The 2021-22 Winter Seasons are underway. The Middle School basketball teams have started this past week with the High School teams getting underway when we get back from Thanksgiving Break.The most effective way to track schedules is to utilize our SCC Calendar website: https://www.southcentralconf.o...This gives you everything you need to keep up on the schedules... READ MORE >

January 19, 2022 Dear Clarke Community, There have been several questions in regards to the updated quarantine guidelines recently released by the CDC. We wanted to take a moment here to clarify this guidance as we continue to move forward during these unprecedented times. Thank you in advance for all that you do for our community. Those who have been exposed... READ MORE >

January 14, 2022 Dear Clarke Community Family, With the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus in our area and the new guidance from the CDC and our local public health, we would like to clarify the guidelines that we will be following within our school system. If a student or employee tests positive for COVID we will follow the guidance listed below: 1. The... READ MORE >

December 16, 2021 Clarke CSD Families: Our school districts recently learned of an anonymous, nationwide threat against schools that is being shared on social media outlets such as TikTok. The general threat toward all U.S. schools declares Friday, Dec. 17, as “American School Shooting Day.” The posts warn about the possibility of nationwide shootings or bomb... READ MORE >

The Middle School Wrestling T-shirt fundraiser for breast cancer in honor of Cris McAfee, Christie Stortenbecker, and Nicki Andrew deadline is this coming Monday Nov. 29th.Either order online using the QR Code below or give money and order form to Doug May, Elementary Office, or to a Middle School Wrestler. Orders are due by: Nov. 29th. READ MORE >

The Clarke Leadership and Development Class & Life Serve will be hosting a Blood Drive Thursday, December 2nd from 1-4pmAges 16+ can donate blood Must have parent consent form filled out before appointment if under 18 years old Sign up in the Activities Office & get a parent consent form. Turn into Mrs. Boyd by Nov. 30 Located in LMC & be there 5 minutes early! READ MORE >

The team stores are open for basketball, bowling and wrestling. It closes November 3rd at 11:59pm. https://cohs-winter-sports.itemorder.com/sale I will be sending out information about a re-order for the state football apparel. We will also be attempting to add a sweatshirt to the order. This order will NOT done online through Graphic Edge, but... READ MORE >

We are offering a one-time re-order on the t-shirts that were ordered last week. We are also offering a maroon hooded sweatshirt that features the same design on the front as well as the print on the back.Please complete the following Google Form if interested. Please get us the checks to the Activities Office ASAP so we can place this order the middle of next... READ MORE >

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Reynoldson named National Merit semifinalist Clarke Community High School senior John Reynoldson has been named a National Merit semifinalist. Reynoldson, son of Robert and Elisabeth Reynoldson of Osceola, is one of the 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. According to a news release from the National Merit Scholarship... READ MORE >

Clarke Community SchoolsDear Clarke CSD Stakeholder,On Monday 9-13-21, an Iowa federal court judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the enforcement of section 280.31 of the Iowa Code. This section bans school districts from adopting, enforcing or implementing a policy that requires a school district’s employees, students or members of the public to... READ MORE >

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91996368001?pwd=Nk5hRDN0RkZ5cnRrNU9NeVFkVlZVUT09 Meeting ID: 919 9636 8001 Passcode: AnEP2c READ MORE >

Clarke Elementary September NewsletterMrs. Miller (Nurse) September NewsletterRelated Arts September Newsletter READ MORE >

Please join our volleyball teams in the fight against cancer. There will be a Silent Auction and a 50/50 opportunity. The game will be played on September 21st vs. Knoxville. We will have a "White Out" theme, so dress accordingly. If you have items you'd like donated, please contact Kimberly Adams at (641) 414-1023 READ MORE >

The Clarke Football Team is now selling the discount cards. Please see a football player to purchase. If you would like to purchase one, but don't have access to a player, please email me at rbolton@clarke.k12.ia.us and we will either get a player in contact with you or get one to you someway. The cards are $20 again this year. READ MORE >

We are excited to have our 2021-22 campaigns off to a flying start this week. The Cross Country and Volleyball teams have already competed and our Football team and Marching Band are next. As you can see in the picture, our newly remodeled and upgraded bleachers are almost complete. Like many things these days, we had to wait a little bit longer for some... READ MORE >

Families picking up your student after school: Please stay in your vehicles. If picking up on Kossuth St- please remember to pull all the way forward and enter from eastbound Cass St to avoid blocking the highway. If picking up on Cass- please enter on Dewey and loop through the staff parking lot to avoid backing up the highway. Thank you! A las familias que van... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Kimberly Santiago in 2nd grade! She is the winner of a Stay-cation Package at and donated by Lakeside Hotel & Casino! Congratulations to Shayland Roe (2nd), Valerie Medina (6th) and Savannah Leonard (7th)! They are the winners of prize bags donated by Clarke County Hospital!Prizes will be available at the Elementary and MS office beginning... READ MORE >

School board elections are coming up this November. School Board Election- November 2nd, 2021. READ MORE >

In the past five years, the Clarke Athletic Booster Club has purchased or donated over $157,178 to Clarke athletics and other Clarke programs. They do this so our teams get new uniforms and equipment on a rotational basis. The CABC is wanting to do more, but they need both more members and more memberships. If you can't donate money for a membership, maybe you'd... READ MORE >

The Clarke Activities Department has partnered with the Elliot Oil Company out of Ottumwa, IA for a great fundraising opportunity. For every gallon sold at this specific pump, they donate 2 cents to our athletic department. This week, Andrew Woodard, the President and COO of the Elliot Oil Company brought the Clarke Activities Department a check for $6,714.24. ... READ MORE >

Check out the Clarke Elementary August Newsletter!EnglishSpanish READ MORE >

Our 3rd Annual Back to School Wellness Fair will be held on August 12 from 4:00-7:00pm at the Elementary School Gym and Cafeteria. This event is free and open to Clarke Community School District students of all ages. We will have many local resources and community partners present. Complete the "passport" by visiting booths and you'll be entered for a chance to win... READ MORE >

The Clarke Softball Team was well represented on various postseason teams. The baseball awards will be released after the State Baseball Tournament concludes this week. The following is what has been released so far.SCC All-Conference1st Team: Emma Bolton and Tory Henry2nd Team: Kiaya Dunbar and Ali HenryHonorable Mention: Alivia Bakley, Nicole Barnard, Shayla... READ MORE >

(Now Open Through Sunday, August 1st at 11:59pm)The Clarke Activities Department is excited to get the 2021-22 school year off to a great start with our fall activities. We are offering an opportunity for everyone to purchase Clarke apparel to show your support for this fall's activities. Each sport has apparel specific to their sport, but there's also some... READ MORE >

It's time to register for fall sports. Like we have in the past, we will be utilizing FamilyID. You must register through FamilyID before you can practice. We use this registration to let coaches know who is wanting to participate in sports and to get parents/guardians set up on our communication platform called Band. We will be continuing our online... READ MORE >

(OSCEOLA, IA - June 29, 2021) The Clarke Community School District welcomes Dr. Alan Dykens as the incoming Superintendent on July 1st, filling the role vacated by the retirement of Steve Seid. Dr. Dykens comes to Clarke Schools after five successful years as PK-12 Principal of Lamoni Community Schools. Building pride in education and community is nothing new for... READ MORE >

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking public comment on its request to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding flexibility waiver, originally granted by the U.S. Department of Education on April 21, 2020, for one additional fiscal year. This extension, like the original waiver, will be submitted on behalf of the... READ MORE >

The Clarke Baseball and Softball teams will be hosting a benefit game including a silent auction of the Murray Strong Warm-up T-Shirts and an array of other silent auction items donated by businesses and others from the communities. The Silent Auction will begin at 7pm and end after the 5th inning of the varsity softball game. Money raised will be split three... READ MORE >

We are ready to get started with our summer baseball and softball schedules. Monday, May 24th, the softball teams take on Creston here in Osceola starting at 4:30. Both teams play at Mt. Ayr on 5/25. For complete and updated schedules, please use the following site:https://www.southcentralconf.o...Regulations and guidelines for the start of our summer sports. ... READ MORE >

Notification reminder for parents and guardians of current 6th, 8th, and 11th grade students: please visit link for immunization letters, dental letter, and the dental screening form at https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/browse/202110 your student (s) will be required to meet the immunization requirements to attend school in... READ MORE >

The Clarke Boys' Soccer Team will be hosting the first round of postseason play this Thursday, May 20th at 6:30 against Centerville. The Iowa High School Athletic Association is requiring that all postseason play purchase tickets online via Hometown Ticketing. We will not be allowing cash sales at the gate, all tickets must be purchased through Hometown Ticketing.... READ MORE >

We kicked off our last fundraiser for the year on Wednesday. Students are invited to sell Chad's Pizza! $5 from each pizza sold goes directly toward our new lower elementary playground that will be built this summer! (Mark your calendars- we will need volunteers on June 17 & 18!)Check out the variety of pizzas being offered! Chad's Pizza is a small business in... READ MORE >

Clarke’s theater department will participate in the 2021 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school's achievements for its November production of Mamma Mia!. Iowa PBS will broadcast a year-end Awards Showcase on July 9, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. The broadcast will feature highlights from several... READ MORE >

The Iowa High School Athletic Association released the 2021 football schedule this past Monday. We've looked into the logistics of when Homecoming best fits many schedules and it's been determined that Homecoming will be the week of September 20-25th. Clarke will play Shenandoah on Friday the 24th. Game time and the week long festivities will be released at a... READ MORE >

Dear families!Our Elementary “STEAM Engine” fundraiser will soon be coming to an end, so please log back into your personal donation page and be sure your child has reached the goal you helped them set (see link below). Every dollar raised makes a difference at our school. We have already raised $6,000 for our playground! Did you know teachers also get STEAM... READ MORE >

Tori White, daughter of Mike and Dena White, signed her letter of intent for basketball and track this week to attend Simpson College this coming fall. Tori plans to play basketball and compete in the throwing events on their track & field team. Tori's high school basketball Coach Dan Schmidt and high school throws Coach Robert Best were also at the signing. ... READ MORE >

It's time to register for Summer Sports. Reminder that for softball, 6th/7th/8th graders are eligible to play middle school softball. If you are an 8th grader, register for both middle school and high school. The coaches will inform you later as to what level you will be playing this summer. For baseball, only 7th and 8th will be eligible to play middle school. ... READ MORE >

It was announced last Saturday that Josey Dunbar qualified for the Drake Relays in Long Jump. This is an outstanding accomplishment as the 27 girls that qualified are from all classes of schools, regardless of enrollment. Josey and Coach Eckermann will go to the famous Drake Stadium this Thursday to compete, starting at 1:30. Unfortunately, Drake has had to... READ MORE >

Dear Elementary families … BRAVO! In the past day, hundreds of families answered our call to action, entering thousands of cell phone numbers and email addresses to friends & family around the world! The response was so amazing, we’ve decided to extend the deadline another 24 hours! If you didn't have a chance to register and enter your contacts, visit... READ MORE >

Join us for our April PTCO meeting on Monday, April 6th at 5:30pm via Zoom. Topic: PTCO 4/6Time: Apr 6, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/7150... Meeting ID: 715 0363 9537Passcode: gPDWa8 READ MORE >

The Clarke Community School District Board of Education, is soliciting input in the superintendent selection process. Numerous meetings have been scheduled with the consultants from McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. to receive input. We realize not everyone’s schedule allows attendance at one of those meetings. Please provide your input by clicking on the link below and... READ MORE >

Clarke Community School DistrictSpectator Guidance-Spring Sports(updated 3/30/21) (These are subject to change as conditions warrant)The focus for our spring spectator guidance is to find the safest way possible to allow parentsand a few others to watch our games/meets/matches in person. The Clarke School Districtreserves the right to adjust this guidance based on... READ MORE >

As a reminder to our Clarke Community Schools (which includes staff, students and families): please stay home when you are sick. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as: a new cough, fever, chills/body aches, loss of taste or smell, headache, runny nose, congestion, sore throat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea PLEASE stay home and call your... READ MORE >

Clarke County Public Health has established a waiting list for everyone over the age of 18 who would like to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Please sign up on Clarke County Health Department’s waiting list by visiting the following link: COVID-19 VACCINE WAITING LIST (google.com) Vaccination appointments will be scheduled based on vaccine doses allotted to the... READ MORE >

Dear Families, Next week, our students in grades 3-11 will be participating in Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). This means your child will take these assessments throughout the day during the week. Most assessments will occur in the morning. These assessments will be new to our 3rd and 4th grade students as we did not take them last year... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Speech Team for more accolades. The day after Spring Break started – we had 7 entries at State Speech for Iowa High School Speech Association. Kennedy Bland received a Division 1 rating in Acting & Solo Musical Theater McCormick Evink received a Division 1 rating in Solo Musical Theater Gracie Wilborn scored a 1 in Literary... READ MORE >

The Iowa High School Music Association, Iowa High School Speech Association, Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, in response to recommendations from input from our "Ad Hoc Committee", have implemented a "Family Week" on the Unified Activities Federation Calendar. “Family Week” is a week in the unified activity... READ MORE >

Mrs. Paula Reece took 5 students to the South-Central Conference Academic Bowl, where the team competed against a team from each of the other 6 conference schools. Gracie Wilborn, McCormick Evink, John Reynoldson, Jessica Guerrero, and Dominic Lopez had a great showing and ended up placing 2nd to Davis County, who went undefeated. Clarke also had 3... READ MORE >

Below are the links for the Upper Elementary (3rd-5th grades) Virtual Art Show. Enjoy!3A Art Show 3B Art Show 3C Art Show 3D Art Show 3E Art Show 4B Art Show 4C Art Show 4D Art Show 4E Art Show Virtual 4th Graders Art Show 5A Art Show 5B Art Show 5C Art Show 5D Art Show 5E Art Show Virtual 5th Graders Art Show READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Clarke Speech Team. They competed Thursday and Friday(March 4 & 5) at the All Iowa Finals for the Iowa Forensic League. Here are the results: Gracie Wilborn - 6th in Program of Oral Interpretation, Audrey Pontier & Molly Sickels - 7th in Duo Interpretation, Wilborn & McCormick Evink - 5th in Duo Interpretation, Kennedy Bland & Ely... READ MORE >

Will Smith signed his letter of intent this past week. Will is the son of Lonnie Smith and Destiny McAlpin. He will attend Iowa Wesleyan next fall, majoring in Exercise Science and pursuing his baseball career at the next level. READ MORE >

Please join us at 5:30 on Monday, March 1st for our PTCO meeting! Link below. Topic: March PTCOTime: Mar 1, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/7642... Meeting ID: 764 2968 5405Passcode: Rr5FVB READ MORE >

Congrats to Junior Dominic Lopez, who had his artwork accepted into the UNI Juried Art Show Structure, Invention, and Surprise. You can view his artwork and all the other work in the show here https://gallery.uni.edu/structure-invention-and-surprise-explorations-pattern-secondary-students-elena-diane-curris-biennial.Dominic said of his artwork, "The main... READ MORE >

Ashton Giza will compete at the 1A State Bowling Tournament on Wednesday, February 24th in Waterloo at the Cadillac Lanes. The 1A Boys' will start at 1:30pm. We will be live streaming the action on the Clarke Community Schools Facebook page. Good Luck to Ashton as he goes for the GOLD. READ MORE >

The Varsity Boys Basketball team opens postseason play on Monday, February 22nd out in Glenwood at 7pm. There are NO spectator limits, but all tickets must be purchased online. Purchase Tickets HereIf you can't make it out to Glenwood, KCSI Radio will be livestreaming the game. Watch Game HereGood luck to our team as they battle Glenwood!! READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Clarke Speech Team! Saturday they competed for a chance to go to Nationals Speech and Debate Association’s National Contest this summer. Qualifying for Nationals is Kennedy and Ely in Duo Interpretation, Gracie in Program of Oral Interpretation, Calhoun in Humorous Interpretation and Lexi in Dramatic Interpretation. We also had a couple... READ MORE >

It may not feel like it's time for spring sports to get started shortly, but it is time to order your apparel to get ready for the upcoming seasons. All orders are online and delivered to the school ready for you to pick up.Orders close Monday, February 22nd.https://clarke-osceola-spring2021.itemorder.com/ READ MORE >

HomeTown Ticketing is the nation’s leading digital event management platform focused on serving high schools and colleges, and is now the official digital ticketing partner of Iowa High School Athletic Association. The IHSAA will utilize HomeTown for postseason lead-up events and select state tournament events, and it is available for schools to join and use for... READ MORE >

Join us for the Clarke Elementary PTCO Meeting Monday, February 1 at 5:30 via Zoom. All are welcome! Topic: PTCO 2/1Time: Feb 1, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/7597... Meeting ID: 759 7674 6060Passcode: 9dNjnb READ MORE >

After Prom Junior parents form a committee every year to help raise money to provide a fun atmosphere for Clarke students after the formal prom. Below is a link to new apparel. All proceeds go to Clarke After Prom. Your support is greatly appreciated!!https://invinci-graphics-ii-ll... READ MORE >

As a reminder to our Clarke Community Schools (which includes staff, students and families): please stay home when you are sick. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as: a new cough, fever, chills/body aches, loss of taste or smell, headache, runny nose, congestion, sore throat, fatigue,nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea PLEASE stay home and call your healthcare... READ MORE >

The Governor’s Office has extended the current disaster proclamation through February 6th. The section that pertains to the changes for MS/HS Athletic Events is found on pg. 4 of the document below. https://governor.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Public%20Health%20Proclamation%20-%202021.01.07.pdf The newest update does indicate that the attendance... READ MORE >

Hello! We made it to Christmas break! We know there will be students/families who have to isolate or quarantine due to Covid-19 during this time. Clarke Community School District is asking for your help in communicating with us via email. We would like to have names of students that begin isolation or quarantine over the break. To make our transition back to... READ MORE >

As a reminder to our Clarke Community Schools (which includes staff, students and families): please stay home when you are sick. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as: a new cough, fever, chills/body aches, loss of taste or smell, headache, runny nose, congestion, sore throat, fatigue,nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea PLEASE stay home and call your healthcare... READ MORE >

Clarke Community School is proud to announce a new partnership with KSIB radio out of Creston. We are the newest member of the High School TV streaming family, Clarke Cast! Plans are to implement are first stream starting this Friday. Be sure to watch this network grow and watch the kids' work as they bring you Clarke Activities via Clarke Cast! We are looking... READ MORE >

Please join us for our Zoom PTCO Meeting tonight, 12/7, at 5:30. All are welcome!Topic: PTCO 12/7Time: Dec 7, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/7462... Meeting ID: 746 2649 0494Passcode: nYp1Tz READ MORE >

Senate File 2360: On June 29, 2020, Governor Reynolds signed Senate File 2360, an Act, which provides a comprehensive approach to create a safe learning space for students and teachers. Notice to Parents: Senate File 2360 Safe Classroom Learning Environments Overview of the Law The state of Iowa recently passed a law that is intended to provide a... READ MORE >

As the holiday season approaches us, CCSD hopes you have a very wonderful and relaxing time. We know this year has been unlike any other and we are all missing time spent with loved ones. As you gather together, please remember to adhere to simple things such as frequent hand-washing, disinfection of commonly touched surfaces, social distancing of at least 6 feet... READ MORE >

For the month of November, Casey's will MATCH up to $25,000 for any donations through the Casey's App/website for "Cash for Classrooms". All funds made toward Clarke Elementary will go toward the Playground Fund. That means we could make $50,000 for our playground! It will only take 1 minute of your time, but will help us tremendously toward reaching our goal!... READ MORE >

We are getting closer and closer to reaching our can and bottle goal!! Students have met the next milestone celebration and will have WACKY WEDNESDAY tomorrow (11/18)!We desperately need adult help on Saturday, November 21st at 9:00 to sort cans and bottles at the storage shed. We have many to sort and many hands make light work. If you are able to help, please... READ MORE >

EXCITING NEWS! The Marion County Public Health I-SmileTM @ School program is offering no-cost dental services for children at your school in grades kindergarten - 5th grade. The following services may be provided by dental hygienists: Dental Screening – a simple look in the mouth to check for cavities. Fluoride Varnish – a sticky liquid that... READ MORE >

As a reminder to our Clarke Community Schools which includes staff, students and families: please stay home when you are sick. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as: a new cough, fever, chills/body aches, loss of taste or smell, headache, runny nose, congestion, sore throat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea PLEASE stay home and call your healthcare... READ MORE >

The Clarke Music and Drama Departments present their Fall Musical this Friday and Saturday. There will be one show on Friday night starting at 7pm. We will have two shows on Saturday, the matinee will be at 2pm with the night performance at 7pm. Due to current COVID restrictions, masks and social distancing are required at all times. We will be taking... READ MORE >

Covid-19 Spectator Guidelines for Winter Activities Updated: Thursday, November 12, 2020 Per the Governor’s proclamation, we will be limiting fan capacity at all Clarke Community School’s games and contests through Monday, Nov. 30th at 11:59pm. Participants of these events will be limited to 2 spectators each. This includes Coaches and Players. The... READ MORE >

The Elementary PTCO is selling these yard signs for $15. You can sponsor a staff member from either building or purchase one for your own yard! If you'd like to sponsor, pick a teacher or staff member and PTCO will place it in their yard or will give it to them at school if they live out of town! Need a holiday idea for a teacher? Here is a win-win! What an awesome... READ MORE >

Entering the month of November means that our winter activities are right around the corner. We have been able to work through our return to play with summer sports and the the fall ones post COVID shutdown. This winter season will present itself with many variables and challenges to overcome due to the nature of the season. The Clarke Activities Department has... READ MORE >

Clarke Elementary PTCO will be meeting via Zoom on Monday, November 2 at 5:30. All are welcome to join! Topic: PTCO 11/2Time: Nov 2, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/7484... Meeting ID: 748 4491 5106Passcode: h5a6dV READ MORE >

Clarke Community Schools will hold virtual/phone parent teacher conferences on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 3:00 -8:00. There is a one hour early dismissal on 10.29.30. READ MORE >

Please check out the Clarke Winter Team Stores. Archery, Boys and Girls Basketball, Bowling, Cheer and Wrestling all have stores within our Winter store. You can order from any of the stores. All orders are done online and will be shipped to the high school for distribution.Order from any or all of the team stores. https://cohswintersports20.itemorder.com/sale READ MORE >

This year the elementary art shows are going virtual! Kindergarten, first, and second grade parents: click the appropriate link to view your student’s artwork and artist statement. The upper elementary art show will be coming out in March. KA Art ShowKB Art Show KC Art ShowKD Art Show KE Art Show 1A Art Show1B Art Show1C Art Show1D Art Show1E Art Show 2A Art... READ MORE >

The Iowa Department of Education asks that students in grades 9-12; families of students; Clarke board members, teachers, and administrators; local legislators, AEA and community college personnel complete the attached survey. This survey asks for statewide input on what users would like to see in the Iowa e-Learning system, their hopes for the online platform and... READ MORE >

It's time to register for fall sports. Like we have in the past, we will be utilizing FamilyID. You must be in 7th or 8th grade to participate in MS sports. You must register through FamilyID before you can practice. We use this registration to let coaches know who is wanting to participate in sports and to get parents/guardians set up on our communication... READ MORE >

The Clarke Marching Band completed their 2020 season with their traditional home show this past Sunday afternoon in the chilly temperatures. This was the last performance for the 21 seniors and the rest of the Marching Band and Color Guard. This season was one like none other due to COVID protocols. The band was not able to perform at any competitions, but were... READ MORE >

Per the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Department of Education guidance as of 9/29/20 If both the COVID-19 infected person and the other person(s) in contact with them – even within six feet for 15 minutes – are wearing face coverings, the persons in contact do not need to quarantine. The people in close contact to the positive case should still... READ MORE >

Please join us for our first PTCO (Parents, Teacher, Community Organization) meeting of the 2020-2021 school year on Monday, October 5th at 5:30 via zoom (link below).Clarke Elementary PTCO meets once a month. Parents, guardians and community members may participate in a variety of ways. One could actively participate in the monthly meetings and the planning the... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, September 30th, the Clarke Community School District Board of Education approved a recommendation to require all virtual students to return to brick and mortar instruction on October 13th unless they are able to provide documentation from a medical provider that shows the child, another resident of the child’s residence, or one of the child’s regular... READ MORE >

Elementary families that pick up their students after school on Kossuth Street and Cass Street, Thank you so much for your continued patience as we work out the kinks to make parent pick-up the smoothest it can be. We know it is a work in progress. We feel that things are going much better on Kossuth Street. Students are in the routine of looking for their... READ MORE >

At the September 14, 2020 board meeting, the board heard from many teachers regarding their concerns related to the challenges virtual learning has posed during the 20-21 school year. The board charged the Clarke Administrative Team to meet with teachers regarding how to address these concerns. Each building met with their Building Leadership Teams twice over the... READ MORE >

At the September 14, 2020 board meeting, the board heard from many teachers regarding their concerns related to the challenges virtual learning has posed during the 20-21 school year. The board charged the Clarke Administrative Team to meet with teachers regarding how to address these concerns. Each building met with their Building Leadership Teams twice over the... READ MORE >

The Saydel School District is requiring all tickets to be purchased online for our games Friday night. We've had this open to family members this week and will now open it up to others. Our school has been allowed 250 tickets to be sold. Last checked, we have about 100 tickets left to be purchased. Tickets can not be purchased at the game. The one ticket will... READ MORE >

Dear Clarke Teachers, and Community Members, At the September 14, 2020 board meeting, the board heard from many teachers regarding their concerns related to the challenges virtual learning has posed during the 20-21 school year. The board charged the Clarke Administrative Team to meet with teachers regarding how to address these concerns. Each building met with... READ MORE >

We've been able to create a small parking lot just east of the football/track complex and south of the baseball field. It was rolled and lines painted this morning. We have 44 spots available. In order to secure one of these spots, we are taking the first 44 people to email Sue Brimm at sbrimm@clarke.k12.ia.us stating you would like to reserve a spot. Each... READ MORE >

Our Clarke Indians will be taking on the Chariton Chargers tonight with kickoff at 7:30. Both teams are looking for their first W of the season. The Indians are ready to bring the “Red Bull Rivalry” Trophy to Clarke. The “Red Bull Rivalry” game between Clarke and Chariton was started in 2018 by the Iowa National Guard as a way to honor the sacrifice of the 34th... READ MORE >

Game Reminders for September 18th football game against Chariton: Do Not Attend Events if you have ANY of the following COVID-19 Symptoms: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficult breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting... READ MORE >

Clarke families,We have learned that a student at Clarke Elementary School has​ tested positive for COVID-19 (a contagious respiratory infection caused by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus). You can become infected by coming into close contact (within 6 feet for 15 consecutive minutes or longer) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to... READ MORE >

Due to the online platform changes and upcoming changes to our delivery of online instruction, the deadline to commit to the end of the semester has been extended to October 1, 2020. The district will be providing their updated plan for supporting online learning no later than September 25, 2020. Families selecting to receive online virtual instruction for the... READ MORE >

We will be celebrating Homecoming week at the Elementary building too. Our days are:Monday: Mindful Monday (yoga/comfy or Pajamas)Tuesday: Tie DyeWednesday: Grade Level ColorsThursday: Dress Like the FutureFriday: Clarke Spirit Day READ MORE >

IT'S ALMOST HOMECOMING!!! Starting Monday, September 14th, Clarke High School will be celebrating their homecoming under the theme of "Proud of our history, ready for our future". We are excited to invite our beloved alumni back home and show them whats new in school. Many things will be different this year, but that will not stop us from showing our school... READ MORE >

Today your student will be bringing home two name plates for your vehicle. All elementary students are receiving them; even if the child typically takes the bus. Please use the rubberbands attached to place one name plate on the visor of the vehicle you may be picking up your elementary child. You will receive two name plates for two vehicles. If you have more... READ MORE >

The Clarke Varsity Football Game at Albia tonight will be limited to 100 Clarke spectators. We were issued vouchers to be shown at the gate. This will allow you to pay the admission and enter their stadium. The tickets were distributed this past week to the family of our players, coaches and cheerleaders. As we've experienced since the return of play this past... READ MORE >

As published in the August 31, 2020 USDA Nationwide waivers, the School Food Service Programs has decided to provide free meals under the Summer Food Service Program thru November 24, 2020 or until the funding is depleted. At this point it is unknown when this funding may run out, but we will notify families as soon as possible of any changes. Once the funding... READ MORE >

To Families of Virtual Learners. Beginning September 15, 2020, all virtual families will stay virtual and can return to in-person learning on January 6, 2021. Families selecting virtual learning on/after January 6, 2021 can return to in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year. Current virtual families should notify building principals by September 15,... READ MORE >

I would like to reach out to the public for assistance. The new street and bus loading/unloading area at the Middle and Highschool was a very well thought out plan. It was designed for the buses to enter Seminole Way and turn left into the drop and pickup area. This was designed to enable the buses to load and unload students without the dangers of other vehicular... READ MORE >

Today while they were testing the fire alarm panel, the fire alarm sounded. The company thought it was all shut off. Unfortunately it was not. So we had to take all students out in the cold as if it was a real alarm. Students did an AMAZING job! READ MORE >

Dear Clarke Families, After many conversations and a lot of feedback, it is apparent that the OTUS platform is not doing what we had hoped it would do. Instead of making things easier and streamlining the process of providing virtual instruction, it is creating headaches and hardships. We were hopeful this platform would be an easy, organized way to... READ MORE >

We are continually monitoring the heat index in each classroom. Currently our 2nd grade classrooms are ranging between 77 and 80. Our 3rd grade is ranging between 71-to 81. Guidance, Art and Technology are ranging between 80 to 86. READ MORE >

A company has been in our building monitoring the situation. Parts have been ordered, and we are waiting for them to arrive. We just want to give an update on our current air conditioning situation. Given the high temperatures today, we expected an increase in room temperatures. Not all areas of the building are experiencing heat issues. We have classrooms... READ MORE >

Clarke families, We have learned that 3 additional staff members at Clarke Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19 (a contagious respiratory infection caused by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus). You can become infected by coming into close contact (within 6 feet for 15 consecutive minutes or longer) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily... READ MORE >

This past school year, the Clarke Athletic Department was contacted by the Elliot Oil Company out of Ottumwa regarding a fundraising opportunity. Elliot Oil partnered with both Indian Hills and Ottumwa High School to benefit from this type of a fundraiser. For every gallon of gas purchased at the "Clarke" pump, Elliot Oil would donate 2 cents per gallon to our... READ MORE >

Dear Clarke Elementary families,Clarke Community Schools learned that an elementary staffmember has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first positive case thatwe know of in our district.While we must protect the privacy of all Clarke community members andcannot share further details about this individual, we ask that you join us inwishing them a swift and... READ MORE >

Dear Fall Spectators, As we enter the first activities of the 2020-21 school year, I felt it was important to share with you some new guidelines and procedures aimed at trying to ensure the safety, health and wellness of our students, staff, and guests. We want to do everything possible to help provide our teams the opportunity to play the entire season and not... READ MORE >

Dear Clarke Families, We are excited to welcome you to a new school year. As you know, there are many things we are implementing to help ensure the best year possible for your learners. One of these things is our new OTUS platform. Teachers have been working diligently over the last few weeks to learn the most effective and engaging ways to utilize this... READ MORE >

VIDEO: Clarke Community Schools Kicks off 2020-21 With Virtual Tour of RenovationsThe Clarke Community School District is in the midst of finishing up some much-needed renovations and updates to the High School / Middle School campus as well as the Elementary School and Bus Barn locations. Because of restrictions on visitors due to COVID-19, much of the progress... READ MORE >

As you know the city of Osceola has been changed to a series of bus stops. Due to some late registrations one of the buses is beginning to be overloaded. I am making a last minute change to the bus number servicing bus stop number 23. It will be bus #14 instead of bus #9. It will also be bus #14 in the afternoon. The time at the stop for pickup will be... READ MORE >

Dear Clarke families, As you know, the 2020-2021 school year will be different than previous school years, and we will be redefining what a “normal” school day looks like. Returning to school in the fall of 2020 poses many new challenges for Clarke Community Schools, including implementing mitigation measures (e.g., social distancing, requiring the use of cloth... READ MORE >

The elementary Success Coaches will be offering short tours for elementary students throughout the week of August 17th. Students and staff interested in receiving a tour need to meet outside the new main entrance (entrance 12). Tours are for students only. Masks are required. Please do not bring school supplies.The purpose of these tours are to familiarize... READ MORE >

More news from the bus barn As parents have been registering their students, I have been assigning them bus stops if they live in Osceola or their rural route if they live outside of Osceola. If you are on one of the rural routes it will be very similar to last year. If you live in Osceola your student will have to make their way to their assigned bus stop. I... READ MORE >

The secondary Success Coaches will be offering short tours for secondary students and staff throughout the week of August 17th. Students and staff interested in receiving a tour need to meet outside the Middle School entrance. Tours are for students and staff only. Masks are required. The purpose of these tours are to familiarize students and staff members with... READ MORE >

The secondary Success Coaches will be offering short tours for secondary students today, Tuesday, August 11th. Students interested in receiving a tour need to meet outside the Middle School entrance. Tours are for students only and will be given at 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30. Masks are required. This is not a replacement of orientation;... READ MORE >

We would like to introduce our new Clarke Elementary teachers! Welcome to our team!Courtney Phelps (preschool): I love to have fun while learning! This is my first year teaching and I am very excited to be in the preschool at Clarke! In my free time I enjoy being outdoors with friends and family! Danelly Barajas (2nd grade-2C): Hello! I am Ms. Barajas! I graduated... READ MORE >

Parents of 5th grade students: My name is Tanya Hardy and I am the 5th and 6th grade band instructor at Clarke. In May, I mailed out letters to all of the parents of the students who would be entering 5th grade. Some parents have returned the forms. Parents are still able to return the form or email me. thardy@clarke.k12.ia.us. Summer is ending and we are... READ MORE >

Clarke Elementary is hosting our Drive-By Open House on Wednesday, August 19th. This open house will look similar to the supply pick-up that happened at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Students are welcome to drive by, drop off supplies and say hello to their new teacher from the comfort of their cars. If dropping off supplies, please label the bag with your... READ MORE >

Last week, the IHSAA came out with adjusted varsity football schedules for all schools. Due to this change of schedule, we've had to adjust when we will celebrate Homecoming. Our Homecoming Week will be the week of September 14-18. We will be hosting the Chargers from Chariton that Friday night.Information about the activities that week will be released later. ... READ MORE >

Both the IGHSAU and IHSAA released guidelines for fall sports this week. The Clarke Activities Department will be meeting with local public health and SCC Athletic Directors this next week to determine exactly how this will look for Clarke and the SCC.I'm encouraging all students (7-12) who would like to participate in fall sports, to register through the FamilyID... READ MORE >

In-person school registration is August 4, from 9 to 7 at the HS/MS library. In-person school registration is for families who are new to the district, families without internet access, families unable to complete the online registration, and families with questions. All other families should be able to register for school online through Infinite Campus. Contact... READ MORE >

With increasing COVID cases, and Clarke County identified as a “red zone”, the Clarke administrative team made a recommendation at today’s special meeting of the Clarke board of directors to make a change to the “Return to Learn” plan to require all students and staff to wear a face covering while at school and in school vehicles. The district will provide each... READ MORE >

Kindergarten Jumpstart 2020-2021 Who: Incoming Kindergarten Students at Clarke ElementaryWhen: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 4:00-6:00pmWhere: Square bandstand outside the Clarke County Courthouse Please bring your incoming kindergarten student to the bandstand on the square between 4:00-5:30 to meet the kindergarten teachers, a quick academic assessment and a... READ MORE >

My name is Ed Stoll and I am the new Transportation Director for the Clarke District. Many of you know me from my previous career as a police officer here in Osceola. I have lived here for a long time and I don’t plan to go anywhere. I am excited for the opportunity to serve and for the challenges that go with it. There are a lot of changes coming to school... READ MORE >

Clarke Return to Learn Plan This link provides the Clarke Community Schools “Return to Learn” plan. Each school district in Iowa is required to submit three scenarios in their plan; a virtual on-line plan, a hybrid plan, and a brick and mortar plan (face to face). All three scenarios are included in this link. Committees of Clarke staff members have worked to... READ MORE >

My name is Abbey Fitzgerald. I graduated from Morningside College with my Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Buena Vista University. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, cheering on the Cyclones and being outdoors. I am looking forward to meeting the students and being a part of their successful... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Clarke Community High School’s Class of 2020! Last Day of School Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the seniors’ last day of school was on Friday, May 13. The students left for spring break week and never returned as a class to walk the halls of Clarke Community High School. They missed many milestones: the prom, extracurricular activities, the... READ MORE >

With a new bus barn and updated facilities, Clarke Community Schools has been reviewing and evaluating the need for bus drivers for the 2020-2021 school year. As in years past, route drivers are in short supply all over the state. Ed Stoll, Clarke’s incoming Transportation Director, decided early to make the call to district family members and the community for... READ MORE >

Thanks to our families who have completed the Technology Survey that was sent to all Clarke school families. As a reminder, this survey is required by the Iowa Department of Education to be completed by each household who has students in school. The survey is to inform the Iowa Department of Education internet needs of families in every school district across... READ MORE >

Dear Clarke Families, We are working diligently to create our district’s “Return to Learn” plan. This plan, required by the Iowa Department of Education will address issues such as health and safety, social-emotional needs, academics, and equity when we return to school in August. As part of this preparation, we are asking families to complete two surveys to... READ MORE >

Attention HS Baseball/Softball Families and Fans, This season will look different as we get back into high school activities with our “new normal” procedures. I remind you that the guidelines we’ve been given by the Department of Education, the IGHSAU/IHSAA and our local public health will probably need to be adjusted throughout this season. We are excited... READ MORE >

Clarke students, families, and community, I hope you are having a healthy and safe summer. A team of Clarke administrators, staff, and I have been working diligently planning the educational delivery for next school year and the return to school for students and staff when it is safe to do so. The state of Iowa has defined this plan as “Return-to-Learn. ... READ MORE >

South Central Iowa Community Foundation has announced the following scholarship winners. Students will receive certificates and scholarship claim forms which may be picked up at the Clarke High School Office.Clarke County Cattlemen Scholarship Devin Devore $400 Ferne Moran/Minnie Hertz Scholarship Devin Devore $2,000 Irene Henrichs Memorial... READ MORE >

June 2, 2020 Dear Families, We hope you are doing well during these unprecedented times. As many of you know, during Spring Break 2020, 35 travelers were scheduled to visit Washington, D.C. and Boston. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 the trip got postponed. The trip is now scheduled to take place during Spring Break 2021. Students in 7th grade and up during... READ MORE >

Mamma Mia - Auditions and Casting With these times having a new normal, the Clarke Drama Department has announced their fall musical to be Mamma Mia. The casting process is usually done in person but this year it was through Zoom “meetings” on May 18 & May 21 with three people running the auditions, Donal May, Mary Pohlmann and Brad Lampe. Grades eligible to... READ MORE >

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Clarke Virtual Graduation Instructions & Program Information Options for accessing the Clarke virtual graduation video are as follows: For mobile devices, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers, click on the video link provided through Facebook, Twitter, the Clarke app, or the Clarke website. This link will be published on all these platforms on Sunday, May 24th... READ MORE >

As you may have heard, earlier this week the Governor announced that high school summer sports can resume on June 1st. Both the IGHSAU and the IHSAA announced they supported this move. Unfortunately, we don't have all the specifics as to how this will all play out at this time. They hope to release details early next week which should answer the hundreds of... READ MORE >

We are anticipating being able to start sports for this fall. High school practices begin on August 10th. Middle school practices will begin when school starts. More information will be coming out in the next week regarding specifics to those practices. You must register through FamilyID before you can practice. We use this registration to let coaches know who... READ MORE >

Teachers’ week is upon us. In normal times this would, of course, be celebrated with well-wishes and messages of thanks for all of the educators who support and inspire the community. This year, though, the scenario is different. Steve Seid, Clarke Schools’ Superintendent, wanted to make a special point to send a message out to celebrate the Clarke teachers who,... READ MORE >

As Continuous Learning comes to an end, please take note of the below dates. Thanks to students, staff, and families for all their work in making our Continuous Learning a success. Mr. Seid May 10th – Final video posted, for the week of May 11th May 11th-15th - Students’ final week of work May 18th – Final packets turned in (electronically or... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Family Members, A meeting about this year’s graduation was held recently with the following in attendance: The Senior Class Student Government, Senior Student Council Members, CCHS Principal, and CCHS Staff. Please understand that this is a fluid action plan, and some... READ MORE >

Clarke Elementary is letting parents know that if your student had a prescription medication at school, that medication has been returned to the pharmacy that it came from per guidance from the Department of Education. The medication was delivered back to the pharmacy on the afternoon of Monday, April 27th and will be available for pick up by the families after... READ MORE >

Mr. Majerus goes LIVE tomorrow with the Iowa National Guard! Wednesday, April 29th @ 1:30 PM Mr. Majerus, HS science teacher, will be giving Clarke a little shoutout during a livestream tomorrow for the Iowa Army National Guard. If any students want to know what he does for his military career, or hear from other soldiers as well, they can see a 2-4 minute video... READ MORE >

Dear Clarke Community School Students and Families, We hope you are doing well and adjusting to the unique times we are all experiencing. We want to thank you for your patience and perseverance as we work to ensure students remain engaged in learning while finding balance for families during these difficult times. We recognize the challenges that come with such a... READ MORE >

Elementary Spring Lifetouch Pictures will be included in student supply bags for pick up on Monday, April 27th (K-2) and Tuesday, April 28th (3-6) from 4:00-6:00pm. Parents/Guardians can pay online at mylifetouch.com per the directions in each package. If you do not have access online, you can pay by check by returning via mail to Lifetouch 3996 NW Urbandale... READ MORE >

With the recent announcement from Governor Reynolds concerning the closing of Iowa schools, effectively ending the 2019-2020 school year, Clarke Community Schools Superintendent Steve Seid put together the following, personal message to all Clarke students and families. You can watch the video from Mr. Seid below: In the video, Mr. Seid addresses many of the... READ MORE >

On Monday, April 27th from 4:00-6:00pm, K-2nd Grade students will be allowed to pick up their school supplies. On Tuesday, April 28th from 4:00-6:00pm, 3rd-6th grade students will be allowed to pick up their school supplies. We understand that there will be families that have students in multiple grade levels that will need to come both nights. In order to... READ MORE >

During these times, the focus is often times on the fear of the unknown or the negative perspectives that we see/hear/have on a daily basis. Our Clarke Cheerleaders have made a video that the Clarke Activities Department would like to share with you. Hope is a powerful word. A great acronym for HOPE is: HOLD ON POSSIBILITIES EXIST. READ MORE >

In a news conference Friday, April 17, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa K-12 public schools would be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Clarke Community Schools will continue to provide voluntary educational enrichment opportunities for our students. This was one of three options the Iowa Department of Education provided to... READ MORE >

Allison is the district social worker and will be available for any student needing social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health support. Things can feel very scary and unpredictable right now! Students can join the zoom meeting below just to check in, chat about coping tools, feelings, working through change, etc. Individual times can also be scheduled by... READ MORE >

Tenga acceso a videos instruccionales y actividades preparadas por los maestros en https://tinyurl.com/szelml2 . Lo maestros agregarán nuevo contenido cada semana. Usted tiene la opción de entregar el trabajo del estudiante para que los maestros los revisen. Usted lo puede hacer ya sea por correo electrónico (email) directamente al maestro enlistado en la página... READ MORE >

Clarke’s Voluntary Continuous Learning Plan site is now live! Access teacher instructional videos and activities at https://tinyurl.com/szelml2. Teachers will add new content each week. You have the option of turning in your student’s work to teachers for review. You can either email the work directly to the teacher listed on the cover page provided with the... READ MORE >

The Elementary Success Coaches will be holding weekly office hours beginning the week of April 13th, 2020. Ms. Halsband's office hours will be Tuesday/Wednesday from noon-1:00. Mrs. Vidales' office hours will be Monday/Wednesday 8:00-9:00am. If you would like to set up an individual meeting with either coach, please e-mail them individually: Ms. Halsband... READ MORE >

Clarke Families, As you know, school is now canceled at least through April 30th. The Department of Education has outlined several options that we can put in place to ensure your children have continued opportunities for learning and access to their teachers. We have elected to implement the voluntary option, which means that we will be providing instruction and... READ MORE >

Familias en Clarke, Como ustedes saben, la escuela está ahora cancelada por lo menos hasta el 30 de abril. El Departamento de Educación ha puesto varias opciones que nosotros podemos hacer para asegurar que nuestros niños tengan continuas oportunidades para aprender y tener acceso a sus maestras. Nosotros hemos elegido implementar la opción voluntaria, lo que... READ MORE >

Estimados Padres/Guardianes, Como ustedes probablemente ya escucharon, la Gobernadora ha cerrado las escuelas hasta el 30 de abril. Yo quiero asegurarles que, como distrito, nosotros estamos activamente trabajando en poner planes para nos permitirán proveer una experiencia educacional más formal para sus niños durante lo que queda del cierre. Nosotros... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians, As you may have already heard, the Governor has closed schools through April 30th. I want to assure you that, as a district, we are actively working to put plans in place that will allow us to provide a more formal educational experience for your children through the remainder of our closure. We will be sharing out more details about this... READ MORE >

Clarke Community School Students, Families, and Staff, Yesterday the Governor extended the existing school closure through April 30th, 2020. As a result, all Clarke schools will remain closed (April 30th). All school athletics and programs are cancelled. Continuous Learning information will be provided soon. Please contact Steve Seid, Superintendent... READ MORE >

Attention ALL Clarke Indians... The Clarke Activities Department is organizing a virtual 5k/1k Run/Walk/Bike on Saturday, April 11th at 9AM. This will be held as long as something like this is allowed. The event is open to everyone to promote healthy habits and family involvement during our time away from conventional school and school activities Mark Your... READ MORE >

Clarke Activities Department & CCSD ALL DISTRICT PLAYGROUNDS & ATHLETIC FIELDS/COURTS CLOSED The Clarke Community School District is committed to the health and safety of our school community. Playground equipment surfaces are not sanitized and we do not have the ability to ensure sanitation of these surfaces on a daily basis. Baseball, Softball, and the Tennis... READ MORE >

As we experience school closures due to COVID-19, volunteers are stepping up to provide meals to the children in our community. Meals include breakfast and lunch for three days. See below for more information from Mr. Seid. Meals will be offered from 11:00am-12:00pm on Mondays and Thursdays (3/26, 3/30, 4/2, 4/6, 4/9, 4/13, 4/16, 4/20, 4/23, 4/27,... READ MORE >

Flexibility for families picking up meals for children during COVID-19 school closures Thursday, March 26, 2020 DES MOINES – In an effort to ease the burden on Iowa families and get food out to the students who need it at this critical time, the Iowa Department of Education has received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, March 24th, Clarke Schools made the announcement that they would be participating in the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Summer Food Service Program. This will allow the school to provide both breakfasts and lunches for students in need of meal solutions during the closure of school. Watch the video below for the latest announcement from Clarke... READ MORE >

After close consultation with other administrators in the area and junior advisors, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Clarke Community High School Prom. Many of you have spent the past year or more preparing for the Prom. We're genuinely upset and disappointed not to be able to hold this event at its scheduled time and date. We want... READ MORE >

Distribución de Comida en las Escuelas Clarke Empezando el 26 de marzo, el Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad Clarke proveerá bolsas de comida con bocadillos para estudiantes en varias locaciones en la comunidad. Las bolsas de la comida incluirán desayuno y comida para 3 días.Los estudiantes DEBEN de estar presentes para recibir una bolsa de comida. Si un adulto... READ MORE >

Beginning March 26th, Clarke Community School District will be providing sack meals to students at various locations throughout the community. Food bags will include breakfasts and lunches for 3 days. Students MUST be present to receive a bag of food. If an adult arrives without a child they WILL NOT receive a bag. You will only receive the amount of bags for... READ MORE >

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In the light of the mandatory closure of Clarke Community Schools, Mr. Seid, Clarke Community School District Superintendent, wanted to reach out to the public to provide a brief update on what the school is doing for the students and families affected by the shutdown. Adhering to the Governor Reynolds’ statewide request, the Clarke Community School District... READ MORE >

In this unprecedented time of extended school closure due to the COVID 19 virus, we would like to provide resources for your children to use while they are out of school. While these do not look like the specific instruction your student would be receiving in the classroom, we hope your child can use them to continue to learn and grow while not in an educational... READ MORE >

All Clarke coronavirus-related information can be found here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o..This page will be updated with the latest information as it is provided to the community via social media and text message from Clarke schools. READ MORE >

Our district social worker will be available for limited mental health services beginning next week. Meetings will be conducted using telephone or Skype. Any student currently or previously on her roster can schedule a quick check-in or an appointment via the remind app. Any student in crisis or emotional need may also schedule an appointment by joining Mrs. H’s... READ MORE >

On March 16, the IGHSAU, IHSAA, IHSMA, and IHSSA announced that all spring activities are prohibited through the state’s K-12 school recommended closure of four weeks. Effective immediately from now through April 12, all IHSAA and IGHSAU sports are now in a prohibited period for practice, competition, and sanctioned activity until the closure is lifted. IHSMA has... READ MORE >

As a recommendation of Governor Reynolds, Clarke Community Schools will be closed for four weeks. All classes, programs, and activities are canceled. As of now, school will resume April 13th. The Clarke District Office hours beginning immediately will be Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More information will be sent as it develops. We will work... READ MORE >

Clarke families and staff, This evening Governor Reynolds recommended Iowa schools close for four weeks to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The recommendation was made in consultation with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and based on CDC guidelines. Clarke Community School District will follow the advice and cancel all programs, activities, and... READ MORE >

When: March 9 - March 13, 2020 Times: Monday, March 9 - 9 am - 3:25, Tuesday, March 10 - 8 am – 8:00 pm (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences), Wednesday, March 11 - 8 am - 2:30, Thursday, March 12- 8 am – 8 pm (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences), Friday, March 13 - 8 am - 3:25 Where: MS/HS Library Book Fair... READ MORE >

Hello everyone! We would like to invite you to participate in a 5k color run/walk to raise awareness for cancer. It is a FREE WILL DONATION and there will be color run white T-shirts for purchase (or bring your own) and ALL proceeds will be donated to cancer research. Anyone and any amount donated can make a difference! Saturday April 4th at 1pm @ Q pond in... READ MORE >

Estimado Padre/Guardian: Nosotros entendemos que el Novel Coronavirus, ahora conocido como COVID-19, está causando mucha ansiedad en nuestra comunidad, el estado y el mundo. Las Escuelas del Distrito Escolar Clarke están trabajando cercanamente con Salud Pública del Condado de Clarke y el Departamento de Salud (IDPH) para asegurar la salud y seguridad de nuestros... READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian: We understand that the Novel Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, is causing much anxiety in our community, state and the world. Clarke School District is working closely with Clarke County Public Health and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. What is KnownThe virus causing... READ MORE >

When: March 9 - March 13, 2020 Times: Monday, March 9 - 9 am - 3:25, Tuesday, March 10 - 8 am – 8:00 pm (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences), Wednesday, March 11 - 8 am - 2:30, Thursday, March 12- 8 am – 8 pm (open during Parent/Teacher Conferences), Friday, March 13 - 8 am - 3:25 Follow the link for book fair information and... READ MORE >

We are excited to offer everyone the opportunity to purchase apparel for the upcoming spring seasons. This year we are working with The Graphic Edge and Adidas to give us great options to buy clothing and support our teams. We have Golf, Tennis, Track and Soccer stores within our Clarke store. All orders are done online and will be sent directly to the school. ... READ MORE >

The Clarke Girl's bowling team punched their ticket to the State Tournament held in Waterloo, IA next Monday. The girls had a tough battle with several schools, but the 2nd Round known as Baker bowling proved to be the difference.Clarke finished with 1422, with Knoxville placing 2nd with 1397. The girls displayed resilience and showed some mental toughness to... READ MORE >

Coel Reece’s team of four students earned Meritorious Distinction on the HiMCM (High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling) contest. His team of four students had 10 days to prepare an approximately 20 page paper detailing their mathematical model of the impact of plugging in our electronics at “free” public charging places and what initiatives should be... READ MORE >

Huge shout out to the members of Clarke Speech team. They had many accomplishments this past weekend at the East Iowa National Speech and Debate National Qualifier. The team secured a first ever Speech Sweepstakes award of all speech teams at the contest (previous high was 3rd) The top 2 finalists in all categories advance to Nationals and Clarke had the... READ MORE >

The Clarke Activities Department is inviting everyone within the Clarke Community School District to attend an informational meeting regarding assessing our Activities Department on Monday, February 17th in the MS/HS LMC at 7pm. This Strategic Planning session is open to all school staff, students, parents, coaches, and community. Our focus will be to assess all... READ MORE >

At this time, we are still waiting to see if we will be playing summer ball. We are supposed to get clarification on June 1st. At this time we want to begin our registration process in case we get to play.We will be continuing our online registration through FamilyID. FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to... READ MORE >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DISTRICT-WIDE NOTICE - CYBER INCIDENT RESOLUTION (OSCEOLA, IA - FEBRUARY 3, 2020) As reported on January 22nd 2020, the computer network for Clarke Community School District experienced a cyber threat from a party or parties outside the district network on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Clarke administrators detected the attack and had... READ MORE >

(OSCEOLA, IA - JANUARY 23, 2020) On Tuesday, January 21, 2020 the computer network for Clarke Community Schools was attacked by a party or parties outside the school district. Discovery of the attack was made around 8:00 AM Tuesday and by 9:00 AM the same day the incident was contained and the malicious activities stopped. After extensive monitoring and network... READ MORE >

In the past few months, we’ve noticed that there has been a great amount of garbage left in the bleachers. The picture on the right were from our guests. Unfortunately, the other bleachers on the left were our home bleachers. We’ve placed garbage cans by both doors as one leaves the gym. We will be placing smaller garbage cans in the aisles in front of the... READ MORE >

Our Coaches vs. Cancer Night is January 24th. We will have a free-will dinner sponsored by local businesses. This year it is a ham sandwich, chips, cookie, and drink. There will be a 50/50 raffle during the event and drawing for that during the boy's varsity game. We also will have a silent auction that runs during the first half of the night as well. Each player... READ MORE >

At the home game against Centerville, we had about 17 CCHS Band Alumni grace us with their talents. School Pride was sounding pretty sweet! Thanks to Maestro Karina Kelso for her and the Band’s awesome work. READ MORE >

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

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

We've teamed up with www.sportscastmedia.com out of Mediapolis, IA to bring you live audio broadcasts of several of our Varsity Basketball and Wrestling events for the upcoming Winter Season. To see which events will be available, go to www.theindiancast.net. We have several Clarke Staff that will be bringing you the play-by-play throughout this upcoming season.... READ MORE >

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us Tuesday, November 13 from 5:30-7:00 at Clarke High School for a free Family Night Thanksgiving Feast. Open to all Clarke School District families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity! We look forward to seeing you there! Reúnase con nosotros el martes 13 de noviembre de 5:30-7:00 en la Escuela Preparatoria Clarke (High... READ MORE >

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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