEDULE 🏀🐯

Our 7th & 8th Grade Boys Bengals are ready to battle it out at Rock Creek—here’s everything you need to know before tip-off! 🔥

📍 Location: Rock Creek
📍 Address: 9355 Flush Rd, St. George, KS 66535
🕓 Start Time: 4:00 PM

🏟️ Middle School Gym
• 4:00 PM – C-Team Scrimmage vs. Clay Center
 ▫️ Two 10-minute halves
 ▫️ Running clock

• 4:30 PM – Rock Creek 8A vs. Clay Center 8A
• Following – Rock Creek 8B vs. Clay Center 8B
 ▫️ 10-minute warmup

🏀 Aux Gym
• 4:30 PM – Rock Creek 7A vs. Clay Center 7A
• Following – Rock Creek 7B vs. Clay Center 7B
 ▫️ 10-minute warmup

⏱️ Game Format:
• Four 6-minute quarters
• Halftime:
 ▫️ 5 minutes (B games)
 ▫️ 10 minutes (A games)
• 1 minute between quarters 1 & 3

Bring the noise, rep your orange & black, and let’s show Rock Creek what Bengal Pride looks like on the road! 🧡🖤🐯

🐯 This Week’s Bengal Activities 🐯
A lighter week on the calendar, but still some important moments for our CCCMS Bengals! 🧡🖤

🏀 Monday (12):
• 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Rock Creek | 4:30 PM
• Board of Education Meeting | 6:00 PM

📚 Wednesday (14):
• Site Council Meeting in the Bengal Library | 4:30 PM

Thanks for staying in the loop and supporting our Bengals—sometimes a calm week is a good week! 💪✨

#BengalStrong #CCMSBengals #ThisWeekAtCCMS #BengalPride

Mrs. Blain's 6th grade ELA students spent the first week back at CCCMS researching Greek gods, goddesses, and creatures to build background knowledge before reading The Lightning Thief. Then, students created presentations and shared their research with classmates. #celebrate379

🐾🔥 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! 🔥🐾

Say hello to Mr. Kalivoda’s PAWS—where fun meets fearless 8th-grade leadership 💪🐯

This PAWS crew knows how to start the day the right way! Mornings are packed with high energy, friendly PAWS-vs-PAWS challenges, laughs with friends, and moments that build confidence and leadership. Whether they’re checking grades, setting goals, or diving into real conversations, these Bengals show up ready to lead and support one another.

It’s the perfect mix of competition, connection, and controlled chaos—all guided by Mr. Kalivoda and powered by some awesome student leaders. One thing’s for sure: this PAWS brings the hype AND the habits every single morning!

Keep leading the pack, Mr. Kalivoda’s PAWS 🐾💥

🏀🔥 IT’S GAME DAY, BENGALS! 🔥🏀

🐾The 7th & 8th grade Bengal Boys Basketball teams are officially tipping off their season TONIGHT!
They hit the road to Abilene to open the year and set the tone for the season. 💪🐯

⏰ Tip-off: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Abilene

New season. Fresh jerseys. Locked-in defense. Buckets falling.
It’s time to run the floor, crash the boards, and leave it all on the court. 🏀🔥

Let’s start the season strong, Bengals!
Bring the energy, bring the hustle, and bring that Bengal pride! 🧡🖤

#BengalBasketball #SeasonOpener #GameDay #LetItFly #DefenseWinsGames #BengalPride 🐯🏀

📚🐯 First Semester Bengal Library Stats are IN! 🐯📚

Getting middle school–aged kids excited about reading can be tricky, so every checkout truly counts—and we’re proud of this milestone! Here’s how our Bengals showed up this semester:

✨ Top 5 Checked-Out Fiction Books
✨ Top 5 Checked-Out Nonfiction Books
✨ Top 5 New Books Everyone’s Loving
✨ Top 5 Readers — major shoutout to our most dedicated book lovers!

📊 Total Books Checked Out: 2,646
While this number may not seem huge at first glance, it represents thousands of moments where students chose a book, explored a new story, and strengthened their reading habits—and that’s something worth celebrating.

📖🧡🖤 Building minds, one book at a time.🖤🧡📖

#BengalLibrary #MiddleSchoolReaders #BengalPride #ReadersAreLeaders #KeepReading #BengalStrong

The Parent Project & Loving Solutions classes will begin in 2 weeks! Sign up today! #celebrate379

❄️➡️✨ NEW YEAR. NEW QUARTER. SAME BENGAL PRIDE. ✨➡️❄️

Welcome back, Bengals! We’re kicking off Quarter 3 and jumping into a fresh start after winter break. Let’s reset, refocus, and roar into the new semester together! 🐯🧡

🗓 This Week’s Bengal Activities
📚 Monday: Classes Resume | Quarter 3 Begins
🏀 Thursday: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Abilene — Tip-off at 4:30 PM

New goals. New energy. New opportunities to Be the Standard.
Let’s make it a great week, Bengals!

#NewQuarter #FreshStart #BengalPride #BengalStrong 🐾🧡

🐯💪 LAST CHANCE — Lady Bengals Wrestling Gear! 💪🐯 If you’ve been meaning to order, now’s the time! Our team store closes this Sunday, and once it’s gone… it’s gone. Rep the Lady Bengals and show your support — whether you’re on the mat, in the stands, or cheering from home. 🖤🧡 ⏰ Deadline: Sunday — don’t wait! 🛍️ Order here: 👉 https://claygirlswrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ Let’s fill the gym, wear it proud, and back our wrestlers all season long. GO BENGALS! 🤼‍♀️🔥🐯

🎄🎶 BENGAL JINGLE JAM 2025 🎶🎄
✨ The BIGGEST ABC party in Bengal history! ✨

We’re turning up the holiday cheer while celebrating hard work, growth, and accountability at our Bengal Jingle Jam! This exciting event rewards students who are passing their classes (ABCs) and gives every student the opportunity to finish strong before the end of 1st semester. 💪📚

🎉 Students earning ABCs will get to choose their own activities as a celebration of their dedication and progress toward our Building Goals:
➡️ Developing socially prepared students with employability skills
➡️ Increasing the percentage of students successfully learning grade-level content (70% or above) from 80% to 86% by Spring 2028

🎁 Jingle Jam Activity Choices Include:
🎬 Holiday movies
🏀 Gym time
🎨 Crafting
🎮 Clash Royale
🕹️ Nintendo Switch games
♠️ Card & board games
🤝 Community service projects

📌 Students on the D/F list, missing multiple assignments, or a major project will work in a separate location to get caught up. Once assignments are completed, they’ll jump right into the fun!
⭐ By Session 3, all students will be participating—making sure everyone gets a chance to celebrate and enjoy the day.

This is more than a party—it’s a celebration of effort, responsibility, and growth.
🎄🧡🖤Way to go, Bengals! Let’s end the semester strong! 🐯🎉
#BengalJingleJam #BengalStrong #ABCCelebration #FinishStrong #BuildingTheStandard

🐾 Bengal Strong Habits in Action | PAWS Spotlight 🧡🖤
✨ Ms. Mellies’ Class ✨

Happy holidays from the Mellies Mafia 🎄😄
Our love language is sarcasm and humor—and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way. The vibes are strong, the laughs are plenty, and the leadership is everywhere in this PAWS!
We’re still obsessed with silent ball 🤫⚾ (though let’s be real… it’s more of a delicacy these days thanks to our competitive spirit and its natural evolution into dodgeball 😅).
This PAWS is packed with leaders who help teach our Leader in Me lessons and model what it looks like to step up and lead with confidence. When we’re not learning, we’re building community—playing games together as a class or taking on friendly challenges with other PAWS groups.
We’re a laid-back, supportive crew and truly lucky to start our mornings together.
This is what Bengal Strong Habits in Action looks like! 🐯💪
#PAWSSpotlight #BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #LeaderInMe #MelliesMafia #BeTheStandard

🌟 BE THE STANDARD – CALL OF THE DAY 🌟

Huge shoutout to James Wilder for setting the bar HIGH! 📚🔥
James’s growth in Math has been nothing short of incredible. He’s gone from struggling with concepts to confidently explaining problems—and now classmates are seeking him out for help! 💪🧠

James is truly living out what it means to Be the Standard:
✔️ Being proactive
✔️ Putting first things first
✔️ Thinking win-win
✔️ Synergizing with others

This kind of progress doesn’t happen by accident—it comes from dedication, perseverance, and a growth mindset. Way to lead, James! Your hard work is paying off, and it’s making a difference for everyone around you.

👏👏 KEEP SHINING & KEEP SETTING THE STANDARD! 👏👏

🧡🖤🏀 LET’S GO, 7TH GRADE LADY BENGALS! 🏀🖤🧡

Our 7th-grade Lady Bengals are headed to the NCKL Semifinals & Finals, and we couldn’t be more proud! These ladies have earned their spot and are ready to compete for hardware! 🔥🐾

📍 NCKL Tournament
Location: Fort Riley Middle School
4022 1st Division Rd., Fort Riley, KS 66442

🕟 First Game:
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Auxiliary Gym
🆚 Rock Creek

🏆 Game Info:
Aux Gym: Game 6 – 3rd Place Game (20 min after Game 6)
Main Gym: Game 5 – Championship Game (20 min after Game 5)

🎟️ Admissions:
Adults: $5
Children: $3

Come out, be loud, and support these amazing Lady Bengals as they battle in the semifinals and finals! 🖤🧡🐾
GO BENGALS! 💥

🐯💪 Lady Bengals Wrestling Gear is LIVE! 💪🐯

Show your support and rep the Lady Bengal Wrestlers in style! 🖤🧡
From the mat to the stands, this gear is perfect for athletes, families, and fans who want to back these strong, determined ladies all season long.

⏰ Hurry — sales close January 4th!
🛍️ Grab your gear here:
👉https://claygirlswrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Let’s pack the gym, wear it loud, and support our wrestlers every step of the way.
GO BENGALS! 🤼‍♀️🔥🐯

CCCMS 8th graders, Yazlin and Jeanese, participated in a creative writing study lab first quarter. Yesterday, they shared their final products with Mrs. Shannon’s kindergarten students. These two read their stories, then they gave each of Mrs. Shannon’s kindergarteners their own autographed copy!

Jeanese first had the idea for The Tiger with the Magic Tail when she was four. This story has been a passion project for a decade, and her colorful designs made the story come to life.

Yazlin was inspired to write Junkyard Treasure because of her little brother, one of Mrs. Shannon’s current kindergarten students. He loves trucks and projects, and his excitement at hearing the story for the first time today was contagious!

Great work, Jeanese and Yazlin! #celebrate379

🎉 Be The Standard – Call of the Day! 🎉

Today we are proud to celebrate Kennedy Shannon, a student who is truly a shining light in our school. ✨

Kennedy brings kindness, compassion, and empathy into every space she enters. She works hard, looks out for both students and adults, and always leads with her heart. Her care for others and positive spirit make a lasting impact on our school community.

Kennedy is the definition of Bengal Strong and a true world changer. 🧡🖤
BE THE STANDARD, Kennedy!

🏀🔥 NCKL TOURNAMENT TIME! 🔥🏀

It’s win-or-go-home as our Lady Bengal Basketball teams tip off the FIRST ROUND of NCKL tonight! Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show what Bengal Strong support looks like! 🐅🧡🐾

📍 7th Grade Lady Bengals
🏠 HOME GAME – CCCMS Gym
⏰ 4:30 PM tip-off
🎟️ BENGALS GET IN FREE to the home game—students, come LOUD and PROUD!

📍 8th Grade Lady Bengals
🚌 AT Rock Creek High School Gymnasiums
⏰ Game time approximately 6:00 PM (following the Rock Creek 7th grade game)

🎟️ NCKL Admission Prices
• $5 Adults
• $3 K–12 Students

💥 A WIN sends our Lady Bengals to the NCKL Semifinals & Finals on Thursday — every cheer counts, every possession matters!

Let’s defend home court, take over on the road, and PLAY FOR THE NCKL!
🖤🏀 GO LADY BENGALS! 🐅🔥