Congratulations to our Honor Roll recipients for the Second Quarter and First Semester! We would also like to recognize our students who achieved Perfect Attendance. Well done!
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This week, our Bengal Spotlight is shining on Mrs. Pfizenmaier’s PAWS group! Mrs. Pfizenmaier leads a wonderfully quirky team of students. Like any loving family, they may bicker and share jokes, but they unite when there's a task at hand. They particularly love participating in PAWS challenges, especially dodgeball and spoons, in addition to enjoying morning meetings, silent ball, and lots of fun together!
The monthly meeting for CCCMS PEP is approaching soon. Please make sure to mark your calendars! 😊
During this National Mentoring Month, we wanted to say THANK YOU to all of our mentors for giving the gift of your time! We appreciate you and your continued support of TeamMates of Clay County. If you are not a mentor yet but would like to learn more, head over to teammates.org for more information, or contact lisalast@usd379.org.
Join the Team. Be a Mentor.
This week, we are shining the Bengal Spotlight on our 8th Grade Boys Basketball team! These talented young athletes have put in a lot of hard work during practice and are eager to take the court for their season opener tonight in the CCCMS Gym. They are being led by coaches Dick Ahlberg and Aaron Floersch. Best of luck tonight, Bengals! Let’s kick off the season with a strong performance!
Wishing our Bengal Basketball teams the best of luck tonight as they take the court for their first game of the season! Join us to cheer them on at HOME against Rock Creek. The 8th Grade will compete in the CCCMS gym, while the 7th Grade will play in the District Gym. Admission is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students, with Bengal students admitted free of charge. The 7th Grade 'A' team will tip off at 4:30, followed by the 'B' team 10 minutes after the first game concludes. The 8th Grade 'A' team will also tip off at 4:30, with the 'B' team following shortly after. Let’s go, Bengals!
CCCMS January Board Report
Tonight's boys basketball game against Salina South Middle School has been postponed. Discussions regarding a possible rescheduling are currently underway, and we will keep you updated as details become available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you
This week, we are proud to recognize Marah Koster as our "Like a Champion" Pillar of Leadership! Marah embodies many of the essential characteristics outlined in the seven habits, including resourcefulness, commitment, integrity, fairness, respect, humility, and balance, among others. In fact, these qualities truly define who she is. Marah is always there for her students and her colleagues, excelling in her roles as both a team leader and teacher leader in our school. She is consistently willing to assist others in solving problems or simply offering a listening ear when needed. Her genuine ability to listen and understand others encourages those around her to be open-minded and receptive to new ideas. CCCMS would be lost without her leadership and smile!
USD 379 Announcement
This week's Bengal Spotlight Featured Department is our Social Studies department! We are fortunate at CCCMS to have three of the best Social Studies teachers!
This is Patrick Taylor's fourth year at CCCMS and of teaching. He grew up in Manhattan and went to K-State. So far, he has enjoyed teaching and it has been very rewarding for him. History has been his favorite subject for as long as he can remember!
McKinley Mellies is a first year teacher who graduated from Kansas State University in May. Originally from Clay Center, where she graduated high school in 2020, McKinley now teaches 7th-grade social studies at the middle school, as well as government and current events at the high school. She loves books, coffee, trivia, creative projects, and going on walks.
JD Lane is in year 35 of teaching middle school Social Studies, with 26 of those being at McKinley/CCCMS. He enjoys reading, golf, spending time with family, and traveling. He also coaches football and track at CCCHS and 7th-grade girls basketball. Married to Carrie, a Clay Center native with 3 children; Lauren, Peyton, and Sydney.
This is definitely a quote these three amazing teachers teach by! “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Thanks for all you do for the students and for CCCMS!
Thank you, USD 379 parents!
UPDATE! Due to the anticipated weather conditions, tonight's Boys Basketball game has been postponed. A makeup date is pending.
Thank you
UPDATE! Due to the potential weather forecasted tonight's game has been postponed. Makeup date is pending...
Thank you
Join us this evening to cheer on our Bengal Basketball teams as the Boys kick off their season at home at 4:30 PM! Admission prices are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students, while Bengal students can enjoy the game for free. The schedule for the games is as follows: 7th Grade: The ‘A’ team will start their game at 4:30 PM, followed by the ‘B’ team 10 minutes after the first game ends in the District Gym. 8th Grade: The ‘A’ team will also tip off at 4:30 PM, with the ‘B’ team playing 10 minutes after the conclusion of the first game in the CCCMS Gym. We hope to see you there to support our teams!
January is National Mentoring Month. USD 379 participates in the Teammates mentoring program, which is funded by the Clay Counts Coalition.
According to TeamMates data, 84% of mentors report that they return to their workplace/home more engaged after mentoring. What are you waiting for? Join the team! Contact lisalast@usd379.org for more information or to sign up.
What goes into a USD 379 snow day? This video is a behind-the-scenes look at the January 2025 snowstorm that dropped a record 16+ inches in parts of Clay County. It shows the district's preparation before the storm and highlights what went into getting our buildings ready to open again.
https://youtu.be/KBN4iTejiek
Today, we are thrilled to announce our first "Like a Champion" recognition for 2025, and this award goes to a truly deserving student: Cayden Schwab! Cayden is an exceptional athlete, but what Mr. Brummet values most about him is the positive influence he has on his classmates. He is respected and has the remarkable ability to transform the culture within our school. Many of our most vulnerable students have noted that Cayden is someone who will step up, stand by them, and offer support in difficult times. Nominated by Mr. Brummet, it's clear that Cayden's impact resonates with all the staff at CCCMS. We are fortunate to have him as a proud member of the Bengal community!
USD 379 will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. There will be no AM preschool. CCCHS, CCCMS and Wakefield will start at 10:10am. LES and GES will start at 10:25am.
Lisa Last is once again hosting a FREE parenting course through USD 379 and funded by the Clay Counts Coalition.
USD 379 will be closed on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. No school or activities.
