Thank you! #Celebrate379
4 days 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.

6 days 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
9 days 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
10 days 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
12 days 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
16 days 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
17 days 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
23 days 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.
It's planet madness in Mr. Bent's science class! His third graders are researching a chosen planet and coming up with unique features about each one. The end goal will be a presentation that they will create and show to the rest of the class. #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
A student looks over planetary data on their laptop as part of their research project.
Mr. Bent helps students choose their planet that they will be researching.
A student looks over planetary data on their laptop as part of their research project.
Mr. Bent looks over a student's shoulder looking at their planetary data that is on their laptop.
It's birdie time in Mr. Beardsley's P.E. class! His students are in the middle of a badminton unit, and the birdies are flying! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Beardsley teaches his 2nd graders how to hold and hit a badminton birdie.
Mr. Beardsley's 2nd grade P.E. class practices holding and serving badminton birdies.
Mr. Beardsley's 2nd grade P.E. class practices holding and serving badminton birdies.
Mr. Beardsley teaches his 2nd graders how to hold and hit a badminton birdie.
Mr. Beardsley's 2nd grade P.E. class practices holding and serving badminton birdies.
Mr. Beardsley teaches his 2nd graders how to hold and hit a badminton birdie.
Mr. Beardsley's 2nd grade P.E. class practices holding and serving badminton birdies.
Mr. Beardsley's 2nd grade P.E. class practices holding and serving badminton birdies.
The winner of the April “School Bus Behavior Awards” is Emma from the Turtle bus. Emma was awarded gifts donated by Ray’s Apple Market, Kier’s Thriftway, Tasty Pastry Bakery, The Bomber Grind, and Ferguson Rexall Drugs. Emma is pictured with her bus driver, Dolan Rosenow. #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
This is a photo of Emma, who won the April "School Bus Behavior Award" from USD 379. She is photographed with her driver, Dolan Rosenow.
Last fall, Lincoln special education teacher Marcy Schooley and Wakefield music teacher Kerri Butler were selected as USD 379 elementary and secondary teachers of the year. Today, they were formally recognized at the Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 1 Banquet in Salina. They add yet another chapter to the outstanding teachers we have in Clay County. Congratulations to both! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Lincoln Elementary principal Stefanie Lane, Lincoln Elementary special education teacher Marcy Schooley, Wakefield music teacher Kerri Butler, and USD 379 superintendent Brett Nelson take a photo at the Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 1 Banquet in Salina.
A big thanks to Mrs. Wisner, who came to Mrs. Lange's first grade class to talk about what plants need to live and grow. Students then got to choose between basil or a succulent to plant and take home. This was a great way to wrap up their unit on plants! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Wisner talks to a group of first graders, showing them about what plants need to live and grown.
Students get to dig in a dirt pot and choose either a succulent or basil plant to take home.
Students get to dig in a dirt pot and choose either a succulent or basil plant to take home.
Students get to dig in a dirt pot and choose either a succulent or basil plant to take home.
Students get to dig in a dirt pot and choose either a succulent or basil plant to take home.
When you are in Mrs. Edwards' class, and you can see the beautiful weather outside, you move your math classroom out into the sun! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Students are sitting on the concrete area enjoying the nice weather while working on a math assignment together.
Students are sitting on the concrete area enjoying the nice weather while working on a math assignment together.
Mrs. Auld broke out the reading buddies again for her students during library time. They have missed our readers! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Auld broke out the reading buddies again for her students during library time. They have missed our readers! #Celebrate379
Mrs. Auld broke out the reading buddies again for her students during library time. They have missed our readers! #Celebrate379
Mrs. Auld broke out the reading buddies again for her students during library time. They have missed our readers! #Celebrate379
Mrs. Lange combined some science into her reading lesson today, and it included a spring theme! Her first graders learned all about plants, seeds, and what makes them grow. #celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Lange reads a book to her students and helps them take notes.
Mrs. Lange reads a book to her students and helps them take notes.
Students raise their hands getting ready to answer a question.
Students take notes as they listen to Mrs. Lange.
Students take notes about pants and seeds.
Today, Mrs. Payne's 2nd graders practiced identifying parts of speech in dictated sentences that include this week’s spelling words. Students then used Habit 6: Synergize, and circled the verbs in the story we’re reading this week. It was a great reminder that a complete sentence must include a verb! #celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Today, Mrs. Payne's 2nd graders practiced identifying parts of speech in dictated sentences that include this week’s spelling words. Students then used Habit 6: Synergize, and circled the verbs in the story we’re reading this week. It was a great reminder that a complete sentence must include a verb! #celebrate379
Today, Mrs. Payne's 2nd graders practiced identifying parts of speech in dictated sentences that include this week’s spelling words. Students then used Habit 6: Synergize, and circled the verbs in the story we’re reading this week. It was a great reminder that a complete sentence must include a verb! #celebrate379
Today, Mrs. Payne's 2nd graders practiced identifying parts of speech in dictated sentences that include this week’s spelling words. Students then used Habit 6: Synergize, and circled the verbs in the story we’re reading this week. It was a great reminder that a complete sentence must include a verb! #celebrate379
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade counseling lesson to show how failure can mean learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the correct way to go and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then they talked about how, even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade to show how failure is learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the way and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then, they talked about how even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade to show how failure is learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the way and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then, they talked about how even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade to show how failure is learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the way and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then, they talked about how even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade to show how failure is learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the way and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then, they talked about how even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade to show how failure is learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the way and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then, they talked about how even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade to show how failure is learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the way and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then, they talked about how even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade to show how failure is learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the way and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then, they talked about how even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
Ms. Coughlin used a fun game during her 2nd grade to show how failure is learning. She had a dot maze on the floor, and students had to make their way through the maze one by one. They worked as a team to figure out which dots were the way and which dots sent them back to the beginning. Then, they talked about how even though some students failed and others succeeded, their combined effort helped them complete the maze together. #celebrate379
Mrs. Bruggeman's Pre-K students had a fun way to write and solve addition problems today! They did this by using their fine motor skills to pluck bugs from the garden and count them. Don’t tell Mrs. Lane, but they also wrote on the tables! #celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Bruggeman's Pre-K students had a fun way to write and solve addition problems today! They did this by using their fine motor skills to pluck bugs from the garden and count them. Don’t tell Mrs. Lane, but they also wrote on the tables! #celebrate379
Mrs. Bruggeman's Pre-K students had a fun way to write and solve addition problems today! They did this by using their fine motor skills to pluck bugs from the garden and count them. Don’t tell Mrs. Lane, but they also wrote on the tables! #celebrate379
Mrs. Bruggeman's Pre-K students had a fun way to write and solve addition problems today! They did this by using their fine motor skills to pluck bugs from the garden and count them. Don’t tell Mrs. Lane, but they also wrote on the tables! #celebrate379
Mrs. Bruggeman's Pre-K students had a fun way to write and solve addition problems today! They did this by using their fine motor skills to pluck bugs from the garden and count them. Don’t tell Mrs. Lane, but they also wrote on the tables! #celebrate379
Mrs. Bruggeman's Pre-K students had a fun way to write and solve addition problems today! They did this by using their fine motor skills to pluck bugs from the garden and count them. Don’t tell Mrs. Lane, but they also wrote on the tables! #celebrate379
Mrs. Bruggeman's Pre-K students had a fun way to write and solve addition problems today! They did this by using their fine motor skills to pluck bugs from the garden and count them. Don’t tell Mrs. Lane, but they also wrote on the tables! #celebrate379