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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
The 2019-20 Archery Club is hosting a Parent/Student Informational Meeting on Wednesday, 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Estimados padres, guardianes u otros adultos legalmente responsables: Nuestra escuela se está alistando para realizar una encuesta anual de clima y cultura escolar, llamada Condiciones para el Aprendizaje, la cual se realizará entre estudiantes de grados 5 y 6. La administración de esta encuesta es una exigencia del plan estatal con el fin de cumplir con la ley... READ MORE >
Dear Parent, Guardian, or other Legally Responsible Adult: Our school is getting ready to administer an annual school climate and culture survey called Conditions for Learning to students in grades 5-6. This survey administration is required by the state’s plan to meet a federal law called the Every Student Succeeds Act. Our school will conduct the survey on May... 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 >
Congratulations to the Clarke Archery Club! Fourteen archers have qualified for the National Archery in the Schools State Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, March 9th and Sunday March 10th in Des Moines, Iowa. Location is the Iowa State Fairgrounds Jacobson Exhibition building. Archer flights are: Saturday, March 9th Casey Wade – 5th grade... READ MORE >
Clarke Families,We were chosen as one of twenty families to participate in a statewide program to study and improve School/Family Partnerships. Currently 31 families have completed the survey! Thank you! Please log on and give us feedback so we can determine what areas need attention. The link is below in bold print. Additional details are below as well. There is... 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 >
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 >
The Clarke Softball Team is hosting their annual DIVAS on the DIAMOND February 3rd at the Elementary Cafeteria/Gym from 1-4 pm. This is open to any girl from Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Come have fun with the Clarke softball team. The registration form is found below. Please return form and money to the elementary office by Monday, January 28th. READ MORE >
The Clarke Softball Team is hosting their annual DIVAS on the DIAMOND February 3rd at the Elementary Cafeteria/Gym from 1-4pm. This is open to any girl from Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Come have fun with the Clarke softball team. The registration form is found below. Please return form and money to the elementary office by Monday, January 28th. 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 Clarke Elementary School newspaper club has published it's first issue of the Little Indians. Bryce Cook, Pedro Garcia, Taylor Montalvo, and Liliana Torres worked on this issue during the Clarke Clubs time, once per month. They selected the newspaper's name and decided upon the stories to include in this first issue. All the reporting, photography and... 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 >
It feels and looks as if winter weather is upon us before it's officially winter. Please be reminded that students are expected to participate during all outdoor recesses when weather permits us to go outside. When the temperature and wind chills are above ten degrees, we will go outside. Unless a doctor note is presented to the classroom teacher, students will... 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 >
Red Ribbon Week is October 22nd to October 25th NO DRUGS! NO BULLIES! NO EXCUSES! Monday - Kick off to red ribbon week - Everyone wear red! - students and staff K-6 will receive a pencil with the theme Tuesday - Dress for Success! Stay drug free and you will succeed! Wednesday - Wear Orange - anti bullying day Thursday - Leadership Spirit... READ MORE >
Any student, parent, or friend of Clarke Elementary who would like to nominate a tax exempt organization to benefit from the 2019 Clarke Elementary Student Fundraiser should fill out the application and submit it to the student council advisers Doug May or Chanell Gay by October 25th. For more information or a paper copy of the application, see Shelly Morgan,... 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... 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 >
Homecoming Week- There’s No Place Like Homecoming (Wizard of Oz)**Homecoming Shirts will be sold Tuesday morning by the office from 7:35-8:00Dress up daysMonday: There’s No Place Like Home (Pajama Day)Tuesday: Which Witch is Which? (Twin Day)Wednesday: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: (Wear as many colors as possible)Thursday: Scarecrow/Western DayFriday: Yellow Brick... READ MORE >