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
13 minutes 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
about 19 hours 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
about 21 hours 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
about 23 hours 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Kylie Pfizenmaier - Senior Intern Spotlight: “I have worked at Patterson’s for two years. I help check out customers, clean, bag prescriptions, and do whatever else they need. I enjoy getting to see new people every day and interacting with the community. After high school, I plan to attend Kansas State University.””
Two drafting students took their skills to the next level this weekend at the K-State 3D Printed Bridge Competition!

Seniors Caden Peterson and Brody Stenfors designed and printed their own bridge, representing CCCHS at the event for the first time. It was a great learning experience, and Mrs. Schooley is excited to build on it in the future!

Learn more about the competition: https://engg.k-state.edu/events/3d-printed-bridge-competition/ #Celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
Seniors Caden Peterson and Brody Stenfors show off their completed bridge that was taken to the 3D-Printed Railway Bridge Competition.
Senior Brody Stenfors works on CAD to create their bridge.
Seniors Caden Peterson works on the 3-D printer getting it ready to print their bridge.
Seniors Caden Peterson and Brody Stenfors work on their bridge in Mrs. Schooley's class.
Seniors Caden Peterson and Brody Stenfors test out their bridge at the 3D-Printed Railway Bridge Competition while other contestants watch.
Mr. Craig's Applied Ag class wrapped up their unit on bovine reproduction, which covered various body systems, reproductive system anatomy, the phases of the estrous cycle, and the endocrinology responsible for reproduction. The students completed the unit with a practicum assessment hosted by Mark and Amanda Jameson (Roth Farms), which required them to implement two estrous synchronization protocols in two treatment groups of cattle. Students learned how to safely handle vaccines, administer vaccines, insert CIDRS, and apply ear tags. The students were successful and brought all six cows into standing estrus.

Thank you to the Jameson and Roth families for their partnership in getting students hands-on experience! #Celebrate379
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
An applied ag student implements an estrous synchronization protocol in a cow.
An applied ag student implements an estrous synchronization protocol in a cow.
An applied ag studen clips an ear tag on to a cow.
Alec Jefferies says, "“I have worked at The Clay Center Locker Plant for the past 4 months. I run the retail area, package food, keep freezers and coolers stocked, and notify customers when their orders are ready. My favorite part of the job is the people I get to work with and the environment that has been created there. After high school, I plan to attend Fort Hays State University and major in radiologic technology.”
11 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
This is a spotlight for Kelly Martin, who is an intern at Wildflower Studio. Kelly said, "“I have worked at Wildflower Studio for all of the second semester. I do the laundry, clean around the salon, and prep foils and wax supplies. I enjoy staying busy and getting to work alongside Dani everyday! After high school, I plan to earn a 4-year degree in Radiologic Technology at Washburn University.”
There is more to Algebra than just getting the right answer — it’s about learning how to think through problems step by step.

In Mrs. Schooley's class, students are building those skills by working through rational expressions using a “factor, slide, divide (bottoms up)” approach. By breaking problems into parts, identifying common factors, and understanding why certain values don’t work, students are gaining confidence and precision in their math. #celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students in a high school algebra classroom are working at their desks on problems involving rational expressions. The teacher is guiding them through a step-by-step method that includes factoring expressions, identifying common factors, and simplifying by dividing. Students are writing on paper and focusing on their work as they practice the process and check for values that cannot be used in the denominator.
Students in a high school algebra classroom are working at their desks on problems involving rational expressions. The teacher is guiding them through a step-by-step method that includes factoring expressions, identifying common factors, and simplifying by dividing. Students are writing on paper and focusing on their work as they practice the process and check for values that cannot be used in the denominator.
Students in a high school algebra classroom are working at their desks on problems involving rational expressions. The teacher is guiding them through a step-by-step method that includes factoring expressions, identifying common factors, and simplifying by dividing. Students are writing on paper and focusing on their work as they practice the process and check for values that cannot be used in the denominator.
Students in a high school algebra classroom are working at their desks on problems involving rational expressions. The teacher is guiding them through a step-by-step method that includes factoring expressions, identifying common factors, and simplifying by dividing. Students are writing on paper and focusing on their work as they practice the process and check for values that cannot be used in the denominator.
Students in a high school algebra classroom are working at their desks on problems involving rational expressions. The teacher is guiding them through a step-by-step method that includes factoring expressions, identifying common factors, and simplifying by dividing. Students are writing on paper and focusing on their work as they practice the process and check for values that cannot be used in the denominator.
Mrs. Artman's Drawing and Painting classes are in the middle of creating their most beautiful work of the year... their own self portraits! #celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
A student works on drawing his self portrait.
Mrs. Artman helps a student with her self portrait.
A student uses a computer graphic to help her draw her self portrait.
A student draws her self portrait.
Students work on their self portraits.
Mrs. Artman helps a student with her self portrait.
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
22 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
The annual CCCHS FFA plant sale will take place May 6, 7, and 8. Students in the 8th Grade, Ag 101, and Applied Agriculture classes have helped manage the greenhouse this school year. Come check them out! #celebrate379
23 days ago, USD379 Communications
The CCCHS FFA plant sale will take place May 6, 7, and 8. Students in the 8th Grade, Ag 101, and Applied Agriculture classes have helped manage the greenhouse this school year. Come check them out! #celebrate379
The CCCHS FFA plant sale will take place May 6, 7, and 8. Students in the 8th Grade, Ag 101, and Applied Agriculture classes have helped manage the greenhouse this school year. Come check them out! #celebrate379
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
25 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley’s classes turned three logs into 28 boards yesterday! The boards, which are now drying in their kiln, will be used for future projects. #celebrate379
29 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley’s classes turned three logs into 28 boards yesterday! The boards, which are now drying in their kiln, will be used for future projects. #celebrate379
Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley’s classes turned three logs into 28 boards yesterday! The boards, which are now drying in their kiln, will be used for future projects. #celebrate379
Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley’s classes turned three logs into 28 boards yesterday! The boards, which are now drying in their kiln, will be used for future projects. #celebrate379
Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley’s classes turned three logs into 28 boards yesterday! The boards, which are now drying in their kiln, will be used for future projects. #celebrate379
Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley’s classes turned three logs into 28 boards yesterday! The boards, which are now drying in their kiln, will be used for future projects. #celebrate379
Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley’s classes turned three logs into 28 boards yesterday! The boards, which are now drying in their kiln, will be used for future projects. #celebrate379
Mr. Pfizenmaier and Mrs. Schooley’s classes turned three logs into 28 boards yesterday! The boards, which are now drying in their kiln, will be used for future projects. #celebrate379
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379
29 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #celebrate379