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 🌟
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Clarke K-12: School will be let out 2 hours early on Friday, December 21st. There will be no school Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 2nd due to winter break. Classes will resume Thursday, January 3rd.
There will be a short, mandatory meeting after school on Wednesday, December 19th, in the HS auditorium for all those in grades 8-12 who are interested in playing baseball this summer.
MS/HS Awesome Student of the Month for November have been chosen. Teachers choose a student that inspires them to come to work each day.
Mrs. Sereg is teaching relaxation and mindfulness strategies to our Teacher U participants. These skills can be taught to students to help them build self awareness and learn how to regulate their emotions.
This morning local law enforcement notified Clarke Elementary that there was a neighborhood issue near the elementary campus and requested students not be allowed outside for recess until the issue was resolved. Mrs. Kiger, Mr. Bolton, and the entire staff fully complied with law enforcement’s request ensuring the safety of all elementary students and staff.
The MS wrestling meet for Friday, December 14th will now be held at ADM High School (801 Nile Kinnick Drive, Adel, IA) in the North (Main) Gym due to the high number of participants.
Join us tonight for family night. Free meal and program presented by Living History Farms. 5:30-7:00 pm in the elementary cafeteria. We hope to see everyone there!
The location of the Clarke Community Schools December 10 board meeting has been changed to the middle school gym. The start time remains at 5:30.
December's Family Night is 5:30 on Tuesday the 11th @ the elementary school. FREE dinner and a presentation from Living History Farms! Open to all Clarke families!
Clarke Archers competed in Creston Saturday morning. #OneTribe 🎯
Another round behind us. Definitely a more challenging set of images than last round. Official scores come out in about a week.
10 minutes to the start of Round 2! Shirts, coins, and pins are waiting for the teams to arrive.
Another beautiful morning at Clarke MS/HS.
Please join us Tuesday, December 11 at the Elementary School for our next Clarke Family Night! Free dinner at 5:30 and Living History Farms will be doing rotations and crafts about the Ioway Indians at 6:00! Enter through entrance 5. Open to all Clarke families!
Bowling event!
Bowling team fundraiser.
Dr. Wise from the Iowa Department of Education visited Clarke today to tour facilities and speak with staff and students.
Reminder: Friday, November 30th, buses will be on hard surfaces only. This includes the afternoon routes.
Friday November 30th buses will be on hard surfaces only.
Buses will pick up students on all open country roads.
Clarke Schools will have regular school hours Tuesday, November 27th. Buses will be on hard surfaces only.
The Clarke Schools Food & Clothing Pantry will be CLOSED tomorrow.
Clarke Community Schools will be closed Monday November 26, 2018.
Clarke Elementary student leaders checking in our friends and supporters for Leadership Day. Join us today from 9-11 am at the elementary.
Clarke K-12: There will be no school Wednesday, November 21 through Friday, November 23rd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes will resume Monday, November 26th.
Earlier this week the US Army came to Clarke High School so students and staff could experience distracted driving and impaired driving.
Look at the amazing metal coat rack Emily made with the plasma cutter for Mr. Lyden’s Computer Aided Drafting class.
Please come to the Elementary Leadership Day on November 20 at 9:00! Come see all the great things happening in our school! No RSVP required and everyone is invited!
Congratulations the MS/HS Awesome Students of the Month for October. These students were nominated by teachers because they inspire teachers to come to school and teach each day.
All anime club members, see Mrs. Jones-Webb on Thursday or Friday.
HS Book Club will meet during second lunch/advisory on Friday in J-W's room. Please make arrangements to be there!
MS/HS teachers sharing their positives from peer observations at our Culture and Climate meeting.
Join us TODAY from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us tomorrow, November 14th, from 5:30-7:00 pm in the MS/HS library for the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting. We will prioritize action steps to meet previously set goals.
Join us TONIGHT from 5:30-7:00 pm at Clarke High School for a FREE Family Night Thanksgiving Feast. Open to all Clarke school district families. We will have a Thanksgiving dinner, fun take home activity and family photo. All FREE! We look forward to seeing you tonight!
We apologize for any confusion regarding the date for our district Thanksgiving dinner. Join us TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Winners of Hormel/Osceola Foods “Why I honor the Flag” essay contest. Moyra Hicks, Amy Morales, and Madelyn Sweeney. Congratulations!!
Celebrating and honoring our Veterans at Clarke Elementary.
Come and visit OZ when the HS Drama and Music Departments present The Wizard of Oz this Friday @ Saturday @ 7:30. Reserved seats $7, General admission $5.
The Osceola paper has erroneously advertised that the HS Veterans Day program is tomorrow. It is actually on Monday, the 12th of November at 10:00 AM. Please spread the word. Thanks
Please stop in sometime and see these two signs put up today just outside the Middle School office, thanks to Parker Signs out of Indianola. He did an awesome job and they look great!!!
Join us Tuesday, November 13th from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Who has senioritis?!? ✅ Eight seniors participated in the ICCC rep visit today. A college or university visits CCHS every Wednesday and some Mondays for students to learn about their offerings. 📚📝👩🏼🎓
If anyone would like to order an Anime Club t-shirt, they are $17, due by 11/9. See Mrs. Jones-Webb.
The Munchkins are rehearsing their part in the high school play, “The Wizard of Oz”. Don’t miss this classic! November 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm in the HS auditorium.
K-12 Reminder: There is no school on Friday, October 26th.
K-12: School will dismiss one hour early tomorrow (Thursday) for parent-teacher conferences (3-8pm)
Reminder of the parent/bowler meeting on Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm
There will be a Bowling Player/Parent meeting on October 24th at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria/lounge area
Due to Parent Teacher Conferences, High School Study Table will only be held mornings next week, from 7-8 am on Tues. and Thurs.
Clarke K-12 conferences are Tuesday & Thursday (October 23 & 25) from 3-8 pm. School will dismiss one hour early both days.
Mrs. Murphy gives HS students a literacy lesson on validity of news sources.
Tonight’s Football Game at Chariton will begin at 7:30 pm
Attn: Seniors & Parents: Clarke HS is partnering w/Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) & SWCC to offer a FAFSA completion event. It will be held Tuesday, October 23 from 4:00-7:00 PM in Rm 117 (Mr. Eckermann’s classroom). Students & parents will need their 2017 tax information.
Mr. Battani uses “Tourist and Tour Guide” to have students teach each other about different kinds of government.
Clarke Family Night with Blank Park Zoo. Kids even got a chance to pet a real, live snake!!
Family Night at Elementary is a success! What a great turn out!
Clarke teachers are excited to get their book “Notching Up” and to get busy learning and improving for Clarke students! #NurturedHeart
Clarke Family Night tonight at the elementary school cafeteria (use entrance 5). Free dinner will begin at 5:30 and the Zoo will begin their presentation at 6:00. Hope to see you there!
HS and MS ANIME CLUB---our next meeting is October 12 from 3:30-4:30 in J-W's room (110).
High School Book Club meeting is at 7:40, Friday Oct. 12 in the LMC. Please be there!
FAFSA ✅ Did you know there is now a mobile app for the FAFSA?! Adriana Benitez completed hers in about 30 minutes! Get yours done too!
The JV Football Game Scheduled Monday, October 8 has been cancelled.
Join us at our next FAMILY NIGHT! On Tuesday, October 9 from 5:30-7 in the Elementary Cafeteria (use entrance 5). FREE pasta dinner and Blank Park Zoo program with animals! All Clarke families are welcome!!
Due to impending weather, tonight's FB game @ Centerville has been moved to 6:30pm.
NEW Infinite Campus apps for parents and students now available through the Apple and Google stores or through the CLARKE APP!
The BloodMobile bus is here and ready for donors! It is located near the old gym. Thank you to those who have signed up to donate. You can walk-in, too! Help save a life today!
Kindergarten wedding of Q and U.
Tomorrow’s Blitz Broadcast will be held in the gym beginning at 6:00 AM. Please arrive at 5:45 AM!!!
Reminder Channel 5 will be here tomorrow morning to broadcast parts of the 6am newscast. Location will be confirmed this afternoon with all info!!!
What: Clarke Archery Club Registration Who: Clarke Students in 5th-12th When: registration closes Oct. 5th Pick up forms in elem, MS or HS office $25 registration fee ?s email or call Mr Beener @ MS
Thanks to everyone who donated at the football game to the food pantry! We can help a lot of Clarke families!
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In high school office
Clarke K-12 Picture day is Wednesday, September 26th!
FRIDAY NIGHT BLITZ!!
Friday Sept 28 channel 5 will be broadcasting live from Clarke High School at 6am/5pm/6pm
We were chosen as the game of the week. We need you there at 6am Friday at the Football Field wearing Clarke gear!!! More info to follow
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Still time to enjoy food, friends, and fun at Clarke’s FREE Family Night. In front of the middle school until 6:45.
Clarke tattoos at family night. FREE!!
Clarke FREE Family Night is underway in the front of the middle school until 6:45. Free food, music, games , and Clarke tattoos!
After Prom will be selling Tumblers tonight remember to support After Prom and get a cool Clarke Tumbler!!
2018 Homecoming Coronation can be viewed via YouTube live stream (1:30 pm today) here: https://youtu.be/nfRivsV3n98
Clarke Families - Visit Clarke Family Night before the big homecoming game! Free food and fun games in front of the middle school from 5:30-6:45. Don’t miss it!
Clarke band starts off high school activities with their Billy Joel show!
Who’s at Boom Night?
Great night at BOOM NIGHT!!
Teachers learning games to help build relationships with and among students. #teacheru
We are still looking for chaperones for homecoming dance Saturday night 7:30 to 10:30 please help us out if you can contact Whitney Siefkas at the high school thanks!!
Grid view calendar options now available through the Clarke website in each section under "menu." To find all district events on one calendar, look under the menu on the district page. www.clarke.k12.ia.us
CLARIFICATION - OPEN TO ALL K-12 CLARKE FAMILIES: Tailgate party Friday, Sept. 21 @ MS entrance from 5:30-6:45. Free food and fun!
Clarke Homecoming is almost here! Help us Pack the Pantry. For each bag of groceries you donate at the game, you’ll be entered to win one of our amazing prizes. Gift cards, home decor, baked goods, pizzas, and more! Look for the pick-up truck by the field to enter.
This is what #ClarkePride looks like during #Hoco2018 !! There’s no place like home!
Family tailgate party Friday, Sept. 21 @ MS entrance from 5:30-6:45. Clarke families only. Free food and fun!
Mr. Bolton and Mr. Kentner getting into the school spirit by dressing alike for “Twin Day” during Homecoming week.
Cross country meet at EBF has been cancelled today
Vote for Clarke Elementary for the Imagine the Amazing Contest! For more info- check out the NEWS section http://www.unitypoint.org/imaginetheamazing
Washington DC/Boston mandatory meeting
9/20 @ 6:30 pm, Clarke MS/HS Library
All 6th-8th graders who are not already registered are invited. Find out how you can save $150 off registration. Former DC travelers come and learn how to earn a partial scholarship towards your trip.
Band practice—-Makes Perfect
Infinite campus mobile links now on Clarke app.
At the homecoming game next week, look for the pick -up truck by the field to donate a bag of groceries to the food pantry. For each bag donated, you'll be entered to win one of some really great prizes!
Access your child's grades, attendance, lunch account, grades, and more with Infinite Campus. For the web version, use the IC link on the Clarke website and then enter your username and password. (Contact your school if you do not have this.)
For the mobile version, see below.
Homecoming t-shirts on sale Homecoming week (Sept. 17-21) for $5 M-F, before and after school, in the HS choir room. Sizes YS-4X available while supplies last. T-shirts will also be available at the elementary Tues. Sept. 18th.
Clarke TLCS coaches sharing the good work they do each day to support students and teachers.
The HS football game vs. Red Oak tonight has been moved from Red Oak to Clarke. Game time @ 7:00pm and the marching band will not be performing.
Teacher section at the HS football game vs, Nodaway Valley. #onetribe
1st Pep Assembly of the year. Loads of fun tons of excitement.#onetribe#pushforexcellence
The Clarke Food Pantry will be open this Monday, Labor Day, from 4-5 as normal.
Reminder: there is no school on Monday due to Labor Day.
Wednesdays are early dismissal days. Please call the office before 1pm if you have a change. The elementary dismisses at 2:00.
Awesome Clarke Training
Great turnout at SIAC last night. Let’s all remember to bring a friend to next SIAC Meeting
Clarke Learning
School starts tomorrow with a 1-hour early release. Please keep in mind the Ayers Street crossing will be closed through Friday.
Thursday Night in the Park with Clarke!
Thursday Night in the Park with Clarke!
Thursday Night in the Park with Clarke!
TLC Coaches learning how to share our good news through the new Clarke app!
Haircuts at the Clarke Wellness Fair!
1st annual Clarke Schools Wellness Fair. Helping families prepare for the first day of school with supplies, haircuts, vaccinations, and more! Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers!
DISTRICT: Tomorrow is the Clarke Wellness Fair from 4-7 @ in the MS gym. See you there!
School supplies for giveaway at the Clarke Wellness Fair. Thanks to Clarke County State Bank, Saylor Realty, and Miller Products for your generous donations.
Welcome to Clarke Community Schools!
Congratulations to 4E for being the April Clarke Way Champions!
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