Mrs. Affolter finished up her unit on Renaissance scientists with a (very) hands-on activity. Each Earth Science student represented a planet or star, and Mrs. Affolter showed them what scientists thought was happening in our solar system at the time. As you can see, some were moving faster than others! #Celebrate379
about 4 hours ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Affolter shows her science classes what Renaissance scientists thought the solar system looked like, using students as planets.
Mrs. Affolter shows her science classes what Renaissance scientists thought the solar system looked like, using students as planets.
Mrs. Affolter shows her science classes what Renaissance scientists thought the solar system looked like, using students as planets.
Mrs. Affolter shows her science classes what Renaissance scientists thought the solar system looked like, using students as planets.
Mrs. Affolter shows her science classes what Renaissance scientists thought the solar system looked like, using students as planets.
Mrs. Affolter shows her science classes what Renaissance scientists thought the solar system looked like, using students as planets.
Mrs. Affolter shows her science classes what Renaissance scientists thought the solar system looked like, using students as planets.
CCCHS October BOE Report #Celebrate379
about 5 hours ago, USD379 Communications
October Monthly Building Report for Clay Center Community High School from Principal Greg Ferguson. Highlights include freshman reading and math support, Leader in Me academic goals, and October 16 activities: ninth-grade PreACT, tenth-grade time off for completed job shadowing, eleventh-grade financial responsibility lessons, and twelfth-grade FAFSA assistance. Parent-teacher conferences are October 21, 4–8 p.m., and October 22, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Enrollment is 301 students. Orange section headers and a tiger mascot decorate the report.
Page two of the CCCHS October building report. Average daily attendance is 96%, exceeding the 95% school goal. Attendance on October 2, 2026, was 95%, with 15 students absent. Eleven percent of students are forecast to be at risk for chronic absenteeism, down three percentage points from last month. A photo shows senior Scouten Baker painting a mural with theater masks above hallway lockers outside the Drama/Debate classroom.
Back in August, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Today, they gave Mr. Lloyd the final product! This is another real-world experience opportunity for our kids, and a great way to help the community! #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Back in August, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Today, they gave Mr. Lloyd the final product!
Back in August, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Today, they gave Mr. Lloyd the final product!
Back in August, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Today, they gave Mr. Lloyd the final product!
Seniors Lucas Hood and Eli Pfizenmaier recently completed the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core course. They will carry this credential into the workforce or into additional schooling after graduation. Congratulations to both! #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Seniors Lucas Hood and Eli Pfizenmaier recently completed the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core course. They will carry this credential into the workforce or into additional schooling after graduation. Congratulations to both! #Celebrate379
Seniors Lucas Hood and Eli Pfizenmaier recently completed the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core course. They will carry this credential into the workforce or into additional schooling after graduation.
Marching Band season is wrapping up! The last time you can watch this group in action will be Friday, Oct. 23 on Senior Night against Concordia! #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Thrasher's band students practice their music for their marching band performance.
Mrs. Thrasher's band students practice their music for their marching band performance.
Mrs. Thrasher's band students practice their music for their marching band performance.
Mrs. Thrasher's band students practice their music for their marching band performance.
Mrs. Thrasher's band students practice their music for their marching band performance.
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
4 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight featuring Mark Paillet pictured at Verminator Predator Calls. Mark began working there at the start of the school year, mowing the yard, repairing electrical animal calls, and cleaning the shop. He enjoys the variety of tasks each day. After graduation, he hopes to work for McCownGordon Construction. Black, orange, and blue graphic with #Celebrate379 at the bottom.
Yesterday, Kelsie Brenneman (CCCHS ELA teacher) and
Sam Netterman (Riley County ELA teacher) presented at the annual Ed Symposium at K-State for students in the College of Education. Their breakout session, titled “The Many Hats of a Rural Educator”, focused on the unique opportunities that come with teaching in a rural school. They explained the value of being involved as an educator, along with the importance of knowing personal limits to avoid teacher burnout. #Celebrate379
4 days ago, USD379 Communications
Kelsie Brenneman (CCCHS ELA teacher) and Sam Netterman (Riley County ELA teacher) presented at the annual Ed Symposium at K-State for students in the College of Education.
Kelsie Brenneman (CCCHS ELA teacher) and Sam Netterman (Riley County ELA teacher) presented at the annual Ed Symposium at K-State for students in the College of Education.
Kelsie Brenneman (CCCHS ELA teacher) and Sam Netterman (Riley County ELA teacher) presented at the annual Ed Symposium at K-State for students in the College of Education.
Pre-Game Meal this Friday!
6 days ago, KaCee James
Walking Tacos
Construction Tech students assembled and installed the north wall of the Tiger House last week! Interested in making the Tiger House your future home? View bid information and floor plans of last year's house at usd379.org/page/tiger-house, or contact Andrea Gibson at 785-632-3176. #Celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Construction tech students assemble and install the north wall of the Tiger House.
Construction tech students assemble and install the north wall of the Tiger House.
Construction tech students assemble and install the north wall of the Tiger House.
Construction tech students assemble and install the north wall of the Tiger House.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class recently wrapped up their study of fetal development and the effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) with a hands-on project.

Students created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering a real fetus's size, appearance, and developmental stage. This project gave students the opportunity to take what they learned and turn it into a creative, tangible representation of fetal development. #Celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Students in Mrs. Craig’s Human Growth & Development class created their own fetus models using clay, a pipe cleaner, and a Ziploc bag, carefully considering the size, appearance, and developmental stage of a real fetus.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students cleaned surgical tools that were simulated to have contaminants and dried blood. Taking it a step further, they prepared and wrapped surgical packs according to a provided surgical pack recipe. #Celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students cleaned surgical tools that were simulated to have contaminants and dried blood. Taking it a step further, they prepared and wrapped surgical packs according to a provided surgical pack recipe.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students cleaned surgical tools that were simulated to have contaminants and dried blood. Taking it a step further, they prepared and wrapped surgical packs according to a provided surgical pack recipe.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students cleaned surgical tools that were simulated to have contaminants and dried blood. Taking it a step further, they prepared and wrapped surgical packs according to a provided surgical pack recipe.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students cleaned surgical tools that were simulated to have contaminants and dried blood. Taking it a step further, they prepared and wrapped surgical packs according to a provided surgical pack recipe.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students cleaned surgical tools that were simulated to have contaminants and dried blood. Taking it a step further, they prepared and wrapped surgical packs according to a provided surgical pack recipe.
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
11 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight featuring Lucas Hood standing in front of a Kubota loader. Lucas has worked at Agland Electric for four years, wiring houses and shops, working on irrigation pivots, and installing cattle waterers. He values learning from his experienced boss, helping farmers, and gaining trade skills, and recommends internships to other high school students. He plans to major in Construction Management at the University of Nebraska. Orange, blue, and black graphic with #Celebrate379.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science class conducted a lab this week to study how a stimulus impacts animal behavior.

Students observed pillbugs in a neutral setting to determine their natural behaviors. Then the lab groups were able to select a stimulus (dried pine needles or fresh green grass) to the behavior observation tray to see if the pillbugs would have a taxis reaction to it. Taxis is the movement towards or away from a stimulus.

Students formed a hypothesis, conducted their experiments, and tracked their data. At the end, they analyzed the data they collected and reflected on their conclusions. They also submitted a lab report of their findings. Students practiced technical writing by documenting every step of their lab process so others could replicate it. #Celebrate379 #case4learning #CASEASA
11 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science class conducted a lab this week to study how a stimulus impacts animal behavior. Students observed pillbugs in a neutral setting to determine their natural behaviors. Then the lab groups were able to select a stimulus (dried pine needles or fresh green grass) to the behavior observation tray to see if the pillbugs would have a taxis reaction to it.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science class conducted a lab this week to study how a stimulus impacts animal behavior. Students observed pillbugs in a neutral setting to determine their natural behaviors. Then the lab groups were able to select a stimulus (dried pine needles or fresh green grass) to the behavior observation tray to see if the pillbugs would have a taxis reaction to it.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science class conducted a lab this week to study how a stimulus impacts animal behavior. Students observed pillbugs in a neutral setting to determine their natural behaviors. Then the lab groups were able to select a stimulus (dried pine needles or fresh green grass) to the behavior observation tray to see if the pillbugs would have a taxis reaction to it.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science class conducted a lab this week to study how a stimulus impacts animal behavior. Students observed pillbugs in a neutral setting to determine their natural behaviors. Then the lab groups were able to select a stimulus (dried pine needles or fresh green grass) to the behavior observation tray to see if the pillbugs would have a taxis reaction to it.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science class conducted a lab this week to study how a stimulus impacts animal behavior. Students observed pillbugs in a neutral setting to determine their natural behaviors. Then the lab groups were able to select a stimulus (dried pine needles or fresh green grass) to the behavior observation tray to see if the pillbugs would have a taxis reaction to it.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science class conducted a lab this week to study how a stimulus impacts animal behavior. Students observed pillbugs in a neutral setting to determine their natural behaviors. Then the lab groups were able to select a stimulus (dried pine needles or fresh green grass) to the behavior observation tray to see if the pillbugs would have a taxis reaction to it.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science class conducted a lab this week to study how a stimulus impacts animal behavior. Students observed pillbugs in a neutral setting to determine their natural behaviors. Then the lab groups were able to select a stimulus (dried pine needles or fresh green grass) to the behavior observation tray to see if the pillbugs would have a taxis reaction to it.
Rain isn’t slowing down the CCCHS construction technology students. In the shop, they're making headers and partitions and marking studs on the bottom and top plates. #Celebrate379
12 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS construction technology students make headers and partitions and marking studs on the bottom and top plates. in the shop.
CCCHS construction technology students make headers and partitions and marking studs on the bottom and top plates. in the shop.
CCCHS construction technology students make headers and partitions and marking studs on the bottom and top plates. in the shop.
CCCHS construction technology students make headers and partitions and marking studs on the bottom and top plates. in the shop.
CCCHS construction technology students make headers and partitions and marking studs on the bottom and top plates. in the shop.
CCCHS construction technology students make headers and partitions and marking studs on the bottom and top plates. in the shop.
Mrs. Brenneman's first-year journalism students are going old-school with their initial yearbook designs, using paper and glue to create pages they will build later in the year. #Celebrate379
12 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Brenneman's first-year journalism students are going old-school with their initial yearbook designs, using paper and glue to create pages they will build later in the year.
Mrs. Brenneman's first-year journalism students are going old-school with their initial yearbook designs, using paper and glue to create pages they will build later in the year. #Celebrate379
Mrs. Brenneman's first-year journalism students are going old-school with their initial yearbook designs, using paper and glue to create pages they will build later in the year. #Celebrate379
Mrs. Brenneman's first-year journalism students are going old-school with their initial yearbook designs, using paper and glue to create pages they will build later in the year. #Celebrate379
Mrs. Brenneman's first-year journalism students are going old-school with their initial yearbook designs, using paper and glue to create pages they will build later in the year. #Celebrate379
Mrs. Brenneman's first-year journalism students are going old-school with their initial yearbook designs, using paper and glue to create pages they will build later in the year. #Celebrate379
Mrs. Affolter's Teaching as a Career class and the Clay County Medical Center are partnering to host a Halloween Costume Boo-Tique and collect gently used and new costumes for kids in USD 379 who might not otherwise get to wear something fun on the 31st. More info below! #Celebrate379
12 days ago, USD379 Communications
Orange-and-black Halloween Costume “Boo-tique” donation flyer decorated with ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and spiderwebs. Organized by CCMC and the Teaching as a Career class at CCCHS to benefit USD 379 students in need. Accepting new and used costumes in all sizes October 1–November 6. No blood/gore, fake weapons, makeup, or face paint. Drop-off locations: Clay County Medical Center, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Patterson’s Healthmart Pharmacy, United Bank and Trust, Lincoln Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School, Clay Center Community Middle School, and Clay Center Community High School.
Students in Mr. Craig’s Ag Power class have completed a utility trailer project this week for Greg Sherbert. Mr. Sherbert provided all the necessary materials to build the 7x12 utility trailer. Students squared, leveled, and welded the frame and supports before powder-coating the trailer. After painting, students wired it for lights and brakes. It features a 5,200 lb axle and treated lumber floor. Many thanks to the Sherberts for providing students with this learning opportunity! #Celebrate379
13 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students in Mr. Craig’s Ag Power class have completed a utility trailer project this week for Mr. Greg Sherbert. Mr. Sherbert provided all the necessary materials to build the 7x12 utility trailer. Students squared, leveled, and welded the frame and supports before powder-coating the trailer. After painting, students wired it for lights and brakes.
Students in Mr. Craig’s Ag Power class have completed a utility trailer project this week for Mr. Greg Sherbert. Mr. Sherbert provided all the necessary materials to build the 7x12 utility trailer. Students squared, leveled, and welded the frame and supports before powder-coating the trailer. After painting, students wired it for lights and brakes.
Students in Mr. Craig’s Ag Power class have completed a utility trailer project this week for Mr. Greg Sherbert. Mr. Sherbert provided all the necessary materials to build the 7x12 utility trailer. Students squared, leveled, and welded the frame and supports before powder-coating the trailer. After painting, students wired it for lights and brakes.
Students in Mr. Craig’s Ag Power class have completed a utility trailer project this week for Mr. Greg Sherbert. Mr. Sherbert provided all the necessary materials to build the 7x12 utility trailer. Students squared, leveled, and welded the frame and supports before powder-coating the trailer. After painting, students wired it for lights and brakes.
Students in Mr. Craig’s Ag Power class have completed a utility trailer project this week for Mr. Greg Sherbert. Mr. Sherbert provided all the necessary materials to build the 7x12 utility trailer. Students squared, leveled, and welded the frame and supports before powder-coating the trailer. After painting, students wired it for lights and brakes.
Students in Mr. Craig’s Ag Power class have completed a utility trailer project this week for Mr. Greg Sherbert. Mr. Sherbert provided all the necessary materials to build the 7x12 utility trailer. Students squared, leveled, and welded the frame and supports before powder-coating the trailer. After painting, students wired it for lights and brakes.
Ms. TenClay's World History students are learning about Islamic and Western art, past and present. Yesterday, they created their own art while learning about the differences between the two. #Celebrate379
13 days ago, USD379 Communications
Ms. TenClay's World History students create their own art while learning about the differences between the two.
Ms. TenClay's World History students create their own art while learning about the differences between the two.
Ms. TenClay's World History students create their own art while learning about the differences between the two.
Ms. TenClay's World History students create their own art while learning about the differences between the two.
Ms. TenClay's World History students create their own art while learning about the differences between the two.
Ms. TenClay's World History students create their own art while learning about the differences between the two.
Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Students "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs. #Celebrate379
14 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Students "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs.
Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Students "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs.
Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Students "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs.
Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Students "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs.
Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Students "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs.
Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Students "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs.
Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Students "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs.
Last week, students in Mr. Colle's US History classes practiced their research, communication, and argumentation skills through a "Fishbowl" discussion. Students researched one of the Gilded Age's leading industrialists, such as Andrew Carnegie or John D. Rockefeller, and argued whether they should be remembered as a "Robber Baron" or a "Captain of Industry." Then, they had a small group discussion while the rest of the class took notes and asked questions to learn more about labor conflicts in the late 1800s. #Celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students in Mr. Colle's US History classes practiced their research, communication, and argumentation skills through a "Fishbowl" discussion. Students researched one of the Gilded Age's leading industrialists, such as Andrew Carnegie or John D. Rockefeller, and argued whether they should be remembered as a "Robber Baron" or a "Captain of Industry." Then, they had a small group discussion while the rest of the class took notes and asked questions to learn more about labor conflicts in the late 1800s.