Mr. Yenni's 5th graders are tackling the Leader In Me curriculum. Yesterday, they collaborated and composed their class motto!
"OUR FUN & COOL 5TH GRADE CLASS IS KIND, CALM, AND SUPER SMART!
Students repeat this motto every morning while acting it out. #Celebrate379
about 7 hours ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Yenni's students show off their new Class Mission Statement that they recite each morning. It says, "Our fun and cool 5th grade class is kind, calm, and super smart!"
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class has been busy getting to know each other! Yesterday they participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities. #Celebrate379
about 15 hours ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
Mrs. Judy's K-1 class participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities.
One of Mrs. Blackburn's first assignments in her speech class was for students to get to know one another more deeply through a "Getting To Know You" speech. Students interview a partner and then present what they learned to the rest of the class. #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Blackburn listens and grades student speeches.
Students give their "Getting To Know You Better" speeches.
Speech students listen to their colleague's speeches.
Speech students listen to their colleague's speeches.
Students give their "Getting To Know You Better" speeches.
Sometimes it can be challenging working at each student's level, especially when you are teaching a 2nd and 3rd combo class. Mrs. Trembath uses small group rotations to help with this. These groups include reading, spelling, and Lexia Reading independent work. Each group rotates during the week so every student can access Mrs. Trembath, and she can work with them at their level. #Celebrate379
1 day ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs Trembath works with students on small group reading.
Mrs Trembath works with students on small group reading.
A student works on Lexia reading.
a student works on spelling.
Mr. Yenni’s 5th graders enjoyed drawing and painting “Picasso” portraits during the first week of school. He uses it as a reminder that “Every child is an artist!” #Celebrate379
2 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Yenni’s 5th graders enjoyed drawing and painting “Picasso” portraits during the first week of school. He uses it as a reminder that “Every child is an artist!” #Celebrate379
Mr. Yenni’s 5th graders enjoyed drawing and painting “Picasso” portraits during the first week of school. He uses it as a reminder that “Every child is an artist!” #Celebrate379
Mr. Yenni’s 5th graders enjoyed drawing and painting “Picasso” portraits during the first week of school. He uses it as a reminder that “Every child is an artist!” #Celebrate379
Mr. Yenni’s 5th graders enjoyed drawing and painting “Picasso” portraits during the first week of school. He uses it as a reminder that “Every child is an artist!” #Celebrate379
It's time for some staff vs. students pickleball! FYI, the teachers won both games! #Celebrate379
2 days ago, USD379 Communications
When technology doesn't work and teachers have plan periods, then you play pickle-ball. Just FYI, McDonalds and Bybee won both games!
Mr. McDonald is the new K-12 P.E. teacher at Wakefield. He is already fitting in well and getting his students (like the 6th grade class) to be competitive and have fun at the same time! #Celebrate379
5 days ago, USD379 Communications
P.E. teacher Mr. McDonald instructs his class during class.
6th graders play dodgeball during Mr. McDonald's P.E. class.
6th graders play dodgeball during Mr. McDonald's P.E. class.
6th graders play dodgeball during Mr. McDonald's P.E. class.
6th graders play dodgeball during Mr. McDonald's P.E. class.
6th graders play dodgeball during Mr. McDonald's P.E. class.
6th graders play dodgeball during Mr. McDonald's P.E. class.
6th graders play dodgeball during Mr. McDonald's P.E. class.
Today, students discovered some important factors of teamwork during a puzzle activity in Mrs. Bybee's math classes.

She initially took away two things they often take for granted: communication and a clear goal. Students worked in small groups to solve a puzzle, but at first they were not allowed to talk, and they didn't even know what the finished puzzle was supposed to look like.

Students quickly realized that effective communication, a shared goal, and teamwork are essential for success! #Celebrate379
6 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
Mrs. Bybee's math classes learn about teamwork by building puzzles in small groups.
New principal Mr. Leis has jumped right in to help in multiple ways during his first few days with the kids, including photobombing class photos! #Celebrate379
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
New principal Mr. Leis jumps into a photo of the K/1 class.
New principal Mr. Leis helps serve students food during lunch time.
New principal Mr. Leis helps serve students food during lunch time.
Today, students discovered some important factors of teamwork during a puzzle activity in Mrs. Bybee's. math classes.

She initially took away two things they often take for granted: communication and a clear goal. Students worked in small groups to solve a puzzle, but at first they were not allowed to talk, and they didn't even know what the finished puzzle was supposed to look like.

Students quickly realized that effective communication, a shared goal, and teamwork are essential for success! #Celebrate379
7 days ago, USD379 Communications
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
Students work together in small groups to solve a puzzle as part of a teamwork activity. The challenge encouraged students to recognize the importance of communication, having a shared goal, and collaborating to solve problems successfully.
It didn't last long because of this morning's rain shower, but these messages greeted staff and students as they walked in! Here is to a GREAT year at Wakefield Schools in 2026-27! #Celebrate379
8 days ago, USD379 Communications
Positive messages greeted Wakefield students and staff as they entered the building for the first day of school.
Positive messages greeted Wakefield students and staff as they entered the building for the first day of school.
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training.

Yesterday at Wakefield, Lighthouse team leader Mr. Freeman brought in students from elementary, junior high, and high school to present their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data from last year. It even included music and poppers at the end!

Thanks to the kids (and dinosaurs) who spent part of their last few days of summer helping out our staff! #Celebrate379
13 days ago, USD379 Communications
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training. Yesterday at Wakefield, Lighthouse team leader Mr. Freeman brought in students from elementary, junior high, and high school to present their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data from last year. It even included music and poppers at the end! Thanks to the kids (and dinosaurs) who spent part of their last few days of summer helping out our staff! #Celebrate379
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training. Yesterday at Wakefield, Lighthouse team leader Mr. Freeman brought in students from elementary, junior high, and high school to present their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data from last year. It even included music and poppers at the end! Thanks to the kids (and dinosaurs) who spent part of their last few days of summer helping out our staff! #Celebrate379
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training. Yesterday at Wakefield, Lighthouse team leader Mr. Freeman brought in students from elementary, junior high, and high school to present their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data from last year. It even included music and poppers at the end! Thanks to the kids (and dinosaurs) who spent part of their last few days of summer helping out our staff! #Celebrate379
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training. Yesterday at Wakefield, Lighthouse team leader Mr. Freeman brought in students from elementary, junior high, and high school to present their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data from last year. It even included music and poppers at the end! Thanks to the kids (and dinosaurs) who spent part of their last few days of summer helping out our staff! #Celebrate379
As part of their inservice days leading up to the first day of school, all USD 379 buildings are going through Leader in Me training. Yesterday at Wakefield, Lighthouse team leader Mr. Freeman brought in students from elementary, junior high, and high school to present their MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) data from last year. It even included music and poppers at the end! Thanks to the kids (and dinosaurs) who spent part of their last few days of summer helping out our staff! #Celebrate379
We are continuing to highlight new certified staff joining USD 379. Welcome to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
15 days ago, USD379 Communications
Welcome to Wakefield graphic introducing Keegan McDonald, Physical Education. The graphic features Keegan’s portrait and highlights his education at Clay Center Community High School and Washburn University, his first teaching position and role as an assistant baseball coach at CCCHS, and his personal background, including his baseball career and family.
Thank you to Ferguson Rexall Drugs for supporting our kids. We hope to see you tomorrow! #Celebrate379
19 days ago, USD379 Communications
Colorful back-to-school flyer announcing free school supplies at Ferguson Rexall Drugs on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Kindergarten through 5th-grade students from Lincoln, Garfield, Wakefield, and Green Christian can pick up a prepackaged bag of supplies, a backpack, and an iron-on patch. Families unable to attend August 8 may call to arrange a later pickup. Ferguson Rexall Drugs, 713 5th St., Clay Center, KS, 785-632-3121.
We are continuing to highlight new certified staff. Welcome (back) to Wakefield! #Celebrate379
22 days 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
24 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
26 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
28 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
28 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
30 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.