
🚨 Attention, everyone! Just a quick heads-up: track practice will be wrapping up early today at 4:30 PM. Make sure to adjust your plans! Please have students picked up by 4:45 pm Thank you🏃♂️💨 #TrackUpdate #PracticeTime


🎉 Today’s “Like a Champion” shoutout goes to the amazing Trent Knitter! 🙌 Before school even started, Trent took it upon himself to help a new student feel welcome by giving them a tour and introducing them to the teachers. Talk about stepping up as a positive role model! 🌟 And during class, he showed true friendship by lending his agenda to a classmate who forgot theirs at home. Not only is Trent a fantastic classmate, but he’s also an incredible friend! Keep shining, Trent! 🏆💪 #LikeAChampion #RoleModel #FriendshipGoals


🌟 Hey everyone! Just a quick heads up: Tomorrow, Friday, March 14th, we’ll be wrapping up the 3rd Quarter with an early dismissal at 11:45 AM. Don’t forget! 📅✨ #LikeAChampion #EarlyDismissal #QuarterEnd


Mr. Kalivoda's 7th grade science classes are in the middle of a control experiment involving grass seed. They made two cups, both with grass seed, soil, and the same amount of water. Each group decided on an independent variable (coffee grounds, acid rain, magnets, etc.) in the second cup to see how it affected the dependent variable (grass seed). Mr. Kalivoda will water over while students are gone next week, so they should see some results when they come back from break! #celebrate379

Mrs. Koster's 6th graders are in the middle of reading The Watsons Go To Birmingham, which is one of the top young adult novels out there. After reading a portion of the book, she had students get up and answer discussion questions that were posted around the room. #celebrate379

🌟 Exciting news, everyone! 📚✨ Yearbook order forms are heading home this week! Don’t miss your chance to capture all those amazing memories! 💖📸 #LikeAChampion #ColorOurMemories #YearbookFun #CaptureTheMoments



Mrs. McDonald's F.A.C.S. classes do make meals throughout the year, but first there is prep work that must be done. The day before, they are given a budget and then must decide not only what they are going to make but also how much it will cost. They search items on raysapplemarkets.com and make sure they are under budget. Real-world experience opportunities galore! #celebrate379

CCCMS March Board of Education Report #celebrate379


🚨✨ IMPORTANT UPDATE: The CCCMS Scholars Bowl Team won’t be able to make it to today’s meet. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause! Thank you for your understanding! 🧡📚
🌟 Let's send all our positive vibes to our incredible scholars bowl team as they make their way to Rock Creek today! You've got this, Bengals! 🧡🖤🍀💪✨ Good luck out there! #LikeAChampion #TeamSpirit #BengalsStrong


✨🎉 Exciting news, everyone! 🎉✨ We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on this week's “Like A Champion” Pillar of Leadership award winner, the incredible Miss McMinley Mellies! 🌟 Miss Mellies exemplifies what it means to lead with passion and purpose, incorporating all seven habits into her daily routine. 🌈 She comes to school fully prepared, with proactive lesson plans that not only engage but also inspire her students to learn and grow. With a clear vision in mind for each lesson, she ensures that every day is a step toward success for her seventh graders. 🌟 Her dedication to planning and preparation sets the stage for countless wins—not only for her students but for herself as well. The buzz in the halls is electric, with students raving about how amazing Miss Mellies is! 💬 She creates an inviting and warm atmosphere that makes every day a joy to be in her classroom. We are so fortunate to have her as part of the CCCMS family! 💖👏 #LikeAChampion #TeacherOfTheYear #CCCMSPride


🗓️ Save the date, everyone! 📅 Our next PEP meeting is happening on Monday, March 24th at 5:30 PM. Bengal Parents, we can’t wait to see you there! 🌟✨ #LikeAChampion #BengalPride #PEPMeeting


🌟 Gear Up for Track & Field! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Don't miss out—order your gear by this Sunday, March 9th! Let's show our amazing kids some love and support while they chase their athletic dreams! 💪✨ 👉 Shop now: https://cctrack25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/


✨ This week’s spotlight shines on Mrs. Griffiths’ incredible PAWS class! 🐾 While they might be one of the tiniest groups, their larger-than-life personalities truly steal the show! 🌈💖 These energetic kiddos are all about socializing and love teaming up with other classes for fun activities. Whether they’re hitting the gym for an epic dodgeball match, enjoying the great outdoors, or tapping into their creativity with some drawing time, they know how to make the most of every moment! 🎨🏐🌳 Keep shining, PAWS class! #LikeAChampion #Inspiration #BigHearts #PAWSClass


🌟 We are thrilled to shout out our amazing Scholars Bowl team! 🎉 Our Varsity squad brought home an impressive 2nd place out of 10 teams at last night's meet in Marysville! 🥈💪 Way to go, Bengals! Keep shining! 🌟🧡🖤🏆 #LikeAChampion #ProudMoment #BengalPride #ScholarsBowl


🌟🎉 Wishing our amazing Bengal Scholars Bowl team the best of luck as they head to Marysville today! 🏆✨ Don’t forget, the meet kicks off at 4:30 PM. Students will be wrapping up class early at 2:45 PM. Families, we’d love to see you there cheering them on! 🎉 If you’re planning to grab your student after the meet, please make sure to check out with one of the coaches first. 🏅 They’ll be back at the CCCMS parking lot around 6:30 to 7:00 PM. Let’s show our Bengal pride! Good luck, team! 🐾🧡 #LikeAChampion #BengalPride #ScholarsBowl


🌟🎶 Today, we're shining the Bengal Spotlight on our incredible Musical Department! 🎶🌟 Music education has the power to ignite a child's imagination and fuel a lifelong passion, and we are so lucky to have three outstanding teachers leading the way! 🎉✨ Here's a sneak peek into the lives of these amazing educators. Thank you for everything you do for our students and our community! 💖 #LikeAChampion #BengalSpotlight #MusicEducation #InspiringTheFuture
John Eyermann is in his first year of teaching. He graduated from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) in 2024 with a Bachelor's of Music Education. He teaches 5th-12th grade band as well as a Rock Band and a Sound and Light Production class. John loves to play his guitar, bass, and tuba, and is even the bass player in a band created by his old tuba professor at KU!
Daniela Thrasher is in her 13th year of teaching - 8th year in Clay Center. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education, a Bachelor of Science degree in World Languages, and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction - all from Kansas State University. She teaches 5 to 12 band, as well as a Rockband class here at CCCMS and loves to play her Flute. Daniela enjoys hanging out with her husband Clark, and her three dogs Molly, Beethoven and Hank. In her free time, she is an avid trap shooter and in the winter she crochets.
Kara Bergsten is in her 15th year of teaching, 10th year at CCCMS. She got her K-12 vocal music education degree from Northwest Missouri State University and her Masters in Music from Kansas State University. She loves all things music including singing, piano and worship. Kara enjoys spending time with her husband Jason and their four children, Janessa (12), Blake (10), Paul (5) and Elizabeth (3).


Ms. Mellies is new this year and is doing a great job teaching social studies at CCCMS and government at CCCHS. This week, her 7th graders are learning about South America. They started with the colonization and independence of the region, and they will end the week learning about the culture of Brazil. #celebrate379

🎉✨ Exciting news, everyone! This week, we’re thrilled to celebrate our “Like a Champion” Pillar of Leadership award winner: Mr. Austin Last! 🙌🏼💙 Mr. Last is a true rockstar when it comes to connecting with his students. He takes the time to know them personally, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere in his classroom. With his infectious positivity and warm smile, it’s no wonder the kids love to be around him! His lessons? So much fun! 🎈📚 He makes learning feel effortless and engaging, ensuring that every student leaves with knowledge—without even realizing they’ve been learning! Mr. Last truly embodies what it means to be an outstanding educator, and we feel incredibly lucky to have him at CCCMS! 🌟👏🏼 Let's give him some love in the comments! 💖 #LikeAChampion #EducatorExtraordinaire #CCCMS


6th graders in Mr. Walsh's science classes built anemometers and wind vanes to measure wind speed and wind direction as part of their Weather Unit. They also had to develop their own scale to measure wind based on how frequently their anemometer rotated. They were given a criteria list to meet along with constraints. The 6th graders tested them in the classroom with a blow dryer, made improvements, and then we waited for a windy day to test them out.









🏀✨ Exciting day ahead for our 8th Grade Bengal Boys Basketball team as they gear up for the Final Four NCKL Tournament! 🎉 Join us at Concordia Junior/Senior High School, 436 W. 10th St, to cheer on our boys as they take on tough competitors: Wamego, Marysville, and Rock Creek! 🐅💪 🕟 Games kick off at 4:30 p.m. (Arrive no earlier than 3:50 p.m.) 🎟️ Admission is just $4 for adults and $2 for students. Can’t make it? No worries!
Catch all the action LIVE here: [YouTube Live Stream](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyL5CMby1y8FqvmkFYLQZcQ) 🎥📺
Let’s rally together and show our support! Go Bengals!!! 🧡🖤 #LikeAChampion #BengalPride #FinalFour

