Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends! #Celebrate379
about 6 hours ago, USD379 Communications
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Nothing beats a kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parade and Show! The K's have been learning their ABCs to begin the year, and today they got to show it off in front of a fantastic crowd of family and friends!
Ms. Brownell's 3rd grade scientists are busy exploring some polarizing content this week! They tested different types of magnets, compared their strengths, and learned more about the forces that make them work. #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Ms. Brownell's science class uses different types of magnets to lift paper clips up from the floor.
Ms. Brownell's science class uses different types of magnets to lift paper clips up from the floor.
Ms. Brownell's science class uses different types of magnets to lift paper clips up from the floor.
LES September BOE Report #Celebrate379
2 days ago, USD379 Communications
Lincoln Elementary’s September Board Report shows a total enrollment of 315 students: 49 prekindergarten, 72 kindergarten, 65 first grade, 52 second grade, and 77 third grade. The report celebrates a strong start to the year, with staff building relationships, establishing routines, and creating safe and welcoming classrooms.
Lincoln Elementary’s September report highlights a 98% average daily attendance rate, exceeding the school’s 97% goal, with five students absent on September 3. It also features a virtual bedtime reading of Peanut Butter & Cupcake! held before the first day of school to connect with families, build excitement, and encourage positive bedtime routines.
The USD 379 Bus Barn is continuing their “School Bus Behavior Awards” this year. Each driver nominates a regular rider who exemplifies good behavior and shows respect for both the driver and the other passengers.
All nominees went into a hat, and one name was drawn as September's winner. That student is Killian from the Honey Badger bus. Killian was awarded gifts donated by Ferguson Rexall Drugs, Kier’s Thriftway, Tasty Pastry Bakery, and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Killian is pictured with his bus driver, Andrea Ferguson. #Celebrate379
2 days ago, USD379 Communications
The USD 379 Bus Barn is continuing their “School Bus Behavior Awards” this year. Each driver nominates a regular rider who exemplifies good behavior and shows respect for both the driver and the other passengers. All nominees went into a hat, and one name was drawn as September's winner. That student is Killian from the Honey Badger bus. Killian was awarded gifts donated by Ferguson Rexall Drugs, Kier’s Thriftway, Tasty Pastry Bakery, and O’Reilly Auto Parts.  Killian is pictured with his bus driver, Andrea Ferguson.
Mat Man is back in kindergarten! Teachers like Mrs. Shannon use these concepts to help students learn their body parts. Today, they drew Mat Man and then morphed it into a drawing of themselves! #Celebrate379
12 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Shannon's students draw Mat Man on a piece of paper to learn about body parts and then morph it into a drawing of themselves.
Mrs. Shannon's students draw Mat Man on a piece of paper to learn about body parts and then morph it into a drawing of themselves.
Mrs. Shannon's students draw Mat Man on a piece of paper to learn about body parts and then morph it into a drawing of themselves.
Mrs. Shannon's students draw Mat Man on a piece of paper to learn about body parts and then morph it into a drawing of themselves.
Mrs. Shannon's students draw Mat Man on a piece of paper to learn about body parts and then morph it into a drawing of themselves.
Mrs. Shannon's students draw Mat Man on a piece of paper to learn about body parts and then morph it into a drawing of themselves.
Mrs. Shannon's students draw Mat Man on a piece of paper to learn about body parts and then morph it into a drawing of themselves.

Mrs. Rourke is teaching her first graders a music unit on locomotor movements, including rhythm and expression. Today, she had her students practice rowing a boat, then they grabbed a circular rope and rowed together to learn rhythm and move to the beat! #Celebrate379

12 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Rourke has her students practice rowing a boat, then they grabbed a circular "rope" and rowed together to learn rhythm and move to the beat!
Mrs. Rourke has her students practice rowing a boat, then they grabbed a circular "rope" and rowed together to learn rhythm and move to the beat!
Mrs. Rourke has her students practice rowing a boat, then they grabbed a circular "rope" and rowed together to learn rhythm and move to the beat!
Mrs. Rourke has her students practice rowing a boat, then they grabbed a circular "rope" and rowed together to learn rhythm and move to the beat!
Mrs. Rourke has her students practice rowing a boat, then they grabbed a circular "rope" and rowed together to learn rhythm and move to the beat!
Mrs. Rourke has her students practice rowing a boat, then they grabbed a circular "rope" and rowed together to learn rhythm and move to the beat!
Mrs. Rourke has her students practice rowing a boat, then they grabbed a circular "rope" and rowed together to learn rhythm and move to the beat!
You can never go wrong when you have kids read! Mrs. Weller's 2nd graders spent some ELA time reading with partners using their Start Right Readers, then read solo from their favorite books! #Celebrate379
13 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Weller's 2nd grade class reads from their Start Right Readers and from their favorite books.
Mrs. Weller's 2nd grade class reads from their Start Right Readers and from their favorite books.
Mrs. Weller's 2nd grade class reads from their Start Right Readers and from their favorite books.
Mrs. Weller's 2nd grade class reads from their Start Right Readers and from their favorite books.
Last week, Mrs. Edwards' science class learned about forces, pushes, and pulls and how they can make objects move or change direction. Students put their knowledge to the test by designing and building a bridge using only paper and books. They then tested their bridges by seeing how many pennies they could hold. Students had fun designing, testing, and improving their bridges like real engineers! #Celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students had fun designing, testing, and improving their bridges like real engineers! #Celebrate379
Students had fun designing, testing, and improving their bridges like real engineers! #Celebrate379
Students had fun designing, testing, and improving their bridges like real engineers! #Celebrate379
Students had fun designing, testing, and improving their bridges like real engineers! #Celebrate379
Math is so much more fun with friends. Mrs. Payne’s 2nd grade class synergized during math core this week, practicing doubles and doubles plus one. They checked their work by using strategies like counting on, making tens frames, drawing pictures, and using 100s charts. #Celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Payne’s 2nd grade class synergized during math core this week, practicing doubles and doubles plus one.
Yesterday, Ms. Brownell's science classes learned all about force—pushes and pulls—by creating their very own Hopper Poppers!
Students tested how different pushes changed how far their poppers could jump, made predictions, and had a LOT of fun learning through trial and error! #Celebrate379
19 days ago, USD379 Communications
Yesterday, Ms. Brownell's science classes learned all about force—pushes and pulls—by creating their very own Hopper Poppers!  Students tested how different pushes changed how far their poppers could jump, made predictions, and had a LOT of fun learning through trial and error! #Celebrate379
Yesterday, Ms. Brownell's science classes learned all about force—pushes and pulls—by creating their very own Hopper Poppers!  Students tested how different pushes changed how far their poppers could jump, made predictions, and had a LOT of fun learning through trial and error! #Celebrate379
Little Bo Peep lost her sheep, and Mrs. Knitter's class had to help her find them! They are wrapping up their nursery rhyme unit in kindergarten this week, and Bo Peep is always a fan favorite. It was a fun way to get up and moving while practicing letter recognition and writing! #Celebrate379
20 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Knitter's kidnergarten class practiced recognizing and writing letters with a Bo Peep theme.
Mrs. Knitter's kidnergarten class practiced recognizing and writing letters with a Bo Peep theme.
Mrs. Knitter's kidnergarten class practiced recognizing and writing letters with a Bo Peep theme.
Mrs. Knitter's kidnergarten class practiced recognizing and writing letters with a Bo Peep theme.
Mrs. Knitter's kidnergarten class practiced recognizing and writing letters with a Bo Peep theme.
NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push boundaries across various fields. Congratulations, Mrs. Koppes! #Celebrate379
22 days ago, USD379 Communications
Recognition graphic featuring Elisabeth Koppes, a first-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary, who was named a 2026 NextGen Under 30 Kansas K–12 Education winner.
NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push boundaries across various fields. Congratulations, Mr. Beardsley! #Celebrate379
23 days ago, USD379 Communications
Recognition graphic featuring Cam Beardsley, Lincoln Elementary P.E. teacher, who was named a 2026 NextGen Under 30 Kansas K–12 Education winner.
Do you remember reading Judy Moody books? Mrs. Wietharn's 3rd graders are in the middle of one right now during ELA! Today, they read together and highlighted words they couldn't pronounce and/or didn't know the meaning of. Then, they worked through these words as a group. #Celebrate379
23 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Wietharn's 3rd graders read Judy Moody - Mood Martian together during their ELA class.
Mrs. Wietharn's 3rd graders read Judy Moody - Mood Martian together during their ELA class.
Mrs. Wietharn's 3rd graders read Judy Moody - Mood Martian together during their ELA class.
Mrs. Wietharn's 3rd graders read Judy Moody - Mood Martian together during their ELA class.
Mrs. Wietharn's 3rd graders read Judy Moody - Mood Martian together during their ELA class.
Mrs. Wietharn's 3rd graders read Judy Moody - Mood Martian together during their ELA class.
It didn't take long for LES first graders to jump right back into reading! Today, Mrs. Carr's class read a passage together and then worked to decipher its meaning. #Celebrate379
27 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Carr's 1st graders read a passage together.
Mrs. Carr's 1st graders read a passage together.
Mrs. Carr's 1st graders read a passage together.
Mrs. Carr's 1st graders read a passage together.
Mrs. Carr's 1st graders read a passage together.
Mrs. Carr's 1st graders read a passage together.
The Leader In Me program is meant for EVERY student in 379, even preschool students!

Today, Mrs. Bruggeman's students decided on a Classroom Mission Statement. They voted using stickers for how they wanted their classroom to feel. Then they signed the mission statement with their thumbprint. It's now up on their wall to view for the rest of the year! #Celebrate379
29 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Bruggeman's preschool students vote on how they want the classroom to feel like as part of their classroom mission statement.
Mrs. Bruggeman's preschool students vote on how they want the classroom to feel like as part of their classroom mission statement.
Mrs. Bruggeman's preschool students vote on how they want the classroom to feel like as part of their classroom mission statement.
Ms. Moeschler is a new kindergarten teacher at LES. Her students are already diving into number and letter recognition, complete with Googly Eyes! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Kindergarten teacher Ms. Moeschler shows her students how to put googly eyes on to their number chart.
Students learn how to put googly eyes on to their number chart.
Kindergarten teacher Ms. Moeschler shows her students how to put googly eyes on to their number chart.
Kindergarten aide Mrs. Wallace shows her students how to put googly eyes on to their number chart.
A "Welcome of Ms. Moeschler's Classroom" sign.
We are hiring at Lincoln Elementary! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative #702 and USD 379 hiring flyer for a para professional position at Lincoln Elementary in Clay Center, Kansas. The flyer highlights meaningful work supporting students, competitive pay starting at $13.80 per hour with higher rates based on education and experience, health and supplemental benefits, paid time off and holidays, a supportive team, and professional growth opportunities. Applicants can apply online at usd379.org/jobs or contact Erica Bammes at ericabammes@usd379.org or 785-632-3176 ext. 1229.
Pre-K is off and running! These a.m. and full-day littles are loving the start of the year! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Pre-K students enjoy play time.
Pre-K students enjoy play time.
Pre-K students enjoy play time.
Pre-K students enjoy play time.
Pre-K students enjoy play time.
Pre-K students enjoy play time.
Pre-K students enjoy play time.
Pre-K students enjoy play time.
A sign is shown outside of the Pre-K classrooms. It says, GRowing Great Cubs, We will grow as readers and leaders!
The tradition continued today, as retired LES staff welcomed current LES staff with snacks on the first day of school! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
The tradition continued today, as retired LES teachers welcomed current LES staff with snacks on the first day of school!
The tradition continued today, as retired LES teachers welcomed current LES staff with snacks on the first day of school!
The tradition continued today, as retired LES teachers welcomed current LES staff with snacks on the first day of school!