🌟Calling All Future Cheerleaders! 🌟 Get ready for Clarke Peewee Cheer 2025! 🤩 Join us on January 31, 2025, for an unforgettable performance between the girls' and boys' basketball games! 🏀✨ 💸 Cost: $30 (includes a T-shirt and bow!) 📞 Have questions? Reach out to: 📱 Bobbie Cook: 641-414-8258 📱 Tori White: 641-414-7817 Don’t miss this chance to shine and cheer with the Clarke family! 🎉 Let’s bring the spirit! 🙌✨ ----- 🌟¡Llamando a Todas las Futuras Porristas! 🌟 ¡Prepárate para Clarke Peewee Cheer 2025! 🤩 Únete a nosotros el 31 de enero de 2025 para una presentación inolvidable entre los partidos de baloncesto de las chicas y los chicos. 🏀✨ 💸 Costo: $30 (incluye una camiseta y un moño) 📞 ¿Tienes preguntas? Contacta a: 📱 Bobbie Cook: 641-414-8258 📱 Tori White: 641-414-7817 ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de brillar y animar con la familia Clarke! 🎉 ¡Vamos a contagiar el espíritu! 🙌✨
about 21 hours ago, Clarke Community School District
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The 4th and 5th grade concert is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3rd! 4th Grade- 6:30 pm 5th Grade- 7:15 pm
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 10th, at 6:00 PM and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, sweets, and holiday cheer! 🎄 Hosted by the talented 5th Grade Choir, this magical event will transport you to the Renaissance era in the Clarke Elementary Gym. 🎟️ Admission is FREE, but you'll need a ticket to attend! To secure yours, contact Miss Minnick at annalise.minnick@clarkecsd.org today. Don’t miss this enchanting night filled with music and festive delights—we can’t wait to see you there!
1 day ago, Clarke Community School District
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❄️✨ Reminder: Winter Wonderland Event This Saturday! ✨❄️ Join us at Clarke Elementary for a magical Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December, 7! 🌟 Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable day filled with festive fun, activities, and holiday cheer. 🕒 Time: 9:00-11:00am 📍 Location: Clarke Elementary We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎄🎅
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6 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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🎲✨ Family Game Night!✨🎲 Join us on Monday, December 2nd, for an evening of fun, food, and family bonding! 💖 🍲 Dinner: Enjoy a warm, delicious bowl of chili or potato soup—the perfect way to kick off the night! 🎲 Games Galore: Learn a new game with your family! 🎁 Take the Fun Home: Each family gets to take a game home to keep the good times rolling! 📅 When: Monday, December 2nd 📍 Where: Clarke Elementary Cafeteria ⏰ Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
6 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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🎶 Calling All Clarke Band Alumni! 🎶 Mark your calendars for Friday, December 13, and join the Clarke High School band for a fun-filled pep band night during the home games against Albia! 🎺🥁🎷 Here’s the plan: 🕠 5:30 PM – The band room opens for alumni to gather. 🕔 5:45 PM – Pep band begins playing in the high school gym. 🎵 The band will play before the varsity girls' game, at halftime, and between the varsity girls' and boys' games. 🎼 Music will be provided! 📯 Limited school instruments are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Let Mrs. Kelso (karina.kelso@clarkecsd.org) know ASAP if you need one, and we’ll confirm availability. 🎷 Reeds will also be available for purchase: ~Clarinet: $2.50 ~Alto Sax: $3.00 ~Tenor Sax: $4.00 Spread the word to fellow Clarke Band Alumni and let Mrs. Kelso know if you plan to attend so we’re ready with enough music and instruments. We can’t wait to see everyone for another amazing Alumni Pep Band Night! 🎶
7 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Break Reminder! 🍂🦃 Clarke Community Schools will not have classes from Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving Break. ----- 🦃🍂 ¡Recordatorio de las Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias! 🍂🦃 Las Escuelas Comunitarias de Clarke no tendrán clases desde el miércoles 27 de noviembre hasta el viernes 29 de noviembre por las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.
9 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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🍁✨ Join "Do Good Des Moines" for the 5th Annual Winter Warmth Event on Wednesday, November 27th, from 2 PM - 6 PM at the Osceola Fire Station! They will be serving up free hot meals and providing free winter gear to help our community stay warm this season! ----- 🍁✨ Únete a "Do Good Des Moines" para el 5.º Evento Anual de Calidez Invernal el miércoles 27 de noviembre, de 2 PM a 6 PM en la Estación de Bomberos de Osceola. ¡Estarán sirviendo comidas calientes gratuitas y ofreciendo equipo de invierno gratis para ayudar a nuestra comunidad a mantenerse abrigada esta temporada!
14 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 15, for teacher professional learning. ----- No habrá clases mañana, viernes 15 de noviembre, debido a un día de aprendizaje profesional para los maestros.
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🎉 What an incredible day at the Clarke College and Career Fair! 🎉 We want to extend a huge thank you to the 40+ businesses, colleges, and military organizations who joined us and made this event a success. Your support and enthusiasm created an amazing experience for our 8th-12th grade students, helping them explore potential career paths and educational opportunities. Students also got to dive into hands-on breakout sessions focused on interview etiquette, resume building, scholarship opportunities, and even collegiate athletics, equipping them with real-world skills and insights. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and energy of each organization involved—thank you for inspiring and empowering our Clarke students to dream big and take their next steps with confidence! 🌟 ----- 🎉 ¡Qué día increíble en la Feria de Universidades y Carreras de Clarke! 🎉 Queremos extender un enorme agradecimiento a las más de 40 empresas, universidades y organizaciones militares que se unieron a nosotros y hicieron de este evento un éxito. Su apoyo y entusiasmo crearon una experiencia maravillosa para nuestros estudiantes de 8.º a 12.º grado, ayudándolos a explorar posibles trayectorias profesionales y oportunidades educativas. Los estudiantes también participaron en sesiones interactivas enfocadas en etiqueta en entrevistas, redacción de currículums, oportunidades de becas y atletismo universitario, lo que les brindó habilidades y conocimientos para el mundo real. Eventos como este no serían posibles sin el compromiso y la energía de cada organización involucrada. ¡Gracias por inspirar y empoderar a nuestros estudiantes de Clarke para que sueñen en grande y den sus próximos pasos con confianza! 🌟
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Are you a sports fan who wants to support the kids in our community? 🏀🤼‍♂️🎳 Clarke High School’s winter sports season is just around the corner, and we need your help! We’re looking for enthusiastic parents, students, and community members to volunteer for roles like running scoreboards, video boards, PA announcing, and more. No experience? No problem! We’ll show you everything you need to know in just a few minutes before the game. Your time and support make a huge difference for our student-athletes and help create unforgettable game days. Ready to join our game day team? Sign up using the link below! Click here for the Winter Sports Volunteer Survey Thank you for supporting our students and making this season one to remember! 🏆
20 days ago, Clarke Community School District
🎃🍂 Get ready for a night of fun at the Middle School Fall Dance! 🍂🎃 📅 Date: November 15, 2024 🕕 Time: 6-8 PM 📍 Location: Middle School Gym 💲 Entry Fee: $3 🥤 Drinks: $2 Pop Dress up in your Halloween costumes or fall attire, and join us for an awesome evening filled with music, friends, and fun! Don’t miss out – bring your best dance moves! ----- 🎃🍂 ¡Prepárate para una noche de diversión en el Baile de Otoño de la Escuela Secundaria! 🍂🎃 📅 Fecha: 15 de noviembre de 2024 🕕 Hora: 6-8 PM 📍 Lugar: Gimnasio de la Escuela Secundaria 💲 Entrada: $3 🥤 Bebidas: Refresco por $2 ¡Vístete con tu disfraz de Halloween o atuendo de otoño y únete a nosotros para una noche increíble llena de música, amigos y diversión! ¡No te lo pierdas y trae tus mejores pasos de baile!
20 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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🎶 It's not too late! 🎶 Grab a piece of Clarke history with a retired marching band uniform for just $25! All proceeds go directly to support our Band Boosters. These unique uniforms make perfect holiday gifts for former band members, a costume for your budding musician, or a special keepsake for Clarke fans! Don’t miss out on this chance to own a memorable part of our band’s legacy! Uniforms are available at the Clarke Central Administrative Offices!
21 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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Our students are diving into the world of dissection prep with a unique twist—the "Pickle Autopsy"! 🥒 Today, they rolled up their sleeves and got hands-on experience examining their "patients," complete with some "injuries" to investigate. Using impressive academic language and scientific skills, students analyzed their findings and put their learning to work in this engaging, interactive activity. 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬 It's incredible to see them applying what they've learned in such a fun and meaningful way. Great job, future scientists! Keep up the amazing work! ----- ¡Nuestros estudiantes se están sumergiendo en el mundo de la disección con un toque especial: la "Autopsia del Pepinillo"! 🥒 Hoy, se arremangaron y obtuvieron experiencia práctica examinando a sus "pacientes," que venían con algunas "lesiones" para investigar. Usando un lenguaje académico impresionante y habilidades científicas, los estudiantes analizaron sus hallazgos y aplicaron su aprendizaje en esta actividad interactiva. 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬 Es increíble ver cómo ponen en práctica lo aprendido de una manera tan divertida y significativa. ¡Excelente trabajo, futuros científicos! ¡Sigan con el trabajo increíble!
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🎬 Get Ready for PTCO Movie Night! 🎬 📅 Friday, November 22nd ⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM | Movie starts at 6:00 PM Bring your coziest blanket or favorite pillow and join us for a fun family night! 🛋️✨ Snacks will be available for purchase, so come hungry for treats! 🍿🥤 See you there for a night of movie magic! 🎥💫 ----- 🎬 ¡Prepárate para la Noche de Película del PTCO! 🎬 📅 Viernes, 22 de noviembre ⏰ Las puertas abren a las 5:30 PM | La película comienza a las 6:00 PM ¡Trae tu manta más cómoda o tu almohada favorita y acompáñanos para una divertida noche en familia! 🛋️✨ Habrá snacks a la venta, ¡así que ven con antojo de algo rico! 🍿🥤 ¡Nos vemos allí para una noche de magia cinematográfica! 🎥💫
21 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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Our Plant Science students had an amazing, hands-on experience today with an onsite field assessment! After diving deep into soil studies in class, they put their knowledge to the test, collaborating with the local NRCS office and a soil conservationist. Students evaluated 40 unique soil characteristics—from measuring slopes and analyzing soil color to examining structure and beyond. This incredible experience not only strengthens their learning but also gives them a taste of what it’s like to work as a Soil Scientist! We’re so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm in the field! ----- ¡Nuestros estudiantes de Ciencias de las Plantas tuvieron una experiencia práctica increíble hoy con una evaluación de campo en el sitio! Después de estudiar a fondo los suelos en clase, pusieron a prueba sus conocimientos en colaboración con la oficina local de NRCS y un conservacionista de suelos. Los estudiantes evaluaron 40 características únicas del suelo—desde medir pendientes y analizar el color del suelo hasta examinar su estructura y mucho más. ¡Esta experiencia increíble no solo fortalece su aprendizaje, sino que también les da una idea de lo que es trabajar como Científicos del Suelo! Estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo y entusiasmo en el campo.
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The American Legion Post 69 proudly announced the winners of the 5th-grade essay contest on the topic, "What the American Flag Means to Me" at today's Veterans Day assembly. Congratulations to Bianca Guerrero-Escareno, Jase Manternach, and Bella Avalos for their thoughtful and inspiring essays. A special shoutout to Bianca, whose essay will advance to the state competition. Great job to all! Check out Clarke Community Schools page for more Veterans Day assembly pictures! ----- La American Legion Post 69 anunció con orgullo a los ganadores del concurso de ensayo de quinto grado sobre el tema, "Lo que la bandera estadounidense significa para mí", en la asamblea del Día de los Veteranos de hoy. ¡Felicitaciones a Bianca Guerrero-Escareno, Jase Manternach y Bella Avalos por sus ensayos reflexivos e inspiradores! Un reconocimiento especial a Bianca, cuyo ensayo avanzará a la competencia estatal. ¡Gran trabajo a todos! ¡Visita la página de Clarke Community Schools para ver más fotos de la asamblea del Día de los Veteranos!
22 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans on Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Today, we proudly came together as a school community to honor the service and sacrifices of our veterans. Our High School Student Council hosted an assembly this morning, featuring a message from Mr. Shane Simpson and a veteran roll call with Mr. Shane Stephens. This afternoon, our Elementary Student Council continued the tribute, with Mr. Byron Jimmerson as the guest speaker. Thank you to our talented Clarke Chamber Choir for their beautiful renditions of the National Anthem and the Armed Forces Medley and the 5th-grade choir for singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The American Legion Post 69 proudly announced the winners of the 5th-grade essay contest! Students wrote an essay on what the American Flag means to them. Congratulations to Bianca Guerrero-Escareno, Jase Manternach, and Bella Avalos for their outstanding work. A special shoutout to Bianca, whose essay will advance to the state competition. We are deeply grateful for all the veterans and families who joined us today. Thank you to each veteran for your unwavering dedication and bravery. Clarke Community School District is honored to celebrate you on this special day. ----- 🇺🇸 Honrando a Nuestros Veteranos en el Día de los Veteranos 🇺🇸 Hoy, nos unimos con orgullo como comunidad escolar para honrar el servicio y los sacrificios de nuestros veteranos. Nuestro Consejo Estudiantil de la Escuela Secundaria organizó una asamblea esta mañana, que incluyó un mensaje del Sr. Shane Simpson y el reconocimiento de veteranos con el Sr. Shane Stephens. Esta tarde, nuestro Consejo Estudiantil de Primaria continuó el homenaje, con el Sr. Byron Jimmerson como orador invitado. Gracias a nuestro talentoso Coro de Cámara de Clarke por sus hermosas interpretaciones del Himno Nacional y la canción de las Fuerzas Armadas. Estamos profundamente agradecidos con todos los veteranos y familias que nos acompañaron hoy. Gracias a cada veterano por su dedicación y valentía inquebrantables. El Distrito Escolar de Clarke Community se siente honrado de celebrar a nuestros héroes en este día tan especial.
22 days ago, Clarke Community School District
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🎉 Clarke Middle School wrapped up the first quarter with an exciting assembly today, celebrating the achievements and hard work of our students and staff! 🎉 Students and staff gathered to honor our Leaders of the Quarter (school-wide) and Students of the Quarter (by grade), recognizing those who truly shined this quarter! We also cheered on our fall sports teams for their dedication and accomplishments. The assembly ended with an unforgettable teachers vs. students basketball game, where both sides brought their A-game! 🏀💪 After a nail-biting finish, the teachers claimed victory, but the real winners are our students who gave their all this quarter! Here's to a fantastic start to the school year—let's keep up the momentum, Clarke Middle School! 🏆👏 ----- 🎉 ¡La Escuela Secundaria Clarke celebró el fin del primer trimestre con una emocionante asamblea hoy, celebrando los logros y el esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes y personal! 🎉 Estudiantes y personal se reunieron para honrar a nuestros Líderes del Trimestre (a nivel escolar) y Estudiantes del Trimestre (por grado), reconociendo a aquellos que realmente brillaron este trimestre. ¡También animamos a nuestros equipos deportivos de otoño por su dedicación y logros! La asamblea concluyó con un inolvidable juego de baloncesto entre maestros y estudiantes, ¡donde ambos equipos dieron lo mejor de sí! 🏀💪 Después de un final muy reñido, los maestros se llevaron la victoria, pero los verdaderos ganadores son nuestros estudiantes, ¡quienes trabajaron arduamente durante todo el trimestre! ¡Este es solo el comienzo de un gran año escolar, Escuela Secundaria Clarke! 🏆👏
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