A final word from Ms. Pollman...

As part of her departure from teaching, 45-year veteran teacher and coach Laura Pollman did not want celebrations. Like Douglas MacArthur, she preferred to fade away. Instead, she has paraphrased ideas from General Douglas MacArthur, which reflects the goals she had as a teacher.

Help me raise a person who is strong enough to see when they’re struggling and brave enough to face their fears; someone who can be proud in defeat and kind in victory.

Create a person whose actions match their wishes; someone who understands that knowing themselves is the key to true understanding.

Guide them not just to easy paths but through challenges that help them grow. Let them learn to be strong in tough times and to have compassion for those who are struggling.

Help them have a good heart and high goals, someone who controls themselves before trying to lead others, one who looks to the future but remembers the past.

And when they have all these qualities, give them a sense of humor, so they can be serious but not take themselves too seriously. Help them stay humble, so they remember what true greatness, wisdom, and strength really mean.

Then I, their guide, will feel proud and say, “I have not lived in vain.”
about 2 hours ago, USD379 Communications
Long-time Hiistory and Government teacher Laura Pollman addresses the audience at the Expect Success ceremony.
Construction Technology students Will Koppes and Luke Tremblay completed the NCCER Core curriculum! This can benefit them in their CTE schooling or career path. Congrats to both! #Celebrate379
about 24 hours ago, USD379 Communications
Construction Technology students Will Koppes and Luke Tremblay completed the NCCER Core curriculum! This can benefit them in their CTE schooling or career path. Congrats to both! #Celebrate379
Construction Technology students Will Koppes and Luke Tremblay completed the NCCER Core curriculum! This can benefit them in their CTE schooling or career path. Congrats to both! #Celebrate379
Construction Technology students Will Koppes and Luke Tremblay completed the NCCER Core curriculum! This can benefit them in their CTE schooling or career path. Congrats to both! #Celebrate379

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 days ago, USD379 Communications
1 pm Dismissal
Congratulations to Thayne Pfizenmaier for completing the NCCER Core curriculum. He is CCCHS’s first student to earn this certification! This can benefit him in his CTE schooling or career path. Next year, he will work towards the General Carpentry certification.

Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley are looking forward to having more students complete this certificate next year! #Celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Pictured is Thayne Pfizenmaier, who completed the NCCER Core curriculum! He is CCCHS’s first student to earn this certification! This can benefit him in his CTE schooling or career path. Next year, he will work towards the General Carpentry certification.
Pictured is Thayne Pfizenmaier, who completed the NCCER Core curriculum, and Mr. Pfizenmaier, his teacher and dad. Thayne is CCCHS’s first student to earn this certification! This can benefit him in his CTE schooling or career path. Next year, he will work towards the General Carpentry certification.
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
8 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.
It's the last CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight of the year! #Celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
This is a CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight on Briyonna Simmons. She says, "“I have worked at Subway for more than a year, and at The Mothership for 2 months. I am responsible for the food production and customer service at Subway. At The Mothership, I make sure the clothes are put back where they belong and clean up every once in a while. The highlight of my Subway internship is that I get paid. At The Mothership, I love thrift stores so working at one has been super fun. My future plans are to go to college for a sociology and psychology degree. I want to get a job on Fort Riley as a therapist or a counselor for retired and active soldiers.”
Today was the last day of Mrs. Schooley's PartnerED grant program, which brought in Mr. Phil Bone, Design and Pricing Manager at Wardcraft. He has provided so much expertise and support this semester, as her students switched to using the industry-standard software, Revit. He also showed the students how to personalize their designs with Twinmotion and make realistic renderings! This information will continue to be used throughout the years as Mrs. Schooley's classes make designs and renderings of future Tiger Houses. #Celebrate379

10 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students show their renderings that they made of possible future Tiger House projects.
These are renderings that students made of possible future Tiger House projects.
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
14 days ago, USD379 Communications
This is a senior intern spotlight for Chazz Najarian. He says, "I have worked at Wendy’s for the past month. I honestly chose to work there because the people are fun to be around. After graduating, I plan to work in construction."

Thanks to the CCCHS Student Council, select Garfield students who met their independent reading goals got to compete in a basketball game against StuCo members today! This game had it all: Intense fans, outgoing cheerleaders, demanding coaches, and even some technical fouls against the seniors! #Celebrate379

16 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students are introduced and run through a human tunnel at the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
CCCHS Student Council members introduce themselves at the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
An announcer introduces students at the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
Students are introduced and run through a human tunnel at the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
A jump ball occurs at the start of the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
A high school student guards a Garfield student the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
Students cheer at the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
Students cheer at the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
Students cheer at the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
Garfield cheerleaders perform at the Garfield vs. CCCHS Student Council basketball game.
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
16 days ago, USD379 Communications
This CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight is on Carter Beswick. He says, "“I have worked at Wall’s for the past 4 months. I am a salesperson, but I also clean, move appliances, and help customers when needed. I enjoy moving around appliances and making them look nice to sell to people. After graduating, I plan to attend Manhattan Area Technical College.”
On the first Monday of every month, Mrs. Reichert sent National Honor Society members to help at the Harvesters food delivery at the Fairgrounds. Yesterday, she donated her own time to help as well! #Celebrate379
17 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Reichert and NHS students help deliver food at the monthly Harvesters delivery service.
Mrs. Reichert's students are nearing the end of their sophomore English units. Each week, they focus on a different genre and also take time to write and improve their vocabulary and grammar. #Celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Reichert explains the week's schedule to her sophomore students.
The week's focus is shown up on the board to Sophomore English students.
Mrs. Reichert explains the week's schedule to her sophomore students.
The week's focus is shown up on the board to Sophomore English students.
This is a page excerpt from the lesson that Mrs. Reichert will be teaching her students this week.
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
This is a senior intern spotlight on Caiben Shaffner. He says, "I have worked at Whitley for the past 3 years. I load brush and logs from the trees into a trailer, and occasionally I get to climb into the tree to make cuts we need to winch with the bucket truck. The tree business pays pretty well. It also teaches me many skills I can use outside of work. After high school, I plan to go to school for welding to get my certificate.”
Mrs. Artman's students brought home some hardware at two different art shows in April!

At the Fort Hays High School Art Day, senior Ann Vasquez was awarded 1st and 2nd place for two of her art pieces, and senior Tympani Tate was awarded 3rd place for one of her art pieces within our school show exhibit. Other students were recognized with certificates for outstanding work.

At the NCKL Art Show in Chapman, students were awarded with judge and faculty ribbons and participated in sculpture and caricature competitions. Junior Jude Peterson won the Caricature Competition. #Celebrate379
21 days ago, USD379 Communications
A student shows off his pieces that he entered into art shows in April.
A student shows off his pieces that he entered into art shows in April.
Students pose for a photo at the Fort Hays High School art show.
Students pose for a photo at the NCKL art show in Chapman.
Students work on their art pieces at the NCKL art show in Chapman.
Students work on their art pieces at the NCKL art show in Chapman.
Students work on their art pieces at the NCKL art show in Chapman.
Today was Senior Signing Day at CCCHS! Students took turns signing the "Road to Success" board in the commons area, indicating where they plan to attend next year. #Celebrate379
22 days ago, USD379 Communications
Today was Senior Signing Day at CCCHS! Students took turns signing the "Road to Success" board in the commons area, indicating where they plan to attend next year.
Students take turns signing "The Road to Success" board in the commons signifying where they will be attending school next year.
Students take turns signing "The Road to Success" board in the commons signifying where they will be attending school next year.
Students take turns signing "The Road to Success" board in the commons signifying where they will be attending school next year.
Students take turns signing "The Road to Success" board in the commons signifying where they will be attending school next year.
Students take turns signing "The Road to Success" board in the commons signifying where they will be attending school next year.
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
22 days ago, USD379 Communications
This is a senior intern spotlight on Jade Fyfe. He says, “I have worked at Fyfe Construction for the past three years. I usually help with forming and pouring concrete, but for the past year I have been on the crew that frames buildings and renovates existing rooms. I enjoy working for my father, and I enjoy pouring and finishing concrete. It's rarely the same thing twice, so I’m learning something new each day. After high school, I plan to go straight to work for my father full time.”
As part of the new USD 379 PartnerEd grant, Double L Manufacturing owner Thomas Mulligan has spent the past two days with Mr. Craig's welding students. It's not just about teaching technique and tricks of the trade. The group is working together to build a 16x8' billboard that will be used to promote Clay Counts Coalition activities and prevention information. This billboard should be up soon, thanks to the hard work of Mr. Mulligan, Mr. Craig, and these students!

Do you work in an agriculture, construction & design, or architecture business and can help provide real-world connections for students while getting paid at the same time? PartnerEd might be the program for you! #Celebrate379
22 days ago, USD379 Communications
A student welds as Thomas Milligan looks on.
Double L Manufacturing owner Thomas Milligan talks with a student about his welding patterns.
The plans for the Clay Counts Coalition billboard are shown.
Mr. Craig and Mr. Mulligan talk about the process of creating the billboard.
A student welds part of the billboard into place.
A student welds part of the billboard into place.
A student grinds the finished weld on the billboard stand.
A student welds part of the billboard into place.
A student grinds the finished weld on the billboard stand.
Last week, Mrs. Schooley's students were introduced to the software TwinMotion to help render their house designs. They can now create landscapes and select materials and colors to help personalize their designs. #Celebrate379
25 days ago, USD379 Communications
A student uses a new program called TwinMotion to help render their house designs. They can now create landscapes and select materials and colors to help personalize their designs..
A student uses a new program called TwinMotion to help render their house designs. They can now create landscapes and select materials and colors to help personalize their designs..
A student uses a new program called TwinMotion to help render their house designs. They can now create landscapes and select materials and colors to help personalize their designs..
A student uses a new program called TwinMotion to help render their house designs. They can now create landscapes and select materials and colors to help personalize their designs..
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
25 days ago, USD379 Communications
This senior intern spotlight is on Justin Engelmeier. He said, “I have worked at Sherbert Farms for the past four months. I work on any tasks they give me, like putting up fence or pressing wheels. The highlight of my internship has been learning new things. After high school, I plan to attend Kansas State University and major in computer engineering.”
Check out the newest piece of instructional technology at CCCHS! Affectionately named “The Magic School Bus”, the Teaching as a Career classes’ Meta Quest 3 has been in action this week! Students have explored the value of incorporating virtual reality into engaging lessons, as seen here with CRISPR gene editing to eradicate diseases such as Sickle Cell Anemia. The students have truly become the masters by showing their old teacher (Mrs. Affolter) some new tricks with VR! #Celebrate379
25 days ago, USD379 Communications
A student tries out the new Meta Quest 3 virtual reality glasses to view the CRISPR gene editing, which is used to eradicate diseases like Sickle Cell Anemia.
A student tries out the new Meta Quest 3 virtual reality glasses to view the CRISPR gene editing, which is used to eradicate diseases like Sickle Cell Anemia.