🐾 Bengal Strong Habits in Action – PAWS Class of the Week! 🐾
This week we’re shining the spotlight on Mr. Ian Lane’s PAWS class! 🌟
This close-knit group loves being at school, having fun, and learning together. From building with LEGOs 🧱 during their Leader in Me lessons to staying focused by keeping their hands busy, these students know how to learn in a way that works for them!
They’re a social crew who value friendship, teamwork, and soaking up time outdoors ☀️—showing what it truly means to live out our Bengal Strong Habits every day.
Way to go, Mr. Lane’s PAWS class! Keep building, leading, and having fun! 🐯💪
This week we’re shining the spotlight on Mr. Ian Lane’s PAWS class! 🌟
This close-knit group loves being at school, having fun, and learning together. From building with LEGOs 🧱 during their Leader in Me lessons to staying focused by keeping their hands busy, these students know how to learn in a way that works for them!
They’re a social crew who value friendship, teamwork, and soaking up time outdoors ☀️—showing what it truly means to live out our Bengal Strong Habits every day.
Way to go, Mr. Lane’s PAWS class! Keep building, leading, and having fun! 🐯💪
🚨 Tournament Update 🚨
Due to a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM Friday to 6 PM Sunday, we are officially canceling the 7th Grade Boys Basketball A/B Team Tournament scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Chapman.
We waited and hoped for an improvement in the forecast, but conditions are not expected to get better. For the safety of our athletes, families, and staff, there is no sense in delaying the inevitable.
➡️ This event will not be rescheduled.
Thank you for your understanding—stay safe and warm, Bengals! ❄️🏀🧡🖤
Due to a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM Friday to 6 PM Sunday, we are officially canceling the 7th Grade Boys Basketball A/B Team Tournament scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Chapman.
We waited and hoped for an improvement in the forecast, but conditions are not expected to get better. For the safety of our athletes, families, and staff, there is no sense in delaying the inevitable.
➡️ This event will not be rescheduled.
Thank you for your understanding—stay safe and warm, Bengals! ❄️🏀🧡🖤
🐝📚 SPELLING BEE SUCCESS! 📚🐝
We are buzzing with pride after an incredible Bengal Spelling Bee this morning!
🏆 Bengal Spelling Bee Champion: Tayla Forslund
💥 Winning word: DICTATORSHIP — spelled with confidence under pressure!
🎉 Our champion and finalist will now move on to represent Bengal Nation at the District Spelling Bee on February 11th — let’s go!
👏 A huge shoutout to all 62 of our spellers who stepped up, showed courage, and competed this morning. It takes guts to get on that stage, and we are proud of every single one of you.
Hard work. Focus. Bengal Strong.
Let’s cheer them on as they take the next stage! 🖤🧡🐅
We are buzzing with pride after an incredible Bengal Spelling Bee this morning!
🏆 Bengal Spelling Bee Champion: Tayla Forslund
💥 Winning word: DICTATORSHIP — spelled with confidence under pressure!
🎉 Our champion and finalist will now move on to represent Bengal Nation at the District Spelling Bee on February 11th — let’s go!
👏 A huge shoutout to all 62 of our spellers who stepped up, showed courage, and competed this morning. It takes guts to get on that stage, and we are proud of every single one of you.
Hard work. Focus. Bengal Strong.
Let’s cheer them on as they take the next stage! 🖤🧡🐅
🏀 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION 🐯🔥
Spotlight Team of the Week: 7th Grade Boys Basketball
This group is bringing the hustle, heart, and hard work every time they hit the floor. Coached by Cameron Beardsley and Thane Wildeman, our Bengals are learning to grind, trust the process, and compete possession by possession.
📊 A Team: 1–2 | B Team: 0–3
Records don’t always tell the story — effort, toughness, and growth do. This team is locked in, playing physical defense, crashing the boards, and staying hungry as they look to turn the corner.
🚍 Road ready as they travel to Marysville today, then tip off at the Chapman Tournament on Saturday. New opportunities. New possessions. Same Bengal grit.
Keep shooting, keep defending, and keep believing — good things happen when you play the game the right way.
Next play mentality. Let’s roll, Bengals! 💪🐯🏀
#BengalStrong #DefenseWinsGames #TrustTheProcess #NextPlay
Spotlight Team of the Week: 7th Grade Boys Basketball
This group is bringing the hustle, heart, and hard work every time they hit the floor. Coached by Cameron Beardsley and Thane Wildeman, our Bengals are learning to grind, trust the process, and compete possession by possession.
📊 A Team: 1–2 | B Team: 0–3
Records don’t always tell the story — effort, toughness, and growth do. This team is locked in, playing physical defense, crashing the boards, and staying hungry as they look to turn the corner.
🚍 Road ready as they travel to Marysville today, then tip off at the Chapman Tournament on Saturday. New opportunities. New possessions. Same Bengal grit.
Keep shooting, keep defending, and keep believing — good things happen when you play the game the right way.
Next play mentality. Let’s roll, Bengals! 💪🐯🏀
#BengalStrong #DefenseWinsGames #TrustTheProcess #NextPlay
🏀 JH BOYS BASKETBALL GAME DAY! 🏀
The Bengals are in action tonight as 7th & 8th-grade boys basketball tips off at 4:30 PM! Come out and support our teams! 🖤💛
⏰ Start Time: 4:30 PM
💲 Admission: $5 Adults | $3 Students
📍 IMPORTANT LOCATION INFO:
🏀 7th Grade Games
📍 Elementary School Gym
• 4:30 – 7th Grade A
• Followed by 7th Grade B
🚌 Bus Drop-Off: West side of the Elementary building (10th St). Athletes will enter through the gym doors.
🏀 8th Grade Games
📍 Jr. High Gym – MJSHS
• 4:30 – 8th Grade A
• Followed by 8th Grade B
(8th-grade games moved due to a home wrestling dual that evening.)
🔥 Warm-ups:
• 10-minute halftime warm-up during A games
• 10 minutes between A & B games (unless shortened by coaches)
Let’s bring the noise and show our Bengal pride! 🐾💪
#BengalPride #JHBasketball #GameDay #ClayCenterBengals
🧡🖤 IT’S GAME DAY, BENGALS! 🖤🧡
The mats are down, the hardwood is shining, and it’s time to bring the heat in ORANGE & BLACK! Bengals, let’s roll! 🔥🐅
🤼♀️ GIRLS WRESTLING
Our Lady Bengals are ready to hand fight, shoot takedowns, battle for position, and hunt for pins!
📍 Chapman Middle School
📍 624 N. Marshall St.
⏰ 4:00 PM Start
🎟️ Admission: $5 Adults | $3 Students
🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL vs Riley County
Time to lock in on defense, crash the boards, move the rock, and finish strong at the rim!
🟠 7th Grade – District Gym
🏀 ‘A’ Team tips at 4:30 PM
🏀 ‘B’ Team tips 10 minutes after the conclusion of the A game
🟠 8th Grade – CCCMS Gym
🏀 ‘A’ Team tips at 4:30 PM
🏀 ‘B’ Team tips 10 minutes after the conclusion of the A game
🎟️ Basketball Admission:
$5 Adults | $3 Students | BENGALS GET IN FREE! 🙌
Bring the noise. Bring the energy.
Cheer loud, defend home court, and help our Bengals finish strong!
🧡🖤 #BengalSTRONG #OrangeAndBlack #LockdownDefense #BucketsAndBoards #PinCity 🖤🧡
The mats are down, the hardwood is shining, and it’s time to bring the heat in ORANGE & BLACK! Bengals, let’s roll! 🔥🐅
🤼♀️ GIRLS WRESTLING
Our Lady Bengals are ready to hand fight, shoot takedowns, battle for position, and hunt for pins!
📍 Chapman Middle School
📍 624 N. Marshall St.
⏰ 4:00 PM Start
🎟️ Admission: $5 Adults | $3 Students
🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL vs Riley County
Time to lock in on defense, crash the boards, move the rock, and finish strong at the rim!
🟠 7th Grade – District Gym
🏀 ‘A’ Team tips at 4:30 PM
🏀 ‘B’ Team tips 10 minutes after the conclusion of the A game
🟠 8th Grade – CCCMS Gym
🏀 ‘A’ Team tips at 4:30 PM
🏀 ‘B’ Team tips 10 minutes after the conclusion of the A game
🎟️ Basketball Admission:
$5 Adults | $3 Students | BENGALS GET IN FREE! 🙌
Bring the noise. Bring the energy.
Cheer loud, defend home court, and help our Bengals finish strong!
🧡🖤 #BengalSTRONG #OrangeAndBlack #LockdownDefense #BucketsAndBoards #PinCity 🖤🧡
🐾🔥 IT’S A BIG WEEK TO BE A BENGAL! 🔥🐾 Bengal Nation, check out everything happening this week—because it’s PACKED with pride, competition, and community! 🏫 Monday: No School – enjoy the day off! 🤼♀️ TUESDAY = HISTORY IN THE MAKING! Let’s bring the EXTRA ROAR for our 7th & 8th Grade GIRLS WRESTLING as they compete in their FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON at Chapman! We’re so proud of these trailblazers—let’s show them that Bengal support! 💪🧡🖤 🏀 Also Tuesday: Boys Basketball takes on Riley County at HOME—come fill the gym! 🐝 Thursday: Spelling Bee + Boys Basketball on the road 💻 Friday: Technology Safety Talks with Clay Center Police **Update Postponed to later date** 🏀 Saturday: 7th Grade Boys A/B Basketball Tournament at Chapman It’s a week full of learning, leadership, and LOTS of Bengal pride. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our students all week long! #BengalSTRONG 🐅🧡🖤 #GirlsWrestling #BengalPride #ThisIsBengalCountry
📢 School Reminder:
There will be no school on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as we honor his legacy and commitment to service and equality.
There will be no school on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as we honor his legacy and commitment to service and equality.
🐾 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION – PAWS SPOTLIGHT! 🐾
This week’s PAWS Class of the Week is Mrs. Pfizenmaier’s PAWS, and WOW—this group is the definition of family! 🧡🖤
From mixed-grade seating that builds real connections to laughter, teasing, and nonstop support, this PAWS proves that belonging matters. They circle up in cozy seating to share weekend highlights, tackle wild Would You Rather questions, and create memories that last well beyond middle school.
The best part? When these Bengals head to high school, they already have friends waiting for them. 🐯✨ Always ready for shenanigans and finding joy in every moment, Mrs. Pfizenmaier’s PAWS shows us exactly what Bengal Strong looks like!
👏 Way to go, PAWS—keep leading with connection, kindness, and FUN!
This week’s PAWS Class of the Week is Mrs. Pfizenmaier’s PAWS, and WOW—this group is the definition of family! 🧡🖤
From mixed-grade seating that builds real connections to laughter, teasing, and nonstop support, this PAWS proves that belonging matters. They circle up in cozy seating to share weekend highlights, tackle wild Would You Rather questions, and create memories that last well beyond middle school.
The best part? When these Bengals head to high school, they already have friends waiting for them. 🐯✨ Always ready for shenanigans and finding joy in every moment, Mrs. Pfizenmaier’s PAWS shows us exactly what Bengal Strong looks like!
👏 Way to go, PAWS—keep leading with connection, kindness, and FUN!
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! 🧡🖤🐯
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
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 🐾💥
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 🐯🏀
🐾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
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 🐾🧡
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 🐾🧡
