Clarke Activities

Congratulations to all of the 7th and 8th grade band members who participated in the Clarke Band Solo and Ensemble Festival on February 27! The judge selected Naomi Medrano as the outstanding performer for her bass clarinet solo. Way to go, Naomi! ----- ¡Felicitaciones a todos los miembros de la banda de 7.º y 8.º grado que participaron en el Festival de Solos y Ensambles de la Banda de Clarke el 27 de febrero! La jueza seleccionó a Naomi Medrano como la intérprete destacada por su solo de clarinete bajo. ¡Bien hecho, Naomi!

❄️ No School Tomorrow! ❄️ Due to impending weather, there will be no classes on Wednesday, March 5. Stay safe and warm, Clarke community! ----- ❄️ ¡No hay clases mañana! ❄️ Debido al clima inminente, no habrá clases el miércoles 5 de marzo. ¡Manténganse seguros y abrigados, comunidad de Clarke!

🚨UPDATE: NO SCHOOL- FEBRUARY 13 🚨 Due to road conditions, CCSD is canceling classes for Thursday, Feb. 13. Please see the linked letter for more information: https://bit.ly/4gURXiF ----- 🚨 ACTUALIZACIÓN: NO HAY CLASES - 13 DE FEBRERO 🚨 Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras, CCSD ha cancelado las clases para el jueves 13 de febrero. Consulte la carta en el siguiente enlace para más información: https://bit.ly/4gURXiF.

No School for Clarke Community School District on Wednesday, February 12 due to impending weather. There will be no evening activities. Stay safe and warm! Please see the linked letter for more information: https://bit.ly/4hzj3Nb ----- No habrá clases en el Distrito Escolar Comunitario Clarke el miércoles 12 de febrero debido a las condiciones meteorológicas adversas. No se llevarán a cabo actividades por la tarde. ¡Manténganse seguros y abrigados! Por favor, vea la carta vinculada sobre la cancelación de clases mañana, 12 de febrero de 2025: https://bit.ly/4hzj3Nb.

3-hour early dismissal today, February 5th. Please see the linked letter from Mr. DeVore for more information: https://bit.ly/3Xc42cf ----- Salida temprana de 3 horas hoy, 5 de febrero. 3-hour early dismissal today, February 5th. r. DeVore para más información: https://bit.ly/3Xc42cf

🎉 Rumble on the River SCC Conference Wrestling Tournament 🏅 What an incredible day at the mat! Clarke wrestlers gave it their all and came home with some amazing finishes! 🙌 Check out the results: 🏅 4th Place - Milad Ibraheem 🥈 2nd Place - Urijah Fry 🏅 4th Place - Lincoln Hill 🥉 3rd Place - Connor Williams 🏅 4th Place - Angel Torres Way to represent, team! 🔥 We're so proud of these athletes for their hard work and dedication! 👏 ----- 🎉 ¡Torneo de Lucha Rumble on the River de la Conferencia SCC! 🏅 ¡Qué día increíble en el tapiz! 💪 Los luchadores de Clarke lo dieron todo y lograron grandes resultados. 🙌 Aquí están sus posiciones: 🏅 4.º Lugar - Milad Ibraheem 🥈 2.º Lugar - Urijah Fry 🏅 4.º Lugar - Lincoln Hill 🥉 3.º Lugar - Connor Williams 🏅 4.º Lugar - Angel Torres ¡Gran trabajo, equipo! 🔥 Estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo y dedicación. 👏

Gentlemen on and off the mat! Last Friday, the CCHS boys wrestling team brought the energy and positivity to the elementary school for Fist Bump Friday! 👊 These role models showed what it means to be leaders, both in competition and in our community. Way to represent, wrestlers! ----- ¡Caballeros dentro y fuera del tapiz! El pasado viernes, el equipo de lucha de CCHS llevó energía y positividad a la escuela primaria para Fist Bump Friday. 👊 Estos modelos a seguir demostraron lo que significa ser líderes, tanto en la competencia como en nuestra comunidad. ¡Así se representa!

🎶✨ What a magical evening! Thursday’s choir concert showcased the incredible talents of our 6th-12th grade choirs. The students sounded absolutely beautiful, with their harmonies leaving the audience in awe. There was even a surprise visit from The Grinch to bring some extra holiday cheer! 🎄💚 The night concluded with a breathtaking candlelight performance that left the auditorium silent in admiration. 🌟 A huge shoutout to our amazing students for their hard work and dedication, and to Ms. Owens and Mrs. Pohlmann for their outstanding leadership in creating such a memorable program. We couldn’t be prouder! ❤️🎤

🤼‍♂️🔥 Our wrestlers had an incredible home meet on Thursday, showing strength and determination on the mat! 💪 Next up, they’re heading to Saydel this Saturday to compete again. Let’s keep the energy going—get out there and cheer them on to victory! ----- 🤼‍♂️🔥 ¡Nuestros luchadores tuvieron un increíble encuentro en casa el jueves, mostrando fuerza y determinación en el tapiz! 💪 El próximo desafío será este sábado en Saydel, donde volverán a competir. ¡Sigamos con la energía! ¡Salgan a apoyarlos y animarlos hacia la victoria! 🎉👏

Our Boys and Girls Bowling teams took on Centerville last Thursday and came out on top with BIG WINS! 💪🎉 Both teams played incredibly well—way to represent Clarke with pride and skill! ----- 🎳🔥 ¡Nuestros equipos de boliche masculino y femenino se enfrentaron a Centerville el jueves pasado y lograron GRANDES VICTORIAS! 💪🎉 Ambos equipos jugaron increíblemente bien—¡qué manera de representar a Clarke con orgullo y talento!

❄️🏀 Last week, we had an amazing time at our Winter Sports Kick-Off! Each fall activity was recognized, and we celebrated with some super fun games. 🎉 🎶 Musical Chairs was a blast, and Girls Basketball claimed the victory! 🏆 Meanwhile, the Seniors showed off their creativity and won the "Dress a Teacher as a Snowman" contest! ⛄👏 We're wishing ALL our winter sports teams the best of luck this season—go out there and make us proud! ----- ❄️🏀 ¡La semana pasada tuvimos un gran evento con nuestro Inicio de Temporada de Deportes de Invierno! Cada actividad de otoño fue reconocida, ¡y lo celebramos con juegos súper divertidos! 🎉 🎶 Las Sillas Musicales fueron un éxito, y el equipo de baloncesto femenino se llevó la victoria. 🏆 Por otro lado, ¡los seniors demostraron su creatividad y ganaron el concurso de "Vestir a un Maestro como un Muñeco de Nieve"! ⛄👏 ¡Le deseamos MUCHA SUERTE a todos nuestros equipos de deportes de invierno esta temporada!

🎶🎺 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert Tomorrow! 🎺🎶 Join us tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th for a night of music and talent at the 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert! 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: High School Auditorium Come cheer on our young musicians as they showcase their hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see you there! 🎵🎉 ----- 🎶🎺 ¡Concierto de la Banda de 5to y 6to Grado Mañana! 🎺🎶 ¡Únete a nosotros mañana, jueves 5 de diciembre para una noche de música y talento en el Concierto de la Banda de 5to y 6to Grado! 🕖 Hora: 7:00 PM 📍 Lugar: Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria Ven a animar a nuestros jóvenes músicos mientras muestran su arduo trabajo y dedicación. ¡Estamos emocionados de verte allí! 🎵🎉

🌟Calling All Future Cheerleaders! 🌟 Get ready for Clarke Peewee Cheer 2025! 🤩 Join us on January 31, 2025, for an unforgettable performance between the girls' and boys' basketball games! 🏀✨ 💸 Cost: $30 (includes a T-shirt and bow!) 📞 Have questions? Reach out to: 📱 Bobbie Cook: 641-414-8258 📱 Tori White: 641-414-7817 Don’t miss this chance to shine and cheer with the Clarke family! 🎉 Let’s bring the spirit! 🙌✨ ----- 🌟¡Llamando a Todas las Futuras Porristas! 🌟 ¡Prepárate para Clarke Peewee Cheer 2025! 🤩 Únete a nosotros el 31 de enero de 2025 para una presentación inolvidable entre los partidos de baloncesto de las chicas y los chicos. 🏀✨ 💸 Costo: $30 (incluye una camiseta y un moño) 📞 ¿Tienes preguntas? Contacta a: 📱 Bobbie Cook: 641-414-8258 📱 Tori White: 641-414-7817 ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de brillar y animar con la familia Clarke! 🎉 ¡Vamos a contagiar el espíritu! 🙌✨

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 10th, at 6:00 PM and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, sweets, and holiday cheer! 🎄 Hosted by the talented 5th Grade Choir, this magical event will transport you to the Renaissance era in the Clarke Elementary Gym. 🎟️ Admission is FREE, but you'll need a ticket to attend! To secure yours, contact Miss Minnick at annalise.minnick@clarkecsd.org today. Don’t miss this enchanting night filled with music and festive delights—we can’t wait to see you there!

The 4th and 5th grade concert is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3rd! 4th Grade- 6:30 pm 5th Grade- 7:15 pm

🎶 Calling All Clarke Band Alumni! 🎶 Mark your calendars for Friday, December 13, and join the Clarke High School band for a fun-filled pep band night during the home games against Albia! 🎺🥁🎷 Here’s the plan: 🕠 5:30 PM – The band room opens for alumni to gather. 🕔 5:45 PM – Pep band begins playing in the high school gym. 🎵 The band will play before the varsity girls' game, at halftime, and between the varsity girls' and boys' games. 🎼 Music will be provided! 📯 Limited school instruments are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Let Mrs. Kelso (karina.kelso@clarkecsd.org) know ASAP if you need one, and we’ll confirm availability. 🎷 Reeds will also be available for purchase: ~Clarinet: $2.50 ~Alto Sax: $3.00 ~Tenor Sax: $4.00 Spread the word to fellow Clarke Band Alumni and let Mrs. Kelso know if you plan to attend so we’re ready with enough music and instruments. We can’t wait to see everyone for another amazing Alumni Pep Band Night! 🎶

🏀 Attention Middle School Boys! There will be an informational meeting for boys' basketball on Monday, December 2nd, at 3:05 PM during advisory in the middle school gym. 📅 Mark your calendars: Practice starts on Monday, December 9th. Don’t miss it! 🏀

We are so proud to recognize the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our fall athletes who earned all-conference and all-district honors: 🎉 Volleyball - Honorable Mention All-Conference: 🏐 Kya Thornton 🏐 Josie Moore 🏐 Mylee Miller 🎉Football - All-District: 2nd Team: 🏈 Urijah Fry 🏈 Bowen Page 🏈 Rafael Avalos Honorable Mention: 🏈 Milad Ibraheem 🏈 Jonathan Galvez 🏈 Javier Munoz Congratulations to all athletes for an amazing season!

There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 15, for teacher professional learning. ----- No habrá clases mañana, viernes 15 de noviembre, debido a un día de aprendizaje profesional para los maestros.

Are you a sports fan who wants to support the kids in our community? 🏀🤼‍♂️🎳 Clarke High School’s winter sports season is just around the corner, and we need your help! We’re looking for enthusiastic parents, students, and community members to volunteer for roles like running scoreboards, video boards, PA announcing, and more. No experience? No problem! We’ll show you everything you need to know in just a few minutes before the game. Your time and support make a huge difference for our student-athletes and help create unforgettable game days. Ready to join our game day team? Sign up using the link below! Click here for the Winter Sports Volunteer Survey Thank you for supporting our students and making this season one to remember! 🏆