🌟🐅 Huge shoutout and good luck to our incredible Black Team competing today at Rock Hills High School Track - 710 E. Madison, Mankato, KS 66956! 🏟️✨ It’s officially track meet day, and the excitement is real! 🎉 All Black Team athletes will be dismissed from class at noon and will head out by 12:15 PM. We’re thrilled to be competing against schools including St. Johns-Beloit, Rock Hills, Pike Valley, Linn, Clifton Clyde, Lakeside, and Lincoln! Field events kick off with the first call at 2:45 PM, starting at 3:00 PM (with pole vault an early start at 2:30 PM). Running events will begin at 4:00 PM with the 3200 M Run! There’ll be a concession stand ready to fuel our track stars and supporters on the southeast side of the track. Athletes heading home with parents, remember to check in with your coach and sign out using the sign-out sheet after your events. You’re free to go once you’ve put in your best effort! Good luck, Bengals! Let’s show everyone our strength and spirit! 💪🧡🖤 Stay tuned for the live results link coming soon... #LikeAChampion #GoBengals #TrackMeetDay #BlackTeamStrong
🌟 Hey everyone! Exciting news! Our next PEP meeting is happening next week on Monday, April 21st! 🎉 Everyone is invited, and we would love to see you there! Let's come together and make some magic happen! ✨ #PEPmeeting #CommunityVibes
CCCMS April BOE Report #celebrate379
🌟✨ Today’s “Like A Champion” shoutout goes to the incredible Zayne Ray! 🎶👏 Zayne is not just a section leader for the 7th grade band; he’s a true inspiration! Recently, he took charge during their chamber music sessions, leading his group with confidence and an awesome plan. Talk about multitasking—he embodied three of the seven habits in just one move! 🏆🙌 Zayne, your dedication to practicing and your encouragement for your peers are truly commendable. Keep shining and living out those seven habits every single day! You’ve got this! 💪🎉 #LikeAChampion #SevenHabits #Inspiration
🌟✨ Let's turn the spotlight on our amazing 8th Grade Track stars! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ The orange team is gearing up to kick off their season today in Abilene, while our black team will be hitting the track next Tuesday at Rock Hill/Mankato! Huge shoutout to our incredible coaches, Travis Smith, Emilie Roe, Megan Griffiths, Austin Last, Ben Last, and Peyton Lane for guiding these talented athletes. Best of luck to all our Bengals this track season! Go team! 🐅💪 #LikeAChampion #BengalPride #TrackSeason2025
🌟🐅 Good Luck to our Orange Team competing today at Abilene Cowboy Stadium, 922 N Walnut St, Abilene! 🏟️✨ Get hyped because it's track meet day! 🎉 All students on the Orange Team will be dismissed from class at 1 PM and will be heading out by 1:15 PM. 📅 Here’s the game plan: - Pole Vault, Javelin, Long Jump: 3:00 PM ⏰ - Remaining Field Events: 3:30 PM ⏰ - 3200m Race: 4:00 PM ⏰ - Remaining Running Events: 5:00 PM or after most field events wrap up 🏋️♂️ Just a reminder! All throwing events (shot put, discus, and javelin) will take place at the AHS Practice Field, which is conveniently located just one block north of the stadium. 🚗✨ For those athletes riding home with parents: Make sure to check in with the coach and sign out by using the sign-out sheet after your events. You’re free to go once you’ve finished competing! Good luck, Bengals! Let’s show them what we’re made of! 💪🧡🖤
Live Results Link: https://live.reddirtrunning.com/meets/48336
#LikeAChampion #GoBengals #TrackMeetDay #OrangeTeamStrong
🎉 Huge shoutout to all our amazing 3rd Quarter 8th Grade PAWS Recognition recipients! 🌟 Your hard work with attendance and grades is truly inspiring—keep shining, you all ROCK! 🙌🧡🖤 #LikeAChampion #Pawsitivity #HardWorkPaysOff #YouGotThis
🎉 Huge shoutout to all our amazing 3rd Quarter 7th Grade PAWS Recognition recipients! 🌟 Your hard work with attendance and grades is truly inspiring—keep shining, you all ROCK! 🙌🧡🖤 #LikeAChampion #Pawsitivity #HardWorkPaysOff #YouGotThis
🎉 Huge shoutout to all our amazing 3rd Quarter 6th Grade PAWS Recognition recipients! 🌟 Your hard work with attendance and grades is truly inspiring—keep shining, you all ROCK! 🙌🧡🖤 #LikeAChampion #Pawsitivity #HardWorkPaysOff #YouGotThis
Today is National School Library Appreciation Day! #celebrate379
✨ So proud of our incredible Scholars Bowl team and our fantastic coaches! 🎉 They brought home a 3rd place finish at NCKL in Fort Riley last night. What a spectacular way to wrap up their season! 🏅👏 #LikeAChampion #ScholarsBowl #ProudMoment #TeamSpirit
🚨✨Scholars Bowl NCKL Alert! 🚨✨ Wishing our amazing Bengals the best of luck today! 🐅💪 Our Scholars Bowl team is gearing up to hit the road at 2:30 PM to take on the NCKL Scholars Bowl Meet in Fort Riley! Let’s show them what we’re made of, Bengals! You've got this! 🌟🏆 #LikeAChampion #ScholarsBowl #NCKLBengals #TeamSpirit
Congratulations Mrs. Koster! #celebrate379
🎉✨ Big news, everyone! Last night, our incredible Scholars Bowl team clinched 1st place at Blue Valley (Randolph)! 🏆👏 We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication! But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Tomorrow, they’ll be heading to NCKL in Fort Riley. They'll be dismissed from class at 2:15 PM and be hitting the road by 2:30 PM. The meet kicks off at 4:30 PM! Let’s cheer them on! GO TEAM! 🚀💪 #LikeAChampion #ScholarsBowl #GoTeam
🌟 Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating the incredible team of paraprofessionals here at CCCMS! 🙌✨ They are the unsung heroes making a difference in the lives of our students every day. 💪💖 Let's shine the spotlight on these amazing individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Check out a glimpse into their inspiring journeys and discover what makes them so special! 👏📚 #LikeAChampion #ParaprofessionalAppreciation #TeamCCCMS #HeroesUnmasked
Denise Beutler moved to Clay Center 20 years ago and began working for USD 379 at that time. She is in her 9th year as a Para at CCCMS. She and her husband have 3 grown children, 3 in-law kids, and 6 precious grandchildren.
Nicole Kennison relocated to Clay Center from Colorado in 2010. She began her career in 2016 as a paraprofessional for USD 379. Nicole is the mother of three sons—AJ, who is currently a junior; Marcus, a freshman; and RJ, who is in the seventh grade. She enjoys spending time with her boys and her significant other, Brian. On the weekends, you can find her working at The Rex.
Shaylee Simnitt has worked for USD379 for 7 years. She is married to Wade Simnitt. They have one child together. She is currently in school to be a K-6 teacher.
Sally Chestnut is in her seventh year working at CCCMS as a para. She is married to a farmer, has three grown daughters, and one granddaughter, Charlotte.
Shannon Appleby has worked for USD 379 for 4 years. She was previously
in the medical field for 30 years. She is married to Corey Appleby and is a mother of 5, Kade, Vance, Abby, Ian, and Johanna Appleby. And a grandmother of 6. She and her family like to go camping. Two of her boys are into demolition derby.
Kelly Stewart has recently moved back into the community with her husband and 3 kids. This is her first year as a para at CCCMS, and she loves it.
Amy Ziolkowski recently moved to Clay Center in February with her family. Mom of 1 boy and 1 girl- her kids keep her very busy. She has been a para for 14 years, previously working at Beloit. Grew up on the farm near Jewell. Their school colors were orange and black (seemed obvious for her to work here). So far, everyone has been super helpful and inviting at CCCMS.
Thank you all for everything you do for our students and our community! You are seen!!
Wednesday, April 2nd announcement- due to flooding in the southern part of the county, country bus routes in those areas will be delayed. All students on those bus routes will not be counted as tardy for their arrival, they will be excused.
The USD 379 Bus Barn has started a bus behavior campaign for the second semester. Each driver nominates a regular rider who exemplifies good behavior and shows respect for both the driver and the other passengers. All nominees were put in a hat, and one name was drawn as March's winner. That student is Wyatt from CCCMS! His driver is Ruth Mayo. Wyatt received gift certificates donated by Ray's Apple Market and Happy Hippie Studios. #celebrate379
🌟🎶 Exciting news, everyone! 🎶🌟 Join us tonight at 7 PM in the CCCMS Commons to experience the incredible Bengal Choir performance! You won't want to miss this! 💖✨ #BengalChoir #LivePerformance #CommunityVibes
✨ Wishing our Scholars Bowl team the best of luck today at Blue Valley! 🌟 They’ll be dismissed at 2:45 and hit the road from CCCMS at 3 pm. Let’s show them what we’ve got! 🙌💪 #LikeAChampion #ScholarsBowl #TeamSpirit
🌟 This week, we're thrilled to shine the spotlight on our incredible "Like A Champion" Pillar of Leadership award winner: the amazing Ms. Nicole Kennison! 🎉✨ Nicole truly embodies the spirit of a champion with her win-win mentality and exceptional ability to create synergy. 🙌 Whether it's stepping up to drive a bus full of students to a scholars bowl meet at the last minute or managing the concession stands, she jumps in without a second thought. Her willingness to lend a hand is truly inspiring! 🙏💖 Let's give it up for Nicole and all the fantastic work she does! 👏👏 #LikeAChampion #WinWin
