Beginning March 18th until further notice buses will be on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Just a reminder that the Clarke food and clothing pantry will be CLOSED today, March 11th. It will reopen Monday, March 18th.
The school board meeting scheduled for April 8th has been moved to April 11th @ 6:00 pm in the central office board room. This change is reflected on our website and app calendars. Thank you.
Clarke K-12: There will be no school March 11-15 for spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18th.
The Clarke Schools Food and Clothing Pantry will not be open on March 11th. We will resume normal hours on March 18, after Spring Break.
The livestream link for The elementary Leadership Day opening ceremony has been changed. Click here to access: https://youtu.be/tCPCqcK8HdY
Thank you to everyone who has been participating in the survey about our Clarke App. We want this to be a great experience for everyone, so be watching for new features and updates!
Still haven't downloaded the app? It's FREE in the Apple and Google app stores.
Clarke Community Schools is interested in obtaining feedback about the Clarke App that was introduced this past fall. Please help by filling out this short survey. Thank you for your assistance!
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Congratulations to our MS boys and MS girls cyber defense teams on their State placement awards!
Congratulations to our MS boys and MS girls cyber defense teams on their State placement awards!
Clarke K-12: Conferences will be taking place on March 5th and 7th (Tuesday & Thursday) from 3-8 pm. School will be dismissing one hour early on those days.
Tracey Schlichte using the popping and eating of popcorn to entice her students into using all of their senses in their descriptive writing. Good stuff!!
Reminder...School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting tonight from 5:30-7:00 in the middle/high school library. View the agenda in the "News" section on the app.
Reminder...Part 2 of the Nurtured Heart training is tonight. Dinner served in HS cafeteria at 4:45. Training in MS/HS library from 5:30-7:30. Childcare available. All free!
Thursday February 21st buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Wednesday February 20th school is canceled.
SIAC is now rescheduled to next Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30-7:00 in the middle school/ high school library. Enter through middle school entrance #31.
Don't forget...Nurtured Heart Approach parent and community training tonight. FREE dinner at 5:00. FREE training 5:30-7:30. FREE childcare. Part 2 is Feb. 25th and part 3 is March 4th. Dinner in HS cafeteria. Training in MS/HS library. Hope to see you there.
Monday February 18 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
February 13 buses on hard surface only.
Family Night is cancelled tonight due to the weather. Join us for our next family night on APRIL 9th for a FREE dinner and magic show. Stay warm and safe today.
February 12 Clarke schools are closed.
The elementary is dismissing today, February 11th, at 1:00. The MS/HS is dismissing at 1:25.
The Clarke Food and Clothing Pantry will be CLOSED today. Everyone stay safe!
The February 11 school board meeting has been postponed to February 21st at the same time and location.
Monday February 11th school dismissed at 1:00 pm. No afternoon preschool. Buses on hard surface only.
Monday February 11th buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Thursday February 7th no morning preschool.
Thursday February 7th Clarke schools are on a 2 hour delay.
Join us Tuesday, Feb 12th from 5:30-7 for "Lovin' Literacy" FREE family night in the elementary cafeteria (use entrance 5). This is open to ALL Clarke students and families. FREE spaghetti dinner at 5:30, book bingo and fun activity at 6:00. Each child will get a FREE book!
WOW Wednesday is an elementary program. The program is canceled for February the 6th. School is NOT cancelled.
December/January “Awesome Student of the Month” recipients. Thanks for inspiring our teachers.
Due to impending weather, the 2nd Grade concert tonight has been postponed. No practice this PM. Rescheduled date is TBA.
February 5th buses will be on regular routes.
Happy National School Counseling Week! The high school counseling department would like to thank you for your support. Pictured below: Ruby Clyde, Ronda Pierceall, Jennifer Scott, and Marcus Kious. #NSCW2019 #IowaSCA
FREE Nurtured Heart Approach parent training (see flyer). Feb 18 and 25, & March 4 @ MS/HS. Attend all 3 nights for full training. FREE each night: Dinner 5-5:30-Training 5:30-7:30-Childcare available. RSVP to Jean Bahls (jbahls@clarke.k12.ia.us or 342-4221 ext 549). Open to all!
Monday February 4th buses on hard surface only.
Clarke is ready to host their FIRST ever archery tournament today. 🏹 Good luck! 🍀
Congratulations Deseree Stubbe! 🎉 1000+ career points 🏀🏀🏀
Semifinals have begun. Good luck to the MS CyberWarriors!
Circle Drive: Due to temperatures, we will have students wait inside and will be sent out accordingly. Please stay in your vehicles and stay warm.
Clarke weather closings
January 31st Clarke schools will be on a 2 hour delay, no morning preschool.
Buses will be on hard surfaces through February 1st.
There will be no high school Study Table today.
For January 29 two hour early dismissal. School will be closed Wednesday.
January 29 buses will be on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Good afternoon.
The school district is watching the weather forecast and are concerned about the temperature predicted for Wednesday. Temperatures and wind chill has prompted Wind Chill Warnings from 6 pm Tuesday through noon Wednesday in our area. We will make a decision regarding school for Wednesday as soon as possible. A decision may come as early as sometime Tuesday.
Monday January 28 buses on hard surface only.
Friday January 25 no morning preschool.
January 25th school is on a 2 hour delay.
Friday January 25th buses on hard surface only
January 24 buses will run on hard surface only.
January 23rd school is closed.
Speech contest moved to Thursday
January 23rd school is closed.
Speech contest moved to Thursday
January 22 Clarke schools are now closed
January 22 Clarke is on a 2 hour delay
Monday January 21st buses on hard surface only.
January 18 school will be dismissed 2 hours early.
HS boys and girls basketball for this evening versus Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont is cancelled. Information regarding rescheduling will be available at a later time.
January 15 school is delayed 2 hours. No morning preschool. Buses on hard surface only
Tuesday, January 15 buses will run on hard surface only.
Buses on hard surface only for January 14th.
Due to the weather archery practice Friday January 11 has been cancelled.
Archery Tournament Saturday January 12 has been cancelled as well.
Due to the weather this evening we will be making changes to tonight’s Basketball Games. We will be playing Varsity only . Varsity Girls 5:00 PM & Varsity Boys 6:15 PM.
Several Clarke students recently attended orientation for the second annual Health Mentorship Program. Students will spend six weeks job shadowing hospital staff. They are excited to learn about work rules, HIPPA, bloodborne pathogens, and more!
FREE family night starts at 5:30 in the elementary cafeteria. Join us for a free meal and science fun. Open to all PK-12 Clarke families. Join us!
Clarke Bowling apparel available for order! Orders and money are due January 16th to the HS office.
Join us Tuesday, January 8 (TOMORROW) at the Elementary School for Science FUN Family Night! FREE dinner at 5:30, Science rotations begin at 6:00. Open to all Clarke District Families! Hope to see you there!
Join us Tuesday, January 8 at the Elementary School for Science FUN Family Night! FREE dinner at 5:30, Science rotations begin at 6:00. Open to all Clarke District Families! Hope to see you there!
La aplicación Clarke ya está disponible en español! Si su teléfono inteligente está configurado en español como idioma principal, la aplicación traducirá automáticamente su contenido. Nota: Esto no incluye palabras dentro de imágenes o archivos PDF.
The Clarke app is now available in Spanish! If your smartphone is set to Spanish as its primary language, the app will automatically translate its content. Note: This does not include words within images or PDFs.
K-12: classes resume Thursday, January 3rd.
Clarke MS/HS Teachers and Associates had a great time at the 1st annual Christmas Party. Kris Kringle even paid a visit.
Check this out! #ClarkePride 🌟
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Clarke K-12: School will be let out 2 hours early on Friday, December 21st. There will be no school Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 2nd due to winter break. Classes will resume Thursday, January 3rd.
There will be a short, mandatory meeting after school on Wednesday, December 19th, in the HS auditorium for all those in grades 8-12 who are interested in playing baseball this summer.
MS/HS Awesome Student of the Month for November have been chosen. Teachers choose a student that inspires them to come to work each day.
Mrs. Sereg is teaching relaxation and mindfulness strategies to our Teacher U participants. These skills can be taught to students to help them build self awareness and learn how to regulate their emotions.
This morning local law enforcement notified Clarke Elementary that there was a neighborhood issue near the elementary campus and requested students not be allowed outside for recess until the issue was resolved. Mrs. Kiger, Mr. Bolton, and the entire staff fully complied with law enforcement’s request ensuring the safety of all elementary students and staff.
The MS wrestling meet for Friday, December 14th will now be held at ADM High School (801 Nile Kinnick Drive, Adel, IA) in the North (Main) Gym due to the high number of participants.
Join us tonight for family night. Free meal and program presented by Living History Farms. 5:30-7:00 pm in the elementary cafeteria. We hope to see everyone there!
The location of the Clarke Community Schools December 10 board meeting has been changed to the middle school gym. The start time remains at 5:30.
December's Family Night is 5:30 on Tuesday the 11th @ the elementary school. FREE dinner and a presentation from Living History Farms! Open to all Clarke families!
Clarke Archers competed in Creston Saturday morning. #OneTribe 🎯
Another round behind us. Definitely a more challenging set of images than last round. Official scores come out in about a week.
10 minutes to the start of Round 2! Shirts, coins, and pins are waiting for the teams to arrive.
Another beautiful morning at Clarke MS/HS.
Please join us Tuesday, December 11 at the Elementary School for our next Clarke Family Night! Free dinner at 5:30 and Living History Farms will be doing rotations and crafts about the Ioway Indians at 6:00! Enter through entrance 5. Open to all Clarke families!
Bowling event!
Bowling team fundraiser.
Dr. Wise from the Iowa Department of Education visited Clarke today to tour facilities and speak with staff and students.
Reminder: Friday, November 30th, buses will be on hard surfaces only. This includes the afternoon routes.
Friday November 30th buses will be on hard surfaces only.
Buses will pick up students on all open country roads.
Clarke Schools will have regular school hours Tuesday, November 27th. Buses will be on hard surfaces only.
The Clarke Schools Food & Clothing Pantry will be CLOSED tomorrow.
Clarke Community Schools will be closed Monday November 26, 2018.
Clarke Elementary student leaders checking in our friends and supporters for Leadership Day. Join us today from 9-11 am at the elementary.
Clarke K-12: There will be no school Wednesday, November 21 through Friday, November 23rd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes will resume Monday, November 26th.
Earlier this week the US Army came to Clarke High School so students and staff could experience distracted driving and impaired driving.
Look at the amazing metal coat rack Emily made with the plasma cutter for Mr. Lyden’s Computer Aided Drafting class.
Please come to the Elementary Leadership Day on November 20 at 9:00! Come see all the great things happening in our school! No RSVP required and everyone is invited!
Congratulations the MS/HS Awesome Students of the Month for October. These students were nominated by teachers because they inspire teachers to come to school and teach each day.
All anime club members, see Mrs. Jones-Webb on Thursday or Friday.
HS Book Club will meet during second lunch/advisory on Friday in J-W's room. Please make arrangements to be there!
MS/HS teachers sharing their positives from peer observations at our Culture and Climate meeting.
Join us TODAY from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us tomorrow, November 14th, from 5:30-7:00 pm in the MS/HS library for the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting. We will prioritize action steps to meet previously set goals.
Join us TONIGHT from 5:30-7:00 pm at Clarke High School for a FREE Family Night Thanksgiving Feast. Open to all Clarke school district families. We will have a Thanksgiving dinner, fun take home activity and family photo. All FREE! We look forward to seeing you tonight!
We apologize for any confusion regarding the date for our district Thanksgiving dinner. Join us TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Winners of Hormel/Osceola Foods “Why I honor the Flag” essay contest. Moyra Hicks, Amy Morales, and Madelyn Sweeney. Congratulations!!
Celebrating and honoring our Veterans at Clarke Elementary.
Come and visit OZ when the HS Drama and Music Departments present The Wizard of Oz this Friday @ Saturday @ 7:30. Reserved seats $7, General admission $5.
The Osceola paper has erroneously advertised that the HS Veterans Day program is tomorrow. It is actually on Monday, the 12th of November at 10:00 AM. Please spread the word. Thanks
Please stop in sometime and see these two signs put up today just outside the Middle School office, thanks to Parker Signs out of Indianola. He did an awesome job and they look great!!!
Join us Tuesday, November 13th from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Who has senioritis?!? ✅ Eight seniors participated in the ICCC rep visit today. A college or university visits CCHS every Wednesday and some Mondays for students to learn about their offerings. 📚📝👩🏼🎓
If anyone would like to order an Anime Club t-shirt, they are $17, due by 11/9. See Mrs. Jones-Webb.
The Munchkins are rehearsing their part in the high school play, “The Wizard of Oz”. Don’t miss this classic! November 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm in the HS auditorium.
K-12 Reminder: There is no school on Friday, October 26th.
K-12: School will dismiss one hour early tomorrow (Thursday) for parent-teacher conferences (3-8pm)
Reminder of the parent/bowler meeting on Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm
There will be a Bowling Player/Parent meeting on October 24th at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria/lounge area
Due to Parent Teacher Conferences, High School Study Table will only be held mornings next week, from 7-8 am on Tues. and Thurs.
Clarke K-12 conferences are Tuesday & Thursday (October 23 & 25) from 3-8 pm. School will dismiss one hour early both days.
Mrs. Murphy gives HS students a literacy lesson on validity of news sources.
Tonight’s Football Game at Chariton will begin at 7:30 pm
Attn: Seniors & Parents: Clarke HS is partnering w/Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) & SWCC to offer a FAFSA completion event. It will be held Tuesday, October 23 from 4:00-7:00 PM in Rm 117 (Mr. Eckermann’s classroom). Students & parents will need their 2017 tax information.
Mr. Battani uses “Tourist and Tour Guide” to have students teach each other about different kinds of government.
Clarke Family Night with Blank Park Zoo. Kids even got a chance to pet a real, live snake!!
Family Night at Elementary is a success! What a great turn out!
Clarke teachers are excited to get their book “Notching Up” and to get busy learning and improving for Clarke students! #NurturedHeart
Clarke Family Night tonight at the elementary school cafeteria (use entrance 5). Free dinner will begin at 5:30 and the Zoo will begin their presentation at 6:00. Hope to see you there!
HS and MS ANIME CLUB---our next meeting is October 12 from 3:30-4:30 in J-W's room (110).
High School Book Club meeting is at 7:40, Friday Oct. 12 in the LMC. Please be there!
FAFSA ✅ Did you know there is now a mobile app for the FAFSA?! Adriana Benitez completed hers in about 30 minutes! Get yours done too!
The JV Football Game Scheduled Monday, October 8 has been cancelled.
Join us at our next FAMILY NIGHT! On Tuesday, October 9 from 5:30-7 in the Elementary Cafeteria (use entrance 5). FREE pasta dinner and Blank Park Zoo program with animals! All Clarke families are welcome!!
Due to impending weather, tonight's FB game @ Centerville has been moved to 6:30pm.
NEW Infinite Campus apps for parents and students now available through the Apple and Google stores or through the CLARKE APP!
The BloodMobile bus is here and ready for donors! It is located near the old gym. Thank you to those who have signed up to donate. You can walk-in, too! Help save a life today!
Kindergarten wedding of Q and U.
Tomorrow’s Blitz Broadcast will be held in the gym beginning at 6:00 AM. Please arrive at 5:45 AM!!!
Reminder Channel 5 will be here tomorrow morning to broadcast parts of the 6am newscast. Location will be confirmed this afternoon with all info!!!
What: Clarke Archery Club Registration Who: Clarke Students in 5th-12th When: registration closes Oct. 5th Pick up forms in elem, MS or HS office $25 registration fee ?s email or call Mr Beener @ MS
Thanks to everyone who donated at the football game to the food pantry! We can help a lot of Clarke families!
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In high school office
Clarke K-12 Picture day is Wednesday, September 26th!
FRIDAY NIGHT BLITZ!!
Friday Sept 28 channel 5 will be broadcasting live from Clarke High School at 6am/5pm/6pm
We were chosen as the game of the week. We need you there at 6am Friday at the Football Field wearing Clarke gear!!! More info to follow
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Still time to enjoy food, friends, and fun at Clarke’s FREE Family Night. In front of the middle school until 6:45.
Clarke tattoos at family night. FREE!!
Clarke FREE Family Night is underway in the front of the middle school until 6:45. Free food, music, games , and Clarke tattoos!
After Prom will be selling Tumblers tonight remember to support After Prom and get a cool Clarke Tumbler!!
2018 Homecoming Coronation can be viewed via YouTube live stream (1:30 pm today) here: https://youtu.be/nfRivsV3n98
Clarke Families - Visit Clarke Family Night before the big homecoming game! Free food and fun games in front of the middle school from 5:30-6:45. Don’t miss it!
Clarke band starts off high school activities with their Billy Joel show!
Who’s at Boom Night?
Great night at BOOM NIGHT!!
Teachers learning games to help build relationships with and among students. #teacheru
We are still looking for chaperones for homecoming dance Saturday night 7:30 to 10:30 please help us out if you can contact Whitney Siefkas at the high school thanks!!
Grid view calendar options now available through the Clarke website in each section under "menu." To find all district events on one calendar, look under the menu on the district page. www.clarke.k12.ia.us
CLARIFICATION - OPEN TO ALL K-12 CLARKE FAMILIES: Tailgate party Friday, Sept. 21 @ MS entrance from 5:30-6:45. Free food and fun!
Clarke Homecoming is almost here! Help us Pack the Pantry. For each bag of groceries you donate at the game, you’ll be entered to win one of our amazing prizes. Gift cards, home decor, baked goods, pizzas, and more! Look for the pick-up truck by the field to enter.
This is what #ClarkePride looks like during #Hoco2018 !! There’s no place like home!
Family tailgate party Friday, Sept. 21 @ MS entrance from 5:30-6:45. Clarke families only. Free food and fun!
Mr. Bolton and Mr. Kentner getting into the school spirit by dressing alike for “Twin Day” during Homecoming week.
Cross country meet at EBF has been cancelled today
Vote for Clarke Elementary for the Imagine the Amazing Contest! For more info- check out the NEWS section http://www.unitypoint.org/imaginetheamazing
Washington DC/Boston mandatory meeting
9/20 @ 6:30 pm, Clarke MS/HS Library
All 6th-8th graders who are not already registered are invited. Find out how you can save $150 off registration. Former DC travelers come and learn how to earn a partial scholarship towards your trip.
Band practice—-Makes Perfect
Infinite campus mobile links now on Clarke app.
At the homecoming game next week, look for the pick -up truck by the field to donate a bag of groceries to the food pantry. For each bag donated, you'll be entered to win one of some really great prizes!
Access your child's grades, attendance, lunch account, grades, and more with Infinite Campus. For the web version, use the IC link on the Clarke website and then enter your username and password. (Contact your school if you do not have this.)
For the mobile version, see below.
Homecoming t-shirts on sale Homecoming week (Sept. 17-21) for $5 M-F, before and after school, in the HS choir room. Sizes YS-4X available while supplies last. T-shirts will also be available at the elementary Tues. Sept. 18th.
Clarke TLCS coaches sharing the good work they do each day to support students and teachers.
The HS football game vs. Red Oak tonight has been moved from Red Oak to Clarke. Game time @ 7:00pm and the marching band will not be performing.
Teacher section at the HS football game vs, Nodaway Valley. #onetribe
1st Pep Assembly of the year. Loads of fun tons of excitement.#onetribe#pushforexcellence
The Clarke Food Pantry will be open this Monday, Labor Day, from 4-5 as normal.
Reminder: there is no school on Monday due to Labor Day.
Wednesdays are early dismissal days. Please call the office before 1pm if you have a change. The elementary dismisses at 2:00.
Awesome Clarke Training
Great turnout at SIAC last night. Let’s all remember to bring a friend to next SIAC Meeting
Clarke Learning
School starts tomorrow with a 1-hour early release. Please keep in mind the Ayers Street crossing will be closed through Friday.
Thursday Night in the Park with Clarke!
Thursday Night in the Park with Clarke!
Thursday Night in the Park with Clarke!
TLC Coaches learning how to share our good news through the new Clarke app!
Haircuts at the Clarke Wellness Fair!
1st annual Clarke Schools Wellness Fair. Helping families prepare for the first day of school with supplies, haircuts, vaccinations, and more! Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers!
DISTRICT: Tomorrow is the Clarke Wellness Fair from 4-7 @ in the MS gym. See you there!
School supplies for giveaway at the Clarke Wellness Fair. Thanks to Clarke County State Bank, Saylor Realty, and Miller Products for your generous donations.
Welcome to Clarke Community Schools!
Congratulations to 4E for being the April Clarke Way Champions!
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