CCCHS Senior Intern Spotlight #Celebrate379
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
6 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.
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production! #Celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production!
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production!
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production!
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production!
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production!
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production!
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production!
Earlier in the year, Mrs. Schooley's Cabinetmaking students worked with the Green Community Cafe to create a holder for their napkins, menus, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar containers. Last week, they started production!
The 2026-27 Tiger House is underway! This week, the subfloor is being installed. Want to make 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
10 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCHS Construction Tech students install the subfloor on the 2026-27 Tiger House.
CCHS Construction Tech students install the subfloor on the 2026-27 Tiger House.
CCHS Construction Tech students install the subfloor on the 2026-27 Tiger House.
CCHS Construction Tech students install the subfloor on the 2026-27 Tiger House.
Special thanks to Mrs. Thrasher and the CCCHS band for leading the LES kindergarten students in the ABC Bootcamp parade today. It is always a highlight of their year to be the stars of a parade! #Celebrate379
11 days ago, USD379 Communications
A special thanks to Mrs. Thrasher and the CCCHS band for leading the LES kindergarten students during the ABC Bootcamp parade!
A special thanks to Mrs. Thrasher and the CCCHS band for leading the LES kindergarten students during the ABC Bootcamp parade! #Celebrate379
A special thanks to Mrs. Thrasher and the CCCHS band for leading the LES kindergarten students during the ABC Bootcamp parade! #Celebrate379
We are hiring! #Celebrate379
11 days ago, USD379 Communications
Hiring flyer for a paraprofessional at Clay Center Community High School through Twin Lakes Educational Cooperative. The position supports students and classroom instruction and offers competitive pay starting at $13.80–$16.05 or more per hour, benefits, paid time off, a supportive team and professional growth opportunities. Apply at usd379.org/jobs or contact Erica Bammes at ericabammes@usd379.org or 785-632-3176, ext. 1229.
Last week's Homecoming parade included a special recognition, as science teacher Thane. Wildeman learned he was a nominee for the Kansas State Department of Education Horizon Award, which recognizes outstanding first-year teachers across Kansas classrooms. The award highlights educators with strong teaching skills who stand out for their dedication to helping students learn. Mr. Wildeman was the secondary nominee from Clay County Schools, and he will now move on to the state level. Congratulations! #Celebrate379
13 days ago, USD379 Communications
Last week's Homecoming parade included a special recognition when Mr. Wildeman learned he was a nominee for the Kansas State Department of Education Horizon Award, which recognizes outstanding first-year teachers across Kansas classrooms. The award highlights educators with strong teaching skills who stand out for their dedication to helping students learn. Mr. Wildeman was the secondary nominee from Clay County Schools, and he will now move on to the state level. Congratulations!
CCCHS September BOE Report #Celebrate379
13 days ago, USD379 Communications
Clay Center Community High School’s September monthly building report from Principal Greg Ferguson celebrates a strong start to the school year, highlights two new social studies teachers and Leader in Me goals, and reports fall sports participation: cross country 21, football 41, girls golf 8, girls tennis 14, and volleyball 31. A total of 147 athletic physicals were received, 139 student-athletes attended Parent Sports Night, and Fall Media Day was held August 26.
Page two of CCCHS’s September building report notes auditions for Fiddler on the Roof, improved curriculum alignment from about 50% last year to 69% this year, new freshman and sophomore success academies, and ACT WorkKeys testing for juniors on September 30. Attendance data shows a 96% average daily attendance rate, with 14% of students projected to be chronically absent.
Page two of CCCHS’s September building report notes auditions for Fiddler on the Roof, improved curriculum alignment from about 50% last year to 69% this year, new freshman and sophomore success academies, and ACT WorkKeys testing for juniors on September 30. Attendance data shows a 96% average daily attendance rate, with 14% of students projected to be chronically absent.
Yesterday, Mrs. Craig's health classes welcomed multiple guests. Clay Counts communications coordinator, Matt Weller, shared 379 and state data from the Kansas Communities That Care survey. CCCHS YLinK members Kate Larson and Alizeah Gray also shared personal experiences with mental health and how organizations like YLinK can help students learn to use their voices in a positive way. #Celebrate379
18 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Craig's health classes welcomed multiple guests. Clay Counts communications coordinator, Matt Weller, shared 379 and state data from the Kansas Communities That Care survey. CCCHS YLinK members Kate Larson and Alizeah Gray also shared personal experiences with mental health and how organizations like YLinK can help students learn to use their voices in a positive way.
Mrs. Craig's health classes welcomed multiple guests. Clay Counts communications coordinator, Matt Weller, shared 379 and state data from the Kansas Communities That Care survey. CCCHS YLinK members Kate Larson and Alizeah Gray also shared personal experiences with mental health and how organizations like YLinK can help students learn to use their voices in a positive way.
Mrs. Craig's health classes welcomed multiple guests. Clay Counts communications coordinator, Matt Weller, shared 379 and state data from the Kansas Communities That Care survey. CCCHS YLinK members Kate Larson and Alizeah Gray also shared personal experiences with mental health and how organizations like YLinK can help students learn to use their voices in a positive way.
Mrs. Craig's health classes welcomed multiple guests. Clay Counts communications coordinator, Matt Weller, shared 379 and state data from the Kansas Communities That Care survey. CCCHS YLinK members Kate Larson and Alizeah Gray also shared personal experiences with mental health and how organizations like YLinK can help students learn to use their voices in a positive way.
The CCCHS YLinK chapter had a great turnout for its first 5th Quarter event of the year last Friday! #Celebrate379
20 days ago, USD379 Communications
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
CCCHS students celebrate the YLinK 5th quarter event with hand painting a banner recognizing Suicide Awareness Month, eating snow cones from Chilly Hillbilly, and playing games.
‼️Time Change Alert‼️

Due to the projected high temperatures on Monday, the JV football game at Marysville will now begin at 6:30pm.
23 days ago, KaCee James
Miss TenClay is a new social studies teacher at CCCHS with a unique cultural background. Today, she hosted "Culture Day" in her classes. Each student brought something that showcased their family's culture. The goal was to show that although many students look similar, we all come from different backgrounds that deserve respect. Miss TenClay was wearing official Cameroon garb, where she taught for many years. #Celebrate379
23 days ago, USD379 Communications
Miss TenClay hosted "Culture Day" in her classes. Each student brought something that showcased their family's culture. The goal was to show that although many students look similar, we all come from different backgrounds that deserve respect. Miss TenClay was wearing official Cameroon garb, where she taught for many years.
Miss TenClay hosted "Culture Day" in her classes. Each student brought something that showcased their family's culture. The goal was to show that although many students look similar, we all come from different backgrounds that deserve respect.
Miss TenClay hosted "Culture Day" in her classes. Each student brought something that showcased their family's culture. The goal was to show that although many students look similar, we all come from different backgrounds that deserve respect.
Miss TenClay hosted "Culture Day" in her classes. Each student brought something that showcased their family's culture. The goal was to show that although many students look similar, we all come from different backgrounds that deserve respect.
Miss TenClay hosted "Culture Day" in her classes. Each student brought something that showcased their family's culture. The goal was to show that although many students look similar, we all come from different backgrounds that deserve respect.
Mr. Colle is a new social studies teacher at CCCHS. Yesterday, his students researched George Mortimer Pullman, an American industrialist who manufactured luxury railroad sleeping cars.

He also developed Pullman, Illinois, as a company town for his workers. In 1894, wage cuts and high rents helped trigger the Pullman Strike, a major event in U.S. labor history. The strike eventually involved federal troops and contributed to the creation of Labor Day as a federal holiday. Students debated who was right or wrong in the conflict. #Celebrate379
24 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Colle's social studies students researched George Mortimer Pullman, an American industrialist who manufactured luxury railroad sleeping cars. Students debated who was right or wrong in the conflict. #Celebrate379
Mr. Colle's social studies students researched George Mortimer Pullman, an American industrialist who manufactured luxury railroad sleeping cars. Students debated who was right or wrong in the conflict. #Celebrate379
Mr. Colle's social studies students researched George Mortimer Pullman, an American industrialist who manufactured luxury railroad sleeping cars. Students debated who was right or wrong in the conflict. #Celebrate379
Mr. Colle's social studies students researched George Mortimer Pullman, an American industrialist who manufactured luxury railroad sleeping cars. Students debated who was right or wrong in the conflict. #Celebrate379
Mr. Colle's social studies students researched George Mortimer Pullman, an American industrialist who manufactured luxury railroad sleeping cars. Students debated who was right or wrong in the conflict. #Celebrate379
Mr. Colle's social studies students researched George Mortimer Pullman, an American industrialist who manufactured luxury railroad sleeping cars. Students debated who was right or wrong in the conflict. #Celebrate379
Mr. Colle's social studies students researched George Mortimer Pullman, an American industrialist who manufactured luxury railroad sleeping cars. Students debated who was right or wrong in the conflict. #Celebrate379