🍎🧡🖤 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT! 🖤🧡🍎

Today we are shining a BIG, well-deserved spotlight on our AMAZING CCCMS FOOD SERVICE TEAM! 👏👏

Today is National Food Service Worker Day, and we couldn't think of a better day to celebrate the incredible team of two who work hard every day to keep our Bengals fed, fueled, energized, and ready to learn! 🐯💪

Now, we know School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated on the first Friday in May... BUT MAY?! 😳😂

We can't possibly make our amazing food service crew wait THAT long for their Bengal Strong spotlight! These two deserve to be celebrated TODAY AND in May! Because let's be honest... they're THAT amazing! 🦸‍♀️🦸🏾‍♂️🍎

And their work starts BEFORE lunch! They help fuel our Bengals from the very beginning of the school day by serving BREAKFAST AND LUNCH to our students! 🥞🍎🥛🍽️

Every school day, our Food Service team is doing so much more than putting food on a tray. They are:

🥞 Fueling our mornings with breakfast so students can start their day ready to learn
🍽️ Keeping our Bengals fueled at lunch so they have the energy to finish the day strong
💪 Providing the nourishment our students need to learn, grow, practice, play, and participate
😊 Creating a welcoming place where students can grab a meal and a little kindness
❤️ Taking care of our Bengal Family, one breakfast and lunch at a time
🐯 Helping our students stay ready to BE THE STANDARD!

A good breakfast can help a student start the day with the fuel they need, and a good lunch gives them another chance to recharge and power through the afternoon. Our Food Service team helps keep our Bengals going from the first meal of the day to the last! 🧡🖤

So today, CCCMS, let's give our Food Service team the recognition they deserve! 🥳

THANK YOU for serving breakfast.
THANK YOU for serving lunch.
THANK YOU for keeping our Bengals fueled.
THANK YOU for the smiles, the hard work, and the care you give our students every single day.

We are incredibly lucky to have YOU TWO as part of our Bengal Family! 🧡🖤

Here is a small look into their world outside of our Bengal Commons Area: Charles McDonald is originally from Kansas City but graduated from Clay Center. About five years ago he moved back to the area and has a daughter who is three and a half. His hobbies include going to sporting events including football, basketball, and baseball.

Kathy Burger is always ready with a smile for our students! She is the proud mom of two grown daughters and has been part of the USD 379 Food Service Department for many years. This year, she brings her strong people skills and amazing culinary talent to CCCMS, where she’s already making a positive impact every day.


#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #BengalFamily #NationalFoodServiceWorkerDay #SchoolLunchHeroes
14 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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A big thank you goes out to Mr. Lane's Game Day & Concession Stand Crew (one of many CCCMS Action Teams) for setting up the MAC and CCCMS for today’s games. Students wanted to create an Action Team to help set up for athletic events, stock concession stands, and serve as liaisons for visiting teams if needed. Leadership in action! #Celebrate379
14 days ago, USD379 Communications
A big thank you goes out to Mr. Lane's Game Day & Concession Stand Crew (one of many CCCMS Action Teams) for setting up the MAC and CCCMS for today’s games. Students wanted to create an Action Team to help set up for athletic events, stock concession stands, and serve as liaisons for visiting teams if needed.
A big thank you goes out to Mr. Lane's Game Day & Concession Stand Crew (one of many CCCMS Action Teams) for setting up the MAC and CCCMS for today’s games. Students wanted to create an Action Team to help set up for athletic events, stock concession stands, and serve as liaisons for visiting teams if needed.
A big thank you goes out to Mr. Lane's Game Day & Concession Stand Crew (one of many CCCMS Action Teams) for setting up the MAC and CCCMS for today’s games. Students wanted to create an Action Team to help set up for athletic events, stock concession stands, and serve as liaisons for visiting teams if needed.
🏈🔥 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT! 🔥🏈

Today, we are putting the spotlight on our 7TH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM! 🐾💪

These Bengals are showing us what it means to BE THE STANDARD—on the field, in the classroom, and as teammates. Football is more than touchdowns, tackles, blocks, and big plays. It’s about discipline, teamwork, preparation, perseverance, accountability, and having each other’s backs. 💯

Every practice, every play, every snap, and every hard-fought yard is an opportunity to get better. These guys are learning that you don’t win the game on one play—you build success by doing the little things, trusting your teammates, staying focused, and refusing to quit when things get tough. 🏈💥

With Coach Roberts, Coach Last, Coach Pigorsch, and Coach Beardsley leading the way, this team is putting in the work, learning the game, and building something special together. 💪🏈

From the first whistle to the final play, we want to see that Bengal grit! HIT. BLOCK. TACKLE. DRIVE. FINISH. 🐾🔥

🏈 IT'S GAME DAY, BENGALS! 🏈

📍 The MAC
⏰ 4:30 PM TODAY

Come get loud, bring the energy, and cheer on our 7th Grade Bengals as they put those Bengal Strong Habits into action! 📣🧡🖤

LET'S GO, BENGALS! 🐾🏈🔥
ONE TEAM. ONE STANDARD. BENGAL STRONG!
15 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏆🧡 BENGAL GAME DAY! 🖤🏆

It’s a BIG Thursday for our Bengals! We’ve got Cross Country, Volleyball AND Football all in action today! 🔥🐾

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ CROSS COUNTRY
📍 Republic County Invitational — Belleville
⏰ 4:00 PM

🏐 VOLLEYBALL
🆚 Wamego — AT HOME!
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 7th Grade — District Gym
📍 8th Grade — CCCMS Gym

🏈 FOOTBALL
🆚 Wamego — AT HOME!
⏰ 4:30 PM — 7th Grade
➡️ 8th Grade follows

Come out, fill the stands, and show our Bengals some love! 🧡🖤 Let’s bring the energy and support our athletes as they compete today!

🐾 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG. 🐾

#BengalStrong #GameDay #OneTeamOneFamily #GoBengals #CCCMSBengals
15 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📸 SMILE, BENGALS! TOMORROW IS SCHOOL PICTURE DAY! 🐯🧡🖤

Tomorrow is the day to bring those smiles, Bengal pride, and maybe even your best “school picture” pose! 😁📸

📅 Thursday, September 24
👔 Dress your best (or as fancy as you want to get!)
📸 Every student will have their school picture taken!

We can’t wait to see all those Bengal smiles tomorrow! 🐯🧡🖤

SMILE BIG, BENGALS! 📸✨
15 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Did you know that zebra mussels originated in Poland? 7th grade students learned that and more in Mr. Kalivoda's science classes today! #Celebrate379
16 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Kalivoda teaches about zebra mussels and their origins to his 7th grade science class.
Mr. Kalivoda teaches about zebra mussels and their origins to his 7th grade science class.
Mr. Kalivoda teaches about zebra mussels and their origins to his 7th grade science class.
Mr. Kalivoda teaches about zebra mussels and their origins to his 7th grade science class.
🐾🧡 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🧡🐾

Today we are celebrating LAIRYN PYLE! 🎉👏

During Study Lab, Lairyn went above and beyond to teach, tutor, and mentor her peers—and she did it with such kindness and patience! 📚✨

She didn’t just give her classmates the answers. She took the time to explain, answer questions, and help her peers truly understand the work. That is what leadership looks like! 🙌

Lairyn is showing us that being a leader isn’t always about being in charge. Sometimes, it’s simply about helping someone else succeed and making sure they feel supported along the way. 💪🐾

This is what it means to LIVE THE 7 HABITS—being proactive, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand, and putting the success of others right alongside your own! 🧡🖤

🌟 WAY TO GO, LAIRYN! 🌟
Thank you for being an incredible example of what it means to BE THE STANDARD!

#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #7Habits #StudentLeadership #BengalPride 🐾🧡🖤
17 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏐🧡 BENGAL SPORTS ARE AT HOME TODAY! 🧡🏐

It’s GAME DAY, Bengal Family! 🐯🔥 Come out and pack the gyms as our 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball teams take the court right here at home!

🏐 VOLLEYBALL @ HOME VS ABILENE & CONCORDIA
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 7th Grade: District Gym
📍 8th Grade: CCCMS Gym
🏐 B/C Teams

Bring your Bengal spirit, your loudest cheers, and let’s show our athletes what it means to have a Bengal Family behind them! 🧡🖤

📣 COME CHEER ON OUR BENGALS!
🐾 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG. 🐾

#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily #GameDay #HomeGame #CCCMSBengals 🐯🧡🖤

17 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🧡🖤 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🖤🧡

Today we are giving a BIG Bengal shoutout to SKYLAR HOLTE! 🐾👏

Skylar noticed that a new member of the band needed help learning how to assemble her instrument, and she immediately stepped in to help. She patiently walked her peer through the process step by step, making sure she understood what to do along the way. 🎶

What makes this even more special is how Skylar helped—with kindness, patience, and encouragement. She didn’t just show her how to do it and walk away. She took the time to help her fellow band member feel confident and supported. 💕🎺

THIS is what it means to BE THE STANDARD! Skylar was proactive; she synergized with a peer, and she showed that helping others and treating people with kindness can make a BIG difference. She saw someone who needed help and simply stepped up and helped. No asking required. That’s the kind of leadership we LOVE to see! 👏👏👏

🌟 WAY TO GO, SKYLAR! 🌟
Thank you for being the kind of Bengal who looks out for others and helps those around you succeed. You are absolutely BEING THE STANDARD! 🐾🧡🖤

And while we’re talking about the band—what a fantastic job they did marching in Friday’s Homecoming Parade! 🎺🥁 We can’t wait to cheer them on Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Piotique Parade!

Keep leading by example, Skylar! We are proud of you! 🧡🖤🐾

#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #7Habits #BengalPride
17 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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CCCMS September BOE Report #Celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCMS September 2026 report shows enrollment of 233 students: 87 sixth graders, 74 seventh graders, and 72 eighth graders. Fall sports participation is 73% for seventh grade and 65% for eighth grade. Back-to-school photos show students completing science and classroom activities, building projects, racing cardboard boats, and rehearsing in band.
📚🎉 THE BOOK FAIR IS OPEN! 🎉📚

The Scholastic Book Fair is officially OPEN in the Bengal Library! 🐯📖

We have BOOKS, and now we just need the kids! 😍 Our Book Fair is a great way to get kids excited about reading AND helps earn funds to bring even more great books into our school library! 📚❤️

💳 Don’t forget about Book Fair eWallet!
Create an eWallet for your child so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up, and family and friends can even contribute funds to their eWallet.

👉 Set up your child’s eWallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/claycentercommmiddleschool

👀 Curious about what we have at the Fair?
Check out these Scholastic book trailers for a sneak peek at some of the awesome books that will be available! 🎬📚
👉 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/vbt/ms1-ms2.html

📅 September 21–October 2
⏰ 7:50 AM–3:40 PM

Come check out the books—we’re ready for some serious book shopping! 📚🐯

#ScholasticBookFairs #BengalLibrary #BengalStrong #GetReading
18 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📚🎉 THE BOOK FAIR STARTS TOMORROW! 🎉📚

The books are here. The shelves are stocked. The library is ready. Now we just need the kids! 😂📚

Our Scholastic Book Fair runs September 21–October 2, from 7:50 AM–3:40 PM in the Bengal Library!

Make sure your kiddo doesn’t miss out on some of the most highly anticipated books of the season! 📖✨

🛍️ Can’t make it to the Book Fair in person? No problem! You can shop online through our school’s Book Fair homepage and have books shipped straight to your home.

🚨 BONUS: Use code FAIRSHIP for FREE shipping to your home! 🙌

👉 Shop Online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/vbt/ms1-ms2.html

Come ready to shop, read, and maybe find a new favorite book! ❤️📚

#ScholasticBookFairs #BengalLibrary #ReadersAreLeaders #CCCMS
19 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐾🧡 BENGAL ACTIVITIES ARE HERE! 🖤🐾

We’ve got a busy week ahead at CCCMS! From the Book Fair and Picture Day to volleyball, football, cross country, donuts, and even a little Bengal band action—we’ve got plenty happening around the Bengal Den! 🐯

📚 MONDAY: Book Fair begins in the Bengal Library
🏐 TUESDAY: 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball B Teams vs. Abilene/Concordia — HOME • 4:30 PM
📸 THURSDAY: Picture Day!
🏃‍♀️ THURSDAY: 7th & 8th Grade Cross Country Republic County Invitational @ Belleville — 4:00 PM
🏈 THURSDAY: 7th & 8th Grade Football vs. Wamego — HOME • 4:30 PM
🏐 THURSDAY: 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Wamego — HOME • 4:30 PM
🍩 FRIDAY: Donut Friday!
🎶 SATURDAY: CCCMS Band marching in the Piotique Parade — 11:00 AM

📅 Planning Ahead:
September 28 — No School: In-Service/Work Day

Lots of Bengal things happening this week! Let’s make it a great one! 🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #CCCMS #BengalActivities
19 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏐🧡 BENGAL VOLLEYBALL IS UP EARLY AND READY TO ROLL! 🖤🏐

Our 7th Grade B/C Lady Bengals are hitting the road this morning for their tournament at Wamego! 🐯🔥

⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Wamego
🏐 7th Grade B/C Teams Tournament

These Bengals have been putting in the work, and now it’s time to serve it up, hustle for every ball, and bring that Bengal Strong energy! 💪🧡

Good luck, Lady Bengals! Go show them what it means to BE THE STANDARD! 🐯🏐

ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #LadyBengals #BengalVolleyball #OneTeamOneFamily
20 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Busy schedule? CCCMS FACS students can make your family meal and clean up afterward! Mini pizzas are a favorite during Mrs. McDonald's Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Unit. Parents, you are off the hook for dinner tonight! #Celebrate379
21 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mini pizzas are a favorite during Mrs. McDonald's Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Unit. They made the pizzas and cleaned up afterward.
Mini pizzas are a favorite during Mrs. McDonald's Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Unit. They made the pizzas and cleaned up afterward.
Mini pizzas are a favorite during Mrs. McDonald's Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Unit. They made the pizzas and cleaned up afterward.
Mini pizzas are a favorite during Mrs. McDonald's Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Unit. They made the pizzas and cleaned up afterward.
🐾🧡 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT! 🧡🐾

Today’s spotlight is on an AWESOME group of humans — the “Laniacs,” Mr. JD Lane’s PAWS family! 🐯🧡

PAWS is about more than just being in the same classroom. These students spend three years together — from 6th through 8th grade — growing, learning, laughing, setting goals, and becoming a family along the way. And the Laniacs are already showing what that family spirit looks like! 🧡

They’ve welcomed some new faces into their crew this year, are making more time for each other, working toward new individual and class goals, and, most importantly… looking forward to more Pancake Days! 🥞😂

Here’s what the Laniacs had to say:

Hello from the "Laniacs," Mr. Lane's PAWS class. We have many new faces this year. We have welcomed a great bunch of new students to our crew, with five new 6th graders and a new 7th grader. We love our activity and Family Fun days, and are happy that our Leader in Me lessons have moved to Study Lab. That gives us more time with each other. We are working on new individual and class goals for this year and looking forward to more Pancake Days. Go Bengals!!

There’s something pretty special about a PAWS family that gets three years to grow together. 🖤🧡 These Laniacs are making the most of that time — building relationships, setting goals, having fun, and creating memories along the way.

Keep being YOU, Laniacs! We’re excited to see what this crew accomplishes together! 🐾

GO BENGALS!! 🐯🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #PAWS #Laniacs #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily #GoBengals
21 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Ms. Smith's Bengal Writing class spent the last week interviewing an adult in their lives and constructing a presentation about that person. They talked about what is important to ask and include when writing a biography about someone. Today they started presenting! #Celebrate379
21 days ago, USD379 Communications
Ms. Smith's Bengal Writing class spent the last week interviewing an adult in their lives and constructing a presentation about that person. They talked about what is important to ask and include when writing a biography about someone.
Ms. Smith's Bengal Writing class spent the last week interviewing an adult in their lives and constructing a presentation about that person. They talked about what is important to ask and include when writing a biography about someone.
Ms. Smith's Bengal Writing class spent the last week interviewing an adult in their lives and constructing a presentation about that person. They talked about what is important to ask and include when writing a biography about someone.
Ms. Smith's Bengal Writing class spent the last week interviewing an adult in their lives and constructing a presentation about that person. They talked about what is important to ask and include when writing a biography about someone.
Ms. Smith's Bengal Writing class spent the last week interviewing an adult in their lives and constructing a presentation about that person. They talked about what is important to ask and include when writing a biography about someone.
📸 PICTURE DAY IS ONE WEEK AWAY! 🐯🧡

Can you believe it? Thursday, September 24th will be here before we know it!

Every Bengal will be photographed for the yearbook, whether you’re ordering pictures or not. So, start planning those outfits, practice those smiles, and get ready to say CHEESE! 😁📸

Looking to order pictures? Check out the graphic below for package options, pricing, and ordering information.

Let’s make those Bengal smiles yearbook-worthy! 🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #PictureDay #CCCMS #BengalFamily
21 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📚✨ THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING! ✨📚

The CCCMS Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Bengal Library September 21–October 2! 🎉

This is more than just a table full of books—it’s a chance for our Bengals to find their next favorite read AND help earn FREE books and resources for our school! 📖🐯

Don’t let your Bengal miss out! Make sure they’re ready to shop by checking out the books and getting their wish list started here: 🛍️ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/claycentercommmiddleschool

🎬 Want to preview some of the awesome books that will be at the fair? Check out these book trailers before you shop: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/vbt/ms1-ms2.html

We’ll have books for all kinds of readers—from the “I LOVE reading!” kid to the “I only read when the book is REALLY good” kid. 😉📚

We can’t wait to see our Bengals browsing, reading, and hopefully finding a book (or three) they can’t put down!

#ScholasticBookFairs #CCCMSBengals #BengalLibrary
21 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🇺🇸 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🇺🇸

Today’s Call of the Day goes to Gracie Speltz! 👏

The other morning, as the announcements began, Gracie was walking through the hallway on her way to PAWS. She came into the library, found our flag, and stopped to say the Pledge along with the announcements.

No one asked her to. She simply noticed what was happening and chose to do the right thing. That is a great example of showing respect for our country and its flag—and being proactive while putting first things first!

Way to GO, GRACIE! 🧡🇺🇸🖤

That’s what it means to BE THE STANDARD! 🐯

#BeTheStandard #BengalStrong #CallOfTheDay
22 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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