Clay Center Community Middle School

🌟 🎉 Today’s “Like A Champion” Call of the Day goes to the amazing Jose Cantu-Wisell! 🙌 When a fellow student was having a tough morning and feeling unmotivated to tackle an assignment, Jose stepped in and spread some positivity. He took the time to chat with them, offering support and guidance as they worked through the paper together. Let’s give it up for Jose for being such a great friend and shining example of kindness! 💪✨ #LikeAChampion #Support #Kindness

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

✨ Looking for some amazing entertainment this evening? 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable performance by the talented Garfield and CCCMS Bands in the Martyn-Snodgrass Auditorium at 7 PM! You won’t want to miss out on this incredible showcase of talent! 🎉 See you there! #LiveMusic #SupportLocalArtists

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🌟 Wishing our amazing Black team track stars the best of luck today as they hit the track in Beloit! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Catch all the action at 1711 N Walnut St, Beloit, KS 67420. Today’s lineup includes some fierce competition from Beloit, Concordia, Ellinwood, Minneapolis, Republic County, Sacred Heart, Smith Center, and of course, our very own Clay Center Bengals! 💪 Field events kick off at 3 PM, followed by the 3200-meter run at 4:15 PM. Get ready for an exciting day of racing! 🥇 Good luck, Bengals! You’ve got this! 🙌✨ 👉 Live updates here: [Beloit Junior High Relays](https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/670115-beloit-junior-high-relays-2025/info)

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🌟✨ Exciting news, Drumroll, please... 🥁 Today’s “Like a Champion” Call of the Day goes to none other than the amazing Zack Sprague! 🎉 While Mrs. Bideau stepped in for Mr. Ian Lane’s Coding 101 class, Zack shone bright by helping his classmates tackle a new website they were facing for the first time. 💻💪 His supportive nature and encouragement to those who were struggling made all the difference! Not only is Zack super talented in coding, but he also took the initiative to check in on his peers without even being prompted! 🙌 Talk about stepping up and living by those 7 habits! We’re so proud of you, Zack! Keep being a fantastic Bengal! 🐾💖 #LikeAChampion #BengalPride #Leadership

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🎉✨Wow, these 8th graders are on fire! 🔥 Another record has been shattered! 🥇 The 1600M Relay team—Jayde Richter, Anderson Craig, Shaelynn Berroth, and Kinzee Charbonneau—crushed it with an astonishing time of 4 minutes 32.47 seconds! Let’s give a huge shoutout to our incredible lady Bengals! 🙌💪 #LikeAChampion #RecordBreakers #ProudMoment #LadyBengals🏃‍♀️💨

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🌟✨ Wishing our amazing Bengal track stars the best of luck as they split up and conquer the tracks today! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Our fierce Orange team: is off to **Riley County**, while the talented Black team: heads to **Republic County**. Both teams will hit the road at 9 AM sharp! 🧡Orange Team Location: RILEY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL: 📍 12451 Fairview Church Rd, Riley, KS 66531 Joining us at this epic meet are Blue Valley, Council Grove, Luckey Middle, Anthony 7th, Eisenhower 7th, Flint Hills Christian, Sabetha, and of course, your Clay Center Bengals! ⚡️ Field events kick off at 10 AM, followed by the running events at noon. Live Results Link: https://milesplit.live/meets/683608/events 🖤 Black Team Location: REPUBLIC COUNTY Jr./Sr. HIGH SCHOOL: 📍 2405 P St, Belleville, KS 66935 Competing alongside the Bengals are Republic County, Phillipsburg, Beloit, Pike Valley, Concordia, Smith Center, Marysville, Thayer Central, Minneapolis, Axtell, Clifton/Clyde. 🏅 Field events start at noon, and running events will follow at 1 PM. Check out the Live Results right here: [Live Results](https://live.reddirtrunning.com/meets/51521?_gl=1*mjej2u*_ga*MTkxNDQ4MTY0NC4xNzQ0ODk1NDY2*_ga_CV6QCFM8SJ*MTc0NjEwNjEyMi40LjEuMTc0NjEwNjEyOC4wLjAuMA) Go get 'em, Bengals! You've got this! 💪🧡🖤 #LikeAChampion #BengalPride #TrackAndField #ChasingVictory

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🌟 Happy School Principal Day! 🌟 We're absolutely thrilled to put the Bengal Spotlight on our amazing Principal and Assistant Principal at CCCMS today! 🙌🏼 Thank you for creating such a positive and thriving environment for both students and staff. Your hard work truly inspires us all! 💪🏼✨ Check out a glimpse into the incredible worlds of our school leaders! 🏫🧡🖤 #LikeAChampion #SchoolPrincipalDay #BengalSpotlight Keith Hoffman has been a part of CCCMS since 2007. He has been happily married to Kate for 26 years, and they are proud parents of four children: Mark, who is currently in college; Brett, a senior; Drew, a sophomore; and Laura, who is in 6th grade. In his free time, Keith enjoys watching The Andy Griffith Show and taking long runs with his dogs. He feels grateful for the chance to work with our students, staff, and families each day. Travis Smith is now in his eighth year of teaching at USD 379, having taught at Lincoln Elementary the entire time. For the last five years, he has served as an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at the middle school. He is also the Head Coach of the Boys High School Basketball Team and the CCCMS Track team. Travis has been married to his wife, Kari, for 15 years, and they have three children together. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, cattle working, and horseback riding. He also loves spending time and playing with his kids. Thank you both for your incredible contributions to our students, staff, and community!

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🌟🏃‍♀️Another day, another record shattered! Huge shoutout to our phenomenal 8th Grade Girls 4x200M Relay team for smashing the school record! They just set a new benchmark with an astonishing time of 1:56.6, beating the previous record of 1:56.75 from 2010! 🥇💪 Massive congratulations to the unstoppable Lady Bengals: Ellison Griffths, Anderson Craig, Lara Hammond, and Aubrey Pfizenmaier! Your dedication and spirit are truly inspiring—keep shining! 🧡🖤✨ #LikeAChampion #TeamSpirit #RecordBreakers #GirlPower #LadyBengals

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🎉🎉 Big shoutout to this week’s Pillar of Leadership award winner, Charles McDonald! 🏆✨ We are beyond thrilled to recognize Charles for his incredible dedication and heart. Just before our Thanksgiving meal, he went out of his way, coming to the school after hours and off duty to whip up some delicious homemade potatoes for our students and staff! 🥔❤️ This is just one of the many ways he goes the extra mile for our school community. His commitment truly reflects how much he cares about his role and the service he provides. Not to mention, he has a unique ability to connect with both students and staff, which is simply amazing! Students can’t stop raving about him! His positive energy, upbeat attitude, and down-to-earth nature inspire everyone around him. Charles, your positivity and calm demeanor set a fantastic example for all of us here at CCCMS. Keep shining! 🙌🌟 #LikeAChampion #Leadership #RoleModel #ThankYou

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🚀✨ Last week, our amazing CCCMS 6th Graders embarked on an adventure to Abilene! They explored the fascinating Eisenhower Museum, diving into the incredible world of the Space Race and even crafted their own straw rockets. 🌌💫 After a fun-filled morning, the students enjoyed a delicious lunch aboard the Abilene Smoky Hill Railroad 🚂 and took a fascinating tour of the historic Hoffman Mill in Enterprise. What an unforgettable experience! 🌟#LikeAChampion #EisenhowerMuseum #STEMFun #LearningIsCool

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🚨🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Good luck to our amazing track teams today! 🌟 Our Black team is hitting the road at 8:45 AM, making their way to Fairbury, while our Orange team will be released at 11 AM for the exciting Herrington Meet! Fairbury Meet Details: 📍 703 K Street, Fairbury, NE 68352 ⏰ Field events kick off at 10 AM & running events start at 1 PM. 🔗 Check out the Live Results: https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/50944 Herrington Meet Details: 📍 1401 North “D” Street, Herington, Kansas 67449 ⏰ Field events begin at 1 PM & running events at 2 PM. 🔗 Live Results: Coming Soon... Let's go, Bengals! Show them what you’ve got! 💪🐅🖤🧡 #LikeAChampion #BengalPride #TrackAndField #GoodLuck!

2 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🏃‍♂️💨Major shoutout to our amazing 8th grade Bengals! They're absolutely on fire this track and field season, breaking records left and right! 🌟 A massive congratulations to Chase Urban for his mind-blowing pole vault achievement at 11'10"! 🙌 And let’s give it up for the phenomenal ladies – Lara Hammond, Kinzee Charbonneau, Anderson Craig, and Aubrey Pfizenmaier – for smashing the school’s 4x100M relay record that stood since 1994! 🏃🏻‍♀️💪 Keep up the awesome work, Bengals! 🐾🧡🖤#LikeAChampion #BengalPride #RecordBreakers #FutureStars

3 months ago, Tasha Siemers

USD 379 transportation routes will be 10 to 15 minutes behind today (April 25th) . We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

3 months ago, Clay County USD 379

Spring has officially sprung at CCCMS! 🌼✨ The kids are buzzing with energy, and it seems like the staff's plants are joining in on the fun, too! 🌱💐 We just had to share the stunning blooms popping up in Mr. Kelly's 8th Grade ELA classroom. Check out these beautiful flowers—nature’s way of celebrating the season! 🌷📚 #SpringVibes #ClassroomBloom

3 months ago, Tasha Siemers

✨ Wishing our Bengal Track stars the best of luck today as they head to Wamego! 🏃🏃🏻‍♀️💪 Don’t miss the action at the Wamego Football Stadium, located at 4290 Columbian Rd, Wamego, KS 66547. Our Black team is ready to shine! ✨ They will be dismissed from class at 10 AM and leave the school at 10:15 AM. Teams joining today’s meet are Abilene, Blue Valley Randolph, Chapman, Concordia, Nemaha Central, Rock Creek, Riley County, Flint Hills, Santa Fe Trail, Wamego, and of course, our very own Clay Center Bengals! 🐅 📅 Here’s the schedule: - 12:00 PM: Pole Vault & Javelin - 12:30 PM: Other Field Events kick off - 1:15 PM: 3200M Run - 2:00 PM: All other running events start (might begin earlier if they can!) Admission is just $4 for adults and $2 for students, with a tasty concession stand waiting for you! 🍿🥤 Quick reminder from Wamego: please no drinks, sunflower seeds, food, or gum on the field or track. And athletes, please stay off the turf if you’re not warming up. 📲 Want to keep track of the action? Check out the HEAT SHEETS & LIVE RESULTS here: https://www.athletic.net/Help/Track.aspx?Meet=596243 Let’s show our spirit and support for the Bengals! Go get 'em! 🧡🖤#BengalsNation #TrackAndField #WamegoMeet Reminder for the Orange team, there will be practice after school until 4:30 pm.

3 months ago, Tasha Siemers

✨ Big shoutout to Jackson for his incredible kindness! 🌟 He stepped up to help Mr. Kalivoda carry his things, making it so much easier for him to manage with crutches. It’s truly a win-win—Jackson gets a head start in the academic wing, while Mr. Kalivoda gets the support he needs. What makes this even more special is that Jackson volunteered out of pure kindness, without being asked! 🎉 That’s why he’s being recognized as today’s “Like a Champion” Call of the Day! Keep shining, Jackson Prater! 💪🧡🖤 #KindnessMatters #LikeAChampion #Inspiration

3 months ago, Tasha Siemers

🙌✨We are thrilled to announce today's "Like a Champion" Call of the Day: Grady Brown! 🙌✨ Grady is a true embodiment of kindness, always holding the door open for his fellow student with a smile and a heartfelt "Have a great day!" Keep shining, Grady! 🌟 #LikeAChampion #CommunityHero #SpreadKindness

3 months ago, Tasha Siemers

Yesterday, the combined CCCMS and Wakefield 6th grade band toured the district to show off their skills at Wakefield, Lincoln and Garfield. The future is bright for the CCCHS and WHS bands! #celebrate379

3 months ago, USD379 Communications