Clarke Schools are closed today, January 15. Please stay safe.
Clarke schools is closed Friday, January 15. No evening activities.
Stay at Home Reminder: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/380104?org=clarke-community-schools
A staff member at the elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Please be reminded that all students are required to wear masks while at school and while riding on all school transportation. Please be sure students bring a mask everyday to school and when riding the bus.
An elementary student has tested positive for Covid-19. All close contacts have been notified.
The school food pantry will be handing out groceries today from 4-5pm in the Central Office parking lot. Walk toward the CLC entrance and groceries will be brought out to you. This is open to any Clarke student and their families.
The Varsity Girl's and Boy's Basketball games at Nodaway Valley tomorrow starting at 4pm, will be carried by KSIB radio out of Creston. Listen to our own "Clarke Grad" Damon Helgevold call the games on 101.3.
Governor's Proclamation Adjustment
High School Staff Meeting tomorrow January 6th, 7:30,LMC
Let's keep our front-sight focus set on what lies ahead of us in 2021.
Episode 3 of Seid Notes is now live! Click on the link below, or find it on the Clarke Community Schools website. Click on "Menu" and you will find "Seid Notes." https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/page/seid-notes
The Clarke Activities Department is looking for community members to officiate lower level basketball games in the upcoming weeks. Getting officials to come down from Des Moines isn't always an easy option. Please email me at rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us if interested.
Beginning January 6th, all students grades 9-12 will use the new south entrance to gain access to the building. The doors will open at 7:45 and close at 8:10. Drop off is still located in high school parking lot. Entrance 32 is not to be used by students to gain access to the building unless prior arrangements have been made with administration. Thank You.
The Clarke Food Pantry will be open today from 4-5pm. This is a pick up service located at the Central Office Building. Park near the CLC door, and walk toward the door. Someone will meet you with groceries. Open to all Clarke students and their families. Please stop by if we can help you!
Christmas Letter from your Clarke Health Staff: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/372198?org=clarke-community-schools
Four high school students have tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Today the Elementary School will dismiss at 1:00. Have a great winter break!
There will be no high school Study Table tomorrow, Dec. 22nd.
Reminder: Today the Clarke Food Pantry will have curbside grocery pick up from 4-5. We will NOT be open next week, but WILL be open again on January 4th, two days before we return to school. Please walk up toward the doors of CLC and we'll have bags waiting for you. Open to all Clarke students and families.
Reminder that the Athletic Physical extension, per the Governor's proclamation last spring, expires on December 31, 2020. All physicals must be updated and uploaded into FamilyID.
Just a reminder that the Elementary School will dismiss at 1:00 tomorrow, Tuesday 12/22.
Don't forget that tonight at 7:30pm the High School Student Council will have a Drive-In movie showing "ELF". It is located at the high-school and it is a Free Will Donation! All are welcome!
A high school student has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Guidance on how to Quarantine: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/browse/179401
Happy Blizzard day! That's right, on the last day of the Winter Wonder Week, we are having a Blizzard day, aka White Out. Lets end this week strong and deck out!
One high school student and one middle school student have tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified.
The district COVID dashboard is updated frequently, located on the district webpage under Menu.
Good Morning everyone! Todays theme at the high school is "Dress like your favorite Christmas Movie!" We look forward to your creativity!
To watch any livestreamed event that's in our HS gym, please use this link: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-athletics/page/2020-2021-activity-live-stream
We will be going to a different format after we get back from break.
Two high school staff members, one middle school staff member, and one high school student has test positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified.
A staff member at the elementary building has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Due to positive cases within both HS basketball programs, we are postponing our games with Centerville for this Friday.
Clarke High School Book Club will meet Friday morning at 7:30 in the LMC. Books, friends, and holiday goodies. Any interested high school student is welcome.
High school students and parents: There will be no Study Table on Thursday, Dec. 17 after school. Morning Study Table will still happen in the LMC.
Please enjoy episode 2 of Seid Notes, featuring Athletic Director Randy Bolton. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/page/seid-notes
Its Wednesday and that means UGLY SWEATER DAY!!! High School Student council is looking forward to seeing your best...and worst sweaters!
Student Council would like to wish everyone a happy twin day Tuesday!
Reminder: Clarke Food Pantry is open for curbside pick up until 5:00.
The HS Basketball games scheduled for this Tuesday have been postponed due to COVID related concerns, not within our school or programs.
Good Morning and happy Monday! The High School Student Council would like to remind you that today is PJ DAY!
Clarification: the Winter Wonder Week is for the secondary building. The Elementary will continue with their scheduled December Dress Up Days.
Hello, Clarke Community! It is the last full week for the year, and we would like to go out with a bang! Student Council is proud to present WINTER WONDER WEEK. Each day is a different dress-up theme, with a Drive-In movie on Saturday to top it off. See details below:
Monday- PJs
Tuesday- Twin Day
Wednesday- Ugly Sweater day
Thursday- Dress like you FAV Christmas movie
Friday- Blizzard day AKA white out
Saturday- Drive-In "ELF" starting at 7:30 at the high school.
Dress up, have fun, and finish strong!
To watch BB games in the HS gym tonight go to: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-athletics/page/2020-2021-activity-live-stream
Games in MS gym will be on Clarke Community Schools Facebook page.
Clarke Community Schools have one middle school student, a high school staff member, and an elementary staff member test positive for Covid-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Stay Home When Sick: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/365118?org=clarke-community-schools
Watch our bowlers compete at Davis County starting at 3:30 today. Go to Clarke Community School's Facebook page. To watch our wrestlers in the SCC tournament, go to https://www.facebook.com/ThePitchIA/. No spectators allowed at either site.
Reminder: The Clarke Schools Food Pantry will be handing out groceries today from 4-5. This is a pick up give-away at the Central Office Building. Please park your car and walk toward the CLC doors and someone will leave bags for you. Open to any Clarke student.
Live stream for basketball tonight. Games in HS gym on school website: Clarke Activities page, menu and then 20-21 Live Stream. Games in MS gym found on Clarke Community Schools Facebook page.
Please remember that the only people allowed to attend athletic events must be on the pass list for that particular game or an event worker approved by the Activities Director. Each athlete/coach that is on the roster that day, receives two spots on the pass list. These people MUST pay or show their activity pass to get into the gym. Any person, regardless of age, must be in the list.
Masks are required both by the Governor and our local city ordinance. The Activities Office appreciates the cooperation that we had at our games earlier this week. Way to do the right thing, EVEN if you don’t think it's the right thing.
Welcome to the newest member of the Clarke Band family - our new string bass instrument! Guy Billington is excited to be the first Clarke student to play it in the high school jazz bands.
Mr. Seid is excited to begin his new all things Clarke podcast, “Seid Notes”. This is an additional way to share the great things happening at Clarke Community Schools.
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/seid-notes
Just a reminder, if your student is in need of clothing, shoes, or coats (limited sizes available), please contact our Social Worker, Mrs. Hemesath by calling the office of the school your child attends.
Our method of livestreaming the basketball games tonight will be via this link: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-athletics/page/2020-2021-activity-live-stream
or
Go to school website, Activities Page, Menu and then to 2020-2021 Activity-live-stream
Please be reminded that to attend any home or away high school events, you must be on a pass list generated by the Activities Office at least through 12/10. Wearing of masks is also required inside all schools in Iowa.
The Graphic Edge Team Apparel store orders have arrived. Please make arrangements to have them picked up. They are in our Activities Office in the auditorium area of the high school.
After talking to a few administrators, we have decided that hosting the 5th grade band concert tonight (12/1) is not a safe choice. With stricter rules for activities and large gatherings happening at Thanksgiving we are not willing to risk the health and safety of our students and their families. We apologize for the lateness in this decision but feel it is the best decision at this point. Please contact Jody Kerchal if you have any questions.
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be giving away bags of groceries from 4-5 today in the Central Office parking lot. Please walk toward the CLC doors and someone will set bags out for you. Open to any Clarke student/family.
Today is the last day to earn DOUBLE on your donated Casey's Rewards points through "Cash for Classrooms" for our new playground. Casey's will match up to $25,000. Read to find out more: https://tinyurl.com/y2j92dzp
To watch the live stream of the girls basketball game tonight, go to the Clarke Community Schools Facebook page at 6:50 to receive the YouTube link to watch the JV game. This game is only 2 quarters. The link for the varsity game will go live 10 minutes before the start of the varsity game. Estimated time is 6:45.
Clarke Community Schools continues to follow IDPH guidance that, if anyone in the household is being tested for COVID-19, please keep all other household members home until results are known. Click below for a link that explains quarantine vs. isolation. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/coronavirus-related-information
Holiday Guidance: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/354931?org=clarke-community-schools
$50,000 for the Elementary Playground--Read on to see how you can easily help! (Spanish below) https://tinyurl.com/y2j92dzp
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be handing out groceries from 4-5 pm today at the Central Office parking lot. Please walk to the CLC doors and your bags will be there for you. Open to any Clarke student and family!
Covid Update: Covid Dashboard-https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/coronavirus-related-information
Per the Governor's most recent proclamation announced tonight. All youth and middle school sports have been suspended through December 10th. This includes practices and competition.
Elementary students earned a pajama day tomorrow (11/17) by earning so many tickets for good behaviors!!
The Clarke Food Pantry will be handing out groceries today from 4-5 pm in the Central Office Parking lot. Please come toward the door and groceries will be set there for you. Open to all Clarke students and their families.
A high school student has tested positive for COVID-19. There were no close contacts.
I-Smile FREE Dental Service for students K-5th grade is back this year! New this year, you can sign up online by December 4th! See article for details! https://tinyurl.com/y6m2jasy
Stay Home Reminder: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/348184?org=clarke-community-schools
When coming to watch the musical this weekend, you can use the new entrance on the south side of the building as well as entrance #32 by the auditorium. Reserved seating only in the auditorium, with general admission viewing locations in the old cafeteria and lounge located next to the high school offices. Remember that masks are required and temperatures will be checked at the door.
The After-Prom Committee is selling some apparel. All proceeds go directly to the entertainment and After P rom festivities.
Please help our kids have an awesome prom …they sure deserve it!
https://invinci-graphics-ii-llc.printavo.com/merch/cchsafterprom21
Order by Nov. 16
Per the Governor's recent proclamation, we will be limiting the number of spectators (2 per participant) at games at least through midnight of November 30th. Please see the article on the front page of the website for more details.
Clarke Elementary has met their first goal for our can and bottle fundraiser! Students get to wear hats tomorrow (11/13)! Don't forget to drop off cans and bottles until 7:00pm today at entrance 12 to raise funds for a new playground!
Don’t forget to drive by the Elementary (new main entrance) by 6:30 TONIGHT to pick up your Family Night supplies! This includes an activity, recipe and ingredients!
Clarke Elementary’s Can and Bottle fundraiser started today! Students, bring cans and bottles this week! Community, bring them Thursday (7-7) or Saturday (8-1) to entrance 12 at the Elementary! All efforts go toward a new playground!! https://youtu.be/byvk2PVUww4
Per the Governor's Press Conference today, we will be limiting spectators at sporting events until at least November 30th. Each athlete will receive 2 vouchers. We are currently working on how this will work.
Drive-Thru Family Night is tomorrow, Wednesday (11/11) from 5:30-6:30! Free for all Clarke families! Come pick up a bag with an activity, handouts, recipes and the ingredients for green bean casserole. Pick up by the main entrance (Kossuth St) at the Elementary.
The Clarke Activities Department is in need of lower level basketball officials. Please contact rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us if interested in more information. You get in free and you get to listen to people that think they are officials! :)
Middle School/High School Library catalog is now online and accessible anytime. Use the following link to receive more information. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/343937?org=clarke-middle-school
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry WILL be open for curbside service today from 4-5. Please park in the Central Office lot and walk toward the CLC doorway. Groceries will be left outside for you. This is open to any Clarke student and their family.
Clarke Community Schools is looking to fill vacancies for custodial, food service, and bus drivers. If interested, please contact the District Office at 641-342-4969.
Reminder: There is no school for students today, Monday, November 9th. See you tomorrow!
Clarke Return to Learn Update: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/coronavirus-related-information
Elementary picture retakes are tomorrow (Thursday 11/5).
Students, Parent(s), and Guardian(s); reminder 7-12 grade picture retakes are tomorrow November 5th.
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be handing out groceries to any student and Clarke family in need today from 4-5. We are located at the Central Office Building. Please park and walk up to the CLC side and groceries will be set outside for you.
Clarke Elementary Zoom PTCO Meeting 11/2 (zoom link in article) https://tinyurl.com/yxokas7f
A staff member at the elementary building has tested positive for Covid-19. All close contacts have been notified.
As winter approaches, please remember to have your child dress appropriately for the outside weather. We do not have extra winter gear this year due to COVID.
A high school student has tested positive for Covid-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Just a reminder about our Winter Team Store. https://cohswintersports20.itemorder.com/sale
Make sure to register for winter sports: Archery, Basketball, Cheer, Wrestling.
An elementary student, a middle school student, and a middle school teacher have tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Hello Clarke Community! This Friday, October 30th, the High-School Student Council is hosting a Halloween Drive-in movie! They will be showing "Scooby-Doo and Spooky Island" at the High-School bus drop-off area. Admission is free-will donation and kids dressed up get candy!
Our local HyVee is supporting the Elementary's efforts of fundraising for a new lower elementary playground! You can ROUND UP (or make a donation) at purchases made between now and Saturday! Thanks HyVee! More simple ways to help coming soon!
A high school teacher has tested positive for Covid-19. All close contacts have been notified.
There will be an informational meeting for any student in grades 9-12 that's interested in bowling this year. Tuesday, October 27th at 4pm in Auditorium.
The Clarke Food Pantry will have groceries ready for pick up from 4-5 today at the CLC doors of Central Office. Please come up to the entryway door, and your groceries will be set outside the door for you. This is open to any Clarke student and their families.
Por favor recuerden que empezando el lunes 26 de octubre, máscaras “gaiter” no serán permitidas, tampoco se permiten pañuelos y máscaras con válvulas. Estas máscaras NO SE PERMITEN.
A high school staff member and a middle school staff member have tested positive for Covid-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Please be reminded that beginning Monday, October 26 gaiter masks will not be allowed, this also includes bandanas and valve masks.
Per CDC guidance, gaitor masks are not effective in mitigating the spread of Covid-19. Clarke Community Schools is doing everything possible to keep our students and staff safe. Therefore, these masks will not be allowed to be worn by staff or students beginning October 26, 2020.
Two high school staff members, two middle school staff members, and one elementary staff member have tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified.
Parents picking up their students on Kossuth St.- Cass St is closed west of Kossuth St. You will need to enter from Hwy 34. Please do not block the intersection or highway.
Iowa e-Learning Central Community Survey--https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/329700?org=clarke-community-schools
A Clarke staff member has tested positive for Covid-19. Close contacts have been notified.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the school board workshop scheduled for Tuesday evening has been postponed to a date yet to be determined.
The Clarke Food Pantry will be handing out groceries today from 4-5 at the CLC entrance of Central Office. Please walk to the entryway doors and we'll have your groceries there for pick up. The Pantry is open to any Clarke student/family in need.
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be handing out groceries at the Central Office parking lot today from 4-5. This is open to any Clarke Schools family in need.
Those that have been identified as close contacts of the positive COVID -19 case at the elementary building have now been contacted.
A staff member at the elementary building has tested positive for Covid-19. Those identified as close contact will be notified.
Reminder that masks are required to get into the game tonight. Masks are strongly recommended while in all common areas. All PK-8 students must be in bleachers or with adults. There is to be NO playing football or games for the safety of everyone.
We have rescheduled the MS FB games with Albia to Monday, October 19th. Same time/location.
COVID-19 Update-- https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/322473?org=clarke-community-schools
There will be VIP parking at the Varsity football game this Friday night. $10 per car. Parking is south of the baseball field. Avoid the traffic and walk. Email rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us for more information and/or to reserve your spot. Only 40 spots left.
The Village is closed tomorrow (10/6) due to a water main break. No buses running to or from the village.
We will NOT be playing a 9/JV FB game this Friday prior to the Varsity game against PCM. Varsity game will begin at 7:30pm. 9/JV will play home Oct. 12.
For those not able to travel to Centerville tonight, the Varsity Football game can be viewed on Facebook - Go Pitch TV. Kick off at 7:30
#Go Indians
You can access the school board meeting via Zoom using the information below.
Topic: My Meeting
Time: Sep 30, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97278354170?pwd=dng1QUkraDRQRDRqTGYyOUFZWXhLZz09
Meeting ID: 972 7835 4170
Passcode: gQ13P2
September 30th recommendation to school board
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/317207?org=clarke-community-schools
Come out to East Lake Park today to watch some great MS/HS Cross Country running. It's a great course. MS starts @ 4:30 with others to follow. $5 per car. Make plans to attend and support our kids.
Reminder that Saydel is requiring tickets to be purchased online and also requiring masks to be worn within their facilities tonight at the football games.
Due to the need for further data collection and discussion, tonight’s special school board meeting has been postponed.
An alternative date will be announced.
The Clarke Football Team is selling their discount cards starting tonight. ALL money collected goes directly into the school football account. If a player doesn't contact you, reach out to the Activities Office at rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us.
Clarke admin team sends virtual learning recommendations to school board https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/313483?org=clarke-community-schools
The school social worker and elementary school nurse are now accepting clothing donations, with a higher need for boys pants size 5 and up. Please let the school social worker know if you are in need of anything ahemesath@clarke.k12.ia.us. Clothes can be dropped off at the elementary office.
CORRECTION: LifeTouch is only at the elementary until 1:00. Virtual families, if you would like your child’s photo taken come before 1:00. To avoid crossing paths with other students come between 12:15-1:00.
Picture day is tomorrow! Elementary virtual students who want their photo taken can come anytime 8-3. If a virtual family would like to not cross paths with other students please come between 1-3:00. Check in at the new main office (entrance 12).
Picture day is September 23rd. Your student(s) can pick up packets in the high school office starting Friday, September 11th.
The football discount cards are being shipped and should arrive this week. We ran into a few delays, thank you for being patient. Stay tuned for more information.
Hey, Zethan May is up for player of the week. Please vote.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C7MNS2B
Even though tomorrow is a no school day for students, the Clarke Food Pantry will be open for curbside pick up from 4-5 in the Central Office parking lot.
Homecoming t-shirts just $5! On sale now at field entrance!!
Thank you to the Osceola Volunteer Fire Department for responding to our fire alarm this afternoon. The kiln overheated but there was never a fire. The new kiln had been tested before, however the combination of a hot kiln and no air condition equates to a fire alarm. All students and staff exited the building safely. Happy Homecoming!
VIP Football Parking (south of HS baseball field). We are taking the first 44 people to email Randy Bolton at rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us stating you would like to reserve a spot. Each parking spot will cost $10 to be paid upon your entrance into the lot. This does not include admission.
In order to enter this VIP parking lot, you must use N. Delaware St. off of Clay St. This will be pavement for a block and then gravel. We will have the entrance marked and will have a staff member there with the list of names and will take your cash or check.
T-Minus 30 minutes until the Parade!! Remember, it STARTS on the new road to the school and will end by the pool!! See you all there and go Clarke!!
We wanted to clarify. The Elementary School will dismiss at regular time today. 3:00.
Reminder: there is no school on Monday, September 21st. It is a teacher work day.
Reminder that the reverse parade starts at the high school at 1:45pm today!!! Start on the new Seminole road and drive around the school to cheer our our athletes and support our clubs!
Picture day is September 23rd. Your student(s) can pick up packets in the high school office starting Friday, September 11th.
Homecoming shirts will be sold Friday at two different locations and times: outside at the elementary at 2:15 pm along Kossuth Street and along the path leading to the football field from 6:30-7:45 pm. There are currently sizes Youth Small-Adult 2x available and selling will continue now until 6pm at the high school rooms 110-111.
Mrs. Singleton and Ms. Thostenson come from the future dressed up for Clarke Homecoming!
Game Reminders for September 18th football game against Chariton:
We will have two separate lines for entering the football/track complex. The Clarke fans will use the two windows on the north side of the ticket booth. Our guests will use the window on the south side. The single set of bleachers on the home side will NOT be set-aside for Elementary and Middle School students this year. It can be used by any adults, with or without the student they are supervising. Masks are required to enter the football/track complex Friday night. We Highly Recommend spectators to wear masks within our facilities. Students are required to wear masks where social distancing is not possible. Spectators are expected to leave immediately following the conclusion of the game. PK-5 students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. PK-5 students are the responsibility of that adult and should remain seated/standing next to them during the entire game. Students who are away from their seats may be asked to leave. Students are not allowed to play football or any other games while within the football complex.
Concessions & Admission
Social distancing is expected while waiting in lines. Exact change preferred and debit/credit cards are accepted at concessions only.
** Our goal is that our student/athletes and teams can continue practicing a playing every day of their seasons. All of our cooperation in following protocols helps to make our goal more likely.
Elementary Air Update: Our classrooms are ranging from High 70's to High 80's. If you are concerned for your child in the heat, it will be marked as an excused absence if you choose to pick them up. We are eagerly awaiting the parts.
The After Prom Parent Organization is having a meeting tonight at 5:30pm at East Lake Park at the Redfern Shelter(on the top of the hill on the west (left) side of the lake).
All Junior class parents are invited. Please Come! We have a lot to discuss and will pick officers.
Homecoming t-shirt sales begin today in high school rooms 110-111. Sales are from 3:30-6:00. Cost is $5. We accept cash or checks. Shirts will be available until six today, Wednesday, and Thursday!
Changes to virtual learning deadline: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/308146?org=clarke-community-schools
Homecoming t-shirts will be sold after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30-6 at the HS. Come to rooms 110 and 111. Cost of shirts is $5. Cash or check only.
Familias con Estudiantes Virtuales,
Nosotros pediremos que todos los estudiantes K-12 tomen el examen de diagnóstico llamado i-Ready antes del 6 de octubre (10/16). En la escuela primaria ya empezaron el examen y en la secundaria el examen será la semana del 5 de octubre.
Nosotros hemos creado dos videos para ayudar a que usted guíe a su estudiante virtual en completar el examen i-Ready . El primer video explica que es el examen i-Ready y como nosotros usamos la información que el examen provee. El 2do video le enseñará a las familias como tener acceso al examen para sus estudiantes y como ustedes pueden ayudarlos antes y durante el examen.
Los dos videos pueden ser vistos aquí (letras azules): https://tinyurl.com/clarkeiready
Virtual Learner Families,
We will be asking all K-12 students to take the i-Ready diagnostic assessment before 10/16. Our elementary building has already begun to test and our secondary building will test the week of October 5th.
We have created two videos to help you support your virtual learner in completing the i-Ready assessment. The 1st video will explain what the i-Ready test is and how we use the data it provides. The 2nd video will walk families through how their student will access the assessment and how you can support your student before and during the test.
Both videos can be accessed at: https://tinyurl.com/clarkeiready
The school Food Pantry will be open for curbside service from 4-5 today.
Happy homecoming week! Clarke Student Council is hosting a free will donation drive-in movie Thursday night at 8pm. The movie will be Back to the Future. Concessions and bathrooms available. Bring lawn chairs if you don't want to sit in your car.
To watch the football game tonight, go to KIIC.
Clarke Homecoming 2020 is coming! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/306384?org=clarke-high-school
Picture day is September 23rd. Your student(s) can pick up packets in the high school office starting Friday, September 11th.
Change to Virtual Learning Guidelines & Requirements https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/304590?org=clarke-community-schools
Effective 9/10/2020, virtual learners will need to log in daily to Google Classrooms to complete activities including the virtual attendance log. Students failing to indicate they have logged in will be marked absent the following day. Clarke Community School District’s expectation for virtual learners is they are actively engaged in the activities provided daily.
Efectivo 9/10/20, los estudiantes virtuales necesitarán entrar diariamente a Google Classroom para completar las actividades incluídas en la asistencia virtual. Los estudiantes que fallen indicando que han entrado serán marcados como ausentes el siguiente día. Las expectativas de las Escuelas del Distrito de la Comunidad Clarke para los estudiantes virtuales es que ellos estén activamente participando en las actividades proveídas diariamente.
Homecoming t-shirt sales will look a little different this year. To purchase a $5 homecoming t-shirt, one must come to the high school building next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday after school. T-shirts will be sold until 6 pm in rooms 110-111.
The varsity football game at Albia this Friday requires a voucher to attend. Each school only receives 100 vouchers. We are starting with family of participates first.
There will be no school on Monday, September 7th due to Labor Day.
Here's the correct link for tonight's football game stream.
Roadrunners.mylivegame.com
Clarke Community Schools is changing the platform for virtual learning. Please read more here: https://tinyurl.com/y3y47nkm
Clarke Community Schools está cambiando la plataforma para el aprendizaje virtual. Lea más aquí: https://tinyurl.com/y3y47nkm
The FB game tonight will be live streamed by I-35.
We are preparing to live stream next Friday!
http://sportschannel.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X1JeyuhKiUk
I-35 FB Spectator Guidelines: Visiting fans will enter through the west gate by the elementary building and will proceed to walk through the playground to the visiting bleachers. Fans who sit in the bleachers will be required to social distance outside of their immediate family and wear masks while in the bleachers. Bleachers will be limited to sitting in areas designated by blue tape to ensure social distancing. Spectators are encouraged to bring a lawn chair as there is a lot of room along the outside of the fence to view the game. Students in 6th grade or lower must be accompanied with an adult at all times. No “pick up” style football games are to be played at any time.
The Fall Team Store orders have arrived. We have tried to separate them by activity. They are in the hallway next to my office in the auditorium area. You may have your child come pick them up when they can. Band orders are in the band room.
Due to the increased number of classrooms at the elementary school with uncomfortable temperatures, all elementary, middle, and high school students will be dismissed 2 hours early today (September 3) and tomorrow (September 4). PM Preschool is canceled.
Due to the increased number of classrooms at the elementary school with uncomfortable temperatures, all elementary, middle, and high school students will be dismissed 2 hours early today (September 3) and tomorrow (September 4).
Clarke Community School District is in search of a translator for Spanish speaking students. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. We are seeking a candidate who can read, write, and speak in Spanish as well as English. Job duties include translation in reading, writing, and speaking. Please contact District Office for information.”
A huge shout out to all the spectators and participants at the HS VB games last night. Masks were seen on almost everyone!! Compliments from the officials on how we followed guidelines!! Thank you.
The Clarke School Food Pantry will NOT be open on Labor Day, September 7th. We will resume distribution on September 14th. Thank you.
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be distributing groceries curbside from 4-5 pm today in the Central Office parking lot. All Clarke families welcome.
Please be reminded that spectators are expected to follow school guidelines at home and away events. Failure to do so, may lead to a change in policies limiting spectators. Let's do everything we can to continue playing.
The elementary school cooling system has been worked on over the weekend.
As of 5:30 this afternoon:
1 room tested in the low 80 degrees and will receive Freon before school starts tomorrow morning to solve the issue.
5 rooms tested in mid 70 degrees having compressor maintenance done after school tomorrow.
The remaining classrooms tested in the upper 60’s to lower 70 degrees.
Normal school hours are scheduled for Monday.
This situation will continue to be monitored closely.
The Junior Class (After-Prom) parents are helping in the concession stand tonight at the football game. Help is needed. Please contact Nancy Wilke at (641) 414-7355.
The Varsity Double Triangular VB scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. It's NOT due to COVID cases. I have increasing concerns on having 6 teams on our campus and trying to provide a safe and healthy environment for all.
Back to school and OTUS https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/295467?org=clarke-community-schools
The first day of school is Thursday, August 27th with a 2-hour early dismissal.
Informational Video for Clarke Elementary Parent Pick-Up/Drop Off in English & Spanish https://youtu.be/kfZ8qixZKD8
The Fall Team Store orders are scheduled to arrive late this week or early next week. Both Adidas and Graphic Edge have been running reduced staffs. We were told 3-4 weeks from August 2nd.
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be handing out bags of groceries tonight from 4-5 in the Central Office parking lot.
The social worker's clothing pantry is currently at capacity and will not be accepting new donations until further notice. If your student is in need of clothing, please contact Allison Hemesath at: ahemesath@clarke.k12.ia.us.
Clarke Community Schools Virtual Tour (new construction)
https://clarkecountylife.com/video-clarke-community-schools-kicks-off-2020-21-with-virtual-tour-of-renovations/
Good Afternoon,
It's going to be even more important this year to have access to the most updated calendar for school activities. The Clarke Activities Department uses something called rSchool for scheduling. The hard copy of athletic schedules is only accurate the minute they were printed.
We are strongly encouraging you to use our web-based system to be able to have access at your fingertips to the most updated calendar. When events change, I change it within rSchool and it updates the calendar automatically.
Please go to the URL below to get direct access to calendar information.
https://www.southcentralconf.org/public/genie/664/school/6/
The first day of school is Thursday, August 27th with a 2-hour early dismissal.
Information about how to access your child's OTUS account was sent via email earlier today to the parent/guardian email addresses on file in Infinite Campus.
Check out the student getting started video at: https://youtu.be/afiIKP6HWbo and see the family getting started video at: https://youtu.be/Q22gaWq3-OQ.
LAST MINUTE NEWS FROM THE BUS BARN https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/291931?org=clarke-community-schools
The Clarke school board has voted to delay the first day of school to Thursday, August 27th.
Looking forward to seeing students at the Elementary Drive-By Open House TONIGHT from 4:00-5:00 (K-2nd grade) and 5:00-6:00 (3rd-5th grade)!
Elementary nurse, Mrs. Miller, will be available outside the new elementary main entrance (entrance 12) tomorrow during Drive-By Open House (4:00-6:00). Parents may drop off prescriptions, doctor's orders/notes, immunization records, and/or health screenings.
The first day of school is Monday, August 24th with a 2-hour early dismissal.
Clarke Elementary Drive-By Open House will be Wednesday, August 19th. See link for details. https://tinyurl.com/y2ofxw7w
Due to Covid safety, visitors will not be allowed in Clarke school buildings, and parents will only be allowed as far as each school’s main office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reminder: The school food pantry will be handing out groceries curbside today from 4-5. Any family in the district is able to pick up groceries. Food will be pre-bagged and ready for pick up, at the Central Office parking lot.
Apologies! The MS orientation is still cancelled. The message sent out a few minutes ago was pre-scheduled and had not been deleted. We are sorry for any inconvenience or confusion.
Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the freshman orientation, MS orientation, and all in-building open houses have been cancelled. The elementary drive up open house is still happening on Wednesday, August 19th.
A Message From the Community https://www.wevideo.com/view/1788564275
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be open today from 4-5 for curbside service. All Clarke Schools families are welcome.
HS Sports practices begin today at 4. Make sure to register online and have an updated physical. MS practices will start 8/24. 6th Graders are not eligible to participate in MS sports.
We would like to clarify confusion that exists about registering for school. Every student who plans to attend Clarke, either in-person or via our distance learning option, will need to register through the Parent Portal account. Families choosing the distance learning option will need to notify their building principals no later than August 17th.
Families electing to utilize the distance learning option, will be provided a Clarke district device where they can view daily lessons and activities provided by Clarke certified teachers.
Families electing to do private homeschool instruction (either CPI or IPI) can request the paperwork through Lindsay Rains, at 641-342-9574 or lrains@clarke.k12.ia.us.
Nos gustaría clarificar la confusión que existe acerca de inscribirse en la escuela. Cada estudiante quien planee asistir a Clarke, ya sea en persona o vía nuestra opción de aprendizaje a distancia, necesitará inscribirse a través del Portal para Padres( Parent Portal). Las familias que escojan la opción de aprendizaje a distancia, necesitan notificar a los directores de las escuelas antes del 17 de agosto.
Las familias que escojan utilizar la opción de aprendizaje a distancia, serán proveídas con un aparato electrónico del distrito Clarke donde ellos pueden ver diariamente las lecciones y actividades proveídas por los maestros certificados de Clarke.
Las familias eligiendo hacer escuela en casa privada (ya sea CPI o IPI) pueden pedir el papeleo a Lindsay Rains, al 641-342-9574 o lrains@clarke.k12.ia.us.
The Clarke Football team will be selling football cards this year. They are still in the production stage.
More pics just added to Clarke construction! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
Check out some new construction progress photos from the elementary! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
The IHSAA came out with a new Varsity Football schedule for schools last week. Our Homecoming events will now be the week of Sept. 14th, with the football game on Sept. 18. I apologize for this, but we could not control our schedule.
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be handing out groceries today from 4-5. This is open to any Clarke family. Use the new road to enter and go to the Central Office parking lot for curbside pick-up.
Fall Team Store orders must be placed by 11:59 tonight! Middle and High School fall activities are scheduled to begin this fall.
https://clarke-osceola-fall2020.itemorder.com/
The State released guidelines for fall sports this week. The Clarke Activities Department will be meeting with local public health and SCC Athletic Directors this next week to determine exactly how this will look for Clarke and the SCC.
I'm encouraging all students (7-12) who would like to participate in fall sports, to register through the FamilyID online system. This allows us to know who is wanting to play and gives us contact information to share with coaches. Coaches will then get in contact with those that have registered to share information about the upcoming season.
High school practices will will begin on August 10th. Middle school practices will begin once school has started.
https://www.familyid.com/clark...
Fall Team Store online apparel orders are due 8/2 at 11:59pm.
https://clarke-osceola-fall2020.itemorder.com/
Clarke Community School families wishing to apply for internet services supported by Clarke Community Schools may pick up an application from the elementary school office, the middle school office, the high school office, the district office, or at registration.
Questions may be directed to Steve Seid, Superintendent, Clarke community Schools at 641-342-4969 ext. 6, or sseid@clarke.k12.ia.us.
The IHSAA released new schedules this past Friday. This is our current schedule. Stay tuned for more updates.
We should be receiving guidance from the state this week regarding how Middle School sports might look this fall. We will inform everyone when we get this information as to the guidelines, which will also include practice information.
Reminder: The Clarke Food Pantry will be giving out boxes of groceries at the Pantry today from 4-5. This is curbside service of a pre-packed supply of food. Open to any Clarke student and their family. Pantry is located at central office building.
Remember to place your Fall Team Store order by this Sunday evening. Football/Volleyball/Cross Country/Cheer/Marching Band
https://clarke-osceola-fall2020.itemorder.com/
Due to current conditions with COVID, the Clarke Youth Football program (elementary) will not participate in the league this fall. Many other teams are not participating. If conditions improve, we hope to offer something later.
Incoming 7th and 12th grade student immunization information: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/274774?org=clarke-high-school
Kindergarten Jumpstart 2020-2021 Information (English & Spanish) https://tinyurl.com/yxhd5jsu
Clarke transportation news & changes for 20-21 https://tinyurl.com/y3v6yumj
Reminder that the Clarke Food Pantry will be offering curbside pick up today from 4-5. Each family will receive a pre-packed supply of groceries. Use the new road, Seminole Way, to reach the Central parking lot.
As a result of the replacement of the driveway around the middle/high school, the driveway is closed at the stop sign near the softball field, completely around to the north entrance of the district office. To access the middle/high school and district office, you must enter on the new Seminole Way.
If you have not registered your child for the 2020-2021 school year, please go through your Infinite Campus Portal to register (parent access link at clarke.k12.ia.us). Thank you!
Following their 3-2 win over Centerville on Wednesday, the Clarke softball team advances to 2nd round Friday at 7pm against Albia. See you in Albia!!
We are a go for Regional Softball tonight starting at 7pm. Additional rain could change that.
Please try to have exact change today for Regional softball admission. $6 each
Due to threat of potential weather, the postseason baseball games today will start at 4pm or 30 minutes after the 1:30 game. We are now the 2nd game at Van Meter.
If you are interested in HS Cheerleading this fall and haven't signed up via FamilyID, please email me at rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us. We would like to get information to you regarding try outs and summer information.
Reminder: The school food pantry will be open curbside only today from 4-5 at the Central Office parking lot.
If you can't make it to the baseball game on Tuesday, it's being broadcasted on 101.3 starting at 4:30.
Clarke District Return to Learn forum beginning at 10:00. Watch it live on our Facebook page or through the City of Osceola website. Questions can be asked through the FB livestream.
https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
http://osceolaia.net/city-council-live/
Come watch the Clarke baseball team play in the postseason July 14th vs. I-35 at Van Meter starting at 4:30. The IHSAA is charging $6 for admission.
Clarke District Return to Learn forum beginning at 10:00 Monday, July 13th. Watch it live on our Facebook page or through the City of Osceola website. Questions can be asked through the FB livestream.
https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
http://osceolaia.net/city-council-live/
After looking at the new guidelines for theater and all the logistics involved, we will not be performing the spring play Radium Girls. This was not what we were hoping for, but felt it was the right decision.
Can’t make it to the V/JV softball this morning at 10am... KSIB 101.3fm will be broadcasting the game Saturday morning. Also can be found at ksibradio.com
Support the Clarke Athletic Department by ordering some delicious Krispy Kreme donuts! Order by July 16th & pick up on July 20th. Details and ordering at https://tinyurl.com/yccf8uyz
Check out the latest construction photos! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
Any student going into grades 9-12 this fall that wants to participate in fall sports and hasn't been in contact with a coach, please email rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us. Off-season workouts began this week.
Please see the following link for information regarding fall sport registrations for any student in grades 7-12.
https://www.familyid.com/clarke-community-high-middle-school
Tonight will be our Senior Night for our senior softball players. Please come out and show your appreciation for all they've accomplished. JV/V starting at 5:30.
Reminder: Clarke Food Pantry will offer curbside service from 4-5 today. Located at Central Office parking lot.
There is an official Clarke HS Football fundraiser today and Friday from 3pm-8pm at Ellensohn Chiropractic. Come check out the tie dye t-shirts.
Clarke Return to Learn Plan: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/266484?org=clarke-community-schools
The Clarke Food Pantry will be open from 4-5 today for curbside service. Each family will receive pre-packed groceries delivered to their car! Open to any Clarke Schools family.
Just a helpful reminder—-feel like temp at graduation calls for 92 degrees. Please hydrate this morning. see you at 1230 at auditorium
FYI, for graduation tomorrow there are now an additional 80 parking spaces marked on the north side of the middle school
Due to potential weather, we are playing varsity first tonight with JV to follow. Start time is now 5pm.
2020 graduation will be live-streamed on the district Facebook page at 2:00 PM on June 28th. It will also be video-recorded and uploaded to YouTube as soon as possible afterward in case the livestream experiences technical problems due to internet connectivity.
Softball makeup with Centerville will be June 27th @10am.. Varsity followed by 9th.
Baseball makeup game with Centerville will be June 26th @ 5:30 JV/V.
Food pantry curbside happening now until 5:00 at Central Office!
Checkout the latest construction pictures! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
Reminder: On Monday, June 22nd from 4-5 pm, the school food pantry will offer drive up food assistance. This will be staple grocery items. Please stay in car at the district office parking lot and we will bring you groceries!
If you have not filled out the Technology Survey, please do so by June 24th. Thanks! http://bit.ly/iowatechsurvey
Online registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. Access through: parent portal -->more -->online registration. To set up or reset your portal account, call 342-4969. Fees will be assigned August 1st, due August 24th. A notification will be sent.
Meal distribution now through noon!
Let's Play Ball!!! Our Clarke Baseball and Softball teams open up at Chariton today. JV/V Baseball at 5:30 and JV/V Softball at 6:00. Go Indians!!! Please remember to follow our new guidelines that we've been given.
Technology and family needs surveys are now open. Read more and find the links here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/258938?org=clarke-community-schools
Beginning June 22, The school food pantry will offer curbside pick-up. Food will be pre-packed basic food necessities. This will continue each Monday at 4:00 at the Central Office parking lot.
Join us for the DC/Boston informational meeting tonight via zoom at 7:00pm. Any students going into 7th grade and above may join the trip. Anyone already going on the trip does not need to attend. See link for details. https://tinyurl.com/y9yoq5kb
Meal distribution 11-noon!
Clarke Working on Return to Learn Plan https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/257581?org=clarke-community-schools
Reminder that the online baseball/softball apparel store closes tonight at 11:59pm. https://clarkebaseballsoftball.itemorder.com/
No extensions possible.
Meal distribution today 11-noon!
Seniors/graduates are reminded that scholarship & award packets are in the high school office Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Packets include honor cords for in-person graduation. Each graduate also receives a $5 gift certificate to Junction Creamery!
Meal distribution 11-12 today!
Our online Baseball/Softball Team Store orders are open now. Ordering closes June 4th at 11:59pm.
https://clarkebaseballsoftball.itemorder.com/
Meal distribution happening today from 11-12. Meal distribution will continue through the end of June, every Monday and Thursday from 11-12.
Kindergarten class of 2032- check out this week’s newspaper! Thank you to the businesses who sponsored!
Senior scholarship & award packets are available for pick up in the high school office Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Packets include honor cords for in-person graduation. Each graduate also receives a $5 gift certificate to Junction Creamery! THANK YOU Kim Short!!
The cast of Mamma Mia is now posted on the Clarke app and website. This will be a fun show!!
Students in grades 8-12 that are interested in playing baseball/softball this summer and you haven't been in communication with either of the coaches, please email me at rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us. Practices start June 1st, with parent meetings this week.
SAVE THE DATE! Clarke will attempt to have an in-person graduation of some type (more traditional or drive-thru) on JUNE 28th depending on the restrictions in place at that time.
Did you miss it? Virtual graduation is still available through the YouTube link to view at your convenience. https://youtu.be/MQHxAT2l4nk
Thanks again to Osceola Foods for donating the senior class signs on the courthouse lawn. SENIORS: you may pick up your sign this afternoon.
Virtual Graduation starting NOW! https://youtu.be/MQHxAT2l4nk
Join us for Clarke Virtual Graduation! Premiere at 2:00 PM. https://youtu.be/MQHxAT2l4nk
Clarke Virtual Graduation premieres at 2:00 tomorrow on the Clarke CSD YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/MQHxAT2l4nk
The Department of Education just announced there will be NO MS sports this summer. 8th graders are eligible to play on the HS teams if that was going to be the school policy already.
Meal distribution happening 11:00-12:00. No meal distribution Monday due to Memorial Day.
The IGHSAU/IHSAA just announced that we will play ball this summer. Not sure what levels will get to play. Practice starts June 1st, with games starting June 15th. More guidance will be available next week.
The decision to play baseball/softball this summer hasn’t been cleared by the athletic associations yet. The Governor’s statement isn’t the final decision. I’ll keep everyone updated.
SAVE THE DATE! Clarke will attempt to have an in-person graduation of some type (more traditional or drive-thru) on JUNE 28th depending on the restrictions in place at that time.
Summer sport registration is now open. We will not know until June 1st if we are playing. Please complete online registration. https://www.familyid.com/clarke-community-high-middle-school
Food distribution today from 11:00 -12:00 at the four locations.
The virtual graduation video link will appear on Clarke's Twitter, Facebook, app, and website at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 24th. This will be sent out via text message as well at that time.
Congratulations to these four marvelous educators who are retiring from Clarke Community Schools: Ron Pendegraft, Deborah Rowe, Lori Ehrhardt, and Jeff Ehrhardt. These teachers have dedicated their lives to student learning and Clarke has been blessed to have them using their skill sets to educate our kids. We don’t get to have the usual celebration for these folks due to the pandemic so if you can, please find a way to personally show them your appreciation for all they have done for Clarke Schools.
Clarke High School students with SWCC textbooks should return them today (excluding college stats and calculus). Drop them off at the middle school entrance.
Meal distribution now-noon!
MS/HS students - ALL library books are due back to school by May 29th. To return your book(s), please take them to the MS entrance and place them in the assigned area.
Do not worry about paying overdue book fines at this time. All overdue book fines stopped on March 13th. All existing fines before that date have not increased while we have been away from school. Students that don't return library books will have the replacement fee(s) for the book(s) added to their library account. If you have already returned your library books, THANK-YOU!!
Mrs. Wiley, 7-12 Teacher Librarian"
Summer Activities Update: We will not know the status of any summer sports or school related activities until June 1st when Governor Reynolds will announce the plan for this summer.
Meal Distribution now-noon!! Packet drop off until 7:00pm
Clarke High School students with SWCC textbooks should return them today (excluding college stats and calculus). Drop them off at the middle school entrance.
Clarke Community High School wants to congratulate senior students Landi Helgevold and Jayden Miller for earning Associate Degrees from SWCC! Their virtual graduation ceremony is tonight, May 8th, at 7:30 PM. https://www.swcciowa.edu/2020graduation
Meal Distribution today 11:00-noon
Clarke Community High School proudly presents the Class of 2020! https://youtu.be/eEYMx30r0_I
The 2020-2021 Online Course Registration for incoming 9th-12th grade students is now open. Detailed information for selecting courses and registering for SWCC courses is available at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y7xddr4x
CLARKE SENIORS: Please send your senior, baby, and other senior class pics to Mrs. Reece by MAY 5th!! preece@clarke.k12.ia.us
As Continuous Learning comes to an end, please take note of the below dates.
Thanks to students, staff, and families for all their work in making our Continuous Learning a success.
Mr. Seid
May 10th – Final video posted, for the week of May 11th
May 11th-15th - Students’ final week of work
May 18th – Final packets turned in (electronically or paper/pencil) and reviewed
May 21st – Final teacher Zoom with students
The Clarke Activities Department is needing an action photo of all Senior spring athletes from their Junior year. Please send to rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us by May 8th. Thank you.
CLARKE SENIORS: Please send your senior, baby, and other senior class pics to Mrs. Reece by MAY 5th!! preece@clarke.k12.ia.us
Elementary students who have not picked up their supplies may pick them up today from 9:00-12:30! Come to circle drive!
Clarke Graduation 2020 Update https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/239127?org=clarke-community-schools
Congratulations to Coel Reece! He was named Clarke Community High School's Governor's Scholar.
https://www.iahsaa.org/iowa-governors-scholar/
MR. MAJERUS GOES LIVE TOMORROW @ 1:30 WITH THE IOWA NATIONAL GUARD! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/238727?org=clarke-community-schools
CLARKE SENIORS: Please send your senior, baby, and other senior class pics to Mrs. Reece by MAY 5th!! preece@clarke.k12.ia.us
K-2 Student supply pick up happening now! 4:00-6:00pm! Kindergarten: south side. 1st grade: west side. 2nd grade: circle drive
Meal distribution today 11:00-12:00! Packet drop off 8:00-7:00! Kindergarten - 2nd grade student supply pick up today 4:00-6:00! 3rd-6th grade tomorrow (Tuesday)!
Clarke Community School was proud to participate in the #iowahsada @lightupIA tonight. 2020 Seniors...You Rock!!
Check out the latest construction photo updates! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
Final Friday Light Up Your Stadiums!
April 24th 8:20-8:45 pm in honor of the Senior Class of 2020. Please practice physical distancing. You are welcome to drive through the campus, but please don't stop and get out.
Meal distribution happening now! 11:00-noon
If you purchased spring sport apparel from The Graphic Edge, it will be available Wednesday from 9-noon by the HS office. Please practice physical distancing when you arrive.
For information regarding Elementary Student Supply Pick Up please refer to the linked article. https://tinyurl.com/y9y36vrg
7-12th grade medication pick up from the school nurse: May pick up medications from the MS office this week Monday through Thursday 9-1.
Meal distribution today from 11-noon!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for 7-12 LOCKER CLEAN OUT: Any personal items remaining in your locker by the end of the week will be tossed. Thank you!
7-12 locker clean out from 9-1 on Monday through Thursday this week. Please enter from the middle school entry and maintain social distancing.
There has not been a decision made regarding the summer baseball/softball seasons. The IGHSAU/IHSAA will meet later in May to determine if/when those seasons we begin. This is not a local decision, but done at the State level.
Iowa High School Spring Sports are Canceled.
See article below from the state.
https://www.ighsau.org/news/iowa-high-school-spring-sports-canceled/
Schools to remain closed for remainder of the school year. For more info https://tinyurl.com/y9lrtofx
The Clarke HS ball fields will be lit up tonight from 8-8:20PM to honor all of our students, especially our seniors! Everyone is welcome to drive by, but please do not stick around. Honor social distancing to keep others healthy! #lightupIA
@IOWAHSADA
Meal distribution TODAY from 11-noon at Weldon, Woodburn, Warren Park and Elem! Van Wert (CD distribution) postponed until tomorrow.
Social Worker, Mrs. Hemesath is offering weekly office hours beginning Thursday, April 16th. See link for details. https://tinyurl.com/wqvdlgj
Thank you to Osceola Travel Plaza BP and Elliot Oil for initiating this win-win idea. For every gallon of gas sold at this pump, Elliot Oil will donate 2 cents to our Athletic Department! Come support your school by purchasing some fuel.
Meal distribution happening today from 11:00-noon! Hope to see you!
El sitio del Plan de Aprendizaje Voluntario Continuo de Clarke está en vivo ahora. Lea más de como tener acceso al sitio, regresar el trabajo del estudiante, y las sesiones semanales opcionales en Zoom con las maestras aquí: https://tinyurl.com/t6pn227
Clarke’s Voluntary Continuous Learning Plan site is now live. Read more about accessing the site, returning student work, and optional student weekly Zoom sessions with teachers here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/230529?org=clarke-community-schools
#lightupIA
The Clarke Baseball, Football, and Softball fields WILL BE LIT UP ON FRIDAY AT 8-8:15PM.
The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association (IHSADA) would like to invite you to participate in a voluntary program as we seek to “Light Up Iowa” by lighting up our stadiums at 8:00 pm each Friday night. At 8:00 weekly on Friday night we ask that we all join together and turn on the lights of our stadiums and leave them on for one minute for each day we have been out of school.
Elementary Success Coaches are offering weekly office hours beginning the week of April 13th. See link for details. https://tinyurl.com/wt6eqb8
Meal distribution happening from 11-noon! Hope to see you!
SWCC Students: College classes taught at the high school (college algebra, stats, intro to ed, pharmacology) will resume next week. Please check you school email for communication from your instructor. Contact jscott@clarke.k12.ia.us with questions.
The South Central Iowa Community Foundation (SCICF) has extended their scholarship deadline to May 1, 2020. See comments for a list of included scholarships or contact jscott@clarke.k12.ia.us with questions.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE! Scholarships due to the high school office during closure may be dropped off at the MS vestibule on Mon, Apr 13 or Mon, Apr 20 by 7:00 PM. If unable to drop off, contact jscott@clarke.k12.ia.us. Scholarships must be received by Apr 20 to be considered.
Apologies for the broken link. Below are the links for the Continuous Learning Plan.
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/226887?org=clarke-community-schools
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/226882?org=clarke-community-schools
Dele click a la conección de abajo para aprender acerca del Plan de Aprendizaje Continuo de Clarke que empezará el lunes 13 de abril.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-clarke-community-schools/scheduled_article/b1821e6b6b2cf816b5d350a7
Click on the link below to learn about Clarke's Continuous Learning Plan that will begin on Monday, April 13th.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-clarke-community-schools/scheduled_article/638ce47ab544c27d58d5cd95
From Lifetouch: we are looking at ways we might safely and securely get images to parents so they may order spring pictures. Thank you for your patience. We will communicate to schools when we have figured out a strategy.
All CCSD athletic facilities both inside and outside are now CLOSED until further notice. All events/activities through April 30th are cancelled/postponed. Spring/summer sports are NOT cancelled at this point. Please adhere to CDC/Local guidance. #ClarkeONE
Please click on the link below to fill out a technology needs survey by Wednesday, April 8th.
https://tinyurl.com/s4hxfwu
Por favor haga click en la conección de abajo para llenar un questionario de necesidades de tecnología antes del miércoles 8 de abril. https://tinyurl.com/vxv49b8
Gracias
Clarke Elementary playgrounds are closed until further notice. We ask that all students stay out out of the playground. Thank you.
larke Community School Students, Families, and Staff,
Yesterday the Governor extended the existing school closure through April 30th, 2020.
As a result, all Clarke schools will remain closed.
All school athletics and programs are cancelled.
Continuous Learning information will be provided soon.
Please contact Steve Seid, Superintendent at 641-342-4969 ext. 6 with any questions.
ATTN CLASS OF 2020! Complete this google form by April 20. It is the newspaper questionnaire that graduating students complete. After submitting, there will be instructions for submitting a picture. Email jscott@clarke.k12.ia.us w/questions. https://forms.gle/CfxUttHCbZbG9qp28
Meal distribution 11-noon. Some locations have adjusted meal handing out procedure. Please be patient with this change.
The only way to beat what we are experiencing is to make sure the curve doesn't spike. Parents/Guardians know where your kids are. Don't let them gather until we are told it's okay. Be tough on each other right now. Stay at home. #CLARKEONE (Only Needs Everyone)
CLARKE MEAL DISTRIBUTION SITES PROVIDE FOOD AND CONNECTION
https://tinyurl.com/s4gebxl
https://tinyurl.com/u92cl5f
Meal distribution is happening now. 11:00-noon. Hope to see you!
New guidelines for grab & go meals: "Under the new USDA guidance, children do not need to be present at the meal sites. Parents and caregivers will be asked to share the school name where each child attends, if they are of school age." For full info: https://tinyurl.com/ueuyc7x
Meal distribution is happening now 11-noon! Kids must be present to receive food.
Clarke Community Schools Update: Student Nutrition & Staff Pay
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/219222?org=clarke-community-schools
Clarke Meal Distribution Information (Spanish translation) DISTRIBUCIÓN DE COMIDA EN LAS ESCUELAS CLARKE https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/218133?org=clarke-community-schools
SWCC Students: Online classes will continue without interruption. High school students taking face-to-face concurrent enrollment courses at local high schools (including C-D) will follow the high school calendars. If there are questions, contact jscott@clarke.k12.ia.us. (2/2)
SWCC Students: Face-to-face classes at campus and centers (including ICN delivery) will transition to online delivery Mon, Mar 23rd. Classes will be delivered online until at least Fri, Apr 3. Watch for communication from instructors (via email or Canvas Inbox) for details. (1/2)
Clarke Schools Meal Distribution
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/217703?org=clarke-community-schools
Do you have questions for Mrs. Scott about SWCC courses, e2020 classes, scholarships, and more during the closure? Check out this information. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/216662?org=clarke-high-school
All coronavirus-related information, news, and resources can also be found in one place on our school website. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/page/coronavirus-related-information
Educational resources for at home learning is available. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/215230?org=clarke-community-schools
All Clarke coronavirus-related information can be found here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/page/coronavirus-related-information
Clarke Students Mental Health Services
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/213967?org=clarke-community-schools
Clarke Activities Update 3/17/20
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/212626?org=clarke-community-schools
Clarke Schools Update 3/16/20 https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/211154?org=clarke-community-schools
CORONAVIRUS-RELATED CLARKE SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/210419?org=clarke-community-schools
The school food pantry will not be open over Spring Break (March 16).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EF has postponed the Washington, D.C. spring break trip to a later date.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EF has postponed the Washington, D.C. spring break trip to a later date.
Midterm grades for high school students enrolled in SWCC courses have been updated and are available on Campus Portal. The midterm grade is listed as the quarter 3 grade.
Spring break begins on Monday, March 16th and school resumes on Monday, March 23rd.
Now Open! MS Scholastic Book Fair
When: March 9 - March 13, 2020
Times: Monday, March 9 - 9 am - 3:25, Tuesday, March 10 - 8 am – 8:00 pm (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences), Wednesday, March 11 - 8 am - 2:30, Thursday, March 12- 8 am – 8 pm (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences), Friday, March 13 - 8 am - 3:25
Where: MS/HS Library
Book Fair information is available now! Online Shopping will be open March 1 to March 14, 2020, 12:00 am to 11:59 pm! Follow the link below:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/clarkecommunitymiddleschool
Clarke Archery had a great time at the Iowa NASP state tournament last weekend, and we would like to congratulate each archer who participated! Check out the photos and scores below.
Hello everyone! We would like to invite you to participate in a 5k color run/walk to raise awareness for cancer. It is a FREE WILL DONATION and there will be color run white T-shirts for purchase (or bring your own) and ALL proceeds will be donated to cancer research. Anyone and any amount donated can make a difference!
Saturday April 4th at 1pm @ Q pond in Osceola IA
K-12 parent-teacher conferences will be Tuesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 12th. School will be dismissed 1-hour early on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Spring break begins on Monday, March 16th and school resumes on Monday, March 23rd.
Good Luck to all the Osceola Big Chief FFA kids competing at Districts today
🍀🍀🍀 Good luck to the 14 Clarke Archers who are competing at the Iowa State NASP Bullseye tournament this weekend in Des Moines! 🎯🎯🎯
Coming soon! MS Scholastic Book Fair
When: March 9 - March 13, 2020
Times: Monday, March 9 - 9 am - 3:25, Tuesday, March 10 - 8 am – 8:00 pm (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences), Wednesday, March 11 - 8 am - 2:30, Thursday, March 12- 8 am – 8 pm (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences), Friday, March 13 - 8 am - 3:25
Where: MS/HS Library Book Fair information is available now! Online Shopping will be open March 1 to March 14, 2020, 12:00 am to 11:59 pm!
Follow the link:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/clarkecommunitymiddleschool
K-12 parent-teacher conferences will be Tuesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 12th. School will be dismissed 1-hour early on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Spring break begins on Monday, March 16th and school resumes on Monday, March 23rd.
Our K-12 Social Worker will accept limited quanities of clean/gently used children's shoe and clothing donations at the elementary school.
Due to the large demand for food assistance, we will be phasing out the clothes portion of the Pantry and will no longer accept clothing donations. Pantry hours will continue as normal and current clothing will still be available.
It’s official...2020 Clarke Fall Musical is...Mamma Mia!!!
Come and watch the First Annual Fine Arts Night - Tonight, Tuesday, March 3. This is a mix of the fine arts starting at 7 pm in the Auditorium. Donations accepted at the door. The Fall Musical will also be announced at the end of the evening.
Flu season is far from over. CDC stresses the importance of "...staying home when sick until AT LEAST 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever (chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance, or sweating) without the use of fever-reducing medicine.” Thank you for helping keep our students healthy!
Last chance to order spring sports apparel will be Sunday, March 8th at 11:59pm. All orders are done online. https://clarkespringsports.itemorder.com/sale
Come and watch the First Annual Fine Arts Night - Tuesday March 3. This is a mix of the fine arts starting at 7 pm in the Auditorium. Donations accepted. The Fall Musical will also be announced at the end of the evening.
Mrs. Kelly Myers (5th Grade) and Mrs. Emily Lande (6th Grade) are learning so many new and exciting things while exploring Kennedy Space Center and NASA! Clarke is a Partner School with the Iowa Space Grant Consortium. Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Lande wrote a grant and were awarded a full expense paid trip to Kennedy Space Center and NASA’s Space Education Center. Half their day is filled learning in professional development and the other half is filled seeing all the scientists in action! Have fun and learn lots, Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Lande!!
Archery Club had a home expo on Sat., Feb. 29 for members, parents, and special friends. Our archers had a fun time competing against their parents. We also recruited some tiny archers for future years. Thank you to Mr. Lyden’s class for making the cool awards! ⬇️⬇️
Don't forget! All MS and HS students are welcome to join us for Anime Day tomorrow from 10-2. Use the band room doors to enter. Cost is $2. Anime, video games, door prizes! Lunch provided.
Spring Sport Apparel Order: Reminder that this closes on March 8th at 11:59pm. Anyone can order. https://clarkespringsports.itemorder.com/sale
Spring Sport Registrations: All athletes wanting to participate this spring, must register online. Go to the school website and find the article from FamilyID to register.
Join us Friday, February 28 for PTCO movie night! We will be watching Abominable! Doors open at 5:30, movie starts at 6:00. $3 meal deal and concessions available!
Good luck to our boy’s basketball team as they begin postseason play against Winterset in Winterset at 8pm tonight.
Good luck to our Girls Bowling Team as they compete in the State Tournament this morning. #processoveroutcome
On Saturday, Feb. 29, all MS and HS students welcome for Anime Day from 10-2. Cost is $2. Lunch provided. Anime, drawing, video games, and more!
Clarke Archery had a fantastic weekend in Leon‼️ Our elementary archers, Remington McCoy; Remington Binning; & Ivan Greif, took home 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places‼️ Remington M & Ivan G punched their tickets to state along w/Kacey Boyer & Ryan Diehl‼️More below ⬇️⬇️
Archery club practice will run today (Feb. 21) from 4:30-6:00 pm only.
Congratulations to the Clarke Girls Bowling team for qualifying for the State Tournament held in Waterloo on February 25th. More details available tomorrow.
John Walker with the ASVAB testing program met with junior students today and helped them interpret their test results. They learned their strengths and weaknesses and explored potential matching careers.
Good luck to our HS bowling teams as they compete today at their state qualifying meet in Pleasant Hill at 1pm. #focusontheprocess
Join us TONIGHT for family night! Magician Jonathan May will be performing an interactive show at 6:00! Free dinner at 5:30 in the elementary cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
MS Entrance and #8 by the band room will be unlocked for the 7pm meeting in the LMC tonight.
February 2020 Construction Update with pictures. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
18 Clarke Elementary teachers are attending the Get Your Teach On conference in Houston! It is an amazing opportunity for them to gain new ideas, network and grow! We are so excited for them to share their learning when they come back! Way to represent Clarke!!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th. This is a teacher professional development day. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 18th.
Clarke Archery competed last night at Nodaway Valley again. 🏹 Cole McCann & Ben Wilkins qualified for State‼️Dwight Humphrey & Masan Redman broke 200 for the first time scoring 213 & 203‼️ Our last qualifying tournament is Feb. 22 in Leon. 🎯More stats below. ⬇️
Join us Tuesday, February 18th for family night! Magician Jonathan May will be putting on an interactive performance! 5:30 free dinner and 6:00 show in the elementary cafeteria!
Congratulations to our speech team for qualifying 4 events for Nationals. Clarke also garnered top team awards in Eastern Iowa district.
Please be reminded of our Clarke Activities Dept. organizational meeting February 17th in the LMC at 7pm. We will begin our journey to transcend the opportunities that our youth have in all activities across the board. #bethespark
Good luck to our HS Girls Basketball team as they begin postseason play in Creston, vs. Creston today at 5pm.
Good luck to Will Smith as he begins District Wrestling in Knoxville today at noon!!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th. This is a teacher professional development day. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 18th.
Clarke is on a 2 hour delay February 13. No morning pre school.
Clarke is on a 2 hour delay for February 13th.
MS/HS Staff: There is no parking on the north side of the secondary building today Feb. 12.
The Clarke Activities Department would like to invite everyone to attend an informational meeting regarding our Activities Department's Strategic Plan on Monday, February 17th in the MS/HS LMC at 7pm. Check the website/app for more details.
Congratulations to Jackson Hoag on signing with Central College to play football for the Dutch next fall. We wish him the best athletically and academically.
Congratulations to the MS/HS Jazz Bands on their fine performances tonight at their concert. Great music. Love to see our students being involved.
Last week, several HS student/athletes went to The Village preschool to help their students identify which ball went with a specific sport. It was a very rewarding experience.
Congratulations to Will Smith on his 1st place finish at Sectional wrestling last Saturday. He advances to Districts this Saturday in Knoxville.
The MS/HS Jazz Band Concert is tonight at 7 pm in the auditorium. This free performance is required for all jazz band participants. MS Jazz Band Members should dress up and be in the band room by 6:30 pm.
Clarke Archery was in Afton yesterday racking up scores & bullseyes‼️ Wyatt Cowling led the pack w/12‼️ Fusion Goodrich had a PB scoring 241‼️The club will be in Greenfield next wkend and it will be a race to see who breaks 280 first‼️More stats below.⬇️
Good luck to our speech team and coach today as they compete at State Large Group in Waukee this afternoon.
Good luck to our wrestlers and coaching staff today as they begin their postseason with Sectionals in Albia beginning at noon. #GoIndians
Parents of Pee Wee Cheerleaders: please have your child at the auditorium entrance at 6:45pm tonight.
All spring sport sign-ups and registrations will be done online this upcoming season. Please go to the school website or through the Clarke App to get more information. There is an article on the front page of our school website or when on the app, press the news icon.
Reminder that Senior Night for basketball, bowling, cheerleading and managers will be Feb. 6th between the 2 varsity games.
Thank you Clarke County Hospital for donating hand sanitizer to each classroom in the elementary!!
DISTRICT-WIDE NOTICE - CYBER INCIDENT RESOLUTION
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/186963?org=clarke-community-schools
Due to the loss of several JV wrestling opportunities, we are adding a meet on 2/6 at Atlantic. Meet starts at 4:30.
Winter Extravaganza-February 6th:
Coaches vs Cancer Supper, Senior Night, Silent Auction, Pee Wee Cheerleaders
See website for more details.
Reminder that Pee Wee Cheerleaders have practice today from 3-5pm in the old gym at the elementary.
As a reminder, there is no practice tonight Mon., Feb. 3 for Clarke Archery. Practice will resume as regular on Wed., Feb. 5.
The MS Wrestling meet scheduled for today has been postponed until tomorrow 2/4. Same time and location.
Clarke Archery competed yesterday at Creston HS. Five archers finished in the top five‼️ Luke Wade qualified for state‼️ Remmington McCoy and Isabell Hay broke 200 for the first time‼️ More highlights below. ⬇️ Next week the team will be slinging arrows in Afton.
For the month of February, every time a $2.50 red My Heart reusable bag is sold at Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh (Osceola location), Clarke Community Schools Food & Clothing Pantry will receive a $1 donation. Help if you can!
Congratulations to Jessica Guerrero on finishing in the Top 16 at the Girls State Wrestling tournament this past weekend in Waverly.
Clarke Archery competes this weekend in Creston. Flight times are posted at practice and available at https://nasptournaments.org/schoolsearch.aspx .
Search for Clarke and select school.
Congratulations to Tori White on being selected to the 2020 Shrine Bowl Cheerleading team. She’s one of sixty selected to this group. Tori is the first ever Clarke Cheerleader selected. The football game is July 18 at UNI.
Reminder that there is a high school Book Club meeting during 2nd lunch today. Bring your books!
After a 2 wk hiatus imposed by Mother Nature, Clarke Archery had a great shoot at NV this weekend. 7 archers have already qualified for State, & many have had great growth. Elijah Keller is most improved archer to date improving from 134 to 254. More highlights ⬇️.
Good luck to Tori White tomorrow morning as she tries out for the cheer team that will perform at the 2020 Shrine Bowl football game.
Good luck to Clarke Archers today as they participate in a tournament at Nodaway Valley. Participants are reminded that all flights are at the elementary school in Greenfield.
The 126 lbs weight class at #IWCOAstate started with 44 wrestlers. After day one, Jessica Guerrero is among the 16 that remain! Focus on the Process.
With the 7-2 victory history is made. Jessica Guerrero is the first Clarke wrestler to win a match at #IWCOAstate!
The Albia basketball games scheduled for today, have been rescheduled for tomorrow. Varsity only starting at 2pm. youth cheer will be moved to a different date. Senior Night and Coaches vs. Cancer events will be Feb. 6.
The high school Anime Club meeting has been moved to next Friday.
The HS Basketball games scheduled for tonight with Albia have been postponed to a later date. TBD
January 24th there is a 2 hour delay with buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon. No morning pre-school.
There will be a HS Anime Club meeting tomorrow during second lunch in Jones-Webb’s room.
DISTRICT-WIDE NOTICE - CYBER INCIDENT AT CLARKE SCHOOLS
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/181507?org=clarke-community-schools
All archery, basketball and wrestling practices/activities for after school today, January 22nd have been cancelled.
Due to weather, the Washington, D.C. / Boston meeting has been been postponed until next Wednesday 1/29 at 5:30 in the LMC.
Reminder that the Girls MS Basketball games at Murray will feature 8th grade first followed by 7th.
The Centerville MS Basketball games scheduled for today, are now cancelled as we couldn't find a common date to reschedule.
Due to Centerville being closed on Monday, MS Basketball games have been postponed. Reschedule TBA
Buses will be on hard surface only January 20th both morning and afternoon routes.
The Chariton Archery tournament scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed.
There is no archery tournament in Chariton tomorrow, Saturday, January 18. Make up date pending.
The JV/V Wrestling at ADM scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled.
The JV Wrestling at Centerville and Speech Tournament in Omaha have been cancelled for today.
Due to the predicted weather, school is canceled for Friday January 17th.
The Bedford G/B Varsity Basketball games originally scheduled for 1/13, have been moved to Thursday, January 23rd.
Due to change of date and shortage of officials for basketball at Knoxville tonight, the following is the schedule:
HS Gym: 6:30 Var Girls then Var Boys
MS Gym: 5:00 JV1B, then JV2B, followed by JVG
A JV2 Boys Basketball date was added after the hard copy of winter schedule was released. They play at Leon vs.Indianola @ 6:00 and then C-D @ 7:15.
Join us for Family Night beginning at 5:30 in the elementary cafeteria! Free dinner, book bingo and every student goes home with a book!
Due to potential weather on Friday, we've moved the Conference HS Basketball games scheduled for Friday back to Thursday Jan. 16th.
As a result of weather, buses will be on hard surface only the afternoon of January 13th.
Join us for family night tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 5:30-7:00 in the Elementary Cafeteria. Free dinner and activity! It is literacy night so every student will get a free book!!
January 13th buses on hard surfaces for the morning routes only. Normal bus routes will resume in the afternoon.
January 13 hard surface only is just for morning routes.
Buses on hard surface only January 13th.
Clarke Elementary circle drive will be closed tomorrow morning due to thick, dangerous ice on the steps. Please drop off students on the west side at entrance 12 and 13.
Due to the pending weather, students will be dismissed two hours early January 10th.
Due to a scheduling mistake, we will now be wrestling at HOME on 1/9, starting at 5:30. Centerville, Davis County and a 4th team will be wrestling.
Join us for PTCO tonight at 5:30 in the elementary library. Hope to see you there!
Clarke Archery had a fantastic day hosting their own tournament! We had 3 medalists: Wyatt Cowling (5th MS Boys), Remington Binning (1st Elem Boys), Luke Wade (3rd Elem Boys). All scores may be viewed at https://nasptournaments.org/TournamentDetail.aspx?tid=5545
Come out to watch our Clarke Archery Club participants today at the high school.
Come out and support our Clarke Archery teams tomorrow starting at 8am. All competition is located in the HS gym. GO CLARKE!!
Classes resume on Friday, January 3rd.
Reminder that the school Food and Clothing Pantry will be open from 4-5 today.
The Clarke Food and Clothing Pantry WILL be open today at 4:00. Come and see us if we can help you with groceries or warm clothes!
Come support our High School Basketball teams as they play Centerville tonight. Games start at 5:00. Our pep band along with some alumni will be providing some music. Wear your ugly sweaters!
Students will dismiss two hours early from school on Friday. Elementary will dismiss at 1:00 and secondary at 1:25. Sorry for any confusion.
There will be a 1:25pm dismissal on Friday, December 20th for the beginning of winter break. Classes will resume on Friday, January 3rd.
The MSHS building has been given the all clear. MS wrestling practice has been cancelled. All other activities are still as scheduled.
The fire department has cautioned us to rescind our all clear for practices and events this evening until they have investigated the situation at the MS/HS a bit further. Please do not come to the school. Another announcement will follow.
Practices and events are still on for tonight at the MS/HS building.
There was a fire inside one of the construction areas at the MS/HS building. It has been contained and all students are safe. Information about evening practices or activities will be available soon.
Archery Club: Practice tonight Monday, December 16 will end at 6:45 PM. All students will need to leave or be picked up by then.
Clarke Archers were hard at work early this morning at the Madrid Tiger Holiday Shootout. Check out the photos for today’s top male and female archer in each school. Their next competition is January 4 at Clarke High School. Come check them out! 🎯 🏆 🏹
The MS Wrestling at I-35 for next Tuesday, Dec. 17 will now start at 4:00 instead of 4:15.
We are so appreciative of our cooks and custodians! Sixth grade students shared essays about how our cooks and custodians use the seven habits at a tea celebration where they were honored. Thank you for all you do!
For those not able to attend the SCC Wrestling Tournament, you can watch it by going to the following link:
https://www.gopitchtv.com/2019-scc-wrestling-tournament/
The home MS Wrestling today will be located in the HS Gym.
Basketball order of events for Dec. 10: HS Gym 5:00 JV G followed by Varsity G, then Varsity B - MS Gym 5:00 JV 1 B, followed by JV 2 B
Congratulations to Alexis Arnold, Emma Bolton and Kenna DeVore on being selected to participate in the 2019 Drake Honor Band held on December 6-7. The concert was held Saturday evening. Awesome job ladies.
Clarke Archers opened this weekend in Creston. Next weekend they compete in the Madrid Tiger Holiday Tournament. Their home tournament is Jan. 4. Come check them out!
The top Clarke Archers today were Remington Binning (elem), Casey Wade (MS), and Lane Whirrett (HS).
The Winter Team Store orders are in. Please make arrangements to be picked up from the Activities Office in the HS.
Basketball game schedule for tonight: HS Gym 6:15 Var G, 7:45 Var B - MS Gym 5:00 JV1 Boys, 6:15 JV2 Boys, 7:30 JV Girls
The Winter Team store orders have been shipped from Carroll. When they come in, the orders can be picked up from the Activities Office in the HS next to the auditorium
Reminder: Clarke Archery Club individual and team pictures are tonight. Elem is at 4:30, MS is at 5:00, HS is at 5:30.
Reminder: PTCO Meeting tonight at 5:30 in the Elementary Library. All are welcome!
Clarke Elementary is hosting our 2nd Annual "Be A Hero" Blood Drive today in honor of Paul Henry's recovery from the accident 2 years ago. It is not too late to sign up! The Blood Mobile will be parked by the Old Gym at the Elementary School 1:00-6:00pm. https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/168024
We've teamed up with www.sportscastmedia.com out of Mediapolis, IA to bring you live broadcasts of several of our Varsity Basketball and Wrestling events for the upcoming Winter Season. To see which events will be available, go to www.theindiancast.net.
There will be no school on Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy Thanksgiving break!
Reminder: There will be no Clarke Archery Club practice on Wednesday, November 27 because there is no school due to Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving! The next practices are Monday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 4. Pictures are Wednesday, December 4 during practice.
A friendly reminder: We are having a high number of students coming to school when they have been sick the day/night before. Please remember, we at Clarke, along with the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommends a student stay home for 24 hours AFTER vomiting, diarrhea, an/or fever have ceased. Thank you for your understanding and for helping keep our Clarke students healthy!
Estamos teniedo un alto numero de estudiantes viniendo a la escuela cuando ellos han estado enfermos el dia anterior. Como un recordatorio: Nosotros en Clarke, asi como la Academia Americana de Pediatras, recomendamos que el estudiante se quede en casa por 24 horas DESPUES de vomitar, tener diarrea,y/o que la fiebre haya cesado. Gracias por su entendimiento y por ayudarnos a mantener a nuestros estudiantes de Clarke saludables!
There is a power outage currently affecting the MS/HS building. It is an area outage, not a result of construction. Students are safe and in their classrooms. Unless otherwise notified, school will let out at the normal time.
There will be no Clarke Archery Club practice on Wednesday, November 27 because there is no school due to Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving!
Shout to Officer Fitzpatrick and the Osceola Police Department for making positive connections with our students and staff. The students love seeing them in the hallways and giving high fives as they enter the building!
Clarke Archery Club will have individual and team pictures on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Elementary at 4:30, MS at 5:00, HS at 5:30. Forms will be available next week.
The Archery Club tournament schedule is going home tonight with participants.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgbjmjmuINp9RlgDUzANZxRzjj_sBBS1w3GKMxA85rs/edit?usp=sharing
You are invited to an art exhibit at Clarke County Hospital. Art created by Clarke students will be featured. Tuesday, November 26th from 5-7 pm in the Main Entrance lobby of Clarke County Hospital. Light refreshments will be served.
There will be no school on Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd.
Archery Club participants need to have paperwork (incl. DOB and SSN) and payment in to Mrs. Scott at the high school by this Friday, Nov. 22. Tournament registration has begun and competition spots cannot be guaranteed for late registrants.
The Winter Activity Season is underway. Please get out and support our Indian Activities this winter. For updated schedules, please use the following link:
https://www.southcentralconf.org/public/genie/664/school/6/
The Clarke drama department presents "Oklahoma!" Fri. and Sat. @ 7:30. Seats are $7 reserved, $5 adult / $4 student general admission. Enter the building through door 8 (band room door).
Clarke Elementary staff had a blast engaging in a fun Team Building activity led by the Events Team!
The Thanksgiving Family Night was a HUGE success! We served about 300 meals. Thank you to PTCO for providing a fun craft and to all staff who helped serve a yummy meal!
The Winter Season Team Store has been extended through 11:59 pm November 14th. Orders will take 3-4 weeks to process, so we will not extend it again. We appreciate your support
The Clarke drama department is deep into a week of dress rehearsals for "Oklahoma!" Don't miss this production under the direction of Donal May, Mary Pohlmann and Karina Kelso on Fri. and Sat. @ 7:30. Seats are $7 reserved, $5 adult / $4 student general admission.
Thanksgiving Family Night TONIGHT! 5:30-7 in elem. cafeteria. FREE for PK-12 Clarke families! Enjoy a meal, games and make an ornament together!
The 2019-20 Archery Club is hosting a Parent/Student Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30pm in the LMC. Practices will begin Wednesday, November 13th. Grades 4-12.
SWCC is grieving the loss of VP for Instruction Bill Taylor. A service will be held Tues, Nov 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the SWCC gymnasium. Classes on campus and at the Osceola SWCC Center are cancelled Nov 12 to allow SWCC employees & students to attend the service.
Reminder that the Winter Sports Team Store closes tomorrow at 11:59pm. https://clarkebballwrestlebowl.itemorder.com/sale
Please join us Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 5:30-7:00pm at the Elementary School for our Thanksgiving Meal Family Night. FREE to all Clarke families. Enjoy fun games and a free meal with your family! Hope to see you there!
Winter sports apparel and gear now available! https://5il.co/b7nv
The 2019-20 Archery Club is hosting a Parent/Student Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30pm in the LMC. Practices will begin Wednesday, November 13th.
Reserved tickets for the HS musical – Oklahoma are on sale - $7 at the high school. The show is November 15 & 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
2019-20 Archery Season Kick-Off Meeting. Please see the following article on our website for more information.
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools
K-12 picture retakes will be Wednesday, November 6th.
Clarke Elementary students and staff, wear yellow every Monday in November as we kick off learning about the 7 habits! November we will focus on being proactive!
There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 1st.
Come cheer on our HS Cheerleaders at State Competition on Saturday. They perform at 3:27pm at the Jacobsen Building on the State Fair Grounds.
In the upcoming week, the Clarke Winter Sport Teams will be releasing their online "Team Apparel Store". This year we will also be offering Adidas brand items at prices greatly below MSRP. Go Indians!
The Clarke County Education Association invites you to a School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, November 4, 6:30 p.m., HS Gym
The Elementary PTCO is selling Clarke bags. They are perfect for snow pants and boots! Get it personalized and a luggage tag, too! Orders due to the elementary school office by November 4.
Class of 2020: Don't forget! Tomorrow night (October 29) there will be a FAFSA Completion Event from 4:00-8:00 PM. Come to Room 117 (Mr. Eckermann's) to get help completing your FAFSA.
This week is parent-teacher conferences for grades K-12. The schedule for the week is as follows:
Monday: 1-hour early out, conferences 3-8
Tuesday: 1-hour early out, conferences 3-8
Wednesday: 1-hour early out as normal
Thursday: normal schedule
Friday: NO SCHOOL
MS/HS students are returning to the building for classes now. The leak has been contained and the building has been aired out.
A gas leak from courtyard construction has forced a temporary evacuation of the MS/HS building. The issue should be resolved shortly so students can return to class. Students have been evacuated to a safe area next to Lifepoint Church next to the swimming pool.
Members of the Clarke Football Team greet elementary students this morning as they enter the building. Go Indians!!!
Clarke Football team welcomes students at circle drive today! They play their last game at home tonight. Come out and support them!
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
Juniors and Seniors: Dont' forget your spring SWCC form! They are due to Mrs. Scott by tomorrow (Oct. 25).
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
We are excited to announce a new online registration process for 7-12 sports/activities that we are using for this upcoming season. Please go to the following link to get started.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cph-oP4-A2JJ7EPNK0twlglg8YR_GXkufBEdzNVEa90/edit?usp=sharing
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
We are excited to announce a new online registration process that we are going to be using starting this Winter season for students in 7th-12th Grade. Please go to the following link to get started.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cph-oP4-A2JJ7EPNK0twlglg8YR_GXkufBEdzNVEa90/edit
MS/HS students, staff, and parents:
Due to construction the road around the MS/HS building, beginning at the NW corner (just past the admin building) and ending at Shaw St., will be closed Tuesday, October 22nd, from 8:45am to 12:15 pm. No cars will be able to get in or out from that area during that time. Thank you for your understanding during our construction project.
Congratulations to the Clarke Marching Band on their Division II rating at the State Marching Band contest today.
PTCO MOVIE NIGHT tonight at 5:30. Dinner will be served at 5:30. Movie begins at 6:00.
Earlier this month Clarke seniors participated in the College Application Campaign. Nearly 100 applications were completed during the three day event! #IApplied
Reminder it is not too late to get registered for the Youth Basketball Clinics. Fee is $20. Clinics start Saturday, October 26th. Open to 2nd-6th Grade students. Contact Park and Recreation Dept.
Senior Spotlight: Clarke student TJ Woods is interning at Altec this year. He’s learning SOLIDWORKS and other skills to launch into a full-time career. #ClarkePride
Come out and support our HS Volleyball teams tonight starting at 5:30. Last home game for our Seniors.
Come out to East Lake Park today and support our Cross Country runners at the SCC Meet. First event at 4:30!
The school Food and Clothing Pantry will be open Monday from 4-5.
There will be NO school for students on Monday, October 14th. This is a professional development day for teachers.
The MS/HS Cross Country Meet at Chariton tonight has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Class of 2020: Need help with the FAFSA? There will be a FAFSA completion event at Clarke HS on Tuesday, October 29 from 4:00-8:00 PM in Room 117. See this doc for more info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tov04jfNw0AGdUIL-iW9x_celuPZU39MHWlQOkhlYSA/edit?usp=sharing
Join us tonight for our Clarke Family Night! FREE to all Clarke families. Spaghetti dinner at 5:30 with our program at 6:00! Learn a stress-free strategy for better behaved children and make a fidget! Enter at entrance 5 of the Elementary School. Hope to see you there!
Come out and see our Middle School Football teams play their last home football game at 4:15 this afternoon.
All MS & HS VB games will be played in the HS gym in Chariton tonight. MS 4:15-5:30 two nets at same time, 9/JV warm-up will begin at 5:30 on two nets and play for 60 minutes, with Varsity to start around 7:15.
Please join us on Tuesday, October 8th for Clarke Family Night. FREE to all Clarke Families. Dinner is at 5:30pm and the program will begin at 6:00pm. Located in the Clarke Elementary Cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
Admission for the MS and HS VB @ Chariton on Oct. 8th will be $5 for adults and $3 for students. Due to playing in same gym, all admissions will be the same.
The Chariton Cross Country meet scheduled for Oct.3, has been postponed to Oct. 10 due to very wet conditions.
Due to impending weather, we will run the JV/V Girls at 4:30, then JV/V Boys, then MS.
Clarification: MS VB adjustment is for the Sept. 30th date.
MS VB Schedule Adjustment: We will be using both gyms with 7th in the MS and 8th in the HS Gym both starting at 4:15.
Due to the lack of officials, the 9th Grade VB Tournament at Creston this Saturday has been cancelled. The JV will still be played.
Students in grades 7-10: Want to go to Washington, D.C. and Boston for Spring Break 2020? Learn more at the informational meeting TONIGHT at 6:00pm in the LMC. Already registered? No need to attend tonight's meeting.
Reminder for VB games. 9th grade games will be in MS gym and JV/V will be in HS gym tonight. People can use both gym entrances.
A big thanks to all that donated or volunteered to help at the 2019 Hoco Clarke Schools Food Pantry drive. It was a very successful night and a heartwarming show of support to our community members in need.
Help us Pack the Pantry tonight and win one of our fabulous prizes!
Homecoming Tailgate Family Night tonight beginning at 5:00pm by the softball fields. Free food, tattoos, fun and games. Face painting will also be available for purchase. Hope to see you there!
2019 Clarke Homecoming Coronation LIVE in about 15 minutes! https://youtu.be/8GbzNDoux3A
Homecoming 2019
It's Friday! The link for Homecoming Coronation will be made available just prior to the festivities on social media, the Clarke app, text, and website. Happy Homecoming!
MS/HS announcement: Our expectation is that ALL 7-12 students go to the parade after coronation on Friday. Students will be supervised by staff to and from the parade. Students who normally ride the bus will depart at the normal 3:30 time.
The junior class will be selling Homecoming shirts tonight before boom night. Youth sizes through adult medium are left.
HS Art Honor Society will be painting faces for Spirit Day tomorrow! Designs cost $1-5 depending on size. We will be available in the MS/HS student lounge before school and during HS lunch. We will also be at the family tailgate and at the game. Come show your Clarke spirit and support AHS!
Homecoming Tailgate Family Night will be Friday, 9/20 beginning at 5:00pm by the softball fields. Free food, tattoos, fun and games. Face painting will also be available for purchase. Hope to see you there!
Reminder:At the homecoming game, we are hosting Pack the Pantry. For every bag of groceries you donate, you'll be entered to win prizes at halftime! Look for the pick-up down by the field to donate.
After Prom parents will be selling Homecoming trinkets outside the elementary office tomorrow (9/19) and Friday (9/20) in the morning 7:30am-8:10am.
Please update your MS VB schedules as we've updated information. We will be playing 7th and 8th at the same time for most of the remaining dates.
Homecoming shirts will be sold at High School Auditorium before and after school Tuesday – Friday. Sold at the elementary lobby Wednesday – Friday in the morning starting at 7:30. Shirts are again $5 each.
There is a BIG car auction in Red Oak this weekend. Traffic and parking may be difficult tonight for the football. Please plan accordingly.
The MS VB games today are played at Pleasantville in the HS gym. Games start at 4. 7th and 8th will play at the same time on two nets.
Design pictures for the secondary campus now available on the Clarke website: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
The fall “team store” apparel orders have arrived. Please pick them up in the Activities Office located next to the Auditorium.
Clarke HS Volleyball Team is doing a service project for the Clarke Food Pantry tonight at all 3 grocery store locations from 4:30 to 5:45. Stop by and donate an item to help out those less fortunate.
The Graphic Edge Fall Team Store orders are scheduled to be in this week. We will keep everyone posted.
Clarke PTCO meeting will be on Monday, September 16 at 5:30pm in the elementary library.
Football Friday Night! Game at 7. We’ve asked participating students to park in swimming pool parking. We will have a cart and Gator to assist with walking to field. #pushforexcellence
Reminder: Due to holiday, the Food Pantry will NOT be open on Monday, Sept. 2nd.
The Food and Clothing Pantry will NOT be open on Monday, Sept. 2. We will be open again on Sept. 9.
Congratulations to our HS Cross Country team for their opening meet today at Jester Park. Katie Donaldson took first place with Destiny Ashby finishing 12th. Congrats to everyone.
School dismisses at 2:25 today.
SWCC Students: Students who missed summer orientation will have a mandatory orientation with a SWCC rep on Tuesday during Encore time. Meet in the lounge area. If you have a question about a SWCC class, even if you attended orientation, please stop by.
SWCC Students: Oral Comm starts Wednesday and is from 2:00-3:30. English Comp will start on Thursday. If your Clarke schedule has Comp during 6th & 7th periods your class is from 1:10-2:10. If your Clarke schedule has Comp during 8th period your class is from 2:20 to 3:20.
SWCC Students: On-line classes start Monday and will be in the LMC. Don’t forget your username and password. Students earning at least a B at midterm may request open campus during the scheduled online period. SWCC midterm is October 23.
Come out to see the 2019 Clarke Indians tonight at 6:30. Sport Drink game vs. WCV.
TOMORROW DROP OFF AND PARKING at MS/HS
MS/HS parents MUST drop off students at entrance 8. This is on the south side of the building next to the band room. Any students driving MUST park in the student parking lot.
Check out the crowd at Thursday Night in the Park!
TOMORROW DROP OFF AND PARKING at MS/HS
MS/HS parents MUST drop off students at entrance 8. This is on the south side of the building next to the band room. Any students driving MUST park in the student parking lot.
Reminder of Thursday Night in Park tonight! Begin serving at 5:00, program at 5:30. Hamburger meals $5. Door Prizes. Introduction of New Staff and much more!!!
TOMORROW DROP OFF AND PARKING at MS/HS
MS/HS parents MUST drop off students at entrance 8. This is on the south side of the building next to the band room. Any students driving MUST park in the student parking lot.
Thursday Night in the Park on August 22nd. Begin serving hamburgers at 5, with program at 5:30. Live Entertainment, Introduction of Fall Sport Teams, Door Prizes (including Iowa and Iowa State Football Tickets) must be present to win.
MS Football Practice will begin Monday, August 26th @ 3:45!
Join us for “Meet the Teacher” tonight (Wednesday, August 21) at Clarke Elementary from 4:00-6:00pm. Bring your supplies and say hello to your new teacher! Hope to see you there!
The Access/Traffic plan for the MS/HS Building is available here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
MS Sports Practices will begin Monday Aug. 26th. Football practice will be 3:45-6:00PM, volleyball will be 6:20AM in the high school gym and cross country will be 3:45 meeting in the wrestling room.
Jrs & Srs taking online SWCC classes are assigned to the LMC this year one period daily (usually). Attendance is required for all students through midterm. Once midterm grades are received, students earning at least a B, may request open campus. SWCC’s midterm date is October 23.
Are you a senior taking SWCC’s English Comp? If your Clarke schedule says Comp is 6th & 7th periods your class is from 1:10-2:10. If your Clarke schedule says Comp is 8th period your class is from 2:20-3:20. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the SWCC Center.
SWCC Students: Your text books will be available for pick up the first day of school in the lounge. If you missed orientation, a SWCC representative will meet with you sometime the first week of school. Stay tuned for date, time and location.
Freshmen: It was awesome to meet so many of you tonight at orientation! Please note that if an L follows your locker number that means your locker is located in the LMC hallway. See you Friday! #OneTribe
DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!
Order Clarke apparel for ALL fall sports in one place. Football, volleyball, and cross country. https://clarkesports.itemorder.com/sale
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Back to School Wellness Fair. TODAY (Monday) from 4-6pm in the Middle School Gym. FREE to all Clarke families. There will be free haircuts, school supplies, health screenings, community resources and much more! Hope to see you there!
Fall Sports Team Store apparel orders are due Monday at midnight! Go to District page and then “happenings” section to order online! Go Indians
Correction: 7th grade orientation will not be in the HS auditorium on August 20th. This will take place in the MS classrooms. Staff will be available to direct you to the appropriate classroom. Enter through the MS main doors or entrance 28 if construction does not allow use of the MS main doors.
Back to school week events!
Monday, August 19th: Back to School Wellness Fair, 4-6 PM in the MS gym.
Monday, August 19th: Freshmen orientation, 6:30-8 in the HS auditorium
Tuesday, August 20th: 7th Grade orientation, 6:30-8 in the HS auditorium
Wednesday, August 21st: Elementary open house, 4-6 PM
Thursday, August 22nd: Thursday Night in the Park w/ Clarke @ 5:30, Osceola Square
Friday, August 23rd: First day of school, 1-hour early out
Clarke Schools, community members, local businesses and amazing volunteers worked together to purchase supplies for our Back to School Wellness Fair on August 19 from 4-6 in the middle school gym. FREE to all Clarke families. Thank you for all the support and hope to see you there!
Freshmen and New Student Orientation is Monday, August 19 at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Come meet your advisor, get your schedule, and find your locker!
High School Students: Eliminate some stress from your first few days of school and email your schedule requests. Freshmen/Sophomores email rclyde@clarke.k12.ia.us. Juniors/Seniors email jscott@clarke.k12.ia.us. We want to help make your first few days smooth sailing!
SWCC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
IMPORTANT FALL DATES
Aug 26- SWCC online classes begin
Aug 28- campus, center & ICN classes start
Oct 23- Midterm
Dec 13- online classes end
Dec 16-20 campus final exam week
Dec 20- campus classes end
SCHEDULE CHANGES for SWCC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
From SWCC: Fall schedule changes will be accepted through Wed, Aug 21 for campus & online courses. Schedule changes for classes taking place at the high school will be accepted the first week of class.
Order Clarke apparel for ALL fall sports in one place! Football, volleyball, and cross country. https://clarkesports.itemorder.com/sale
Join us on August 19th from 4:00-6:00 for the Back to School Wellness Fair in the Middle School Gym. This event is FREE to all Clarke students and families. There will be haircuts, school supplies, dental/vision/lead screenings, community resources and much more!
The final opportunity to receive translation assistance for registering your child for school will be August 12th and August 13th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the school district office.
Clarke calendar is now directly connected with the South Central Iowa Conference calendar! You can access it through our app and website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYkWE-4Buo
Class of 2019: We are so proud of our 2019 graduates! They're starting their college journey and beginning classes later this month - keep up the excellent work Class of 2019! You're doing awesome things.
Class of 2019: It's Iowa's Tax Free Holiday Weekend today and tomorrow! Pick up your school supplies and save $$$$!!!!
HS Students: Do you need a schedule change? Fresh/Sophs may email Ms. Clyde at rclyde@clarke.k12.ia.us. Juniors/Seniors may email Mrs. Scott at jscott@clarke.k12.ia.us. RESPONSES MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATE AND MAY NOT COME UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO SCHOOL STARTING. Thanks for your patience.
2019-2020 MS/HS schedules are now available on the Portal. Elem schedules will be available at a later date. Some administrative changes may still be made to MS/HS schedules. HS students will have the first three days of school to request schedule changes.
Athletic physicals done at the Clarke Clinic, must be scheduled. You can’t just walk in.
The Clarke App is back in the Apple
Store. If you don’t have this app yet, go get it now!
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Clarke football camps and be guaranteed a T-shirt. Walk-Ups are welcome. Forms can be found here: https://5il.co/90ti
Please return forms to the HS office.
Class of 2019: Do you have everything you need to begin classes? Do you know which room your class is in and when it starts? Make sure you check everything twice so you have the best First Day of College EVER!
For new Clarke families or those in need of computer access for school registration, in-person school registration is Thursday, August 1st from 9-7 in the MS/HS Library. Use entrance 28. For current Clarke families, register online now! https://tinyurl.com/yyyo7s4o
Operation School Supplies has teamed with Clarke to provide school supplies for the Back to School Wellness Fair! Eat at Pizza Hut on August 6th from 4:00-close and a percentage of your total will go toward purchasing school supplies for our students! Hope to see you there!
Any athlete that wants to participate in Middle School Fall Sports (XC,FB,VB) needs to sign up. This can be done at Registration or emailing me at rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us Include: Name, Grade and Sport.
Class of 2019: College starts in about one month! Comment below to let us know which class you're most excited about!
Class of 2019: SAVE BIG when it's TAX FREE WEEKEND AUG 2 & 3! Make a list of the supplies you need and try to purchase items when they're tax free so you can save some cash money!
Class of 2019: Do you know if you need to take any placement tests? Check with your admissions counselor and/or advisor to make sure you take these tests you need for your upcoming courses. It'll help you determine what the best courses are for you to enroll in!
Book fees for 2019-2020 have been assigned. You are now able to pay book fees and make lunch account payments through your Portal account. Book fees are due by 8/23/19.
Class of 2019: Bills? I have to pay bills?! Remember to regularly check your student account and with your financial aid office about any payments that are due. Be sure to know how you will pay them (scholarships, financial aid, hard-earned money, etc.).
Infinite Campus may be down on Friday, July 12th for system work. This may or may not affect online registration. If you experience problems, please try again later.
Just a reminder 2019-2020 online registration is now open. Access through parent portal. To set up or reset your portal account, call 342-4969.
Class of 2019: When is your college's orientation?! Comment below to let us know. Make sure to ask all of your questions, touch base with your advisor, and even start your course schedule! Be in the moment to develop new friendships, too. :)
Class of 2019: Happy 4th of July!! Enjoy celebrating with your friends and family before you head off to classes in a few short weeks!
Class of 2019: Are you covered? Know your health insurance options before you start class! Then you won't be surprised by medical bills and prescription expenses when you're sick and don't want to deal with it.
Class of 2019: Shots, Shots, Shots! Do you have all your college requires? Make sure to send your immunization records to the health office on campus. Set up a time to get immunizations you still need.
2019-20 Online registration is open! Go to our website for more information. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/2019-20-online-registration
Middle School Baseball and softball cancelled Wednesday, June 26
Varsity Softball will start no sooner than 615 due to lightning delay freshmen game will play after varsity
Due to possible weather this evening Softball with Albia will be Freshman followed by Varsity
Class of 2019: Have you logged on to your college's web portal yet? If not, log on to explore it, setup your accounts, email address, etc. Doing it now will make it much easier to find things once you begin! And you won't be as overwhelmed during your first week of class!
Middle school baseball cancelled today
Middle School Softball this morning is cancelled.
There may not be concessions this evening at Martensdale.
Softball will be played tonight at Martensdale-St Marys with Varsity beginning at 6:00pm JV to follow
Class of 2019: Introduce yourself to your new roomie if you haven't already! These are friends that can be around for a lifetime. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know them before you start living together.
Class of 2019: Are you living on or off campus? Staying home or moving out? Let us know what you're up to by commenting below!
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Due to construction, entrance to tonight’s school board meeting will be through entrance #27 or #28 on the north side of the secondary campus.
The June 10th school board meeting has been postponed to June 17th. The time and location remains the same.
Class of 2019: Have you completed your FAFSA yet?! Get your piece of the money pie and submit today before it's too late!
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Class of 2019: This summer you'll see regular reminders for things to do before beginning classes in the fall. Follow along to know what to complete over the next few weeks! You'll stay on track and be set for classes when it's time to start in the fall.
Online registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open. Access through parent portal. To set up or reset your portal account , call 342-4969. Fees will be assigned July 15 and due by August 23rd; a notification will be sent.
Class of 2019: You have graduated and are off to accomplish great things! Headed to college? Stay on top of your summer to do list with regular updates here.
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Freshman Softball has been delayed hope to begin play at approx5:30 with varsity first tonight depending upon weather.
Teachers preparing for the next year
School is out, but the teachers are hard at work unpacking the social studies standards.
May 30th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
May 29th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
Attn: Senior Scholarship Winners!
This doc will help you with your financial planning. Check it out to see when your scholarships will be applied to your tuition bill.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lR9JSlPhli7TvLyjermDLSI5D-FDy4muBnw891n0tVE/edit?usp=sharing
May 28th afternoon routes may be delayed. Students will stay in school buildings until storm passes to ensure safety for students and drivers.
Due to impending threatening weather, we will not have Field Day outside today. We will do things here inside at the elementary.
May 28th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
Seniors (Class of 2019) do not need to call the school and ask for transcripts to be mailed unless the information you reported on your senior exit survey is incorrect. Transcripts will be mailed late next week. See the SWCC website for sending college transcripts.
The Food and Clothing Pantry WILL be open on Monday from 4-5, even though there is no school.
Due to the “light” rain we’ve been having, the 3rd grade field trip has been cancelled.
May 24 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon routes.
High school students, including incoming freshmen, should return 2019-2020 course requests tomorrow (Friday).
Congratulations to the Clarke Softball teams tonight. They defeated Chariton Freshmen 6-1, Junior Varsity 9-3 ,Varsity 8-0
Most high school students should have brought home 2019-2020 course requests today including incoming freshmen. Please review and return by Friday.
Buses will be on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes May 22nd.
Reminder: High School Chorus concert tonight at 7pm. Auditorium
Reminder: High school Chorus concert tonight at 7pm. Auditorium
Baseball at Red Oak tonight has been cancelled.
To the Class of 2019: Your dreams are not too big, too silly, nor too unrealistic. 🌈⭐️You are our future. Dare to dream BIG and rise up! 2/2 #WeRise #Classof2019
Congratulations to the Clarke Class of 2019! 👨🏽🎓👩🏼🎓The “over 30 crowd” 😂 can hop on over to Clarke Community Schools’ Facebook page to check out a video of the event. 1/2
Today seniors celebrated their last day with a breakfast, graduation practice & senior walks through the elem & MS/HS buildings. Earlier this week, seniors celebrated a scholarship & awards night. Expect a more detailed news article in a couple of days. PC: Jerod Perez
If you can't make it to Clarke Community High School for graduation, join us on Facebook to view it as it happens! The livestream will appear on our Facebook page just prior to 2:00 PM (CST) on May 19th. Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Clark...
Update! The Decisions are all in. 👨🏼🔧👩🏻🎨Celebrate with Clarke Seniors tomorrow (Wednesday) night at Senior Awards Night, 7:00 PM in the auditorium. 🏆💰 #DecisionDay #Classof2019 👩🏼🎓👨🏽🎓
Come to Lovin’ Literacy at family night tonight. Free meal starts at 5:30. Local author Jamie Talbott-Lamb and book bingo starts at 6. Best of all, each child leaves with a free book! Join us.
Don’t forget...tonight is our last family night of the year. Free dinner at 5:30 and “Loving Literacy” starting at 6 with a special visit from local author, Jamie Talbott-Lamb. Join us in the elementary cafeteria for an evening of food, books, and fun! Plus, every child will receive a free book to take home. Hope to see you there!
If you can't make it to Clarke Community High School for graduation, join us on Facebook to view it as it happens! The livestream will appear on our Facebook page just prior to 2:00 PM (CST) on May 19th. Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
The Clarke Anime had a great year and enjoyed snacks and anime at their last meeting of the year!
A huge thank you to the employees at ALTEC. They joined together to raise this generous donation to the Clarke Food Pantry! Almost $3000 was raised!
Join us on Facebook May 10th @ 10:15 AM (CST) for a Facebook Live Event to view Casey Wade, 5th grade student, competing for Clarke at the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky! Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
Buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon for May 9th.
Buses on hard surface only May 8th both morning and afternoon routes.
Join us on Facebook May 10th @ 10:15 AM (CST) for a Facebook Live Event to view Casey Wade, 5th grade student, competing for Clarke at the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky! Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
Due to predicted weather buses will be on hard surface only both morning and afternoon May 7th.
If you can't make it to Clarke Community High School for graduation, join us on Facebook to view it as it happens! The livestream will appear on our Facebook page just prior to 2:00 PM (CST) on May 19th. Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
It’s #DecisionDay at Clarke! 🎉 Congrats to the Class is 2019!! 👩🏼🎓👨🏽🎓 Use #IDecided to share your plans. 👨🏿⚖️👨🏻🏫👩🏻🏭👨🏼🔧👩🏻🎨👩🏻🚒👨🏽🚀👩🏼🍳
Congratulations to the Clarke High School Band for their Division I rating at the IHSMA State Large Group Band Contest Friday evening!
Shop downtown on Saturday, May 4th to support Clarke Elementary PTCO!
FCCLA will be hosting a free will donation car wash this Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Fareway. Come get all the mud and dirt washed off your car and support 3 great kids who are trying to raise money for FCCLA nationals!
FCCLA apparel order forms are due by the end of the day tomorrow, May 3rd. Elementary forms and payment can be turned into the elementary office. HS/MS forms need to be turned into Cris in the MS office. Support Clarke FCCLA by purchasing some Clarke gear!
Buses will run on hard surface only May 2 and May3 both morning and afternoon routes.
Mrs. Norman’s 3rd grade class is hatching chickens and learning a lot in the process! Watch them hatch live on YouTube by searching “Incubator Cam in 3E”.
The middle school chorus concert will be Thursday at 7pm in the auditorium. Students should report to the chorus room at 6:30pm. The 8th grade choir will perform first on the concert.
The Band Boosters successfully raised $2,535 to put towards purchasing new band uniforms at the 7-12 Band Concert. Thank you to all who participated in this event. Special thanks to Jeff Webb and Dylan Webb of Webb Auction Service for donating their time and talent."
Events are subject to change due to factors such as weather. Changes will be communicated via the Clarke App, website, social media and text messages as applicable. https://tinyurl.com/yxhmg3wn
Sophomores toured Osceola today. Some toured the square & stopped at several local businesses; some toured the Law Enforcement Center & East Lake Park; and some toured the Waste Water Treatment Plant & City Hall. A Special Thank You to Osceola Chamber Main Street & Subway (Thompson Family) for partnering with us for this experience.
Today's Anime Club meeting has been moved to Friday, May 3rd after school in Mrs. Jones-Webb's room.
The Anime Club meeting has been pushed to May 3rd after school. There will be NO meeting this week.
Spoiler Alert 🚨 Diana Sagastizado wins $2500 BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship! Senior Awards Night will be Wed, May 15 at 7:00 PM. 👩🏼🎓🏆💰
Congratulations to Tanya Hardy and the 5th and 6th grade bands for a fantastic concert tonight. Your hard work and dedication were on display. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Events are subject to change due to factors such as weather. Changes will be communicated via the Clarke App, website, social media and text messages as applicable. https://tinyurl.com/yxlblxsx
CCHS students participated in a teen dating violence simulation this school year. Parents and students, check out the @Circleof6app. Stay connected and stay safe.
https://www.circleof6app.com
Adriana Benitez signed to Graceland today to play soccer!
Clarke K-12: There will be no school on Friday, April 19th. Classes resume on Monday, April 22nd.
Reminder that SIAC will meet tonight from 5:30-7:00 in the middle/high school library. We will be planning action steps to achieve the short, medium, and long-term goals identified at our last meeting (see them in the "News" section from 3/18/19). We hope to see you tonight!
Clarke's second annual high school and middle school Anime Day was such fun!
There will be a HIGH SCHOOL BOOK CLUB meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. in the LMC.
Monday, APRIL 15
HS Girls Golf @ Winterset, 1:00 PM, Lakeview Country Club, 3724 Lakeview Ln, Winterset, IA 50273
HS Girls Track @ Van Meter, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261
Tuesday, APRIL 16
HS Boys Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Girls Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
MS Boys Track @ Mt Ayr, 4:00 PM, Mount Ayr High School, 1001 E Columbus St, Mt Ayr, IA 50854
MS Girls Track @ Mt Ayr, 4:00 PM, Mount Ayr High School, 1001 E Columbus St, Mt Ayr, IA 50854
HS Boys Track @ I-35, 4:30 PM, Interstate 35 Comm School District, 405 N East St, Truro, IA 50257
HS Boys Soccer @ HOME, 5:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
SIAC Meeting, 5:30-7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, LMC
Wednesday, APRIL 17
1 Hour Early Out - Teacher Professional Development
After Prom Meeting for Junior Parents, 5:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, HS Lounge
Thursday, APRIL 18
HS Boys Tennis @ Chariton, 4:15 PM, Bingham Park, Chariton, IA 50049
HS Girls Tennis vs. Chariton (Home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Winterset Co-ed Invite, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
HS Girls Track Winterset Co-ed Invite, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
Friday, APRIL 19
NO SCHOOL
HS Girls Tennis Knoxville Tournament, 1:00 PM, Knoxville High School, 1811 W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
HS Girls Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
Saturday, APRIL 20
No events scheduled
Sunday, APRIL 21
No events scheduled
Come see Clarke drama department's production of the Miracle Worker tonight and tomorrow night @ 7:30 pm in the Clarke auditorium!
Due to light and lack of officials we will be postponing the boys and girls soccer games scheduled for Friday, April 12th.
The boys and girls tennis events with Knoxville (both here an in Knoxville) for today have been postponed. The HS girls track meet @ Central Decatur has also been cancelled.
The 4th grade music concert scheduled for Monday, April 15th has been rescheduled to Monday, May 13th @ 7:00pm.
Students hard at work reading Julius Caesar in English class!
Due to improved weather, buses will run normal routes today April 10th.
Don’t forget Family Night tonight in the elementary cafeteria. Free dinner at 5:30 and magic show beginning at 6:00! Hope to see you there.
Congratulations to our Awesome Students of the Month for March. Thanks for inspiring our teachers to come to school each day to teach.
It’s Elementary Student Council “Box Top” Challenge Week! Bring ‘em if you have them!
Due to current conditions and upcoming forecast, buses will be on hard surface only April 9- 12 morning and afternoon.
School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meets Tuesday, April 16th from 5:30-7:00 pm in the middle/high school library. We will begin planning to achieve the goals identified at our last meeting (see "News" section to view these goals). We hope to see you there.
Busses on hard surfaces only today April 8
Busses on hard surfaces only tomorrow April 8th
Monday, APRIL 8
HS Boys Golf @ Saydel, 4:00 PM, Woodland Hills Golf Course, 620 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
HS Girls Track @ Creston, 4:30 PM, Creston High School, 601 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801
MS Boys Track Clarke Relays (home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
MS Girls Track Clarke Relays (home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Tuesday, APRIL 9
HS Boys Golf @ Creston, 4:00 PM, Pine Valley Golf Course, Creston, IA 50801
HS Girls Golf @ Creston, 4:00 PM, Pine Valley Golf Course, Creston, IA 50801
HS Boys Tennis @ Ballard, 4:15 PM, Ballard High School, 701 Ballard Dr, Huxley, IA 50124
HS Girls Tennis vs. Ballard (Home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Chariton Invite, 4:30 PM, Chariton High School, 501 N Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049
Family Night, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Elementary School, 420 E Jefferson St, Osceola, IA 50213, Cafeteria, free dinner @ 5:30 and interactive family magic show from 6-7
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Wednesday, APRIL 10
1 Hour Early Out - Teacher Professional Development
Elementary & MS Blue Shirt Day
Clarke Band Boosters Meeting @ 6:00 pm, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, Band Room
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Thursday, APRIL 11
HS Girls Tennis @ Knoxville, 4:15 PM, Knoxville High School, 1811 W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
HS Girls Golf @ Wayne, 4:00 PM, Corydon Golf Club, 620 S East St, Corydon, IA 50060
MS Girls Track @ Wayne, 4:00 PM, QM88+PR Corydon, Iowa
HS Boys Tennis vs. Knoxville (home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Goos Invite (Home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS B & G Soccer @ Chariton, 5:30 PM, Chariton High School, 501 N Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049
School Board Meeting @ 6:00, Clarke Community School Administration, 802 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, central office board room
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Friday, APRIL 12
MS Boys Track @ Winterset, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
HS Boys Soccer HOME, 5:30 PM
HS Girls Soccer @ HOME, 5:30 PM
HS Spring Play "The Miracle Worker", 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
SCC Visual Arts Day/Conference, 10-2 PM, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:00 AM, HS Gym
Saturday, APRIL 13
HS Spring Play "The Miracle Worker", 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
Anime Day (MS/HS), 10-2 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, contact bwebb@clarke.k12.ia.us for details
Sunday, APRIL 14
No events scheduled
Preschool teachers attend state training
Family night is Tuesday, April 9th in the elementary cafeteria. Free dinner at 5:30 and magician from 6:00-7:00. Hope to see you there.
Busses will run on hard surfaces only the rest of the week starting the morning of the 3rd of April.
Many students and staff were Lighting it Up Blue to support World Autism Awareness Day!
Buses will be on hard surface only through March 29 morning and afternoon.
Please remember to review our 18-19 Bus Rider policies with your child. They can be found on the app and website within the student handbook. Like you, we want our children to be safe and have positive experiences while on school transportation.
March 25 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
This week at Clarke!
March 25-March 29
ISASP Testing (grades 3-11)
March 25
MS Band SCC MS Honor Band, Davis County High School, 503 E Locust St, Bloomfield, IA 52537, USA, Gymnasium
March 26
5th/6th grade solo/ensemble festival, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Clarke Community Elementary School, 420 E Jefferson St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA, Library and music rooms
Third Grade Concert, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA, Auditorium
March 27
1 Hour Early Out - Teacher Professional Development
March 28
HS Boys Tennis vs. Saydel (home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA
HS Girls Track DeWitt Invite (Home), 4:30 PM
Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA
March 29
5th Annual Clarke Middle School Celebration Day, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA, (Auditorium) – Keynote Speaker: Blake Boldon
HS Boys Golf HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA
HS Girls Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA
HS Boys Track Winterset Invite, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, USA This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
Next week is ISASP testing! Students in grades 3-11 have had exposure to this new online test through tool tutorials and some practice tests; however, extra practice and exposure would be beneficial. Here are the links to the tutorial and practice tests.
http://tinyurl.com/ISASPtools
http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/test-prep/
There is an ANIME CLUB meeting after school today in Mrs. J-W's room. We will be done by 5. Middle school and high school students welcome!
Clarke Middle School and High School teachers shared out positives about their 3rd Quarter peer observations . So cool to listen to all the positive conversations happening between colleagues in the LMC this morning. The pic displayed and posted here, is the collection of sticky notes the teachers use to post the positives in the faculty lounge so all can see.
Barring any more cancelled school days, the School Board approved the following changes to the 2018-19 school calendar.
Last day for students is Thursday, May 30th.
Last day for teachers is Wednesday, June 5th.
We had the privilege of honoring Clarke’s Top 5% at the SCC Academic Honors Banquet. #ClarkePride
EVENT UPDATE
The Graceland Indoor event for HS girls and boys track has been changed from Sunday, March 24 to Friday, March 22. Please update your calendars.
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!
https://goo.gl/forms/euZR6h2jmiqU0hxU2
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 🌟
https://clarkecountylife.com/new-osceola-city-hall-intern-shines-bright/
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.
