🏃‍♀️🧡🖤 THAT’S A WRAP ON CROSS COUNTRY! 🖤🧡🏃‍♂️

Last night, our Bengal Cross Country team gathered for their end-of-season banquet to celebrate a fantastic season! 🎉

We are SO proud of the hard work, determination, and success our runners showed throughout the season. They put in the miles, pushed themselves, and represented CCCMS with Bengal pride! 🐅

Congratulations to our runners and coaches on a GREAT season! You’ve given us plenty to celebrate, and we can’t wait to see what next season brings!

WAY TO GO, BENGALS! 🧡🖤
👟 Here’s to next season! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

#BengalStrong #CCCMS #CrossCountry #BeTheStandard
16 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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Mr. Lane's Computers class is incorporating real-world elements into its learning. After completing a unit on Excel basics, students are now creating a household budget based on an income and lifestyle of their choice. This includes buying a house, making a weekly grocery list, and even choosing to be married or single! #Celebrate379
17 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students look up possible houses to purchase on Zillow in Mr. Lane's comupters class.
Students look up possible houses to purchase on Zillow in Mr. Lane's comupters class.
Students look up possible houses to purchase on Zillow in Mr. Lane's comupters class.
Students look up possible houses to purchase on Zillow in Mr. Lane's comupters class.
Students look up possible houses to purchase on Zillow in Mr. Lane's comupters class.
🐯🧡 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🖤

👏 WAY TO GO, RORY MELLIES! 👏

Today in the library, two 6th graders were finishing up a Social Studies test from last week. When a staff member noticed one student struggling and asked if she was okay, she explained that she had left her notes at home. Without hesitation, Rory offered to let her use his! 🥹🧡

That’s what being Bengal Strong is all about! Rory showed kindness, compassion, and Habit 4: Think Win-Win by stepping up to help a classmate.

🌟 A little kindness can make a BIG difference! The world could always use more people who notice when someone is struggling, take a moment to care, and offer a helping hand. Rory reminds us that we don't have to do something huge to make someone's day a little better. Sometimes, simply showing up for someone is what matters most! 🧡🐾

Thank you, Rory, for setting a great example and showing us what it means to BE THE STANDARD!

#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #LeaderInMe #7Habits 🐯🧡🖤
17 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📸🧡 REMINDER, BENGALS — PICTURE RETAKES ARE TOMORROW! 🖤🐅

Just a quick reminder that picture retakes are happening Wednesday, October 21, from 9:30–9:45 AM at CCCMS!

A few things to remember:
📷 Bring your original picture package if you want a retake at no charge.
📷 Missed picture day? Retakes are FREE!
📷 Want a retake but didn’t order the first time? The cost is $3.00.

Check out the graphic for all the details and online ordering information!

Let’s get those smiles ready, Bengal Family! 😁🧡🖤
17 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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From underground water to moving earth, Mr. Walsh's 6th graders are putting science into action!
First, 6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
They used that information to study how scientists use models and technology to understand landslides and build landslide models. The final part was to design and build structures to mitigate the damage landslides can cause. #Celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
6th graders investigated how water enters and flows through different earth materials. They analyzed and interpreted the data they collected to explore how aquifers form in locations with certain geological features.
🐅🧡 BENGALS, HERE’S YOUR WEEKLY ACTIVITY LINEUP! 🖤

It’s a short week at CCCMS, Bengal Family! We have a few activities, conferences, picture retakes, and a couple of days off coming up! 📅🐾

🏅 Monday, October 19: Boys’ Wrestling Practice Begins
🏃 Tuesday, October 20: Cross Country Banquet at 6:00 PM in the CCCMS Commons
📸 Wednesday, October 21: Picture Retakes at 9:30 AM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wednesday, October 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00–8:00 PM
🏫 Thursday, October 22: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM — NO SCHOOL!
🎉 Friday, October 23: NO SCHOOL!

📣 PARENTS/GUARDIANS: If you have not heard from your student’s teacher to schedule parent-teacher conferences, please reach out to the CCCMS office at 785-632-3232. We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to connect with their student’s teachers!

Enjoy the week, Bengals, and don’t forget to check those calendars! We hope you enjoy the extra time with your families later in the week. 🧡🖤

BE THE STANDARD. BE BENGAL STRONG. 🐅💪

#BengalSTRONG #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily #CCCMS
19 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐾🧡 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🖤

We’re shining the spotlight on Roux Nickson! 🌟

Substitute teachers notice the little things, and Roux is making a BIG impression! 🙌 Margaret Bideau has noticed Roux’s consistently positive attitude, polite manners, respectfulness, and willingness to help. In Math class, Roux showed those same wonderful character traits once again! She is friendly, kind, and a great example of what it means to BE THE STANDARD! 🐅

Substitute teachers step into a classroom and work hard to keep learning on track, so having students like Roux who make their day a little brighter is something worth celebrating! 🧡

Way to go, Roux! Keep being YOU and showing everyone what it means to be a Bengal who leads with kindness, respect, and a great attitude!

Once a Bengal, always a Bengal. BE THE STANDARD! 🐾🖤🧡

#BeTheStandard #BengalStrong #CallOfTheDay #BengalPride
21 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏃‍♀️🧡🖤 NCKL CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS! 🖤🧡🏃‍♂️
Our Bengals wrapped up their NCKL Cross Country Meet yesterday, and we are SO proud of the way they finished the season! 💪🐅 These runners showed up, put in the work, and gave it their all!
🥇 GIRLS ON THE RUN! 🏃‍♀️
🔥 Brielle Wolf took home 1ST PLACE in the 7th-grade girls race with a time of 13:22!
🥈 June Davis followed close behind, earning 2ND PLACE in the 7th-grade girls race with a time of 13:24! Talk about a race! 👏
🏅 Addison Willis finished 6TH PLACE in the 8th-grade girls race with a time of 14:27!
🏃‍♂️ BENGALS BRINGING THE SPEED!
💨 Carson Jump led our boys in the 8th-grade race, finishing 13TH PLACE with a time of 12:49!
💨 Owen Pfizenmaier finished 12TH PLACE in the 7th-grade boys race with a time of 14:06!
While medals went to the top 10 finishers, we know success is about SO much more than a medal! 🧡 Most of our runners finished with a PERSONAL RECORD (PR) or came incredibly close to one! That is what dedication, hard work, and pushing yourself look like!
👏 To every Bengal who laced up those shoes, tackled those courses, encouraged teammates, and kept pushing even when their legs were begging for mercy — YOU DID IT! 🐅💪
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT SEASON, BENGALS! 🎉
You represented CCCMS with heart, determination, and Bengal pride all season long. We are proud of every single one of you! 🧡🖤
BENGAL STRONG. FROM THE FIRST MILE TO THE FINISH LINE! 🐅🏁
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #CCCMSCrossCountry #BengalPride #NCKL #FinishStrong
21 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐅🧡 TRAVELING KNIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE TROPHY! 🖤🏆

🎉📚 SOMEONE GETS TO TAKE HOME THE TROPHY… AND THIS WEEK, IT’S MR. JD LANE’S PAWS CLASS! 📚🎉

We’re excited to introduce something NEW to our PAWS classes this year as part of our Leader in Me Class Lead Measure! 🧡

Our goal is to increase the percentage of students successfully learning grade-level content at 70% or above from 80% to 86% by spring 2027. To help make that happen, each PAWS class is keeping track of missing assignments for every student across every class. They’re also monitoring their progress from week to week to celebrate improvement!

And you know we LOVE celebrating progress! 🙌

🎟️ Students who have ZERO missing assignments OR have improved their missing assignment count earn a ticket for our Friday prize drawing! Each grade level has two winners: one celebrating zero missing assignments and one celebrating improvement. Because progress deserves recognition, too!

🏆 NOW FOR THE BIG NEWS! OUR FIRST TRAVELING KNIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE TROPHY WINNERS! 🏆

Mr. JD Lane’s PAWS class started Monday with just SIX missing assignments across the ENTIRE PAWS CLASS! And by TODAY?

🥁🥁🥁 ZERO. ZIP. ZILCH. NO MISSING ASSIGNMENTS! 🥁🥁🥁

SIX TO ZERO! THAT is what teamwork, responsibility, and putting those Bengal Strong Habits into action looks like! 🐅🔥

Congratulations to Mr. JD Lane’s PAWS students on earning the very first Traveling Knight of Knowledge Trophy! 🏆🧡

This is a BIG achievement, and you better believe we’re going to celebrate it! These Bengals showed us what can happen when students take ownership of their learning, support one another, and work toward a common goal.

KEEP LEADING, KEEP IMPROVING, AND KEEP THAT BENGAL STRONG ENERGY GOING! 🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #LeaderInMe #PAWS #BeTheStandard #TravelingKnightOfKnowledge #StudentSuccess

21 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐅🧡 **BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT: MATH DEPARTMENT!** 🖤➗

Let’s give a BIG shout-out to the teachers who help our Bengals add up their successes, multiply their confidence, divide and conquer challenges, and find the X in even the trickiest situations! 📐✖️➕

Middle school math teachers do WAY more than teach fractions, decimals, equations, and geometry! They help students build problem-solving skills, learn to think critically, embrace mistakes as part of learning, and discover that sometimes there’s more than one way to solve a problem. They celebrate those lightbulb moments 💡, encourage students to keep trying when the answer doesn’t come easily, and somehow make the numbers add up even when the students are convinced they don’t! 😂

From ratios to integers, expressions to equations, and all those *“Wait… why do we need to know this?!”* moments, our math teachers are helping prepare our Bengals for challenges both inside and outside the classroom. Because math isn’t just about finding the right answer — it’s about learning how to THINK, persevere, and tackle problems one step at a time! 💪📊


🖤🐅 Now it’s time to get to know the amazing humans behind the numbers! Keep reading to meet our MATH department and learn a little more about each teacher through their personal bios! 👇
Megan Griffiths is in her second year of teaching 6th grade Math. She also coaches volleyball and track at the Middle School. She is married to Cane Griffiths and they have five children that are students at USD 379. When she is not at school you will find her at her kid’s various activities.

Courtney Pfizenmaier is in her 8th year at CCCMS after 15 years previous experience as an elementary teacher, elementary administrator, and STEM Coach in Geary County USD 475. Courtney enjoys watching her kiddos extracurricular activities, reading, landscaping, and drinking Dr. Pepper.

Jay Sleichter is in his 4th year at CCCMS and 23rd year teaching. He has taught in USD 379 for the last 16 years. Prior to this he taught in USD 383. Mr. Sleichter raises showpigs and grows and sells produce and pork at Farmers Market in his spare time.

#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #BeTheStandard #BengalPride #MathDepartment #BengalFamily
21 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐅🧡 REMINDER, BENGAL FAMILY! 🖤🧡

Just a heads-up that TOMORROW, Friday, October 16, is an EARLY RELEASE DAY! ⏰

We’ll be dismissing at 11:45 AM as we wrap up the first quarter! 🎉📚

Let’s finish the week strong, Bengals! 💪🧡 Enjoy your Friday afternoon, get a little extra time to relax, and we’ll see everyone back ready to tackle the next quarter! 🐅🖤

BE THE STANDARD. #BENGALSSTRONG 🐾🧡🖤
22 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐅🧡 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🖤

🌧️☂️ Kindness doesn’t wait for the rain to stop! ☂️🌧️

Today’s Be The Standard Call of the Day goes to Annallia Johnson! 🧡

Before school even started, Annallia spent her time walking other students into the building with her umbrella in the pouring rain! ☔ What a simple, thoughtful way to make someone else’s morning a little brighter!

Annallia, thank you for being a role model of kindness, compassion, and looking out for others. You showed us that being a Bengal means more than just showing up — it means showing up for EACH OTHER! 🐅🖤

👏 Help us celebrate Annallia for putting our Bengal Strong habits into action and reminding us all what it means to BE THE STANDARD!

#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #BengalFamily #KindnessInAction 🧡🐅
22 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🐅🧡 IT’S RACE DAY, BENGAL FAMILY! 🖤🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Our Bengals are hitting the course TODAY for the NCKL Cross Country Meet in Abilene! Let’s show our runners some Bengal love as they put in the miles, push their limits, and finish strong! 💪🔥

📍 MEET DETAILS
🏁 What: NCKL Cross Country Meet
📅 When: TODAY — Thursday, October 15
⏰ Where: Races begin at 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Abilene Golf & Fitness
1705 Country Club Lane, Abilene, KS

LIVE RESULTS LINK: https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/772767

🏃 RACE SCHEDULE
🧡 3:00 PM — 7th Grade Boys & Girls (2 Miles)
🖤 3:30 PM — 8th Grade Boys & Girls (2 Miles)
🧡 4:00 PM — Varsity/JV Girls (5K)
🖤 4:30 PM — Varsity/JV Boys (5K)

🏅 Medals will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in each middle school race and the top 15 finishers in each varsity race!

📣 Bengal Family, let’s bring the encouragement! Every mile takes hard work, determination, and heart. We’re proud of our runners and all the effort they put in for our Bengal Family!

🔥 Lace up, run strong, and leave it all on the course!

🐅🧡 BE THE STANDARD, BENGALS! 🖤🏃

#BengalStrong #CCCMSBengals #CrossCountry #NCKL #BeTheStandard

22 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📸🐅 BENGALS, PICTURE RETAKES ARE ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 🧡🖤

Mark those calendars! Picture retakes are happening NEXT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, from 9:30–9:45 AM at CCCMS!

Here’s the scoop, Bengal Family! 👇

📷 Already have a picture package? Bring your original package back, and it will be replaced at no charge! (Ship-to-home orders and online image orders are not eligible for free retakes.)

📷 Absent or missed picture day? No worries! Retakes are FREE!

📷 Want a retake but didn’t order the first time? The cost is $3.00.

🧡 Need to view or order pictures online? Check out the information and link on the graphic!

One week to get those picture-day smiles ready again, Bengals! 😁🐅
23 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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CCCMS often uses PAWS time for Leader in Me initiatives. Yesterday, Mr. Last's PAWS class practiced Beginning With the End in Mind. Each group received a puzzle and then developed a three-step plan with their teammates to complete it as quickly as possible. #Celebrate379
23 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Last's PAWS classes focus on completing a puzzle while also coming up with a 3 step plan on how to complete it as quickly as possible.
Mr. Last's PAWS classes focus on completing a puzzle while also coming up with a 3 step plan on how to complete it as quickly as possible.
Mr. Last's PAWS classes focus on completing a puzzle while also coming up with a 3 step plan on how to complete it as quickly as possible.
Mr. Last's PAWS classes focus on completing a puzzle while also coming up with a 3 step plan on how to complete it as quickly as possible.
Mr. Last's PAWS classes focus on completing a puzzle while also coming up with a 3 step plan on how to complete it as quickly as possible.
🎨🧡 HEY, BENGALS! LET’S GET CREATIVE! 🖤🐅

Just a friendly reminder that YLINK Creativity Club meets TODAY after school! 🎉✂️🎶

Whether you love drawing, painting, music, writing, crafts, or just trying something new, this is your chance to hang out, get creative, and make something awesome with friends!

📅 TODAY — Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 3:20–4:20 PM
🥤 Snacks and drinks provided by YLINK!
🎨 Bring your own supplies if you have something special you want to use!

🚍 Remember, Bengals, you MUST have a plan for getting home at 4:20 PM!

All CCCMS students are welcome, so bring your imagination, your creativity, and your Bengal spirit! 🧡🖤

Let’s make something awesome, Bengals! 🎨✨

#CCCMS #YLINK #CreativityClub #BengalStrong
23 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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CCCMS October BOE Report #Celebrate379
24 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCMS October 2026 report headed “#BengalSTRONG” in black and orange. Enrollment increased from 233 to 235 students. Sports dates include girls basketball practice beginning October 16 and boys wrestling October 19. Student organization highlights include YLINK art clubs, mental health awareness, and bullying prevention; STUCO pep rallies, a November 20 activity night, and a Care Closet donation drive; FCCLA T-shirt design, a November Fall Festival, and community service plans; and a new KAY club with 16 students planning service projects.
🐅🧡 IT’S GAME DAY, BENGAL FAMILY! 🖤🏈

Our Bengals are ready to take the field as we take on Chapman right here at home! Let’s pack the sidelines, bring the Bengal energy, and show our boys what it means to have the support of the Bengal Family! 🔥

🌦️ WEATHER UPDATE! We’re moving things up to try to stay ahead of the weather!

🏈 FOOTBALL vs. CHAPMAN
📍 Home Game
⏰ NEW START TIME: 3:30 PM (originally scheduled for 4:30 PM)
💪 7th Grade followed by 8th Grade

Help spread the word about the time change so our Bengal families and fans can plan accordingly! Let’s get our cheering in early and hope Mother Nature cooperates! 🌧️🤞

Let’s bring the noise, show our Bengal pride, and cheer our boys on every step of the way! 🧡🖤

🐾 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.

#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalPride #GameDay #OneTeamOneFamily
24 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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🏈🧡 **FOOTBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE!** 🖤🏈 Heads up, Bengal Family! 🐅 Due to the forecast for tomorrow evening, we are moving up our football game start time to try to stay ahead of the weather! ⏰ **NEW START TIME: 3:30 PM** 📣 The first game will start at 3:30 PM instead of the originally scheduled 4:30 PM. Please help spread the word so our Bengal families and fans know about the time change! We hope to get our games in before Mother Nature decides to join the team. 🌧️⛈️ Thanks for your flexibility and support! Let's go, Bengals! 🧡🖤 #BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #BengalFootball
25 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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📢 KONZA PRAIRIE TRIP UPDATE! 🌧️

The 2nd half of our 7th graders scheduled to visit Konza Prairie this Wednesday will NOT be going this week due to the forecast of excessive and prolonged rainfall. The expected high water in low-lying areas makes parts of the prairie impassable.

📅 The trip has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 11th!

Thank you for your understanding! More details will be shared by Mr. Kalivoda as we get closer to the new date.

🐅 Bengal Family, please help spread the word! 🖤🧡
25 days ago, Tasha Siemers
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