Clay Center Community Middle School

📸 SMILE, BENGALS! TOMORROW IS SCHOOL PICTURE DAY! 🐯🧡🖤

Tomorrow is the day to bring those smiles, Bengal pride, and maybe even your best “school picture” pose! 😁📸

📅 Thursday, September 24
👔 Dress your best (or as fancy as you want to get!)
📸 Every student will have their school picture taken!

We can’t wait to see all those Bengal smiles tomorrow! 🐯🧡🖤

SMILE BIG, BENGALS! 📸✨

Did you know that zebra mussels originated in Poland? 7th grade students learned that and more in Mr. Kalivoda's science classes today! #Celebrate379

🐾🧡 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🧡🐾

Today we are celebrating LAIRYN PYLE! 🎉👏

During Study Lab, Lairyn went above and beyond to teach, tutor, and mentor her peers—and she did it with such kindness and patience! 📚✨

She didn’t just give her classmates the answers. She took the time to explain, answer questions, and help her peers truly understand the work. That is what leadership looks like! 🙌

Lairyn is showing us that being a leader isn’t always about being in charge. Sometimes, it’s simply about helping someone else succeed and making sure they feel supported along the way. 💪🐾

This is what it means to LIVE THE 7 HABITS—being proactive, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand, and putting the success of others right alongside your own! 🧡🖤

🌟 WAY TO GO, LAIRYN! 🌟
Thank you for being an incredible example of what it means to BE THE STANDARD!

#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #7Habits #StudentLeadership #BengalPride 🐾🧡🖤

🧡🖤 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🖤🧡

Today we are giving a BIG Bengal shoutout to SKYLAR HOLTE! 🐾👏

Skylar noticed that a new member of the band needed help learning how to assemble her instrument, and she immediately stepped in to help. She patiently walked her peer through the process step by step, making sure she understood what to do along the way. 🎶

What makes this even more special is how Skylar helped—with kindness, patience, and encouragement. She didn’t just show her how to do it and walk away. She took the time to help her fellow band member feel confident and supported. 💕🎺

THIS is what it means to BE THE STANDARD! Skylar was proactive; she synergized with a peer, and she showed that helping others and treating people with kindness can make a BIG difference. She saw someone who needed help and simply stepped up and helped. No asking required. That’s the kind of leadership we LOVE to see! 👏👏👏

🌟 WAY TO GO, SKYLAR! 🌟
Thank you for being the kind of Bengal who looks out for others and helps those around you succeed. You are absolutely BEING THE STANDARD! 🐾🧡🖤

And while we’re talking about the band—what a fantastic job they did marching in Friday’s Homecoming Parade! 🎺🥁 We can’t wait to cheer them on Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Piotique Parade!

Keep leading by example, Skylar! We are proud of you! 🧡🖤🐾

#BeTheStandard #CallOfTheDay #BengalStrong #7Habits #BengalPride

CCCMS September BOE Report #Celebrate379

📚🎉 THE BOOK FAIR IS OPEN! 🎉📚

The Scholastic Book Fair is officially OPEN in the Bengal Library! 🐯📖

We have BOOKS, and now we just need the kids! 😍 Our Book Fair is a great way to get kids excited about reading AND helps earn funds to bring even more great books into our school library! 📚❤️

💳 Don’t forget about Book Fair eWallet!
Create an eWallet for your child so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up, and family and friends can even contribute funds to their eWallet.

👉 Set up your child’s eWallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/claycentercommmiddleschool

👀 Curious about what we have at the Fair?
Check out these Scholastic book trailers for a sneak peek at some of the awesome books that will be available! 🎬📚
👉 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/vbt/ms1-ms2.html

📅 September 21–October 2
⏰ 7:50 AM–3:40 PM

Come check out the books—we’re ready for some serious book shopping! 📚🐯

#ScholasticBookFairs #BengalLibrary #BengalStrong #GetReading

📚🎉 THE BOOK FAIR STARTS TOMORROW! 🎉📚

The books are here. The shelves are stocked. The library is ready. Now we just need the kids! 😂📚

Our Scholastic Book Fair runs September 21–October 2, from 7:50 AM–3:40 PM in the Bengal Library!

Make sure your kiddo doesn’t miss out on some of the most highly anticipated books of the season! 📖✨

🛍️ Can’t make it to the Book Fair in person? No problem! You can shop online through our school’s Book Fair homepage and have books shipped straight to your home.

🚨 BONUS: Use code FAIRSHIP for FREE shipping to your home! 🙌

👉 Shop Online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/vbt/ms1-ms2.html

Come ready to shop, read, and maybe find a new favorite book! ❤️📚

#ScholasticBookFairs #BengalLibrary #ReadersAreLeaders #CCCMS

🐾🧡 BENGAL ACTIVITIES ARE HERE! 🖤🐾

We’ve got a busy week ahead at CCCMS! From the Book Fair and Picture Day to volleyball, football, cross country, donuts, and even a little Bengal band action—we’ve got plenty happening around the Bengal Den! 🐯

📚 MONDAY: Book Fair begins in the Bengal Library
🏐 TUESDAY: 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball B Teams vs. Abilene/Concordia — HOME • 4:30 PM
📸 THURSDAY: Picture Day!
🏃‍♀️ THURSDAY: 7th & 8th Grade Cross Country Republic County Invitational @ Belleville — 4:00 PM
🏈 THURSDAY: 7th & 8th Grade Football vs. Wamego — HOME • 4:30 PM
🏐 THURSDAY: 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Wamego — HOME • 4:30 PM
🍩 FRIDAY: Donut Friday!
🎶 SATURDAY: CCCMS Band marching in the Piotique Parade — 11:00 AM

📅 Planning Ahead:
September 28 — No School: In-Service/Work Day

Lots of Bengal things happening this week! Let’s make it a great one! 🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #CCCMS #BengalActivities

🏐🧡 BENGAL VOLLEYBALL IS UP EARLY AND READY TO ROLL! 🖤🏐

Our 7th Grade B/C Lady Bengals are hitting the road this morning for their tournament at Wamego! 🐯🔥

⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Wamego
🏐 7th Grade B/C Teams Tournament

These Bengals have been putting in the work, and now it’s time to serve it up, hustle for every ball, and bring that Bengal Strong energy! 💪🧡

Good luck, Lady Bengals! Go show them what it means to BE THE STANDARD! 🐯🏐

ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG.
#BengalStrong #BeTheStandard #LadyBengals #BengalVolleyball #OneTeamOneFamily

Busy schedule? CCCMS FACS students can make your family meal and clean up afterward! Mini pizzas are a favorite during Mrs. McDonald's Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Unit. Parents, you are off the hook for dinner tonight! #Celebrate379

🐾🧡 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT! 🧡🐾

Today’s spotlight is on an AWESOME group of humans — the “Laniacs,” Mr. JD Lane’s PAWS family! 🐯🧡

PAWS is about more than just being in the same classroom. These students spend three years together — from 6th through 8th grade — growing, learning, laughing, setting goals, and becoming a family along the way. And the Laniacs are already showing what that family spirit looks like! 🧡

They’ve welcomed some new faces into their crew this year, are making more time for each other, working toward new individual and class goals, and, most importantly… looking forward to more Pancake Days! 🥞😂

Here’s what the Laniacs had to say:

Hello from the "Laniacs," Mr. Lane's PAWS class. We have many new faces this year. We have welcomed a great bunch of new students to our crew, with five new 6th graders and a new 7th grader. We love our activity and Family Fun days, and are happy that our Leader in Me lessons have moved to Study Lab. That gives us more time with each other. We are working on new individual and class goals for this year and looking forward to more Pancake Days. Go Bengals!!

There’s something pretty special about a PAWS family that gets three years to grow together. 🖤🧡 These Laniacs are making the most of that time — building relationships, setting goals, having fun, and creating memories along the way.

Keep being YOU, Laniacs! We’re excited to see what this crew accomplishes together! 🐾

GO BENGALS!! 🐯🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #PAWS #Laniacs #BeTheStandard #BengalFamily #GoBengals

Ms. Smith's Bengal Writing class spent the last week interviewing an adult in their lives and constructing a presentation about that person. They talked about what is important to ask and include when writing a biography about someone. Today they started presenting! #Celebrate379

📸 PICTURE DAY IS ONE WEEK AWAY! 🐯🧡

Can you believe it? Thursday, September 24th will be here before we know it!

Every Bengal will be photographed for the yearbook, whether you’re ordering pictures or not. So, start planning those outfits, practice those smiles, and get ready to say CHEESE! 😁📸

Looking to order pictures? Check out the graphic below for package options, pricing, and ordering information.

Let’s make those Bengal smiles yearbook-worthy! 🧡🖤

#BengalStrong #PictureDay #CCCMS #BengalFamily

📚✨ THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING! ✨📚

The CCCMS Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Bengal Library September 21–October 2! 🎉

This is more than just a table full of books—it’s a chance for our Bengals to find their next favorite read AND help earn FREE books and resources for our school! 📖🐯

Don’t let your Bengal miss out! Make sure they’re ready to shop by checking out the books and getting their wish list started here: 🛍️ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/claycentercommmiddleschool

🎬 Want to preview some of the awesome books that will be at the fair? Check out these book trailers before you shop: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/vbt/ms1-ms2.html

We’ll have books for all kinds of readers—from the “I LOVE reading!” kid to the “I only read when the book is REALLY good” kid. 😉📚

We can’t wait to see our Bengals browsing, reading, and hopefully finding a book (or three) they can’t put down!

#ScholasticBookFairs #CCCMSBengals #BengalLibrary

🇺🇸 BE THE STANDARD: CALL OF THE DAY! 🇺🇸

Today’s Call of the Day goes to Gracie Speltz! 👏

The other morning, as the announcements began, Gracie was walking through the hallway on her way to PAWS. She came into the library, found our flag, and stopped to say the Pledge along with the announcements.

No one asked her to. She simply noticed what was happening and chose to do the right thing. That is a great example of showing respect for our country and its flag—and being proactive while putting first things first!

Way to GO, GRACIE! 🧡🇺🇸🖤

That’s what it means to BE THE STANDARD! 🐯

#BeTheStandard #BengalStrong #CallOfTheDay

🏈🏐 BENGAL GAME DAY! 🐾🧡🖤

It’s a Thursday full of Bengal action! Our 7th & 8th Grade Bengals are headed to Marysville, and we need our Bengal Family cheering them on! 📣🔥

🏈 FOOTBALL
📍 @ Marysville
⏰ 7th Grade — 4:30 PM
➡️ 8th Grade follows

🏐 VOLLEYBALL
📍 @ Marysville
⏰ 4:30 PM

Two sports. One destination. ONE BENGAL FAMILY! 🐅🧡

Come bring the noise, wear your orange & black, and help our Bengals Bengal Strong all the way to Marysville! Let’s GO, Bengals! 🧡🖤

ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. BENGAL STRONG. 🐾🔥

🎨✨ CCCMS CREATIVITY CLUB IS HERE! ✨🎨

We’re excited to share this amazing opportunity coming from our CCCMS YLINK group — Creativity Club! 🐾

Starting today, September 16, Creativity Club will meet once a month after school and give our Bengals a chance to connect, create, and have a little fun with all things creative — drawing, music, writing, crafts, and whatever creative ideas they bring with them! 🎶✏️🖌️✂️

Here are the details:

📅 First Meeting: September 16
⏰ 3:20–4:20 p.m.
🍿 Snacks & drinks: Provided by YLINK
🎨 Supplies: Some will be provided, and students are welcome to bring their own
🚗 Transportation: Students will need a plan for getting home at 4:20 p.m.
🐾 Who can participate? ALL CCCMS students are welcome!

We love creating spaces where our students can connect with others, explore their interests, try something new, and simply enjoy being creative. 💛

A big thank-you to our YLINK group for helping bring this opportunity to CCCMS!

🎨 Come create. Come connect. Come have some fun!
🧡🖤 Go Bengals! 🐾

#CCCMS #BengalStrong #YLINK #CreativityClub #BengalFamily #BeTheStandard

📸🐾 SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS COMING! 🐾📸

Families, keep an eye out! Your student will be bringing home a School Picture Order Form for our upcoming School Picture Day on Thursday, September 24th!

✨ Here’s what you need to know:

📅 Picture Day: Thursday, September 24, 2026
📖 The picture taken that day will be the photo used in our school yearbook!
📸 EVERY student will be photographed — even if your family does not plan to order pictures.

So, Bengals… dress fancy, fix that hair, and bring those smiles! 😁🧡🖤 We want everyone looking their best for that yearbook photo!

🛍️ Want to order pictures? You can order online before or on Picture Day and choose from different packages, backgrounds, and additional photo items.

💻 Order online at:
https://rollandkc.accessmyevent.com/CCMXVI

📱 You can also scan the QR code on the order form to get started.

💰 PRE-PAY & SAVE! Prices will increase after Picture Day, and ordering online before Picture Day means your order will be delivered back to the school for FREE — saving you $5.50 in shipping costs!

And remember: No order? No problem! Your student will still have their picture taken for the yearbook. 📖✨

September 24th = Picture Day!
Come ready to smile, Bengals! 🐾📸🧡🖤

🧡🖤 BENGAL STRONG HABITS IN ACTION SPOTLIGHT! 🖤🧡

Today we are putting the spotlight on a team that knows a thing or two about grit, perseverance, teamwork, and pushing through when your legs are screaming, “WHAT ARE WE DOING?!” 😂

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ OUR BENGAL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Cross Country is NOT an easy sport. It’s hills. It’s heat. It’s grass, dirt, mud, uneven terrain, long miles, tired legs, heavy breathing, and that final stretch where you have to dig DEEP and find just a little more. There are no timeouts. No substitutions. No hiding. Just you, the course, your teammates, and the finish line. 💪

And THAT is exactly why this group deserves today’s Bengal Strong Habits in Action Spotlight! ⭐

These Bengals show up, put in the miles, attack the course, encourage one another, and keep pushing when the going gets tough. They understand that every workout, every hill, every long run, every finish, and every hard-earned second adds up.

A HUGE shoutout to coaches Mrs. Kara Bergsten and Mr. Seth Higgins for leading this hardworking crew and helping them build the strength, endurance, confidence, and competitive spirit it takes to tackle one of the toughest sports out there! 👏🧡🖤

🏁 AND TODAY, THEY’RE RACING AT HOME! 🏁

📍 Come out and cheer on your Bengals at their home Cross Country meet!
⏰ First race starts at 9:45 AM!

Bring your cheering voice, find a good spot along the course, and get ready to see these Bengals run the hills, chase down the finish line, leave it all on the course, and show what BENGAL STRONG looks like! 🐅🔥

Let’s pack the course and cheer them through every mile!

RUN BENGALS RUN! 🧡🖤🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏁

#BengalStrong #HabitsInAction #BengalCrossCountry #RunBengalsRun #LeaveItOnTheCourse #EarnEveryMile #CrossCountry #BengalPride