📍 Location: 400 W 4th St, Chapman, KS 67431
Let’s go, Bengals! Show that Bengal pride on the court! 🧡🖤🔥
🌟📚 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Department Spotlight! 📚🌟
Today we’re kicking off our first Spotlight Department of the year… and it’s none other than our AMAZING ELA (English Language Arts) Team here at CCCMS! 🐾✏️
Our ELA teachers work tirelessly to guide students through the world of reading, writing, grammar, and novel studies. Not only that, but they also help students tackle important assessments like KITE and AimsWeb, which measure growth in reading fluency and comprehension—two skills that set our Bengals up for success far beyond CCCMS! 💪📖
We are so grateful for the passion, creativity, and dedication this team brings to the classroom every single day. 🎉👏
✨ Check out the spotlight below to learn a little more about each of our outstanding ELA teachers!
Mrs. Koster has been teaching 6th-grade ELA at CCCMS since 2020. She has a total of 13 years in education. She lives in Clay Center with her husband and 2 children. Mrs. Koster enjoys reading, watching TV, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her family.
Austin Last is in his second year at CCCMS, and he's proud to be part of this community. He's lived in Clay Center since 5th grade, so this place truly feels like home to him. Before he found his calling in the classroom, he lived a fast-paced life as a chef, working in several restaurants—including helping to open 15-24 Brewhouse, which was an unforgettable experience. When he's not teaching, you’ll usually find him diving into a good book, experimenting in the kitchen, or on the football field—either watching the game or coaching from the sidelines. Cooking and football fuel his passion, but nothing matters more to him than his family. They’re the heart of everything he does.
Mrs. Ashley Blain is teaching eighth-grade English this year at CCCMS. Her teaching career began in northern Idaho in 2010. Over the years, she has taught students in grades 8 through 12, but her favorite grade to teach is 8th. Mrs. Blain and her husband, Josh, live in Concordia with their kids, McAllister (11) and Boaz (9). Mrs. Blain’s favorite pastime outside of school is connecting with family and friends. Beyond that, Mrs. Blain loves to travel, play board and card games, craft, drink stout coffee, and read a variety of books. Her top three favorite reads are: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Princess Bride, and King Lear.
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #DepartmentSpotlight #ELArocks
🚨🏈 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! 🏈🚨
Today, we are shining the spotlight on our 8th Grade Football Team! 💪🐾 These young men show grit, determination, and Bengal Pride every time they step on the field. Despite having a small roster, they rise to the challenge—playing every snap, giving 100%, and battling with heart.
Coached by Brandon Pigorsch, David Roberts, Austin Last, and Cameron Beardsley, these Bengals are showing us all what it truly means to be Bengal Strong. 🧡🖤
We couldn’t be prouder of their toughness, teamwork, and growth. Keep grinding, Bengals—your confidence, heart, and hustle are inspiring us all! 🔥
📣 Catch them in action TODAY in Concordia, or cheer them on next Thursday at home as they take on Marysville! 🐅🏟️
Good luck to ALL our Bengal athletes competing today! 💪🔥
🏃♂️ Cross Country
Heading to the Fort Riley Invitational at Milford State Park!
⏰ First race starts at 4:30 PM
🎟 Admission: Adults $4 | Students $2
🏈 Bengal Football @ Concordia Jr./Sr. High (436 W. 10th St.)
⏰ 7th Grade – 4:30 PM (Don’t park in front of school until after 3:45)
⏰ 8th Grade – right after!
🎟 Admission: Adults $5 | Students $3
🏐 Bengal Volleyball @ Concordia
⏰ Games begin at 4:30 PM
👉 A Team – B Team – A Team rotation
👉 8th Grade in Main Gym | 7th Grade in Old Gym (Do not arrive before 3:50)
🎟 Admission: Adults $5 | Students $3
Let’s bring the energy and show that Bengal pride! 🧡🖤
LET’S GO BENGALS!!! 🐾🐅🔥
Join us in the Library at 4:30 PM for today’s Site Council Meeting. 🐾 These are public meetings, and we welcome all who would like to attend.
✨ Special Guest: Mr. Nelson, USD 379 Superintendent, will join us at the beginning of the meeting to share about district topics.
📌 We’ll also be discussing the Leader in Me program and giving a quick update on CCCMS Happenings for the 2025–26 School Year.
🗓️ When: Today at 4:30 PM
📍 Where: CCCMS Library
Your voice matters—come be part of the conversation! 💬✨
Today’s Call of the Day goes to JOSE CANTU-WISSELL! 🙌💯
Jose went above and beyond by jumping right in at the start of class—cleaning up after the previous group AND grabbing materials for his desk mates 💪👏. Talk about leadership, responsibility, and doing the right thing without being asked! 🙌✨
Way to show what it means to BE THE STANDARD, Jose! 🎉🐾
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #LeadershipInAction
🌟 Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! 🌟
🐾🏐We are so excited to shine the spotlight on our very first team of the year—the 8th Grade Lady Bengals Volleyball Team! 🏐🐾
These athletes, coached by the incredible duo of Courtney Hammel and Keely Jermark Carlson, have been showing what it truly means to Be the Standard! Their dedication, teamwork, and energy on and off the court set an amazing example for all of us at CCCMS. 🧡🖤
👏 Keep an eye on these Lady Bengals as they continue to grow, learn, and dominate the season!
📍 Catch them in action:
Tonight: B Team at Solomon
Thursday: All players in Concordia
Next Thursday: Back at HOME!
Way to go, Lady Bengals—you’ve earned the spotlight! 🔥🐾
They’ll be taking on Wakefield and Solomon starting at 4:30 PM. Let’s go, Bengals! 👏🔥
Today we’ve got a three-for-one shoutout! 🙌
Reece Richter, Holte Taddiken, and Carson Cott went out of their way to help classmates with tires and adjusting seats. 🚲💪
We are so proud of these Bengals for stepping up and Being the Standard! 🧡🖤
Way to go, Reece, Holte, and Carson! 👏👏👏
Shoutout to 6th Grader Payton Burress for showing amazing Synergy! 🙌 Payton helped a classmate pick up supplies that had fallen out of their backpack during passing period—then continued on his way with a smile, greeting teachers as he went. 🖤🧡 Way to Be the Standard, Payton!🐾 #bethestandard
First, they built bridges using a limited "budget" to see which structures could hold a stack of books. Then, they took to the air with their drones! The assignment was to code the drones to fly around the school filming each area, which will eventually turn into a virtual tour of the building. #celebrate379
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🏐🧡 Good Luck to our 8th Grade Lady Bengals Volleyball team this morning as they compete in their Home Round Robin Tournament! 🖤🐾
📍 District, CCCMS, & CCCHS Gyms
⏰ Starts at 9:00 AM
💵 $5 Adults | $3 Children | Bengals get in FREE!
Looking for something to do this Saturday morning? Come out and cheer on our Bengals as they showcase their talent on the court! 💪🔥
We’re shining the Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight on Mr. Walsh’s PAWS Class! 🧡🖤
Every morning from 8:10–8:30, our PAWS crews kick off the day by:
🔥 Competing in PAWS vs. PAWS challenges
📚 Checking grades & staying on top of academics
💬 Having meaningful discussions
🙌 Building leadership skills
🎉 And of course… having FUN together!
This year, we’ve also added something new and incredibly beneficial—Leader in Me lessons three mornings each week to help our Bengals grow as leaders! 🌟
Check out Mr. Walsh’s awesome PAWS group leading the way this week! 💪🐅
#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #PAWSSpotlight
