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
3 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
5 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
6 days 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
9 days 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
10 days 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
12 days 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!
We are continuing to highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome (back) to Lincoln! #Celebrate379
26 days ago, USD379 Communications
Welcome graphic introducing Jessica Wietharn as a new 3rd grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary. The graphic features a smiling portrait of Jessica waving while wearing a purple jacket. Text highlights her educational background (Waverly High School, Fort Hays State University, and Emporia State University), her eight years of teaching experience in K–12 and higher education, including preschool, elementary, middle school, and Kansas State University, and shares that she lives near Clay Center with her husband and three children and enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors.
We are continuing to highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Lincoln and Garfield! #Celebrate379
26 days ago, USD379 Communications
Welcome graphic introducing new USD 379 K-5 art teacher Jeannie Hauck. The graphic features a headshot of Jeannie outdoors alongside information about her background. She graduated from Palo Alto High School in California, earned her bachelor's degree from Colorado Mesa University, and is completing her master's degree at Fort Hays State University. She previously taught K-12 art in Miltonvale and K-5 art in Geary County. Jeannie is a mother of three, grandmother of five, and great-grandmother of one. She enjoys gardening, owns an art studio called The Purple Door in Clay Center, and has a Bernese Mountain Dog named Sophia. Her name and position, "Jeannie Hauck – K-5 Art," are displayed prominently on the graphic.
Over the next week, we will be highlighting new certified staff to USD 379. Welcome to Lincoln! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Graphic welcoming new Lincoln Elementary kindergarten teacher Dayton Moeschler. The left side features a blue background with orange section headings highlighting her educational, professional, and personal background. Dayton graduated from Concordia High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. This will be her first teaching position, though she previously student taught in Mrs. Graham's first-grade classroom at Lincoln Elementary. The personal section notes that Dayton comes from a large family with four siblings, grew up in Kansas City before moving to Concordia during her junior year of high school, and enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors. The right side features a smiling headshot of Dayton with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a light blue shirt and a butterfly necklace, framed by orange and blue circular accents. A white banner across the bottom identifies her as Dayton Moeschler – Kindergarten.

We are hiring paraprofessionals at Lincoln! #Celebrate379

about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
The TLEC is hiring a paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary. To apply, go to usd379.org/jobs. If you have questions, contact Eric Bammes at 785 632-3176 or at ericabammes@usd379.org.
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 is hiring a special education teacher at Garfield Elementary. Contact Erica Bammes at ericabammes@usd379.org or 785 632-3176
USD 379 is hiring a speech para. Contact Erica Bammes at ericabammes@usd379.org or 785 632-3176

USD 379 2026-2027 Enrollment is Now Open!

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!

  • Returning Students: Please use the Snapcode that was emailed to you to finish enrollment. If you did not get your Snapcode, please contact your child's school building starting July 22 for help.

  • New Students to USD 379: Please complete the New Student Enrollment form. A Snapcode is not needed for new student enrollment. Head to our enrollment page to enroll.

Visit www.usd379.org/enroll for everything you need to get ready for the new school year, including:

  • Enrollment information

  • School supply lists

  • Physical forms

  • Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications

  • After-school program registration

  • And much more!

District staff will be available on August 4-5 to help families with enrollment questions and offer in-person enrollment support.

Be sure to follow our social media pages! We will keep sharing important updates, reminders, and back-to-school information all summer until the first day of school. We can't wait to see you!

about 2 months ago, Clay County USD 379
Enrollment poster with dates for enrollment: August 4th and 5th
Thank you! #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
This is a thank you to everyone who supported the CCCMS Hero Mile, which was held on May 19, 2026.

USD 379 Families,

Last night’s rain has compromised the basement area at Garfield Elementary, which is also a shelter in the event of inclement weather. We don’t normally close school based on forecasts, as we feel our students and staff are very safe in all of our buildings. However, in this case, we would need to transport students to other buildings, which is impractical and unsafe. We also utilize the same buses within multiple buildings for after-school transportation, which makes dismissing just Garfield impractical.

Because of this, USD 379 will have a 1 pm dismissal today.

Lunch will be served as usual. All after-school sports practices and evening activities, including Project LEAD, have also been canceled. No afternoon preschool. Please call the school with any changes to your child’s after-school schedule.

3 months ago, USD379 Communications
1 pm Dismissal
With the help of Renee Langvardt and the Rex Theatre, first grade teacher Mrs. Graham and her class performed a "Popcorn and Poetry" event today. During a poetry unit, her students picked out their favorite poem and memorized it. Then, they recited the poems on the theatre stage in front of family and friends! #Celebrate379
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
A student reads his poem during the "Popcorn and Poetry" event, which was held at the Rex Theatre.
A student reads her poem with the help of Mrs. Graham
Students and family members listen to poetry during the "Popcorn and Poetry" event, which was held at the Rex Theatre.
A student reads his poem during the "Popcorn and Poetry" event, which was held at the Rex Theatre.
A student reads her poem during the "Popcorn and Poetry" event, which was held at the Rex Theatre.
A student reads his poem during the "Popcorn and Poetry" event, which was held at the Rex Theatre.
Mrs. Graham thanks the family and friends who attended the "Popcorn and Poems" event at the Rex Theatre.
One of the best (and saddest) days of the year took place today, as the CCCHS Class of 2026 walked the halls of Lincoln Elementary one more time! CCCHS graduation will take place Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at the Mark A. Chapman Activity Complex. #Celebrate379
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
A CCCHS senior hugs her mom during the LES Graduation Walk.
Seniors get directions from Mrs. Weller during the LES Graduation Walk.
A senior gets hugs from his family during the LES Graduation Walk.
A senior walks the halls during the LES Graduation Walk.
A senior gets hugs from students during the LES Graduation Walk.
A senior walks the halls during the LES Graduation Walk.
LES principal Mrs. Lane talks during the LES Graduation Walk ceremony.
CCCHS seniors sit and listen during the LES Graduation Walk ceremony.
CCCHS seniors stand to be recognized during the LES Graduation Walk ceremony.
Senior family members and LES students listen to Mrs. Lane during the LES Graduation Walk.
Garfield had a great time hosting Lincoln 3rd graders last week at Movin' On Up Day! Students learned about Garfield School, met the staff, and took a tour of the building. A big shout-out to our 4th grade Movin' On Up Day leaders! They did a fantastic job! #Celebrate379
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
Lincoln 3rd graders learn about Garfield Elementary from 4th grade leaders during Movin' On Up Day.
4th grade leaders at Movin' On Up Day are pictured.
Mrs. Carr's first graders have been learning new skills as part of her soft-start mornings. The students have been working on sewing plastic canvas projects, including choosing their colors and themes.

Sewing improves focus and fine motor skills, and the creative process boosts mood and mental health. The goal-driven nature of stitching has also been shown to improve cognitive health, reduce stress, and strengthen neural pathways. #Celebrate379
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
Members of Mrs. Carr's class show off their sewing canvas creations, which they have been working on as part of their soft start mornings.
Members of Mrs. Carr's class work on their sewing canvas creations, which they have been working on as part of their soft start mornings.
Members of Mrs. Carr's class show off their sewing canvas creations, which they have been working on as part of their soft start mornings.
Members of Mrs. Carr's class show off their sewing canvas creations, which they have been working on as part of their soft start mornings.
Members of Mrs. Carr's class work on their sewing canvas creations, which they have been working on as part of their soft start mornings.
As always, it was a fast and furious pace in kindergarten today! Mrs. Siebold's students were reading books, working on handwriting, and learning about a BIG day tomorrow! Ask your kids about "Yes" Day! #Celebrate379
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
A student writes his name on a coloring assignment.
Mrs. Siebold gives a thumbs up after giving directions about an upcoming assignment.
Mrs. Siebold reads a book to her class as they look on.
Mrs. Siebold reads a book to her class as they look on.
Mrs. Siebold works on handwriting with a group of kindergarteners.
Ms. Brownell's students got to walk the red carpet this morning! After publishing their book, "The World's Coolest Animals", they celebrated with fancy clothes, Hors d'oeuvres, and a reading, thanks to Ms. Brownell's decorating skills. Each student also got to take a copy home. It was a special day they will remember forever! #Celebrate379
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
Ms. Brownell shows off her class book and decorations for their class reading.
A student walks the red carpet entering Ms. Brownell's classroom.
A student reads from the class book.
Ms. Brownell's class book, "The World's Coolest Animals", is presented to the class.
Students listen to readers during the class reading of their book.
A student reads from the class book.
Hors d'oeuvres are ready in Ms. Brownell's class.
Ms. Brownell's class book, "The World's Coolest Animals", is presented to the class.
Ms. Brownell talks to the class before their reading.
Students get snacks before the class reading of their published book.