We are continuing to highlight new certified staff. Welcome (back) to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Welcome graphic introducing new USD 379 Wakefield 2nd and 3rd grade teacher Samantha Trembath. The graphic features a headshot of Samantha alongside information about her background. She graduated from Clay Center Community High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University. This will be her 18th year in education. She previously taught 1st and 2nd grade in Glasco for five years, served as a substitute teacher, worked as a teacher's aide at Wakefield from 2009–2012, and was Wakefield's long-term substitute science teacher last school year. Samantha is married to Clay County EMS Director Alec Trembath. They have three children: Evan, who works at Wardcraft; Harmony, an eighth-grade student at CCCMS; and Lyrik, a fourth-grade student at Garfield Elementary. Her name and position, "Samantha Trembath – 2nd & 3rd Grade," are displayed prominently on the graphic.
We are continuing to highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
2 days ago, USD379 Communications
Graphic introducing new Wakefield Special Education teacher Tanna Miller. The design features a headshot of Miller on the right with blue and orange accent rings. Text highlights her educational background, including White Rock High School and bachelor's degrees from MidAmerica Nazarene University and Sterling College. It notes this is her 35th year in education and that she has previously taught at Glasco High School, Salina Central High School, Windom Elementary near McPherson, and Sunset Elementary in Salina. The graphic also shares that Miller is married to Glenn, has five children, 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, and enjoys spending summers in Colorado riding side-by-sides on local trails. Her name and position, Tanna Miller – Special Education, appear prominently at the bottom of the photo.
Over the next week, we will highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
5 days ago, USD379 Communications
Staff spotlight graphic introducing Rebecca Woolever, Wakefield Science teacher. The graphic features a professional headshot of Rebecca alongside information about her educational background, including Little Miami High School in Ohio, Ohio University, and Kansas State University. It highlights that she is entering her fourth year of teaching after previously teaching middle school science in Lawton, Oklahoma, and fifth grade in Junction City, Kansas. The graphic also shares that she and her husband, Wyatt, live in Wakefield, recently celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary, and chose to make Kansas their home after moving from Ohio. The design uses USD 379's blue and orange branding with the headline, "Welcome to Wakefield!"
Over the next week, we will highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
A USD 379 welcome graphic introduces new Wakefield 4th grade teacher Shaylee Simnitt. The graphic features a headshot of Shaylee on the right inside a blue and orange circular border with her name and "4th Grade" displayed below. On the left, text highlights her educational background, including graduation from Clay Center Community High School and a bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University. It notes that although this is her first teaching position, she previously served as a paraeducator for seven years at Clay Center Community Middle School and one year at Clay Center Community High School. The graphic also shares that Shaylee and her husband, Wade, live in Clay Center, where he is studying to become a diesel technician. They have an almost 3-year-old son, Tristen, who will attend Pre-K at Lincoln Elementary this fall. Her favorite hobby is reading.
Over the next week, we will highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
Graphic welcoming Janelle Rieger as the new K-12 Counselor at Wakefield Schools. The design features a headshot of Janelle on the right with blue and orange accent graphics. Text highlights her educational background (Clay Center Community High School, bachelor's degree from Kansas State University, and master's degree from Fort Hays State University), professional experience (former Alternative Learning Instructor and biology teacher at CCCHS, and Assistant Dean of Student Accountability at Kansas State University), and personal background (married to Brian, owner of Perfection Auto Body; mother of Julia, a KSU student, and Jacob, a CCCHS freshman; co-owner of the Lucky Loo portable restroom business). The bottom of the graphic identifies her as Janelle Rieger, K-12 Counselor.
Over the next week, we will be highlighting new certified staff to USD 379. Welcome to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Graphic welcoming new Wakefield Audio & Video/Technology staff member Andrew Gower. The left side features a blue background with orange section headings outlining his educational, professional, and personal background. His education includes Royal Valley High School, Washburn University, and Baker University. Professionally, he has 10 years of teaching experience at Royal Valley Middle School, Mission Valley High School, and most recently Rock Hills Schools as a business education teacher. The personal section notes he is originally from Topeka and is engaged to CeeAnn, an office manager at Glavan Ford. The right side features a smiling headshot of Andrew wearing a bright lime-green polo shirt, framed by blue and orange circular accents. A white banner across the bottom identifies him as Andrew Gower – Audio & Video/Technology.
Chartwells is looking for full- and part-time help! #Celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Chartwells is hiring foodservice workers at both CCCHS and Wakefield. No nights or weekends, paid sick days and holidays, full and part time positions, 401K, bonus pay, and discount programs, career growth opportuniites, and free shift meals. Apply by texting JOB to 75000 and search requisition 1552104.

USD 379 2026-2027 Enrollment is Now Open!

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!

  • Returning Students: Please use the Snapcode that was emailed to you to finish enrollment. If you did not get your Snapcode, please contact your child's school building starting July 22 for help.

  • New Students to USD 379: Please complete the New Student Enrollment form. A Snapcode is not needed for new student enrollment. Head to our enrollment page to enroll.

Visit www.usd379.org/enroll for everything you need to get ready for the new school year, including:

  • Enrollment information

  • School supply lists

  • Physical forms

  • Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications

  • After-school program registration

  • And much more!

District staff will be available on August 4-5 to help families with enrollment questions and offer in-person enrollment support.

Be sure to follow our social media pages! We will keep sharing important updates, reminders, and back-to-school information all summer until the first day of school. We can't wait to see you!

21 days ago, Clay County USD 379
Enrollment poster with dates for enrollment: August 4th and 5th
We need bus drivers! #Celebrate379
26 days ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 is hiring bus drivers! Did you know: DID YOU KNOW? You can work flexible hours and be paid $16-$20 per hour. Don’t have a CDL? No worries! USD 379 will pay for training, testing, & a physical. Already have a CDL? Great! A passenger & school bus certification is all you need. Live outside of town but in Clay County? You can keep your bus at your residence! Drivers only have to work 20 hrs/week to receive a full single health insurance plan.
WHS is looking for a volleyball coach. #Celebrate379
about 1 month ago, USD379 Communications
This is an advertisement for a volleyball coach at Wakefield High School. Both head and assistant positions will be considered based on experience. Contact ashleydumler@usd379.org if you are interested.
A reminder that free physicals are available! #Celebrate379
about 2 months ago, USD379 Communications
This is a flyer for free physicals through Clay Center Family Physicians. This physical will be treated as a well child visit, which is encouraged and covered by most insurance plans. If this is not a covered benefit by your plan, or you do not have insurance, you will not be charged for the physical. You do not have to be a patient of one of our medical providers and no follow up obligation is required. Concussion screenings will not be performed during the visit.
The deadline to order yearbooks is tomorrow! #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
This is the QR code to purchase Wakefield 2025-26 yearbooks. The deadline to order online is May 22.
Wakefield 5th graders held an American Revolutionary War Hero Wax Museum, where they dressed as American colonists and presented how their character contributed to the American Revolution. Parents also came to enjoy this event put on by Mr. Yenni! #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
A student shows off his American Revolutionary War Hero Wax Museum character, where they dressed as American colonists and presented how their character contributed to the American Revolution.
A student shows off his American Revolutionary War Hero Wax Museum character, where they dressed as American colonists and presented how their character contributed to the American Revolution.
A student shows off his American Revolutionary War Hero Wax Museum character, where they dressed as American colonists and presented how their character contributed to the American Revolution.
A student shows off his American Revolutionary War Hero Wax Museum character, where they dressed as American colonists and presented how their character contributed to the American Revolution.
A student shows off her American Revolutionary War Hero Wax Museum character, where they dressed as American colonists and presented how their character contributed to the American Revolution.
A student shows off her American Revolutionary War Hero Wax Museum character, where they dressed as American colonists and presented how their character contributed to the American Revolution.
Thank you! #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
This is a thank you to everyone who supported the CCCMS Hero Mile, which was held on May 19, 2026.

USD 379 Families,

Last night’s rain has compromised the basement area at Garfield Elementary, which is also a shelter in the event of inclement weather. We don’t normally close school based on forecasts, as we feel our students and staff are very safe in all of our buildings. However, in this case, we would need to transport students to other buildings, which is impractical and unsafe. We also utilize the same buses within multiple buildings for after-school transportation, which makes dismissing just Garfield impractical.

Because of this, USD 379 will have a 1 pm dismissal today.

Lunch will be served as usual. All after-school sports practices and evening activities, including Project LEAD, have also been canceled. No afternoon preschool. Please call the school with any changes to your child’s after-school schedule.

3 months ago, USD379 Communications
1 pm Dismissal
As part of the new USD 379 PartnerEd grant, McCownGordon Construction reps came to share their knowledge with Mr. Couch's construction classes.

Regional Field Craft Manager Josh Ricketts and Senior Project Manager Caleb Gosser talked about their trade and what it takes to succeed. Then they traveled outside to the nearly completed shed the classes have been building and reviewed their work.

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
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
McCownGordon Regional Field Craft Manager Josh Ricketts and Senior Project Manager Caleb Gosser talked about their trade and what it takes to succeed.
McCownGordon Regional Field Craft Manager Josh Ricketts and Senior Project Manager Caleb Gosser talked about their trade and what it takes to succeed.
McCownGordon Regional Field Craft Manager Josh Ricketts reviews the nearly completed shed that Mr. Couch's students have been working on for the past couple of months.
McCownGordon Regional Field Craft Manager Josh Ricketts reviews the nearly completed shed that Mr. Couch's students have been working on for the past couple of months.
McCownGordon Regional Field Craft Manager Josh Ricketts reviews the nearly completed shed that Mr. Couch's students have been working on for the past couple of months.
This is a photo of the nearly completed shed that Mr. Couch's students have been working on.
Mr. Couch talks to his students after they reviewed the shed.
Mrs. Crabtree is winding down the year with a research report in 6th grade ELA. The topic is how humans respond to a major change. Today, they were researching all of the different ways we find courage in the face of fear. Students will then create a topic and subtopics to write their report. #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Crabtree writes ideas about facing fear on the board as students give their suggestions.
A student writes his ideas on his paper as Mrs. Crabtree talks.
Mrs. Crabtree writes ideas about facing fear on the board as students give their suggestions.
Mrs. Crabtree writes ideas about facing fear on the board as students give their suggestions.

The 7th grade science class conducted a fun experiment to understand why animals evolve over time. This experiment is called Battling Beaks and reminded students of Hungry Hungry Hippo. They used forks with 1, 2, or all 4 tines, depending on what they rolled on their dice. They used those forks (bird beaks) to pick up wild loops off the forest floor (Cheerios in a box flat). They learned that it was easier to get more food with 4 tines, and that the animals that could get more food were more likely to survive. #Celebrate379

3 months ago, USD379 Communications
7th grade conducted a fun experiment to understand why animals evolve over time. This experiment is called Battling Beaks and reminded students of Hungry Hungry Hippo. They used forks with 1, 2, or all 4 tines, depending on what they rolled on their dice. They used those forks (bird beaks) to pick up wild loops off the forest floor (Cheerios in a box flat). They learned that it was easier to get more food with 4 tines, and that the animals that could get more food were more likely to survive. #Celebrate379
7th grade conducted a fun experiment to understand why animals evolve over time. This experiment is called Battling Beaks and reminded students of Hungry Hungry Hippo. They used forks with 1, 2, or all 4 tines, depending on what they rolled on their dice. They used those forks (bird beaks) to pick up wild loops off the forest floor (Cheerios in a box flat). They learned that it was easier to get more food with 4 tines, and that the animals that could get more food were more likely to survive. #Celebrate379
7th grade conducted a fun experiment to understand why animals evolve over time. This experiment is called Battling Beaks and reminded students of Hungry Hungry Hippo. They used forks with 1, 2, or all 4 tines, depending on what they rolled on their dice. They used those forks (bird beaks) to pick up wild loops off the forest floor (Cheerios in a box flat). They learned that it was easier to get more food with 4 tines, and that the animals that could get more food were more likely to survive. #Celebrate379
7th grade conducted a fun experiment to understand why animals evolve over time. This experiment is called Battling Beaks and reminded students of Hungry Hungry Hippo. They used forks with 1, 2, or all 4 tines, depending on what they rolled on their dice. They used those forks (bird beaks) to pick up wild loops off the forest floor (Cheerios in a box flat). They learned that it was easier to get more food with 4 tines, and that the animals that could get more food were more likely to survive. #Celebrate379
We are closing in on the end of the year, which means finals! Today, Mr. Freeman's physics class was reviewing for their written final tomorrow. After that, they will complete a hands-on project that will also count toward their final grade. #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Freeman stands in front of his class and helps his physics students review for their upcoming final.
Students sit in desks and take notes for Mr. Freeman's physics finals.
Mr. Freeman helps answer a student's question.
Students sit in desks and take notes for Mr. Freeman's physics finals.
Mrs. Ehlers runs reading intervention small groups each afternoon. With the help of aide Mrs. Nix and data-proven technology like Lexia and iReady, she is able to rotate small groups each day. It's a proven method of high-level learning and keeps students engaged each day with new activities. #Celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Ehlers asks questions about a passage the students have read and a student raises his hand.
Students play a domino work prefix game in the hallway.
A student reads silently in the corner of Mrs. Ehlers' classroom.
A students points at Mrs. Ehlers as she asks a question during small group reading intervention.
Students play a domino work prefix game in the hallway.