On October 1st, 12 8th grade students participated in the Milford Lake Eco-Meet.
The team of Kylee Chaffee, Brianne Langvardt, and Claire Tadtman won 3rd overall team, which qualifies them for the State Ecomeet in November. This team also won the Interpretive portion of the contest.
The team of Jaelyn Michaud, Kennedy Shannon, and Tayleigh Taylor also placed 3rd in the Interpretive portion.
The team is coached by Mr. Sleichter. Want to learn more about the Ecomeet? Go to www.kansasecomeet.org
Way to go Bengals! #celebrate379
The team of Kylee Chaffee, Brianne Langvardt, and Claire Tadtman won 3rd overall team, which qualifies them for the State Ecomeet in November. This team also won the Interpretive portion of the contest.
The team of Jaelyn Michaud, Kennedy Shannon, and Tayleigh Taylor also placed 3rd in the Interpretive portion.
The team is coached by Mr. Sleichter. Want to learn more about the Ecomeet? Go to www.kansasecomeet.org
Way to go Bengals! #celebrate379
🧹✨ Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨🧼
Today we’re shining our Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight on a team that deserves to be celebrated every single day — our amazing Custodial Department! 🧡🖤
These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and running smoothly. Your hard work and unwavering commitment do not go unnoticed — you are a vital part of what makes CCCMS such a great place to learn and grow. 🙌
Here’s a peek into the lives of two of our incredible custodians outside of school walls:
🔸 Jeremy Lund — Jeremy has been wandering the halls of CCCMS for 17 years! 🚪✨ In his spare time, he loves exploring backroads in his classic Toyota pickup. 🛻🌄
🔸 Michael Houchin — Michael has been part of our team for over a year. He grew up in Clay Center and graduated in 2012. He loves working at CCCMS and being around our students. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies and playing video games. 🎮🍿
👏 Please join us in thanking Jeremy, Michael, and our entire custodial crew for everything they do to keep our school shining bright! 🌟
#CustodianAppreciationDay #BengalStrong #BehindTheScenesHeroes #ThankYouCustodians
Today we’re shining our Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight on a team that deserves to be celebrated every single day — our amazing Custodial Department! 🧡🖤
These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to keep our school clean, safe, and running smoothly. Your hard work and unwavering commitment do not go unnoticed — you are a vital part of what makes CCCMS such a great place to learn and grow. 🙌
Here’s a peek into the lives of two of our incredible custodians outside of school walls:
🔸 Jeremy Lund — Jeremy has been wandering the halls of CCCMS for 17 years! 🚪✨ In his spare time, he loves exploring backroads in his classic Toyota pickup. 🛻🌄
🔸 Michael Houchin — Michael has been part of our team for over a year. He grew up in Clay Center and graduated in 2012. He loves working at CCCMS and being around our students. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies and playing video games. 🎮🍿
👏 Please join us in thanking Jeremy, Michael, and our entire custodial crew for everything they do to keep our school shining bright! 🌟
#CustodianAppreciationDay #BengalStrong #BehindTheScenesHeroes #ThankYouCustodians
🏐🏈 It’s Game Day, Bengals! 🧡🖤
Come cheer on our Volleyball and Football teams as they take on Fort Riley right here at home! 🎉
📍 Volleyball
🏐 7th Grade — District Gym
🏐 8th Grade — CCCMS Gym
🕓 Games start at 4:30 PM
📍 Football — MAC
🏈 7th Grade kickoff at 4:30 PM
🏈 8th Grade follows
🎟 Admission: $5 Adults | $3 Kids
✨ All Bengal students get in FREE!
Let’s pack the stands and bring that BENGAL PRIDE loud and strong! 🐾🔥 #BengalStrong #GameDay #HomePride
Come cheer on our Volleyball and Football teams as they take on Fort Riley right here at home! 🎉
📍 Volleyball
🏐 7th Grade — District Gym
🏐 8th Grade — CCCMS Gym
🕓 Games start at 4:30 PM
📍 Football — MAC
🏈 7th Grade kickoff at 4:30 PM
🏈 8th Grade follows
🎟 Admission: $5 Adults | $3 Kids
✨ All Bengal students get in FREE!
Let’s pack the stands and bring that BENGAL PRIDE loud and strong! 🐾🔥 #BengalStrong #GameDay #HomePride
Today, we thank our dedicated custodial staff across USD 379! #celebrate379
🎉 Big News! 🎉
This amazing group placed 3rd Overall at the Ecomeet and has qualified for State! 🌿🐾📚
Hard work and teamwork paid off — way to go, team! 💪👏 #Ecomeet #StateBound #ProudMoment
🎉 Bengals, it’s Lighthouse Food & Hygiene Drive BINGO time! 🧡
STUCO is hosting Food & Hygiene Drive Bingo this October, and it’s just for CCCMS students!
🥫🍊 Items include: canned fruit (peaches, pears, oranges, pineapple), spaghetti sauce, cereal, mac & cheese, peanut butter, canned veggies, and more.
🧼🪥 Hygiene items like: body wash, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, hair ties, and diapers are also needed!
✅ Complete a BINGO with your PAWS and win a small prize!!
📎 Check out the bingo card for the full list of items to bring.
Let’s fill the Lighthouse shelves AND have some fun, Bengals! 💪✨
#BengalStrong #FoodDriveBingo #CCCMS #STUCO #StudentLeadership
STUCO is hosting Food & Hygiene Drive Bingo this October, and it’s just for CCCMS students!
🥫🍊 Items include: canned fruit (peaches, pears, oranges, pineapple), spaghetti sauce, cereal, mac & cheese, peanut butter, canned veggies, and more.
🧼🪥 Hygiene items like: body wash, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, hair ties, and diapers are also needed!
✅ Complete a BINGO with your PAWS and win a small prize!!
📎 Check out the bingo card for the full list of items to bring.
Let’s fill the Lighthouse shelves AND have some fun, Bengals! 💪✨
#BengalStrong #FoodDriveBingo #CCCMS #STUCO #StudentLeadership
A BIG congratulations to Ms. Bott and Mr. Eyermann! A well-deserved honor for two GREAT teachers! #celebrate379
📚✨ Reminder! The Bengal Book Fair is Happening Now!
The Bengal Library is filled with amazing adventures—come find your next great read now through October 3rd!
🕒 Book Fair Hours:
👉 Before School: 7:50–8:10
👉 After School: 3:20–3:45
🚫 No after-school fair today (Tuesday, 9/30)
Can’t make it in person? You can still support our library from home:
👉 Shop the Scholastic Online Fair: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=5870437
Thank you for supporting our Bengal Library—today and always! 🐾🧡🖤
The Bengal Library is filled with amazing adventures—come find your next great read now through October 3rd!
🕒 Book Fair Hours:
👉 Before School: 7:50–8:10
👉 After School: 3:20–3:45
🚫 No after-school fair today (Tuesday, 9/30)
Can’t make it in person? You can still support our library from home:
👉 Shop the Scholastic Online Fair: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=5870437
Thank you for supporting our Bengal Library—today and always! 🐾🧡🖤
🐾 Good Luck to our Bengal Athletes Today! 🐾
Our Cross Country team will be running their hearts out at the Rock Creek Invitational starting at 4:00 PM!
Meanwhile, our 7th Grade Bengal Volleyball B Team heads to Rock Creek to take on Rock Creek and Abilene at 4:30 PM.
Let’s bring that Bengal Pride and cheer them on! 💪🏃♂️🏐
Go Bengals! 🧡🖤
Our Cross Country team will be running their hearts out at the Rock Creek Invitational starting at 4:00 PM!
Meanwhile, our 7th Grade Bengal Volleyball B Team heads to Rock Creek to take on Rock Creek and Abilene at 4:30 PM.
Let’s bring that Bengal Pride and cheer them on! 💪🏃♂️🏐
Go Bengals! 🧡🖤
📣 What’s Happening This Week at CCCMS! 🐾
🚨 Reminder: NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, September 29th
Stay tuned for more updates on this week’s Bengal activities!
🚨 Reminder: NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, September 29th
Stay tuned for more updates on this week’s Bengal activities!
Mr. Higgins is a new History/Government teacher at both CCCMS and CCCHS. Yesterday, his 6th grade world history students were demonstrating their knowledge of the Mesopotamian empires by creating a poster showcasing each empire. #celebrate379
A big Thank You goes out to our September career chat presenters!
Angela Parsell from Clay County EMS
Bryce Dolan from Clay County Medical Center
Laura Schwartz from K-state.
#celebrate379
Angela Parsell from Clay County EMS
Bryce Dolan from Clay County Medical Center
Laura Schwartz from K-state.
#celebrate379
📚✨ Reminder! The Bengal Book Fair is open in the Bengal Library now through October 3rd!
🕒 Hours:
👉 Before School: 7:50–8:10
👉 After School: 3:20–3:45
(No after-school fair today, 9/26, or Tuesday, 9/30)
Support your school library while finding your next great adventure at your fingertips! 🌟
Can’t make it in person? You can shop from the comfort of your home here:
👉 Scholastic Online Fair: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=5870437
Thank you for supporting our Bengal Library—both now and in the future! 🐾🧡🖤
🕒 Hours:
👉 Before School: 7:50–8:10
👉 After School: 3:20–3:45
(No after-school fair today, 9/26, or Tuesday, 9/30)
Support your school library while finding your next great adventure at your fingertips! 🌟
Can’t make it in person? You can shop from the comfort of your home here:
👉 Scholastic Online Fair: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=5870437
Thank you for supporting our Bengal Library—both now and in the future! 🐾🧡🖤
Ever played volleyball with rackets? Mr. Smith's 6th graders have! It's a new game that teaches hand/eye coordination, teamwork, and fun! #celebrate379
📚✨ Debate Day in 7th Grade ELA!
Mr. Last’s 7th graders put their critical thinking (and debating!) skills to the test today as they tackled a big question:
👉 Do social media influencers have a positive or negative impact on kids ages 12–18?
Students were split into teams, researched both sides of the issue, and came prepared not just to defend their positions—but to counter the opposing team’s arguments, too. 👏💡
Which side would YOU take? 🤔 #celebrate379
Mr. Last’s 7th graders put their critical thinking (and debating!) skills to the test today as they tackled a big question:
👉 Do social media influencers have a positive or negative impact on kids ages 12–18?
Students were split into teams, researched both sides of the issue, and came prepared not just to defend their positions—but to counter the opposing team’s arguments, too. 👏💡
Which side would YOU take? 🤔 #celebrate379
Mrs. Argo's 6th grade art classes are participating in the Clay Count Conservation Poster contest. The theme this year is, "Home is Where the Habitat Is". #celebrate379
🍎🥪 Today’s Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight is shining on our incredible Food Service Team in honor of National Food Service Workers Day! 🎉
🐾From early mornings to busy lunch hours, they work hard every single day to keep our Bengals fed, fueled, and smiling.🧡🖤
We appreciate everything they do to support our students and staff — thank you for the love and energy you put into every meal!
👀 Take a look below to learn more about the amazing people behind the scenes in our kitchens!
Charles McDonald is Originally From Kansas City but graduated from Clay Center in 2003. About four years ago, he moved back to the area and has a two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. He also works at Ray's on the weekend. 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.
🖤🧡 Let’s hear it for our Food Service Heroes! 🐾
🐾From early mornings to busy lunch hours, they work hard every single day to keep our Bengals fed, fueled, and smiling.🧡🖤
We appreciate everything they do to support our students and staff — thank you for the love and energy you put into every meal!
👀 Take a look below to learn more about the amazing people behind the scenes in our kitchens!
Charles McDonald is Originally From Kansas City but graduated from Clay Center in 2003. About four years ago, he moved back to the area and has a two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. He also works at Ray's on the weekend. 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.
🖤🧡 Let’s hear it for our Food Service Heroes! 🐾
🔥🐾 This morning, our Bengals got FIRED UP at the Pep Rally to support our Fall sports teams! 🎉
💪 A friendly grade-level battle brought the energy, with 8th Grade pulling out the W! 👏
⚡ Now let’s keep that momentum rolling tonight as our Bengals take on Wamego! 🧡🖤
LET’S GO BENGALS!! 🐅
💪 A friendly grade-level battle brought the energy, with 8th Grade pulling out the W! 👏
⚡ Now let’s keep that momentum rolling tonight as our Bengals take on Wamego! 🧡🖤
LET’S GO BENGALS!! 🐅
📣🐾 Good luck to all our Bengal athletes today!🐾📣
🏃♂️ Cross Country is competing at the Republic County Invitational in Belleville at 4 pm.
🏐 Volleyball heads to Wamego with matches starting at 4:30 pm.
🏈 Football takes on Wamego — 7th Grade kicks off at 4:30pm followed by 8th Grade.
Our Bengals started the day with an awesome Pep Rally 🎉— now let’s finish strong with some big wins tonight!
🧡🖤 Let’s go Bengals!!🖤🧡
🏃♂️ Cross Country is competing at the Republic County Invitational in Belleville at 4 pm.
🏐 Volleyball heads to Wamego with matches starting at 4:30 pm.
🏈 Football takes on Wamego — 7th Grade kicks off at 4:30pm followed by 8th Grade.
Our Bengals started the day with an awesome Pep Rally 🎉— now let’s finish strong with some big wins tonight!
🧡🖤 Let’s go Bengals!!🖤🧡
Mr. Brummet is using his September counseling lessons to focus on mental health. This includes Signs of Suicide training that every USD 379 staff member also went through in August. This program is paid for through a Clay Counts Coalition grant and was purchased in part because of Kansas Communities That Care survey data. All CCCMS students will go through the training. #celebrate379
