Tonight our wrestling team travels to Centerville for a new formatted SCC Conference Tournament. Wrestling gets underway at 6:00 at the Lakeview Athletic Complex. READ MORE >

We are well underway with our Winter Season activities. With that being said, more than likely, we will be faced with postponements and cancellations due to weather. All changes will be posted through our website and Clarke app service. In order to receive instant notifications of all changes and updates, sign up for the notification service.Please go to... READ MORE >

We've teamed up with www.sportscastmedia.com out of Mediapolis, IA to bring you live audio 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. We have several Clarke Staff that will be bringing you the play-by-play throughout this upcoming season.... READ MORE >

The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association released their 2019 All-State Football Teams this past week. Sophomore Spruceton Buddenhagen was named to the 1st Team as an offensive lineman. Senior Jackson Hoag was named to the 3rd Team as an offensive lineman. Junior Jake Smith garnered 3rd Team status as a defensive lineman. Congratulations to those three young... READ MORE >

The 2019-20 Archery Club is hosting a Parent/Student Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30pm in the LMC. Please use the doors next to the Middle School Office to gain entry into the building. This club is currently open to students in grades 4th-12th. There is a cost of $20 this year to cover tournament fees. Uniform and equipment is being... READ MORE >

Letter sent to Clarke Schools,My daughter is the manager of the football team. This is Tessa (picture attached). She is a freshman with Down syndrome. She loves being on the football team, because the Mount Ayr kids have always rallied around her and supported her in everything she does. She loves being a part of the team. When we played Clarke, at Clarke, as is... READ MORE >

Story provided by WHO TVIOWA -- The Iowa High School Athletic Association said aggressive parents and adult fans are the biggest challenge facing high school sports. IHSAA Executive Director Tom Keating and Karissa Niehoff, the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations, detailed how inappropriate adult behavior at athletic... READ MORE >

The Clarke Band Booster Club is hosting a raffle to help raise money to purchase new uniforms. The winner of the raffle will receive the grill table. What a great way to support the Clarke Band program!Tickets may be purchased at all home Football games or contact any Band Booster member.The Band Boosters would like to thank the entire Clarke community for their... READ MORE >

See Clarke events and activities within the district and across our conference with this direct connection to RSchools through our app and website. You can choose a monthly or weekly view of events, select a specific date, search for a specific event, or select a specific type of activity right from the Clarke website. Within the Clarke app you can choose a monthly... READ MORE >

On Monday July 8th, during the JV/Varsity doubleheader against Central Decatur, your Clarke Indians baseball team will host our annual in-season pork loin sandwich fundraiser. Get a smoked loin sandwich (prepared by Dale Helgevold) with chips and sides for $8. All proceeds benefit the Indians Baseball program. Also witness Clarke senior, Conner Deutsch, perform a... READ MORE >

At CCHS we have started a list of achievements of the Class of 2019.Check the list out here: https://docs.google.com/docume...If you know of an achievement that should be included please contact Jennifer Scott at jscott@clarke.k12.ia.us.Help us grow this list and celebrate our students! READ MORE >

Ten Southwestern Community College (SWCC) career and technical education students qualified for the National SkillsUSA Championships following state competition at Iowa SkillsUSA competition on Friday, April 26, 2019.A first place division win qualifies the student for the national competition, which will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, from June 24-28, 2019.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Clarke Community School’s Class of 2019! Senior Awards Night Senior Awards Night was held on Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Clarke School auditorium. Scholarships and awards were presented from various organizations, businesses, and post-secondary institutions. Shirley Diercks, representing Clarke Community Dollars for Scholars,... READ MORE >

Below are links to information about the 2018-19 Iowa Department of Education Parent Survey. The link to the survey is included within the documents. Please complete the survey by June 30th. Thank you for your participation.2018-19 Survey Letter for Parents (English)2018-19 Survey Letter for Parents (Spanish) READ MORE >

Clarke Community Middle School presents the April Leaders of the Month. These students demonstrated leadership skills inside and outside of their classrooms. 7th Grade L-R: Lauren Mumaw, Addilyn Danley, Emily Gonzalez-Avalos, Angel Cisneros Ambriz, Cort Selsor, Ashton Giza, Lizabeth Nunez Torres 8th Grade L-R: Lane Whirrett, Aiden Coates, Sam Hartman, Max... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, I’m excited to tell you about a very special program I’m coordinating at our school in conjunction with Crayola. It’s called Crayola ColorCycle – an amazing program devised to repurpose used markers rather than sending them to landfills! The ColorCycle program has repurposed more than 70 tons of expended markers in the United States and... READ MORE >

Escuelas de la Comunidad Clarke 802 N JACKSON • OSCEOLA, IOWA 50213 PHONE: 641-342-4969 • FAX: 641-342-6101 Steve Seid, Superintendent of Schools Marzo 20, 2019 Estimados Padres/Guardianes, Por una legislación pasada por la Legislatura de Iowa, este año, el Examen de Progreso Estudiantil del Completo Estado de Iowa (ISASP) replaza los Exámenes de Iowa como... READ MORE >

Clarke Community Schools 802 N JACKSON • OSCEOLA, IOWA 50213 PHONE: 641-342-4969 • FAX: 641-342-6101 Steve Seid, Superintendent of Schools March 20, 2019 Dear Clarke Parent, Per legislation passed by the Iowa Legislature, this year, the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) replaces the Iowa Assessments as the accountability test for all Iowa... READ MORE >

The School Improvement Advisory Committee met before spring break and created a list of short, medium, and long-term goals in each of the four broad categories identified earlier in the year. You can see the goals we have identified here.Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 16th from 5:30-7:00 pm in the middle/high school library. We will work in teams to... READ MORE >

With the Clarke app, you can add events to your own smartphone's calendar or share event details with friends and family with the click of a button. READ MORE >

Thank you to everyone who has been filling out the survey about how we can improve the Clarke app! You spoke and we listened. Check out below all the changes and updates we've made based on your feedback. (The website has also been similarly changed to be more intuitive and allow for event filtering.) Having trouble navigating the app? We've listed those... READ MORE >

The School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) will meet on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the middle/high school library. Please see the attached file for the meeting agenda.February 26, 2019 SIAC Agenda READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian, Interested sophomores, juniors, and TAG students may be eligible to take SWCC classes next year. Follow these three steps: 1. Apply to SWCC 2. Take the ACCUPLACER- Sign up here 3. Demonstrate proficiency on the Iowa Assessements this spring- Senior Year Plus Guidelines provided by the Iowa Department of Education require that students... READ MORE >

Clarke schools is offering a FREE Nurtured Heart Approach parent training (Click Here to View Flyer). The training will be held over three nights on February 18th, February 25th, and March 4. You will need to attend all 3 nights to fully understand and successfully implement the approach. The training will be held each night at the MS/HS (exact location TBD, based... READ MORE >

Clarke Middle School students participating in the CyberPatriot competition have earned their way into the semifinal round after scoring in the top half of over 800 global middle school teams. The high school team scored admirably in the state round, but fell short of the top 25% requirement to advance to the semifinal round. Team members include team captain... READ MORE >

Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 Clarke will be hosting its first archery tournament. The Clarke Archery Club is hosting this tournament which will be held in the Clarke High School gym. This event is being held to help the Clarke Archery Club raise funds for equipment and travel to tournaments. Shooting begins at 8:00am and will run all day with the last flight... READ MORE >

Buses on hard surface only for January 14th. READ MORE >

The location for the Clarke Community Schools board meeting for December 10th has been moved to the middle school gymnasium. The start time remains at 5:30. READ MORE >

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking public input on health and physical education standards. Read below for more information regarding the timeline for comment via survey and public forum:DES MOINES - Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise announced today he is seeking the public’s input on proposed physical education and health standards. The... READ MORE >

In a world dominated by technology, Clarke students are leading the information curve through a new competition program that focuses on global cyber security. Through the Air Force Association’s CyberPatriot program, Clarke Schools is entering their second year of the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The CyberPatriot program was designed to inspire... READ MORE >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 28, 2018 CONTACT: Staci Hupp, 515-281-5651 or staci.hupp@iowa.gov Public input sought for physical education, health standards DES MOINES – Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise announced today he is seeking the public’s input on proposed physical education and health standards. The standards, selected by the... READ MORE >

Since the start of the 2018-19 school year, Clarke School District has been hosting Family Nights for Clarke Students and their families. On the second Tuesday of each month organizers work to provide an evening where families can come together at the school to join in community, learn about their students, the school, and take part in activities to bring everyone... READ MORE >

Join us Tuesday, November 13 from 5:30-7:00 at Clarke High School for a free Family Night Thanksgiving Feast. Open to all 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! Reúnase con nosotros el martes 13 de noviembre de 5:30-7:00 en la Escuela Preparatoria Clarke (High... READ MORE >

While the Clarke School District schedule called for a day off for students and teachers on Friday, over two dozen dedicated Industrial Arts students, their instructor, Mr. Lyden, local manufacturing mentors, and other professionals gathered early at Clarke’s Industrial Arts department doors to kick off the final day of Clarke’s first annual Welding Arts Sculpture... READ MORE >

Leadership and Life Skills at Clarke Middle School Inspire Young Students to Become 21st Century Leaders with the Leader in Me Process Clarke Middle School announced the school has been certified and named as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. This recognition is evidence that the school has produced outstanding results in school and... READ MORE >

Clarke Middle School Students and Staff,This Wednesday, October 10th, I received official confirmation from Franklin Covey that Clarke Middle School has now been recognized as an official "LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL"!!! This is truly great news!We did it! This wouldn't have been possible without your hard work, in particular in preparation for the Lighthouse Review on... READ MORE >

Any type of bag will not be allowed to be brought in to Clarke football games. Skateboards are also not allowed in to games. These items pose a safety concern for students, families, community members and guests.Items will be confiscated and returned at the end of the game. READ MORE >

In cooperation with Clarke County Development Corporation, local manufacturers will be working with Clarke Industrial Arts students to create works of art for the first annual Welding Art Sculpture Event. Starting October 5, teams of 2-3 students will begin meeting with a welding mentor from one of Osceola’s manufacturers. Twice a week through October, the teams... READ MORE >

Indoor Decorations1st Place: Seniors2nd Place: Juniors3rd Place: Sophomores4th Place: FreshmanSkit Videos1st Place: Freshman2nd Place: Sophomores3rd Place: Juniors4th Place: Seniors READ MORE >

Unity Point Health is currently hosting a competition called Imagine the Amazing! The school that brings in the most votes wins $25,000! Clarke Community School District is synergizing to all vote for the Elementary School because all options for using the prize money impact the entire K-12 community. The options for the prize money are:1. Implementation of Trauma... READ MORE >

It’s homecoming week for Clarke Community Schools and everyone is invited to cheer on the Indians this Friday as they face Saydel on the new home field. Check out some of the latest images of the new turf and where the Homecoming Game will be held this week. Here’s a quick video of the entire Clarke facility and the new field from the air! Over the summer,... READ MORE >

WebVersionUsing the link found on the Clarke website, go to Infinite Campus (Parent Login) or use url https://tinyurl.com/ICparent. Once there, enter your username and password. With Infinite Campus, you can access your child’s grades, attendance, lunch account, schedule, and more.Mobile Version READ MORE >

Homecoming week: September 17-21Homecoming t-shirts ($5 each, sizes YS-4X, available while supplies last) will be available for purchase at the elementary school on Tuesday, September 18th from 7:30-8 am. If you miss out at the elementary, Homecoming t-shirts will also be sold Monday-Friday (Homecoming week) in the HS choir room from 7:45-8:00 and 3:30-4:00.... READ MORE >

In a world always on the go, Clarke Schools is streamlining communications for the Clarke students, parents, teachers, and the community. Today, we use smartphones for nearly everything. Studies have shown this “on-the-go” society rarely sit down to get their news and updates from a desktop computer lest to check the local school’s website. Important information is... READ MORE >

So blessed to wear and represent an awesome students athlete, OSTEN BLEVINS. disclaimer.. I’m just a bit larger than OSTEN. So I can’t wear it, but I promised him I would be proudly hanging it on my office door. Good luck OSTEN. #onetribe READ MORE >

Back to School Wellness Fair open to all Clarke families on August 14th from 4-7 in Middle School gym. Free haircuts, dental, vision, & hearing screenings, sports physicals, children’s clothing, vaccinations (for those who qualify) and more! READ MORE >

May 31, 2018 The inaugural season of Girls on the Run, led by Randi Johnson, had 50 girls participate in the program with over 40 of them completing two 5K run/walks. They met 2 times a week for 10 weeks learning skills to handle typical issues they might encounter at their age and exercise. Building stamina over 10 weeks, they participated May 24 in a 5K at Water... READ MORE >