Wakefield February Board Report

January was a busy month at our school, marked by multiple assessments in Math, English, and Science for our students.

Our elementary students reached two exciting milestones: celebrating 100 days of school and observing Kansas Day. A highlight of the Kansas Day celebration was the outstanding performance of the Kansas Day Play by Mrs. Ehlers' 3rd-grade class.

Unfortunately, the widespread illness affecting the State has taken a toll on our students and staff. We are taking proactive measures to minimize the spread of germs, but many in our community have been impacted by this outbreak.

On a brighter note, our varsity boys basketball team achieved a thrilling victory, breaking a 49-game losing streak by defeating Centre in the Centre Tournament.

Monday, February 3, 2025

• Kansas City Chiefs Spirit Week
• 3rd Quarter Progress Report
• 5:15 pm - Junior High Basketball vs. Herington

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

• Kansas City Chiefs Spirit Week
• 4:30 pm - High School Basketball vs. Elyria Christian

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

• Kansas City Chiefs Spirit Week

Thursday, February 6, 2025

• Kansas City Chiefs Spirit Week
• Wheat State League Basketball Tournament @ Little River
• 3:00 pm - Junior High Boys Basketball vs. Little River

Friday, February 7, 2025

• Kansas City Chiefs Spirit Week
• 9:00 am - Wakefield School Spelling Bee
• High School Basketball @ Goessel
• 4:30 pm - Girls JV (1/2 Game)
• 5:10 pm - Boys JV (1/2 Game)
• 6:00 pm - Girls Varsity
• 7:30 pm - Boys Varsity

Saturday, February 8, 2025

• High School Forensics @ Rock Creek
• Wheat State League Basketball Tournament @ Little River
• To Be Determined

Monday, February 10, 2025

• High School Spirt Week / WES-WJH Spirit Week
• Elementary and Junior High Spirit Week
• Wheat State League @ Kansas Wesleyan University (Salina)
• 4:30 pm - High School Basketball vs. Centre

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

• High School Spirt Week / WES-WJH Spirit Week
• 4:30 pm - High School Basketball @ Rural Vista

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

• High School Spirt Week / WES-WJH Spirit Week

Thursday, February 13, 2025

• High School Spirt Week / WES-WJH Spirit Week
• 9:00 am - District Spelling Bee @ Clay Center Community Middle School
• 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Middle School Valentine's Day Dance

Friday, February 14, 2025

High School Spirt Week / WES-WJH Spirit Week

• No School - Professional Development/Workday
• 4:30 pm - High School Basketball vs. Solomon
• 30 Minutes After the Game
• King and Queen of the Courts

Saturday, February 15, 2025

• 1:00 pm - High School (Girls Only) Basketball vs Tescott

Monday, February 17, 2025

• 4:30 pm - High School Basketball vs. Rural Vista

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

• High School Basketball @ St. Xavier

Saturday, February 22, 2025

• High School Forensics @ Bennington

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

• ACT for Juniors

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

• 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Parent Teacher Conferences
• 6:00 pm - CTE Night

Thursday, February 207, 2025

• No School K-12
• 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Parent Teacher Conferences
• High School Basketball Sub-State (TBA)

Friday, February 28, 2025

• High School Basketball Sub-State (TBA)

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 January's winner. That student is Bristol from Wakefield Elementary! Her driver is Maurice Sharp. Bristol received gift certificates donated by Short Stop and Ray's Apple Market.

For its second tournament of the season, Bomber Forensics competed at the “David Mr. Bill Williams Forensics Invitational” in Newton, Kansas. The team competed against 31 schools from every division in the state. The Bombers broke two events to the semi-finals! Here are the placings:

Reece Isaac: (Semi-Finalist) Informative Speaking 8th

Aubrey Vlasak: (Semi-Finalist) Program of Oral Interpretation 8th, Oral Interpretation of Poetry 40th

Susan Tyrell: Oral Interpretation of Prose 18th

Makenzye Schumm: Oral Interpretation of Prose 19th, Oral Interpretation of Poetry 33rd

Isa Butler: Oral Interpretation of Poetry 29th

Both CCCHS and WHS students attended the 2025 Kansas Healthcare Virtual Career Day. More than 4,000 students from 200 schools across Kansas attended the online event. Students could choose which area of health care they were interested in, and then they connected virtually with a professional in that area. Our very own Clay County Medical Center Behavioral Health professionals were even one of the presenters! It was a great opportunity to help our students get more information in deciding their future.

6th graders in Mrs. Bybee's class are escaping the Distributive Property World! She created an Escape Room based on math questions they have been working on this week.