One part of the Leader In Me character education program includes giving each student classroom jobs. The goal is to help each student feel valued and part of their classroom and school community while also feeling pride in accomplishing goals each day. Some of Mr. Yenni's classroom jobs include:

Plant Water Engineers
Window Washer Technician
Weather Anchor
Tech Gurus
Floor Sweeper Architect
Library Organizer
Pencil Sharpener Master
Desk Inspectors
Whiteboard Cleaner
#Celebrate379
19 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mr. Yenni's students complete their classroom jobs.
Mrs. Woolever is the new WMS/WHS science teacher and is doing a great job! For her Chemistry bellringer activity today, her students paired up and answered this question. Do you know the answer? #Celebrate379
25 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Woolever's chemistry students work on a problem converting temperatures from Celcius to Faranheit.
The question on the board states: "Bell Ringer: A patient's chart says their temperature is 39.4 degrees C. Without converting it yet, would we be concerned? What information do we need?
Mrs. Woolever's chemistry students work on a problem converting temperatures from Celcius to Faranheit.
Mrs. Woolever's chemistry students work on a problem converting temperatures from Celcius to Faranheit.
Mrs. Woolever's chemistry students work on a problem converting temperatures from Celcius to Faranheit.
Mrs. Woolever's chemistry students work on a problem converting temperatures from Celcius to Faranheit.
Mrs. Woolever's chemistry students work on a problem converting temperatures from Celcius to Faranheit.
Mrs. Woolever's chemistry students work on a problem converting temperatures from Celcius to Faranheit.
Got i-Ready? Wakefield 5th graders have completed their I-Ready Math Diagnostic and are now working on their I-Ready path daily to build their math knowledge.

i-Ready Math is one of many tools our teachers use to help students grow and succeed. Students spend very little time on a screen each week, so when they do, it needs to be highly instructional. Teachers use i-Ready insights to identify individual needs, guide small-group instruction, and provide hands-on learning opportunities. #Celebrate379
25 days ago, USD379 Communications
Mr. Yenni's 5th graders work on the online math app i-Ready.
You are invited to Mr. Nelson's next community conversation tour stop! #Celebrate379
26 days ago, USD379 Communications
USD 379 Coffee Talk graphic featuring a coffee cup with the district logo and coffee beans. Community members are invited to talk with Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond projects, taxes, curriculum, student initiatives, or other topics at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 at Bomber Grind, 707 Elm Street, Wakefield.
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
27 days 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
27 days 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
28 days 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
28 days 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
29 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
29 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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.