🌟 Be the Standard – Call of the Day! 🌟

Today we’re proud to recognize Austin Mowery for demonstrating one of the 7 Habits standards: Be Proactive! 👏

Austin was nominated because he consistently sets the tone for kindness and positivity at CCCMS. He is one of the most friendly and well-mannered students around, always leading the charge when it comes to being kind to others. Austin is polite and respectful, and his attitude is truly a breath of fresh air each and every day.

What really makes Austin stand out is the way he makes everyone around him feel valued and included. That kind of leadership and character is exactly what Be the Standard is all about.

👏 Great job, Austin! Keep leading by example and showing what Bengal Strong habits look like in action! 🐅🧡🖤
about 1 hour ago, Tasha Siemers
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🧠🐾 Bengal Scholars Bring the Brain Power! 🐾🧠

Our CCCMS Varsity Scholars Bowl team put their knowledge to the test last night at the League Tournament in Clifton-Clyde, competing against 7 other talented teams — and they brought home an impressive 3rd place finish out of 8 teams! 🎉👏

These Bengals showed off their quick thinking, teamwork, and academic excellence all evening long. Scholars Bowl isn’t easy — it takes lightning-fast recall, confidence on the buzzer, and a whole lot of brain power — and our team proved they can compete with the best! 💡⚡

A huge shoutout to Head Coach McKinley Mellies and Assistant Coach Nicole Kennison for guiding our team to success this season! 🙌 We are so proud of the hard work and dedication these students have put in all season. Way to represent CCCMS and finish the league tournament strong! 🐅🧡🖤

📅 Looking Ahead:
• March 26th – CCCMS will host our home meet (come out and support our scholars — the public is welcome to attend!)
• April 2nd – NCKL Tournament in Marysville, which will wrap up our Scholars Bowl season.

Help us congratulate our Varsity Scholars! 👏
#BengalPride #BrainyBengals #ScholarsBowl
about 6 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
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🔥 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight: Mr. Pigorsch’s PAWS! 🐾🧡
This group knows how to bring the energy! Mr. Pigorsch's PAWS students love to get involved in school-wide activities. They work hard and play hard. They enjoy playing games and having class parties. They have a competitive group of students in our PAWS. And it shows! This PAWS group brings the perfect balance of hard work, friendly competition, and plenty of fun. Whether they’re jumping into school-wide activities, battling it out in games, or celebrating together at class parties, they bring the spirit every single day. A huge shoutout to Mr. Pigorsch for leading such an awesome group of students and helping make PAWS a place where students can connect, compete, and grow together. 👏
Keep being Bengal Strong, Mr. Pigorsch’s PAWS! 🐅
about 8 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐅🧡 Bengal Families… WOW! THANK YOU! 🧡🐅
Our “Day in the Life of a Bengal” Parent-Teacher Conferences were a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our Bengal families!
📊 Conference Attendance: 88.78%
📝 Parent Surveys Completed: 102 (Our goal was 100… and you surpassed it!) Your feedback helps guide the future of our Leader in Me & 7 Habits work at CCCMS, and we truly appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts.

🎉 Parent Survey Drawing Winners
Each winner will receive a Family 2026–2027 CCCMS Athletic Pass
🏆 Witten Ricketts
🏆 Mikala Sanneman
Your passes will be ready to claim at the CCCMS Office in the next couple of weeks. Congradulations!

🎟️ Student Prize Drawing Winners
🥪 $10 Subway Gift Card: Camden Meadows
🥤 $10 Short Stop Gift Card: Khyler Oppenheimer
🍦 $10 Simply Scoops Gift Card: Briscoe Lehman
🌿 $10 Happy Hippie Gift Card: Witten Ricketts
🐅 Bengal Punch Card Winners
🍽 “Roar Into Lunch With Your Pride.”
(Sit with friends in a private area 5 times)
• 6th Grade: Zeta Catlin
• 7th Grade: Brayden Speltz 
• 8th Grade: Kennedy Shannon
📱 “Roar & Scroll Responsibly”
(Use your phone at 5 lunches)
• 6th Grade: Raylee Loeffler
• 7th Grade: Collin Ruthfuss (6th Grader)
• 8th Grade: Coy Chaffee

🧡🖤 We are so proud of our Bengals and incredibly thankful for families who show up, support our students, and partner with us in preparing them for their futures. Thank you for making “A Day in the Life of a Bengal” such a success! 🐾

about 8 hours ago, Tasha Siemers
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🧠📚 Scholars Bowl Tournament Time! 📚🧠
Our 6th–8th Grade Scholars Bowl team is gearing up for their final meet before Spring Break — and it’s the BIG one!
📍 League Tournament
🏫 Clifton-Clyde Middle School
📅 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 4:30 PM Start Time
This larger tournament will feature eight teams battling it out in quick-thinking, fast-paced academic competition. 💡⚡ From history to science to math to pop culture — our Bengals are ready to buzz in and show what they know!
🚌 Important Details:
• Students dismissed from class at 3:15 PM
• Departing CCCMS at 3:30 PM
• Estimated return to Clay Center between 7:00–8:00 PM
Let’s wish our Scholars Bowl team sharp minds, quick reflexes, and confident buzzers as they head into league competition! 🐅🧡🖤
#BengalSmart #ScholarsBowl #BengalStrong
1 day ago, Tasha Siemers
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🧂✨ FINAL DROP FROM THE SALT MINES ✨🧂
The last of our Strataca snapshots are in — and this time it’s a mix of ALL our 8th graders enjoying the underground adventure! From tunnel exploring to hands-on history and lots of laughs along the way, this trip was one for the books.
What an awesome day of learning, teamwork, and memory-making 650 feet below the surface! 🧡🏞️
#BengalAdventures #StratacaExplorers #8thGradeMemories #DiggingDeep #That’sAWrap
2 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🧂🚨 MORE SALTY CONTENT ALERT! 🚨🧂
The Strataca pics are still rolling in, and now it’s the boys’ group’s turn to shine! 💥 From underground exploring to hands-on history moments, our 8th graders are making memories way below the surface!
We love seeing all the smiles, teamwork, and adventure from every group.
Stay tuned… we might not be done sharing yet 😉

#BengalAdventures #StratacaExplorers #8thGradeFun #StillDigging
2 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🧂💥 8th graders TAKEOVER the Strataca Salt Mines! Our girls’ group is featured here, but every 8th grader got in on the underground adventure—exploring tunnels, discovering salty history, and making memories that will last a lifetime! 😄🎉

Parents—don’t forget to ask your 8th grader about all the cool things they saw and learned today. Trust us, there’s a lot to talk about! 🏞️💛

#BengalAdventures #StratacaExplorers #8thGradeFun #LearningIsAnAdventure #DiggingDeep
2 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🎶🐾 Bengal Strong Habits in Action – Musical Arts Department Spotlight 🐾🎶

This week we’re shining the spotlight on our Musical Arts crew — and trust me, they deserve a full standing ovation. 👏

From the first “1-2-3-4” in the band room to those powerful choir harmonies, these three keep our school running in perfect rhythm. They set the tempo, raise the bar, and expect their students to show up ready to rehearse, improve, and perform. And they do it all with a whole lot of heart.

They’re building more than musicians. They’re building confidence, teamwork, discipline, and leadership — all the things that make our kids Bengal Strong on and off the stage. 🎺🎤🎼

We’re so lucky to have three teachers who pour this much energy and passion into their programs. They truly help our students find their voice (and sometimes hold that note just a little longer 😉).

Make sure you check out their bios below to learn a little more about each of them — there are some fun facts in there you won’t want to miss! 🎶🧡🖤

John Eyermann is in his second year of teaching. He graduated from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) in 2024 with a Bachelors of Music Education. He teaches 5th-12th-grade band, as well as a Rock Band and a Sound and Light Production class. John loves to play his guitar, bass, and tuba, and is even the bass player in a band created by his old tuba professor at KU!

Daniela Thrasher is in her 14th year of teaching - 9th year in Clay Center. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education, a Bachelor of Science degree in World Languages, and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction - all from Kansas State University. She teaches 5 to 12 band, as well as a Rockband class here at CCCMS and loves to play her Flute. Daniela enjoys hanging out with her husband Clark, and her dog Hank. In her free time, she is an avid trap shooter and in the winter she crochets.

Kara Bergsten is in her 16th year of teaching, 11th year at CCCMS. She got her K-12 vocal music education degree from Northwest Missouri State University and her Masters in Music from Kansas State University. She loves all things music including singing, piano and worship. Kara enjoys spending time with her husband Jason and their four children, Janessa (13), Blake (11), Paul (6) and Elizabeth (4).
2 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will include touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
3 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
Mr. Eyermann and the 6th grade band were hard at work today preparing for their next concert, which will be touring the elementary schools in late April. They have made huge improvements from the beginning of the year until now! #celebrate379
🏀🧡Bengal Pride! 🧡🏀 Congratulations to our 7th Grade Boys Basketball team on an outstanding season and a 4th place finish at the NCKL League Championship game! The Bengals battled all season long, finishing with a strong 7–7 record and showing tremendous growth, grit, and teamwork every time they stepped on the court. A big thank you to Coaches Cam Beardsley and Thane Wildeman for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to developing these young athletes both on and off the floor. We are proud of the hard work, sportsmanship, and determination this team showed all season . The future is bright for Bengal Basketball! 🐾🏀 #BengalPride #HardWorkPaysOff #FutureIsBright
5 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🎉 CCCMS Weekly Activities 🐾 Get ready, Bengals! It’s another action-packed week at CCCMS, full of fun, learning, and opportunities to shine! Check out what’s happening March 3rd–8th!

📅 Tuesday, March 3rd- 7th & 8th Grade Track Interest Meeting 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ – 8:15 AM in the CCCMS Commons

📅 Wednesday, March 4th- 8th Grade Field Trip to Strataca Underground Salt Museum 🧂
YLink Lunch & Learn: Drug Prevention Jeopardy 💡

📅 Thursday, March 5th- 6th–8th Grade Scholar’s Bowl @ Clifton-Clyde – 4:30 PM 🧠

📅 Friday, March 6th- Employee Appreciation Day 🙌

📅 Planning Ahead
End of Quarter 3 – 11:45 AM Dismissal on 3/13 ⏰
Spring Break – No School 3/16–3/22 🌴
5 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Earlier this week, the Bengal Show Choir, consisting of 7th and 8th graders taught by Mrs. Bergsten, performed at CCMC and Presbyterian Manor. They were a big hit! #celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Earlier this week, the Bengal Show Choir, consisting of 7th and 8th graders taught by Mrs. Bergsten, performed songs they choreographed at CCMC and Presbyterian Manor. They were a big hit! #celebrate379
Earlier this week, the Bengal Show Choir, consisting of 7th and 8th graders taught by Mrs. Bergsten, performed songs they choreographed at CCMC and Presbyterian Manor. They were a big hit! #celebrate379
🏀 7th Grade Boys Basketball – NCKL Semifinals & Finals! 🏀

Clay Center Bengals are ready to bring the heat for the final tournaments of the season! 🔥 For the Semifinal round, our 7th-grade boys face Fort Riley at 4:30 PM in the Aux Gym—let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! 🧡🖤

📍 Location: Fort Riley Middle School – 4022 1st Division Rd., Fort Riley, KS 66442
🕓 Game Time: 4:30 PM (6-minute quarters, 10-minute halftime)
🛎 Parents Admitted: 4:10 PM
🎟 Admission: $4 Adults | $2 Students
⚠️ No artificial noise makers allowed

Seeding is based on overall win/loss percentage, so every basket counts! Come out and support our Bengals as they fight for the championship! 🏆

#BengalPride #7thGradeBasketball #NCKLChamps #FinalsHype
8 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Mr. Walsh's 6th graders explored the engineering design process to build and test anemometers, wind vanes and bottle rockets as part of their weather and climate unit.

They tested their ideas in the lab, took them outside for a field test, made adjustments, and conducted a final test. Many of the bottle rockets flew much farther after improvements, and the anemometers read wind speed more accurately. The students used their wind vanes and anemometers to decide the best direction to launch their rocket. #celebrate379
9 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Walsh's 6th graders explored the engineering design process to build and test anemometers, wind vanes and bottle rockets as part of their weather and climate unit.   They tested their ideas in the lab, took them outside for a field test, made adjustments, and conducted a final test.  Many of the bottle rockets flew much farther after improvements, and the anemometers read wind speed more accurately.  The students used their wind vanes and anemometers to decide the best direction to launch their rocket.  #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's 6th graders explored the engineering design process to build and test anemometers, wind vanes and bottle rockets as part of their weather and climate unit.   They tested their ideas in the lab, took them outside for a field test, made adjustments, and conducted a final test.  Many of the bottle rockets flew much farther after improvements, and the anemometers read wind speed more accurately.  The students used their wind vanes and anemometers to decide the best direction to launch their rocket.  #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's 6th graders explored the engineering design process to build and test anemometers, wind vanes and bottle rockets as part of their weather and climate unit.   They tested their ideas in the lab, took them outside for a field test, made adjustments, and conducted a final test.  Many of the bottle rockets flew much farther after improvements, and the anemometers read wind speed more accurately.  The students used their wind vanes and anemometers to decide the best direction to launch their rocket.  #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's 6th graders explored the engineering design process to build and test anemometers, wind vanes and bottle rockets as part of their weather and climate unit.   They tested their ideas in the lab, took them outside for a field test, made adjustments, and conducted a final test.  Many of the bottle rockets flew much farther after improvements, and the anemometers read wind speed more accurately.  The students used their wind vanes and anemometers to decide the best direction to launch their rocket.  #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's 6th graders explored the engineering design process to build and test anemometers, wind vanes and bottle rockets as part of their weather and climate unit.   They tested their ideas in the lab, took them outside for a field test, made adjustments, and conducted a final test.  Many of the bottle rockets flew much farther after improvements, and the anemometers read wind speed more accurately.  The students used their wind vanes and anemometers to decide the best direction to launch their rocket.  #celebrate379
Mr. Walsh's 6th graders explored the engineering design process to build and test anemometers, wind vanes and bottle rockets as part of their weather and climate unit.   They tested their ideas in the lab, took them outside for a field test, made adjustments, and conducted a final test.  Many of the bottle rockets flew much farther after improvements, and the anemometers read wind speed more accurately.  The students used their wind vanes and anemometers to decide the best direction to launch their rocket.  #celebrate379
🐅 A Day in the Life of a Bengal – Parent-Teacher Conferences! 📚
Parents & Families, join us today and tomorrow to see your student in action!

🗓 Wednesday, Feb. 25: 4:00–8:00 PM
🗓 Thursday, Feb. 26: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM & 4:00–8:00 PM
🚫 No School Thursday & Friday

📍 Location: Your student’s PAWS classroom and other classrooms around CCCMS

✨ What to Expect:
Review your student’s IPS (Individual Plan of Study) – hear about their high school, college, and career goals

Visit classrooms to see projects & work from this semester
Teachers will hand out “Thanks for Coming” tickets for prizes

🎟️ Student Prizes:
Earn 1 ticket per teacher visit
Tickets can be used to redeem prizes (see image for prize options) or enter raffles for big prizes

📝 Parent Survey Bonus:
Complete the 7 Habits & Leader in Me Parent Survey and be entered to win 1 of 2 Family 2026–2027 CCCMS Athletic Passes!

☎️ If your student’s PAWS teacher hasn’t reached out, call 785-632-3232 to schedule your conference.

🐾 Come see a day in the life of your Bengal!
9 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐾✨ Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight: Mr. Sleichter’s PAWS ✨🐾

Our next Spotlight PAWS, we are recognizing Mr. Sleichter’s class! This is a great group of kids who bring positive energy and strong opinions to every morning. 💬👏

They say their favorite PAWS activities are playing Silent Ball and competing in weekly PAWS Family Challenges — and the friendly competition is always strong! 🏐🏆

Leader in Me lessons are discussed three days a week, helping students grow as leaders, communicators, and teammates. Academics are also a big source of pride in this group. They stay on top of grades and push each other to do their best. 📚✨

And as the weather warms up, you can find Mr. Sleichter’s PAWS heading outside to practice sports skills and enjoy some fresh air together. ☀️🐅

Strong habits. Strong leadership. Strong Bengals.
Way to represent, Mr. Sleichter’s PAWS! 🧡🖤
9 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏃‍♂️🔥 CLAY CENTER TRACK & FIELD TEAM STORE IS OPEN! 🔥🏃‍♀️

Bengal Nation — it’s time to gear up for an electrifying track & field season! 🐾💨
Show your pride and support our athletes with official team apparel before the first meets of the year!

🛍️ Store is OPEN NOW
⏰ Closes: Sunday, March 8
🚫 No late orders will be accepted
📦 Orders will be printed and delivered in time for the season opener!

Don’t miss your chance to rep Clay Center Track & Field in style all season long!
🔗 Shop here: https://cctrack26.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Let’s pack the stands, wear the gear, and sprint into the season with Bengal pride! 🐅🧡🖤
10 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📚🐾 SCHOLAR BOWL SHOWDOWN DAY! 🐾📚

Our brilliant 6th–8th grade Bengal Scholars Bowl teams are putting their intellect to the test today as they travel to Fort Riley for a 4:30 PM competition! 🧠⚡️

These academic all-stars will dismiss at 2:45 PM and depart at 3:00 PM, ready to engage in fierce feats of knowledge, quick recall, and scholarly strategy. From literature to logic, science to social studies, our Bengals are prepared to showcase their academic excellence and mental agility on the buzzer battlefield!

Let’s send them off with powerful, positive vibes as they represent our school with wisdom, wit, and Bengal pride. Think big, answer boldly, and dominate that Scholars Bowl, Bengals! 🐅📖✨
10 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏀🔥 IT’S TOURNAMENT TIME, BENGALS! 🔥🏀

The first round of the NCKL Basketball Tournament tips off TONIGHT and our boys are ready to bring the HEAT! 💪🐾

🗓 Monday, February 23
⏰ 4:30 PM
🏀 8th Grade Boys travel to Abilene for their first-round matchup
🏀 7th Grade Boys HOST at HOME vs. Chapman — let’s PACK THE GYM!

🎉 HOME GAME EXTRAS 🎉
🌭 First 25 students through the CCCMS gym doors get a coupon for a FREE HOT DOG!
🎯 $1.00 Free Throw Halftime Shootout — bring your best stroke!
💵 Admission: $5 Adults | $3 Students

It’s survive and advance time… defense locked in, shots falling, and energy through the roof! Let’s bring the noise, wear the orange & black, and make our house LOUD! 🐅💥

#BengalBasketball #NCKL #TournamentTime #PackTheGym
11 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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