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
2 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
4 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
10 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
12 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
13 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
16 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
17 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
19 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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 2 months 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
4 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.

4 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.