The new Tiger House is in the development stage! Last week, Mr. Pfizenmaier's class discussed different types of foundations and how they will start building the house. You should see visual progress soon! This house is still available to purchase. Call the SAC at 785 632-3176 for more details. #Celebrate379
about 16 hours ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Pfizenmaier's construction technology class looks over the foundation of the Tiger House.

REGATTA RACE! Mrs. Pfizenmaier's CCCMS STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' CCCHS science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape. As you can see, the results were mixed! #Celebrate379

1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's STEAM class and Mr. Roberts' science classes put their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork to the test at the Clay Center Aquatic Pool today during their Cardboard Boat Regatta! Students designed boats using only cardboard and duct tape.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students have been learning about how animal health professionals protect themselves from pathogens and zoonotic diseases. They practiced proper handwashing techniques, put on and removed gloves, and donned surgical gowns. Students also discussed how the levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) increased to provide more protection in different situations. #Celebrate379 #case4learning #AHVS
3 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students have been learning about how animal health professionals protect themselves from pathogens and zoonotic diseases. They practiced proper handwashing techniques, put on and removed gloves, and donned surgical gowns. Students also discussed how the levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) increased to provide more protection in different situations. #Celebrate379 #case4learning #AHVS
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students have been learning about how animal health professionals protect themselves from pathogens and zoonotic diseases. They practiced proper handwashing techniques, put on and removed gloves, and donned surgical gowns. Students also discussed how the levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) increased to provide more protection in different situations.
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students have been learning about how animal health professionals protect themselves from pathogens and zoonotic diseases. They practiced proper handwashing techniques, put on and removed gloves, and donned surgical gowns. Students also discussed how the levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) increased to provide more protection in different situations. #Celebrate379 #case4learning #AHVS
Mrs. Flegler's Animal Care students have been learning about how animal health professionals protect themselves from pathogens and zoonotic diseases. They practiced proper handwashing techniques, put on and removed gloves, and donned surgical gowns. Students also discussed how the levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) increased to provide more protection in different situations. #Celebrate379 #case4learning #AHVS
Please note the schedule changes for athletic events this week.
3 days ago, KaCee James
Schedule changes
USD 379 District Counselor Lisa Last introduced the annual Sophomore Job Shadow Experience today in Mrs. Reichert’s classes. Throughout the year, students will shadow all kinds of businesses and individuals to get a sense of what they want to do after graduation. THANK YOU to all of you who allow these students this opportunity! #Celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 District Counselor Lisa Last introduced the annual Sophomore Job Shadow Experience today in Mrs. Reichert’s classes.
USD 379 District Counselor Lisa Last introduced the annual Sophomore Job Shadow Experience today in Mrs. Reichert’s classes.
Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students are working with the Green Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Today, they met with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd for feedback on the prototype they had created. Another real-world experience opportunity for our kids, and a great way to help the community! #Celebrate379
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students are working with the Green Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. We met with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd for feedback on our prototype.
Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students are working with the Green Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. We met with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd for feedback on our prototype.
Mrs. Flegler's Agribusiness students are learning how needs and wants drive a consumer's priorities when purchasing items or traveling long distances to make purchases.
Understanding people's needs and wants, and how they relate to priorities, will help them develop business plan ideas in the future. #Celebrate 379 #case4learning
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Flegler's Agribusiness students are learning how needs and wants drive a consumer's priorities when purchasing items or traveling long distances to make purchases. Understanding people's needs and wants, and how they relate to priorities, will help them develop business plan ideas in the future.
Mrs. Flegler's Agribusiness students are learning how needs and wants drive a consumer's priorities when purchasing items or traveling long distances to make purchases. Understanding people's needs and wants, and how they relate to priorities, will help them develop business plan ideas in the future.
Animal products and by-products are in our everyday lives. Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science students recently looked back on the past 24 hours of where they interacted with animal products as food, fiber/hides, work, by-products, research, companionship, and recreation/entertainment. Students found multiple similarities with their peers in their interactions with animals. #Celebrate379
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
Animal products and by-products are in our everyday lives. Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science students recently looked back on the past 24 hours of where they interacted with animal products as food, fiber/hides, work, by-products, research, companionship, and recreation/entertainment. Students found multiple similarities with their peers in their interactions with animals. #Celebrate379
Animal products and by-products are in our everyday lives. Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science students recently looked back on the past 24 hours of where they interacted with animal products as food, fiber/hides, work, by-products, research, companionship, and recreation/entertainment. Students found multiple similarities with their peers in their interactions with animals. #Celebrate379
Animal products and by-products are in our everyday lives. Mrs. Flegler's Animal Science students recently looked back on the past 24 hours of where they interacted with animal products as food, fiber/hides, work, by-products, research, companionship, and recreation/entertainment. Students found multiple similarities with their peers in their interactions with animals. #Celebrate379
Mrs. Flegler's Floral Design class is kicking off the year by learning plant identification, a skill they will practice all year long. Students are using ID features to create plants they learned about with play dough. Notes can be dull, so adding hands-on components increases engagement. #Celebrate379
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Flegler's Floral Design class is kicking off the year by learning plant identification, a skill they will practice all year long. Students are using ID features to create plants they learned about with play dough.
Mrs. Flegler's Floral Design class is kicking off the year by learning plant identification, a skill they will practice all year long. Students are using ID features to create plants they learned about with play dough.
Mrs. Flegler's Floral Design class is kicking off the year by learning plant identification, a skill they will practice all year long. Students are using ID features to create plants they learned about with play dough.
Mrs. Flegler's Floral Design class is kicking off the year by learning plant identification, a skill they will practice all year long. Students are using ID features to create plants they learned about with play dough.
Mrs. Flegler's Floral Design class is kicking off the year by learning plant identification, a skill they will practice all year long. Students are using ID features to create plants they learned about with play dough.
Mrs. Flegler's Floral Design class is kicking off the year by learning plant identification, a skill they will practice all year long. Students are using ID features to create plants they learned about with play dough.
On the second day of class, CCCHS sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve shared their work outside of Mrs. Reichert's classroom. Stop by and take a look! #Celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
On the second day of class, CCCHS Sophomores were inspired to write their own “Where I’m From” poems after hearing the words of George Ella Lyon. They’ve gone public with their work by sharing outside our classroom.
Protons, neutrons, electrons, and more!

Mrs. Affolter’s Earth Science students explored the tiny building blocks that make up everything around us! Students learned how protons, neutrons, and electrons work together to form atoms. #Celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Mrs. Affolter's life science students learn about definitions of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Counselors Sally Lee and Robert Moran are meeting with seniors in English 12 and Comp I classes today to discuss key events, including scholarship application deadlines. It is the first of many lasts for the Class of 2027! #Celebrate379
11 days ago, USD379 Communications
Counselors Sally Lee and Robert Moran are meeting with seniors in English 12 and Comp I classes today to talk about important events, including scholarship application dates.
This is a scholarship for that counselors are sharing with seniors.
No phones? No problem! Students are already finding alternative ways to keep occupied during their downtime at CCCHS! #Celebrate379
11 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS students play a game during their downtime.
How do you work as a team when prepping for competitive debate? You have to learn that not everyone has the same natural abilities, background knowledge, or experiences.

Today, Mrs. Blackburn's Tiger Debaters tried to copy a simple image by working as a team!  They started with different lengths of string, attached them to a marker, and then had to communicate with their group to bring the image to life.  It was challenging and taught important teamwork and communication skills!  Starting the year off right!  #Celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
Mrs. Blackburn's debate team attempts to draw an image on the screen using teamwork with string and a marker.
The next time you come to the CCCHS Commons, you will notice a new addition! Thanks in part to the Orange and Black Pack, this Rocket Alumni touchscreen TV allows you to view:
- CCCHS Hall of Fame Entries
- Digitized Yearbooks
- Sports Year-By-Year Records & Individual Record Holders
- Team Championships

And more is on the way! #Celebrate379
16 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
CCCHS Legacy Wall Touchscreen TV is shown. It is located in the CCCHS commons.
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
20 days ago, USD379 Communications
Recruitment flyer from Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative and USD 379 seeking a paraprofessional at Clay Center Community High School in Clay Center, Kansas. The flyer highlights meaningful work supporting students, competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, a supportive team, and professional growth. Starting hourly pay for 2026–27 ranges from $13.80+ to $16.05+ depending on education and licensure. Applicants can apply at usd379.org/jobs.
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training. Today at CCCHS, staff members reviewed their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data to set goals for the upcoming year. #Celebrate379
22 days ago, USD379 Communications
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers and staff review the Leader In Me MRA data and look at trends and goals they can set for the 2026-27 school year.
🎸 SCHOOL’S ALMOST BACK… so obviously we’re going to ROCK. 🤘

CCCHS YLinK is kicking things off with a FREE outdoor showing of School of Rock at the Dexter Park Bandshell this Thursday night!

🎬 Free movie
🍦 Free ice cream
🥤 Free drinks
🤘 Questionable air-guitar skills strongly encouraged

Grab your friends, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and come hang out with us! And remember… you’re not hardcore unless you live hardcore. 🎸😂

See you Thursday night!
23 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS YLinK Movie Night flyer promoting a free showing of School of Rock on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 8:15–9:45 p.m. at the Dexter Park Bandshell in Clay Center. The rock-and-roll-themed flyer features guitars, drums, music notes and stage lights. Free admission, ice cream and drinks will be provided.
Over the next week, we will highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
Staff spotlight graphic introducing Kristi TenClay, History/Government teacher at Clay Center Community High School (CCCHS). The graphic features a smiling outdoor headshot of Kristi alongside information about her educational background, including MOC-Floyd Valley High School in Orange City, Iowa, Northwestern College, and a master's degree in Gifted Education from the University of Connecticut. It highlights her extensive teaching career beginning in 2000, including experience in Kansas and internationally at schools in Cameroon and Ecuador, where she also served as an administrator. Most recently, she taught social studies at Junction City High School before joining CCCHS. The design uses USD 379's blue and orange branding with the headline, "Welcome to CCCHS!"
The first day of fall sports practice is August 17. Students must turn their physical into the school before they can practice. Read the flyer below for more information about free sports physicals at CCMC.
about 1 month ago, KaCee James
Physicals