Clarke Middle School Families!
We have put together an online store to order Clarke t-shirts for our monthly Clarke Day competitions this year. If your child is needing to add to their collection of Clarke apparel, check out our online store happening this week!
https://615graphics.printavo.com/merch/clarkemsapparel These shirts range in price from $8-$15. If your child would like a physical order form to order in person, see Mrs. Manternach. Online ordering can be done anytime this week.
Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Clarke County Fairgrounds from 4-7 PM Tues Oct 12.
Last week, the middle school kicked off our Step Up Reading Challenge. The Step Up Reading Challenge was kicked off by student leaders presenting the reading challenge to their peers and grade levels having a reading celebration! Our Step Up Reading Challenge encourages students to read at least two steps (30 minutes) at school and two steps (30 minutes) at home.
Oct. 12 is National Farmers Day – a day to recognize and honor hard-working farmers and their contributions to our tables and our economy. Students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue!
Last week Clarke Middle School enjoyed celebrating homecoming!
Last week Clarke Middle School enjoyed celebrating homecoming!
REMINDER: Monday, September 27, is a teacher in-service day. Students do not have school.
The Clarke Middle School tailgate will be moved to the cafeteria. Please enter through the middle school gym doors. Thank you.
Reminder: On Friday, September 24, students picked up by parents or walking home after school will be dismissed at 2:06.
Bus students will walk to and from the parade with faculty members. If your student is registered as a bus rider but will not be riding the bus tomorrow after school, you must notify the office by 8:30 a.m. Thank you.
#ONEKINDTRIBE
HOMECOMING SHIRTS: Ms. Eakes is selling shirts at the secondary building in room 104. Homecoming shirts cost $5. If a student wants to buy a shirt, they will need to stop in room 104 before 8:10 or after 3:25.
HOMECOMING KICK OFF: Today, our middle school enjoyed pajama day and our phenomenally decorated school!
#ONEKINDTRIBE
HOMECOMING 2021! Please join us in celebrating Homecoming week. This starts Monday, September 20th!
Reminder: Our students will be completing the i-Ready assessment, Thursday and Friday. All students will report to their advisor for their first period.
I-Ready testing will be the 16th and 17th of September. Testing will run from 8:10. - 10:10. Seniors do not have to be in school until 10:10.
Reminder, Lifetouch will be at Clarke Middle School on Monday, September 13, to take school pictures.
On Thursday, September 16th, and Friday, September 17th, middle school students will be taking the iReady assessment.
Picture day is coming! Lifetouch will be at Clarke Middle School on Monday, September 13.
Good afternoon Clarke Middle School! There have been some questions regarding the Middle School Chromebooks. I apologize for the confusion. I want to clarify that the middle school will be going back to the policy that was in place before Covid; keeping the Chromebooks at school. There are a few reasons behind the change.
-To help with prolonging the longevity of our Chromebooks
-To ensure all devices are at school when needed
-To help minimize the cost that is spent to repair or replace devices
There will be a system for students to check out a Chromebook if they have homework to complete outside of school. I appreciate your patience and support. Again, I apologize for any confusion this original announcement may have caused.
Thank you,
Mrs. Evans
On Friday, September 10th, please send your student to school with their Chromebook and charger. To help support the longevity of our Chromebooks, we will start housing them at the middle school. Thank you.
Another great week at Clarke Middle School! #ReadingStamina #Science
The first three days of middle school were terrific! Our time was spent forming relationships and building a community!
Any middle school student who needs to pick up their Chromebook is welcome to come to the LMC from 3:00-5:30 this evening (Tuesday, August 24th). Please remember a guardian must be present to sign the user policy agreement.
Clarke Middle School families, please make a note of the following information. Drop off, and pickup will happen in front of entry 31. Students may enter the building at 7:50 in the morning, and dismissal is at 3:25. On the first day of school, all students will report to their advisory first thing in the morning before reporting to their first-period class.
We look forward to seeing everyone, Wednesday morning!
Osceola FFA members represented our community very well, had fun, and made lots of memories at the Iowa State Fair! Many Blue ribbons in their classes. Dean Spalding competed for the first time with his tractor restoration project and won Reserve Champion! Braden Blevins won 2 year old halter class, and Kelli McAfee won Reserve champion Market Lamb. Congrats to all the kids and their hard work! If you see them ask them about their experience…Allyson Abbas-horses/Cowgirl Queen contest, Sydney Garrett- Fair Queen Candidate, Braden Blevins-horses, Osten Blevins- horses, Kacey Boyer- breeding heifer, Jairus Davis, Hannah Wisniewski, and Kelli McAfee- sheep, Dana Halsband- horses and Cowgirl Queen Contest, Shayla Hembry - horses/meat goats and Cowgirl Queen, Dean Spading- Ag Mech, Kelsey Benda- Cowgirl Queen Contest.
Congratulations to Kelli McAfee for winning Reserve Champion FFA Market Lamb at the Iowa State Fair! If you are interested in supporting Kelli as she participates in the Sale of Champions please see link below
https://ifaa.org/donate.php?fbclid=IwAR2J9X8F2wdHI1bAjJO2pEjy7jNYbT2sAdovAx0p3lv6HTemtvusgylGqQs
Middle School sports registrations are underway. Must be a 7th or 8th grader to play in middle school. The following link will get you started. https://www.familyid.com/clark...
MS Football Camp will be August 17-19 from 7-8pm at the grass practice field south of the pool.
HS fall sport practices begin August 9th. Must be registered on FamilyID and have a valid physical prior to practicing. Practices: Volleyball is from 8-11am, Cross Country is from 7-9am, Football is from 8:30-11:45am. MS will begin practices the 1st day of school.
6th-grade orientation will be held on Monday, August 23 from 6:00-7:00. From 6:00-6:10 students will meet with their advisor. Student Lighthouse members will then provide tours from 6:10-7:00. We look forward to meeting everyone!
The middle school will be hosting scheduled times for all students to pick up their Chromebooks and schedules.
Monday, August 9th
12:00-4:00 - 6th Grade
4:00-8:00 - 7th Grade
Tuesday, August 10th
12:00-4:00 - 8th Grade
4:00-8:00 - Any individual who was not able to make it during their scheduled time
The MS Softball games scheduled with Chariton have been cancelled for today.
The MS baseball/softball games scheduled for today have been cancelled due to several weather factors.
Middle school families;
We only have 5 days left to purchase a 2020-2021 middle school yearbook. These will come in at the beginning of next school year. To purchase online, go to ybpay.lifetouch.com, and type in the yearbook ID code 14264721. You may also order at school. Cost is $15. See Mrs. Manternach to order.
MS and HS students will be taking the spring i-Ready test tomorrow and Thursday. Seniors do not need to report to school until 10:00 am.
The Spring 7-8 Band Concert is tonight in the auditorium. 7th grade band performs at 7 PM. 8th grade band performs at 8 PM. Performers should dress up. Warm-up Times: 7th Band at 6:40 PM; 8th Band at 7:40 PM.
Osceola FFA kiddos you guys are all rock stars! Konrad Boyer competed in State Ag Sales receiving a silver, Allyson Abbas competed in State Job Interview, receiving a gold and 4th in the state, Elli Blackford competed in State Creed Speaking and received silver. Chapter Display (Kelli McAfee, Shayla Hembry, Breanna Selsor, and Alivia Bakley) received a gold. Jairus Davis and Madi Sandel were voting delegates during the state business session. Maddy McCoy received a gold in Greenhand Quiz, while Kelsey Benda received a bronze. Team Ag Sales(Tyler Binning, Kacey Boyer, Osten Blevins, and RJ McCoy) received 2nd in the state in team presentations out of 60 teams and received a silver overall rating! Kelli McAfee and Allyson Abbas received 3rd in the state in the Secretary’s Book!!! Adam Barnard and Hunter Garrett received the highest degree the state can bestow - the Iowa FFA Degree! Devin Devore represented our community very proudly as he shared a very inspiring speech and completed his year of service as a State Officer! Great job! Proud of all of you!
The 6th Grade Band Concert tonight can be live streamed on the Clarke Community School's Facebook page or go to https//facebook.com/clarkecsd/live
As of now, the HS Boys & MS B/G Track are cancelled for tonight. HS B/G Golf has been postponed.
Middle school families;
We are only 11 books away from reaching our 2020-2021 middle school yearbook sales goal!
To purchase online, go to ybpay.lifetouch.com, and type in the yearbook ID code 14264721. You may also order at school. Cost is $15. See Mrs. Manternach to order.
Parents/guardians of current 8th grade students: Please see attachments for information regarding required dental screening for 9th grade.
Recordatorio de notificación sobre exámenes dentales:
Padres / tutores de los estudiantes actuales del octavo grado: Consulte los archivos adjuntos para obtener información sobre los exámenes dentales requeridos para el noveno grado.
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/browse/202110
ISASP testing for grades 3-11 begins Monday. Read more at the link below:
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-clarke-community-schools/articles/isasp-testing-starts-monday
FFA Banquet will be live streamed tonight on Ag Department Facebook page.
Due to conflicts with MS track meets, the 7th and 8th Grade Spring Band Concert has been moved to Thursday, April 22. Seventh grade band members will perform at 7:00 PM, and eighth grade band members will perform at 8:00 PM.
Middle school families; it's not too late to pre-order your 2020-2021 yearbook! Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com , and type in the yearbook ID code 14264721 to order online. You may also order at school. Cost is $15. See Mrs. Manternach to order.
The 7th/8th Grade Jazz Band Concert will be held on Thursday, March 4, at 7:00 PM, in the auditorium. Jazz Band Members should dress up and be in the band room by 6:30 PM on March 4 to warm up and tune their instruments.
The MS Wrestling meet scheduled for today has been postponed due to potential travel issues for the visiting schools.
Just a reminder, if your student is in need of clothing, shoes, or coats (limited sizes available), please contact our Social Worker, Mrs. Hemesath by calling the office of the school your child attends.
The Clarke Activities Department will attempt to live stream our bowling today through Facebook Live, starting at 4pm. Go to the Clarke Community Facebook page. Internet service may be shaky, no guarantees.
Due to the Governor's recent proclamation, Middle School Jazz Band will not be able to have practices through 12/10/20.
Per the Governor's most recent proclamation announced tonight. All youth and middle school sports have been suspended through December 10th. This includes practices and competition.
Middle school families; Before and after school tomorrow, November 12th, students will be selling preorders for the 2020-2021 middle school yearbook. Cost is $15 dollars. If paying by check, make checks out to Clarke Middle School.
Yearbooks for 2020 Clarke grads are in the HS office. Every grad received a FREE yearbook. Please pick up during school hours or make arrangements for someone else to pick up. Siblings should pick up for 2020 grads to reduce the number of people coming to the building.
MS Parents picking up cupcakes, reminder to please be here right after school between 3:25-4:00. Come in on Shaw Street. Pick up will be at the junior high gym entrance. We will have your students ready with their smaller orders. If you have a large order, you may need to park, and we will get your order out to you. We are asking that parents do not come into the building.
Reminder To Clarke Middle School Families: Scratch Cupcake delivery day is this Thursday, October 22nd! :) Please make arrangements to be here right after school if you are helping your child pick up his/her order. Orders will be arranged in the new cafeteria. The cupcakes are coming frozen that day, so it is important that you are there to pick them up right away if you intend to keep them frozen.
Local Farmers we appreciate you! Osceola FFA has partnered with the Iowa Corn Growers Association to provide a sack lunch at the United Farmers Co-op on Friday, October 9th from 11-1. Come see us Friday!
middle school students - cupcake fundraiser is due Friday, please get your order forms to your advisory ASAP
You can access the school board meeting via Zoom using the information below.
Topic: My Meeting
Time: Sep 30, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97278354170?pwd=dng1QUkraDRQRDRqTGYyOUFZWXhLZz09
Meeting ID: 972 7835 4170
Passcode: gQ13P2
The school social worker and elementary school nurse are now accepting clothing donations, with a higher need for boys pants size 5 and up. Please let the school social worker know if you are in need of anything ahemesath@clarke.k12.ia.us. Clothes can be dropped off at the elementary office.
Picture day is September 23rd. Your student(s) can pick up packets in the high school office starting Friday, September 11th.
Reminder: there is no school on Monday, September 21st. It is a teacher work day.
Picture day is September 23rd. Your student(s) can pick up packets in the high school office starting Friday, September 11th.
Familias con Estudiantes Virtuales,
Nosotros pediremos que todos los estudiantes K-12 tomen el examen de diagnóstico llamado i-Ready antes del 6 de octubre (10/16). En la escuela primaria ya empezaron el examen y en la secundaria el examen será la semana del 5 de octubre.
Nosotros hemos creado dos videos para ayudar a que usted guíe a su estudiante virtual en completar el examen i-Ready . El primer video explica que es el examen i-Ready y como nosotros usamos la información que el examen provee. El 2do video le enseñará a las familias como tener acceso al examen para sus estudiantes y como ustedes pueden ayudarlos antes y durante el examen.
Los dos videos pueden ser vistos aquí (letras azules): https://tinyurl.com/clarkeiready
Virtual Learner Families,
We will be asking all K-12 students to take the i-Ready diagnostic assessment before 10/16. Our elementary building has already begun to test and our secondary building will test the week of October 5th.
We have created two videos to help you support your virtual learner in completing the i-Ready assessment. The 1st video will explain what the i-Ready test is and how we use the data it provides. The 2nd video will walk families through how their student will access the assessment and how you can support your student before and during the test.
Both videos can be accessed at: https://tinyurl.com/clarkeiready
Happy homecoming week! Clarke Student Council is hosting a free will donation drive-in movie Thursday night at 8pm. The movie will be Back to the Future. Concessions and bathrooms available. Bring lawn chairs if you don't want to sit in your car.
Clarke Homecoming 2020 is coming! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/306384?org=clarke-high-school
Picture day is September 23rd. Your student(s) can pick up packets in the high school office starting Friday, September 11th.
Change to Virtual Learning Guidelines & Requirements https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/304590?org=clarke-community-schools
There will be no school on Monday, September 7th due to Labor Day.
There will be an organizational meeting on 9/3 starting at 5:30 at the high school tennis courts for any 7th/8th grade student interested in football cheerleading. Please contact sarahtruitt@live.com for additional information.
Clarke Community School District is in search of a translator for Spanish speaking students. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. We are seeking a candidate who can read, write, and speak in Spanish as well as English. Job duties include translation in reading, writing, and speaking. Please contact District Office for information.”
Dear Parents;
Middle School and High School parents may drop off and pick up students in two locations. 1.) In the High School parking lot off of Shaw Street. Or 2.) West bound on Seminole Way. After dropping your child off on Seminole Way, please turn right at the stop sign and continue all the way around the building and exit on Shaw Street. For the safety of our students, the Middle School circle drive is closed to unauthorized vehicles.
Dear Parents;
Middle School and High School parents may drop off and pick up students in two locations. 1.) In the High School parking lot off of Shaw Street. Or 2.) West bound on Seminole Way. After dropping your child off on Seminole Way, please turn right at the stop sign and continue all the way around the building and exit on Shaw Street. For the safety of our students, the Middle School circle drive is closed to unauthorized vehicles.
Dear Parents;
Middle School and High School parents may drop off and pick up students in two locations. 1.) In the High School parking lot off of Shaw Street. Or 2.) West bound on Seminole Way. After dropping your child off on Seminole Way, please turn right at the stop sign and continue all the way around the building and exit on Shaw Street. For the safety of our students, the Middle School circle drive is closed to unauthorized vehicles.
Back to school and OTUS https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/295467?org=clarke-community-schools
The first day of school is Thursday, August 27th with a 2-hour early dismissal.
MS/HS parents & guardians: The drop off and pick up point for all students is the northwest end of the HS student parking lot. We would appreciate it if no one drives around the building who does not have to be on the main campus. This will help greatly improve the flow of bus traffic in and out of the MS/HS campus areas before and after school. The doors will not open until 7:45. HS students should use the auditorium entrance (32), MS students should use the middle school entrance (31). No other entrances should be used.
The social worker's clothing pantry is currently at capacity and will not be accepting new donations until further notice. If your student is in need of clothing, please contact Allison Hemesath at: ahemesath@clarke.k12.ia.us.
Clarke Community Schools Virtual Tour (new construction)
https://clarkecountylife.com/video-clarke-community-schools-kicks-off-2020-21-with-virtual-tour-of-renovations/
Good Afternoon,
It's going to be even more important this year to have access to the most updated calendar for school activities. The Clarke Activities Department uses something called rSchool for scheduling. The hard copy of athletic schedules is only accurate the minute they were printed.
We are strongly encouraging you to use our web-based system to be able to have access at your fingertips to the most updated calendar. When events change, I change it within rSchool and it updates the calendar automatically.
Please go to the URL below to get direct access to calendar information.
https://www.southcentralconf.org/public/genie/664/school/6/
Information about how to access your child's OTUS account was sent via email earlier today to the parent/guardian email addresses on file in Infinite Campus.
Check out the student getting started video at: https://youtu.be/afiIKP6HWbo and see the family getting started video at: https://youtu.be/Q22gaWq3-OQ.
Middle school students who will be learning virtually may pick up their Chromebooks in the middle school office next Monday-Wednesday between 8-4.
The Clarke school board has voted to delay the first day of school to Thursday, August 27th.
Due to orientations cancelled at the middle and high school, students will receive schedules and additional information the first day of school in their Advisory class. Students will report to Advisory at the beginning of the school day August 24th. Tours of the building will be during Advisory the first day of school at staggered times. For questions please contact the middle or high school offices.
Due to Covid safety, visitors will not be allowed in Clarke school buildings, and parents will only be allowed as far as each school’s main office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Freshman orientation has been cancelled. Chromebooks for freshmen will be handed out on the 24th/25th of August during school hours. Thank you for your understanding. If you have already informed the school that your 9th grade student intends to attend virtually, contact the office for information about picking up your student's Chromebook.
6th and 7th grade orientation will be held on Thursday, August 20th. 6th grade orientation is from 6-7:15 PM. 7th grade orientation is from 7:15-8:30 PM. Enter at the middle school entrance (entrance 31). Students will be receiving a copy of their schedule, and take a tour of the building. Tours will take approximately 15 minutes, and students may come during any point during their time slot. We are asking that only students attend, no parents or siblings at this time. Students must have a mask on while in the building.
Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the freshman orientation, MS orientation, and all in-building open houses have been cancelled. The elementary drive up open house is still happening on Wednesday, August 19th.
The middle school orientation scheduled for August 20th has been cancelled. Chrome books will be handed out in the second day of school.
Freshman orientation has been cancelled. Chromebooks for freshmen will be handed out on the 24th/25th of August during school hours. Thank you for your understanding. If you have already informed the school that your 9th grade student intends to attend virtually, contact the office for information about picking up your student's Chromebook.
MS/HS students - if you have any scheduling concerns please contact:
- MS - DeeAnn Clark (dclark@clarke.k12.ia.us)
- 9-10 - Ruby Clyde (rclyde@clarke.k12.ia.us)
- 11-12 - Abbey Fitzgerald (abbey.fitzgerald@clarke.k12.ia.us)
We'll see you on August 24th!
Middle School Football Camp (Grades 7/8) this week. Go to www.clarke.k12.ia.us and then to the Middle School section for more information and camp registration.
A Message From the Community https://www.wevideo.com/view/1788564275
6th and 7th grade orientation will be held on Thursday, August 20th. 6th grade orientation is from 6-7:15 PM. 7th grade orientation is from 7:15-8:30 PM. Enter at the middle school entrance (entrance 31). Students will be receiving a copy of their schedule, and take a tour of the building. Tours will take approximately 15 minutes, and students may come during any point during their time slot. We are asking that only students attend, no parents or siblings at this time. Students must have a mask on while in the building.
Freshman orientation @ HS auditorium on Monday, August 17th from 6:30-8:00 PM. Chromebooks will be distributed to thsoe in attendance with their parent(s) or guardian(s). Masks will be required & social distancing will be enforced.
More pics just added to Clarke construction! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
Check out some new construction progress photos from the elementary! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
Clarke Community School families wishing to apply for internet services supported by Clarke Community Schools may pick up an application from the elementary school office, the middle school office, the high school office, the district office, or at registration.
Questions may be directed to Steve Seid, Superintendent, Clarke community Schools at 641-342-4969 ext. 6, or sseid@clarke.k12.ia.us.
Clarke transportation news & changes for 20-21 https://tinyurl.com/y3v6yumj
As a result of the replacement of the driveway around the middle/high school, the driveway is closed at the stop sign near the softball field, completely around to the north entrance of the district office. To access the middle/high school and district office, you must enter on the new Seminole Way.
Clarke District Return to Learn forum beginning at 10:00. Watch it live on our Facebook page or through the City of Osceola website. Questions can be asked through the FB livestream.
https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
http://osceolaia.net/city-council-live/
Support the Clarke Athletic Department by ordering some delicious Krispy Kreme donuts! Order by July 16th & pick up on July 20th. Details and ordering at https://tinyurl.com/yccf8uyz
Clarke Return to Learn Plan: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/266484?org=clarke-community-schools
Checkout the latest construction pictures! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
If you have not filled out the Technology Survey, please do so by June 24th. Thanks! http://bit.ly/iowatechsurvey
Technology and family needs surveys are now open. Read more and find the links here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/258938?org=clarke-community-schools
Clarke Working on Return to Learn Plan https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/257581?org=clarke-community-schools
Virtual Graduation starting NOW! https://youtu.be/MQHxAT2l4nk
Join us for Clarke Virtual Graduation! Premiere at 2:00 PM. https://youtu.be/MQHxAT2l4nk
Clarke Virtual Graduation premieres at 2:00 tomorrow on the Clarke CSD YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/MQHxAT2l4nk
Grades 8-11: Fall musical auditions will be May 18 starting at 7 PM and May 21 starting at 10 AM through Zoom. More information available here https://tinyurl.com/ycu2m3xr including audition sign up.
MS/HS students - Reminder- ALL library books are due back to school by May 29th. To return your book(s), please take them to the MS entrance and place them in the assigned area.
Do not worry about paying overdue book fines at this time. All overdue book fines stopped on March 13th. All existing fines before that date have not increased while we have been away from school. Students that do not return library books will have the replacement fee(s) for the book(s) added to their library account, to be paid at a later date. If you have already returned your library books, THANK-YOU!!
Mrs. Wiley, 7-12 Teacher Librarian"
Grades 8-11: Fall musical auditions will be May 18 starting at 7 PM and May 21 starting at 10 AM through Zoom. More information available here https://tinyurl.com/ycu2m3xr including audition sign up.
Grades 8-11: Fall musical auditions will be May 18 starting at 7 PM and May 21 starting at 10 AM through Zoom. More information available here https://tinyurl.com/ycu2m3xr including audition sign up beginning tomorrow.
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 paper/pencil) and reviewed
May 21st – Final teacher Zoom with students
Check out the latest construction photo updates! https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
Our 2019-2020 Clarke Middle School digital yearbook is live! Students will need to log into their school Google account view the site.
https://tinyurl.com/ybxdqu2b
Schools to remain closed for remainder of the school year. For more info https://tinyurl.com/y9lrtofx
Social Worker, Mrs. Hemesath is offering weekly office hours beginning Thursday, April 16th. See link for details. https://tinyurl.com/wqvdlgj
Clarke’s Voluntary Continuous Learning Plan site is now live. Read more about accessing the site, returning student work, and optional student weekly Zoom sessions with teachers here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/230529?org=clarke-community-schools
El sitio del Plan de Aprendizaje Voluntario Continuo de Clarke está en vivo ahora. Lea más de como tener acceso al sitio, regresar el trabajo del estudiante, y las sesiones semanales opcionales en Zoom con las maestras aquí: https://tinyurl.com/t6pn227
Clarke 7-12 students, if you require books/materials for your continuous learning schoolwork, you can access the school at entrance 31 from 9-3 today and tomorrow (4/6 & 4/7). Remember to maintain social distance. FYI MS students will NOT be checking out Chromebooks. If you have questions, please contact your building principal. Jeff Sogard: jsogard@clarke.k12.ia.us and Shane Stephens:sstephens@clarke.k12.ia.us
Apologies for the broken link. Below are the links for the Continuous Learning Plan.
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/226887?org=clarke-community-schools
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/226882?org=clarke-community-schools
Click on the link below to learn about Clarke's Continuous Learning Plan that will begin on Monday, April 13th.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-clarke-community-schools/scheduled_article/638ce47ab544c27d58d5cd95
Dele click a la conección de abajo para aprender acerca del Plan de Aprendizaje Continuo de Clarke que empezará el lunes 13 de abril.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-clarke-community-schools/scheduled_article/b1821e6b6b2cf816b5d350a7
Por favor haga click en la conección de abajo para llenar un questionario de necesidades de tecnología antes del miércoles 8 de abril. https://tinyurl.com/vxv49b8
Gracias
Please click on the link below to fill out a technology needs survey by Wednesday, April 8th.
https://tinyurl.com/s4hxfwu
larke 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.
All school athletics and programs are cancelled.
Continuous Learning information will be provided soon.
Please contact Steve Seid, Superintendent at 641-342-4969 ext. 6 with any questions.
CLARKE MEAL DISTRIBUTION SITES PROVIDE FOOD AND CONNECTION
https://tinyurl.com/s4gebxl
https://tinyurl.com/u92cl5f
New guidelines for grab & go meals: "Under the new USDA guidance, children do not need to be present at the meal sites. Parents and caregivers will be asked to share the school name where each child attends, if they are of school age." For full info: https://tinyurl.com/ueuyc7x
Clarke Community Schools Update: Student Nutrition & Staff Pay
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/219222?org=clarke-community-schools
Clarke Meal Distribution Information (Spanish translation) DISTRIBUCIÓN DE COMIDA EN LAS ESCUELAS CLARKE https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/218133?org=clarke-community-schools
Clarke Schools Meal Distribution
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/217703?org=clarke-community-schools
All coronavirus-related information, news, and resources can also be found in one place on our school website. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/page/coronavirus-related-information
Educational resources for at home learning is available. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/215230?org=clarke-community-schools
All Clarke coronavirus-related information can be found here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/o/clarke-community-schools/page/coronavirus-related-information
Clarke Students Mental Health Services
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/213967?org=clarke-community-schools
Clarke Schools Update 3/16/20 https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/211154?org=clarke-community-schools
CORONAVIRUS-RELATED CLARKE SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/210419?org=clarke-community-schools
Spring break begins on Monday, March 16th and school resumes on Monday, March 23rd.
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 Osceola IA
K-12 parent-teacher conferences will be Tuesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 12th. School will be dismissed 1-hour early on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Spring break begins on Monday, March 16th and school resumes on Monday, March 23rd.
K-12 parent-teacher conferences will be Tuesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 12th. School will be dismissed 1-hour early on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Spring break begins on Monday, March 16th and school resumes on Monday, March 23rd.
Congratulations to the students who earned outstanding performance awards at Clarke MS Band Solo & Ensemble Festival! Lily Eggman was recognized for her clarinet solo. Ashlyn Crawford, Ali Henry, and Tory Henry were recognized for their snare drums trio.
Clarke Chorus students enjoyed seeing the musical Anastasia at the Des Moines Civic Center!
February 2020 Construction Update with pictures. https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th. This is a teacher professional development day. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 18th.
Reminder to all potential spring sport athletes/parents/guardians. All registrations are done online this season. Please go to the school website/app to get started.
Middle school Snowcoming dance is tonight (February 7) from 7-9PM in the middle school gym. Cost is $3.00 per person.
DISTRICT-WIDE NOTICE - CYBER INCIDENT RESOLUTION
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/186963?org=clarke-community-schools
For the month of February, every time a $2.50 red My Heart reusable bag is sold at Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh (Osceola location), Clarke Community Schools Food & Clothing Pantry will receive a $1 donation. Help if you can!
McCormick Evink and Gracie Wilborn advance to State Speech with their Duo!
Kennedy Bland and Ely Crawford are advancing to State Speech with their Duo!
Short Film students received a division 1 rating, and are headed to State Speech! Participants: Ely Crawford, Devesh Desai, and Dan Hill.
Musical Theater students received a division 1 rating, and are headed to State Speech!
Performers: McCormick Evink, Kennedy Bland, Riley Elsbury, Ronak Robinson, Ariana Flowers, Gracie Wilborn, Sammie Sisk and Cal Lundquist!
DISTRICT-WIDE NOTICE - CYBER INCIDENT AT CLARKE SCHOOLS
https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/article/181507?org=clarke-community-schools
All archery, basketball and wrestling practices/activities for after school today, January 22nd have been cancelled.
As a result of weather, buses will be on hard surface only the afternoon of January 13th.
January 13 hard surface only is just for morning routes.
Buses on hard surface only January 13th.
Archery scheduled for Nodaway Valley tomorrow has been postponed to January 25th.
Pictures for High School and Middle School Wrestling is tomorrow, Friday Jan. 3, during practice. Wear your uniforms.
Classes resume on Friday, January 3rd.
There will be a 1:25pm dismissal on Friday, December 20th for the beginning of winter break. Classes will resume on Friday, January 3rd.
The MS/HS Winter Band Concert is tonight at 7 pm in the auditorium. MS Band Members should dress up and be in the band room by 6:30 pm. HS Band Members should wear uniforms and be in the band room by 7 pm.
The MS Boys Basketball games today will be played in the HS Gym, NOT in the MS Gym.
There will be no school on Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy Thanksgiving break!
You are invited to an art exhibit at Clarke County Hospital. Art created by Clarke students will be featured. Tuesday, November 26th from 5-7 pm in the Main Entrance lobby of Clarke County Hospital. Light refreshments will be served.
The Clarke drama department presents "Oklahoma!" Fri. and Sat. @ 7:30. Seats are $7 reserved, $5 adult / $4 student general admission. Enter the building through door 8 (band room door).
The Clarke drama department is deep into a week of dress rehearsals for "Oklahoma!" Don't miss this production under the direction of Donal May, Mary Pohlmann and Karina Kelso on Fri. and Sat. @ 7:30. Seats are $7 reserved, $5 adult / $4 student general admission.
Winter sports apparel and gear now available! https://5il.co/b7nv
Reserved tickets for the HS musical – Oklahoma are on sale - $7 at the high school. The show is November 15 & 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
The 8th grade field trip to the Iowa Wild is tomorrow, November 7. If students did not order a school sack lunch they will need to bring a lunch from home or money to purchase something at the game.
There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 1st.
Reminder about our online registration process. Currently less than 1/3 of our Winter Activity families have completed the process. Go to www.clarke.k12.ia.us and go to the Activities Page to get to the FamilyID link.
The Clarke County Education Association invites you to a School Board Candidate Forum on Monday, November 4, 6:30 p.m., HS Gym
This week is parent-teacher conferences for grades K-12. The schedule for the week is as follows:
Monday: 1-hour early out, conferences 3-8
Tuesday: 1-hour early out, conferences 3-8
Wednesday: 1-hour early out as normal
Thursday: normal schedule
Friday: NO SCHOOL
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
At the home football game this Friday October 25th, FCCLA will be hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House! Items needed include paper products, personal hygiene products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, and aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich bags. A box to place these items in will be located by the concessions stand. Any and all unused items are welcome! FCCLA will also be hosting a miracle minute to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, so be sure to keep an ear out for an announcement during the game!
MS/HS students, staff, and parents:
Due to construction the road around the MS/HS building, beginning at the NW corner (just past the admin building) and ending at Shaw St., will be closed Tuesday, October 22nd, from 8:45am to 12:15 pm. No cars will be able to get in or out from that area during that time. Thank you for your understanding during our construction project.
MS Scholastic Book Fair coming soon to the MS/HS Library!!
Oct. 25-Oct. 31, 2019
Online Book Fair now open Oct. 20-Nov. 2.
Scan QR code for book fair website Or visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/clarkecommunitymiddleschool2
Cookie dough orders will be ready for pick on Monday, October 21. All orders MUST be picked up between 3:30 and 5PM in the cafeteria.
Cookie dough orders from the middle school fundraiser will be ready for pick on Monday, October 21. All orders MUST be picked up between 3:30 and 5 PM in the cafeteria.
Clarke chorus students participated in a master class with the Broadway star, Mary Kate Morrissey.
There will be NO school for students on Monday, October 14th. This is a professional development day for teachers.
High school choir students performed in the SCC choir festival on Monday. Congratulations on a job well done!
We are needing 3 people to help us with the chain gang tonight for MS football. Please contact us at 342-6505 ext 503.
2019 Clarke Homecoming Coronation LIVE in about 15 minutes! https://youtu.be/8GbzNDoux3A
Students grades 7-10, are you interested to visiting Washington, D.C. and Boston over spring break? Join us Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00pm in the LMC for an informational meeting!
MS/HS announcement: Our expectation is that ALL 7-12 students go to the parade after coronation on Friday. Students will be supervised by staff to and from the parade. Students who normally ride the bus will depart at the normal 3:30 time.
The junior class will be selling Homecoming shirts tonight before boom night. Youth sizes through adult medium are left.
HS Art Honor Society will be painting faces for Spirit Day tomorrow! Designs cost $1-5 depending on size. We will be available in the MS/HS student lounge before school and during HS lunch. We will also be at the family tailgate and at the game. Come show your Clarke spirit and support AHS!
Homecoming shirts will be sold at High School Auditorium before and after school Tuesday – Friday. Sold at the elementary lobby Wednesday – Friday in the morning starting at 7:30. Shirts are again $5 each.
MS STUDENTS: Don’t forget to turn in your fundraiser orders and money tomorrow, Friday, September 13th.
The XC meet scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to weather.
Design pictures for the secondary campus now available on the Clarke website: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
MS Cheerleading will start Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 4-6 with location TBD.
School dismisses at 2:25 today.
There is NO MS Cross Country practice after school today.
TOMORROW DROP OFF AND PARKING at MS/HS
MS/HS parents MUST drop off students at entrance 8. This is on the south side of the building next to the band room. Any students driving MUST park in the student parking lot.
TOMORROW DROP OFF AND PARKING at MS/HS
MS/HS parents MUST drop off students at entrance 8. This is on the south side of the building next to the band room. Any students driving MUST park in the student parking lot.
The Access/Traffic plan for the MS/HS Building is available here: https://www.clarke.k12.ia.us/construction-information
Tonight is 7th grade (and new MS student) orientation! Please enter the building through entrance 28 on the north side of the MS building.
DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!
Order Clarke apparel for ALL fall sports in one place. Football, volleyball, and cross country. https://clarkesports.itemorder.com/sale
Correction: 7th grade orientation will not be in the HS auditorium on August 20th. This will take place in the MS classrooms. Staff will be available to direct you to the appropriate classroom. Enter through the MS main doors or entrance 28 if construction does not allow use of the MS main doors.
Back to school week events!
Monday, August 19th: Back to School Wellness Fair, 4-6 PM in the MS gym.
Monday, August 19th: Freshmen orientation, 6:30-8 in the HS auditorium
Tuesday, August 20th: 7th Grade orientation, 6:30-8 in the HS auditorium
Wednesday, August 21st: Elementary open house, 4-6 PM
Thursday, August 22nd: Thursday Night in the Park w/ Clarke @ 5:30, Osceola Square
Friday, August 23rd: First day of school, 1-hour early out
Order Clarke apparel for ALL fall sports in one place! Football, volleyball, and cross country. https://clarkesports.itemorder.com/sale
Clarke calendar is now directly connected with the South Central Iowa Conference calendar! You can access it through our app and website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYkWE-4Buo
The Clarke App is back in the Apple
Store. If you don’t have this app yet, go get it now!
Sign up for fall driver's ed at Clarke is open at https://streetsmartsdriversed.com. Search "Osceola". Class starts September 4th. Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-7 pm through October 7th. Additional driving times arranged by instructors. Costs and other information at the website. Sign up is no longer through the school office.
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Clarke football camps and be guaranteed a T-shirt. Walk-Ups are welcome. Forms can be found here: https://5il.co/90ti
Please return forms to the HS office.
For new Clarke families or those in need of computer access for school registration, in-person school registration is Thursday, August 1st from 9-7 in the MS/HS Library. Use entrance 28. For current Clarke families, register online now! https://tinyurl.com/yyyo7s4o
Check out the 2019 Clarke football camp opportunities! https://5il.co/90ti
Infinite Campus may be down on Friday, July 12th for system work. This may or may not affect online registration. If you experience problems, please try again later.
Due to construction, entrance to tonight’s school board meeting will be through entrance #27 or #28 on the north side of the secondary campus.
The June 10th school board meeting has been postponed to June 17th. The time and location remains the same.
Online registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open. Access through parent portal. To set up or reset your portal account , call 342-4969. Fees will be assigned July 15 and due by August 23rd; a notification will be sent.
May 30th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
May 29th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
May 28th afternoon routes may be delayed. Students will stay in school buildings until storm passes to ensure safety for students and drivers.
May 28th buses on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes.
May 24 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon routes.
Buses will be on hard surface only both morning and afternoon routes May 22nd.
ATTENTION!
Students going into grades 7-12 this fall are invited to attend a live CyberPatriot exhibition round in the MS computer lab on Wednesday, May 22nd from 2:30-4:30. Stop by to see how a cyber defense competition works and get more information about our Clarke CyberWarriors team!
Auditions for the HS Fall Musical – Oklahoma will be this evening in the chorus room starting at 6:30
The 6-8 grade dance at the middle school from 7-9:30PM tonight will be held in the courtyard. Enter the building at entrance 31.
Come to Lovin’ Literacy at family night tonight. Free meal starts at 5:30. Local author Jamie Talbott-Lamb and book bingo starts at 6. Best of all, each child leaves with a free book! Join us.
Don’t forget...tonight is our last family night of the year. Free dinner at 5:30 and “Loving Literacy” starting at 6 with a special visit from local author, Jamie Talbott-Lamb. Join us in the elementary cafeteria for an evening of food, books, and fun! Plus, every child will receive a free book to take home. Hope to see you there!
Join us on Facebook May 10th @ 10:15 AM (CST) for a Facebook Live Event to view Casey Wade, 5th grade student, competing for Clarke at the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky! Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
Buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon for May 9th.
Buses on hard surface only May 8th both morning and afternoon routes.
Join us on Facebook May 10th @ 10:15 AM (CST) for a Facebook Live Event to view Casey Wade, 5th grade student, competing for Clarke at the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky! Find our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeCSD/
Due to predicted weather buses will be on hard surface only both morning and afternoon May 7th.
FCCLA will be hosting a free will donation car wash this Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Fareway. Come get all the mud and dirt washed off your car and support 3 great kids who are trying to raise money for FCCLA nationals!
FCCLA apparel order forms are due by the end of the day tomorrow, May 3rd. Elementary forms and payment can be turned into the elementary office. HS/MS forms need to be turned into Cris in the MS office. Support Clarke FCCLA by purchasing some Clarke gear!
Buses will run on hard surface only May 2 and May3 both morning and afternoon routes.
The Band Boosters successfully raised $2,535 to go towards purchasing new band uniforms at the 7-12 Band Concert! Thank you to all who participated in this event. Special thanks to Jeff Webb and Dylan Webb of Webb Auction Service for donating their time and talent.
MS Boys and Girls track practice is also cancelled.
The MS Boys and Girls track meet scheduled for tonight @ I-35 has been cancelled.
Thursday (5-2-19): The middle school spring chorus concert & awards will be in the auditorium at 7pm.
Thursday (5-2-19): The middle school spring chorus concert & awards will be in the auditorium at 7pm.
Clarke Band Boosters will have a pie auction fundraiser during the 7-12 Band Concert tonight at 7 PM in the auditorium. Admission is free for the concert but remember to bring money (cash or check) to buy delicious desserts from the auction!
Events are subject to change due to factors such as weather. Changes will be communicated via the Clarke App, website, social media and text messages as applicable. https://tinyurl.com/yxhmg3wn
Cooper Reece won the 8th Grade History Quiz Bowl! Other finalists included Braden Blevins, Spencer Smith, and Jebediah Eslick.
The MS/HS Spring Band Concert is Monday at 7 PM in the auditorium. Admission is free. Band Boosters will have a pie auction during the concert so bring money to buy delicious desserts! MS Band Members should dress up and be in the band room by 6:30 PM to warm up instruments.
Events are subject to change due to factors such as weather. Changes will be communicated via the Clarke App, website, social media and text messages as applicable. https://tinyurl.com/yxlblxsx
Clarke K-12: There will be no school on Friday, April 19th. Classes resume on Monday, April 22nd.
Reminder that SIAC will meet tonight from 5:30-7:00 in the middle/high school library. We will be planning action steps to achieve the short, medium, and long-term goals identified at our last meeting (see them in the "News" section from 3/18/19). We hope to see you tonight!
Monday, APRIL 15
HS Girls Golf @ Winterset, 1:00 PM, Lakeview Country Club, 3724 Lakeview Ln, Winterset, IA 50273
HS Girls Track @ Van Meter, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261
Tuesday, APRIL 16
HS Boys Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Girls Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
MS Boys Track @ Mt Ayr, 4:00 PM, Mount Ayr High School, 1001 E Columbus St, Mt Ayr, IA 50854
MS Girls Track @ Mt Ayr, 4:00 PM, Mount Ayr High School, 1001 E Columbus St, Mt Ayr, IA 50854
HS Boys Track @ I-35, 4:30 PM, Interstate 35 Comm School District, 405 N East St, Truro, IA 50257
HS Boys Soccer @ HOME, 5:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
SIAC Meeting, 5:30-7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, LMC
Wednesday, APRIL 17
1 Hour Early Out - Teacher Professional Development
After Prom Meeting for Junior Parents, 5:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, HS Lounge
Thursday, APRIL 18
HS Boys Tennis @ Chariton, 4:15 PM, Bingham Park, Chariton, IA 50049
HS Girls Tennis vs. Chariton (Home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Winterset Co-ed Invite, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
HS Girls Track Winterset Co-ed Invite, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
Friday, APRIL 19
NO SCHOOL
HS Girls Tennis Knoxville Tournament, 1:00 PM, Knoxville High School, 1811 W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
HS Girls Golf @ HOME, 4:00 PM, Osceola Golf and Country Club, 400 E Fayette St, Osceola, IA 50213
Saturday, APRIL 20
No events scheduled
Sunday, APRIL 21
No events scheduled
Come see Clarke drama department's production of the Miracle Worker tonight and tomorrow night @ 7:30 pm in the Clarke auditorium!
The MS boys track meet scheduled for tonight, April 12th, has been cancelled.
Chorus students took part in a vocal master class with Broadway star Timothy Shew at the Des Moines Civic Center.
Due to improved weather, buses will run normal routes today April 10th.
Don’t forget Family Night tonight in the elementary cafeteria. Free dinner at 5:30 and magic show beginning at 6:00! Hope to see you there.
Due to current conditions and upcoming forecast, buses will be on hard surface only April 9- 12 morning and afternoon.
Busses on hard surfaces only today April 8
Busses on hard surfaces only tomorrow.
Busses on hard surfaces only tomorrow April 8th
Monday, APRIL 8
HS Boys Golf @ Saydel, 4:00 PM, Woodland Hills Golf Course, 620 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
HS Girls Track @ Creston, 4:30 PM, Creston High School, 601 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801
MS Boys Track Clarke Relays (home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
MS Girls Track Clarke Relays (home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Tuesday, APRIL 9
HS Boys Golf @ Creston, 4:00 PM, Pine Valley Golf Course, Creston, IA 50801
HS Girls Golf @ Creston, 4:00 PM, Pine Valley Golf Course, Creston, IA 50801
HS Boys Tennis @ Ballard, 4:15 PM, Ballard High School, 701 Ballard Dr, Huxley, IA 50124
HS Girls Tennis vs. Ballard (Home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Chariton Invite, 4:30 PM, Chariton High School, 501 N Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049
Family Night, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Elementary School, 420 E Jefferson St, Osceola, IA 50213, Cafeteria, free dinner @ 5:30 and interactive family magic show from 6-7
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Wednesday, APRIL 10
1 Hour Early Out - Teacher Professional Development
Elementary & MS Blue Shirt Day
Clarke Band Boosters Meeting @ 6:00 pm, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, Band Room
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Thursday, APRIL 11
HS Girls Tennis @ Knoxville, 4:15 PM, Knoxville High School, 1811 W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
HS Girls Golf @ Wayne, 4:00 PM, Corydon Golf Club, 620 S East St, Corydon, IA 50060
MS Girls Track @ Wayne, 4:00 PM, QM88+PR Corydon, Iowa
HS Boys Tennis vs. Knoxville (home), 4:15 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS Boys Track Goos Invite (Home), 4:00 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
HS B & G Soccer @ Chariton, 5:30 PM, Chariton High School, 501 N Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049
School Board Meeting @ 6:00, Clarke Community School Administration, 802 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, central office board room
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:30 AM, HS Gym
Friday, APRIL 12
MS Boys Track @ Winterset, 4:30 PM, Van Meter School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261, This event is in Van Meter due to construction at the Winterset site.
HS Boys Soccer HOME, 5:30 PM
HS Girls Soccer @ HOME, 5:30 PM
HS Spring Play "The Miracle Worker", 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
SCC Visual Arts Day/Conference, 10-2 PM, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA
Flag Squad Auditions (grades 8-11), 7:00 AM, HS Gym
Saturday, APRIL 13
HS Spring Play "The Miracle Worker", 7:30 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213
Anime Day (MS/HS), 10-2 PM, Clarke Community Middle/High School, 800 N Jackson St, Osceola, IA 50213, contact bwebb@clarke.k12.ia.us for details
Sunday, APRIL 14
No events scheduled
Busses will run on hard surfaces only the rest of the week starting the morning of the 3rd of April.
Current 8th - 11th graders who are interested in auditioning for flags should attend an informational meeting tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 7:30 AM in the band room. If students cannot attend, then they need to talk to Ms. Snider before the end of the week.
Current 8th - 11th graders interested in playing football next fall there is a mandatory informational meeting regarding our summer schedule on Friday April 5th at 3:40 in the LMC, looking forward to seeing you there! If you are not able to make the meeting please let Coach Matthess know.
Clarke Washington DC trip is open for enrollment through March 31st. 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th graders' are eligible for this amazing trip. Flyers are available to pick up in the Elem, MS, & HS offices or go to;
www.efexploreamerica.com/1933087PW to enroll now & join us
Buses will be on hard surface only through March 29 morning and afternoon.
March 25 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Reminder: If your middle school student has not yet brought their Chromebooks and chargers to school, please do so on Monday, March 25th. Plan on keeping them at the school until after ISASP testing. Thank you for your assistance.
Next week is ISASP testing! Students in grades 3-11 have had exposure to this new online test through tool tutorials and some practice tests; however, extra practice and exposure would be beneficial. Here are the links to the tutorial and practice tests.
http://tinyurl.com/ISASPtools
http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/test-prep/
Reminder: If your middle school student has not yet brought their Chromebooks and chargers to school, please do so on Friday, March 22nd.Plan on keeping them at the school until after ISASP testing. Thank you for your assistance.
Reminder: Middle school students are required to bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school on Thursday, March 21st and to plan on keeping them at the school until after ISASP testing. Thank you for your assistance.
Barring any more cancelled school days, the School Board approved the following changes to the 2018-19 school calendar.
Last day for students is Thursday, May 30th.
Last day for teachers is Wednesday, June 5th.
Beginning March 18th until further notice buses will be on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Clarke K-12: There will be no school March 11-15 for spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18th.
Just a reminder that the Clarke food and clothing pantry will be CLOSED today, March 11th. It will reopen Monday, March 18th.
The school board meeting scheduled for April 8th has been moved to April 11th @ 6:00 pm in the central office board room. This change is reflected on our website and app calendars. Thank you.
Check out how our Clarke archers are doing at the state tournament in Des Moines this weekend. https://nasptournaments.org/schoolsearch.aspx
Can't find MS/HS daily announcements on the Clarke app?
MS & HS announcements are available via a link on the app. It is located as a pinned post in the both MS and HS Clarke Happenings area.
Haven't got the app? Get it FREE in the Apple or Google app stores.
Clarke Community Schools is interested in obtaining feedback about the Clarke App that was introduced this past fall. Please help by filling out this short survey. Thank you for your assistance!
https://goo.gl/forms/euZR6h2jmiqU0hxU2
The Iowa Media Network and The Pitch in Centerville, Iowa, will be livestreaming the SCC Middle School Chorus Festival Concert tonight on www.facebook.com/thepitchia as well as on https://www.gopitchtv.com/middle-school-chorus-scc-festival-2019/
Congratulations to our MS boys and MS girls cyber defense teams on their State placement awards!
Congratulations to our MS boys and MS girls cyber defense teams on their State placement awards!
Clarke K-12: Conferences will be taking place on March 5th and 7th (Tuesday & Thursday) from 3-8 pm. School will be dismissing one hour early on those days.
Archery practice today, Friday, February22nd, 4pm to 6pm on the middle school stage.
High School Talent Show tonight 7pm. Auditorium
High School Talent Show tonight at 7pm. Auditorium
Thursday February 21st buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Wednesday February 20th school is canceled.
SIAC is now rescheduled to next Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30-7:00 in the middle school/ high school library. Enter through middle school entrance #31.
Monday February 18 buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
The HS Talent Show has been rescheduled for Feb. 21st at 7pm in the auditorium.
The HS Talent Show has been rescheduled for Feb. 21st at 7pm in the auditorium.
February 13 buses on hard surface only.
February 12 Clarke schools are closed.
The February 11 school board meeting has been postponed to February 21st at the same time and location.
Monday February 11th school dismissed at 1:00 pm. No afternoon preschool. Buses on hard surface only.
Monday February 11th buses on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Thursday February 7th no morning preschool.
Thursday February 7th Clarke schools are on a 2 hour delay.
Clarke Archery Club practice is canceled for tonight. Wednesday, February 6th.
8th grade Football Signing Day will be moved to Friday, February 8 at 3:30pm due to inclement weather.
WOW Wednesday is an elementary program. The program is canceled for February the 6th. School is NOT cancelled.
Clarke Archery practice is canceled for Tuesday, February 5th.
MS Wrestling Banquet will be this Thursday (2/7/2019) at 6:00pm in the LMC.
February 5th buses will be on regular routes.
Monday February 4th buses on hard surface only.
Semifinals have begun. Good luck to the MS CyberWarriors!
The MS/HS Jazz Band Concert is tonight at 7 pm in the auditorium. All MS/HS Jazz Band Members should dress up in nice clothes. MS Jazz Band Members should be in the band room by 6:30 pm. HS Jazz Band Members should be in the band room by 6:45 pm. Admission is free.
Clarke weather closings
Clarke weather closings
January 31st Clarke schools will be on a 2 hour delay, no morning preschool.
Buses will be on hard surfaces through February 1st.
Due to the weather archery club practices are canceled for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week.
Due to weather conditions, MS wrestling practice is cancelled
For January 29 two hour early dismissal. School will be closed Wednesday.
January 29 buses will be on hard surface only morning and afternoon.
Good afternoon.
The school district is watching the weather forecast and are concerned about the temperature predicted for Wednesday. Temperatures and wind chill has prompted Wind Chill Warnings from 6 pm Tuesday through noon Wednesday in our area. We will make a decision regarding school for Wednesday as soon as possible. A decision may come as early as sometime Tuesday.
Monday January 28 buses on hard surface only.
Clarke Archery Club practice today will be 3:30-5:30.
Friday January 25 no morning preschool.
January 25th school is on a 2 hour delay.
Friday January 25th buses on hard surface only
MS Wrestling practice is cancelled for tonight due to weather conditions.
January 24 buses will run on hard surface only.
Need junior parents and juniors to help with concession stand tomorrow night for Speech Contest and basketball games. Any HS student who wants silver cord can help too! Let Paula Reece know 515-314-8203 or on Facebook. Thanks!
January 23rd school is closed.
Speech contest moved to Thursday
January 22 Clarke schools are now closed
January 22 Clarke is on a 2 hour delay
MS Wrestling Schedule Changes:
Tuesday 1/22 MS meet @ Ottumwa starting at 4:30 (NEW)
Thursday 1/25 @ Saydel is cancelled.
Monday January 21st buses on hard surface only.
Due to weather: Middle School Wrestling practice will be cancelled tonight.
January 18 school will be dismissed 2 hours early.
Clarke talent show will be February 11th at 7pm in the auditorium.
Clarke talent show will be February 11th at 7pm in the auditorium.
January 15 school is delayed 2 hours. No morning preschool. Buses on hard surface only
Tuesday, January 15 buses will run on hard surface only.
Due to the weather archery practice Friday January 11 has been cancelled.
Archery Tournament Saturday January 12 has been cancelled as well.
Beginning State Round today in the Cyberpatriot cyber defense competition! Go Clarke!
Clarke Bowling apparel available for order! Orders and money are due January 16th to the HS office.
Join us Tuesday, January 8 (TOMORROW) at the Elementary School for Science FUN Family Night! FREE dinner at 5:30, Science rotations begin at 6:00. Open to all Clarke District Families! Hope to see you there!
K-12: classes resume Thursday, January 3rd.
Enjoy winter break! See you in 2019.
Clarke MS/HS Students & Staff!
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Friday December 21 is Flannel Friday - wear your favorite flannel (or plaid) to school. #saygoodbyeto2018 #clarkefamily #onetribe
Clarke K-12: School will be let out 2 hours early on Friday, December 21st. There will be no school Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 2nd due to winter break. Classes will resume Thursday, January 3rd.
The MS/HS Winter Band Concert is tonight at 7 pm in the auditorium. MS Band Members should dress up in nice clothes and be in the band room by 6:30 pm. HS Band Members should be in the band room dressed in their uniforms by 7 pm. Admission is free.
MS Wrestling Parents - The middle school wrestling schedule has been updated on our app. Please check for updated dates and locations.
December's Family Night is 5:30 on Tuesday the 11th @ the elementary school. FREE dinner and a presentation from Living History Farms! Open to all Clarke families!
Another round behind us. Definitely a more challenging set of images than last round. Official scores come out in about a week.
10 minutes to the start of Round 2! Shirts, coins, and pins are waiting for the teams to arrive.
The location of the MS wrestling meet scheduled for Friday, December 7th @ 4:00, has been moved to Perry, IA.
Chorus concert is Dec. 18th at 7pm. 7th gr. choir should arrive at 6:45pm.
Chorus concert is Dec. 18th at 7pm. 8th gr. choir should arrive at 6:35pm.
Chorus concert is Dec. 18th at 7pm. Concert choir should arrive at 6:15pm.
Chorus concert is Dec. 18th at 7pm. Chamber choir should arrive at 6:15pm.
Friday November 30th buses will be on hard surfaces only.
Buses will pick up students on all open country roads.
Clarke Schools will have regular school hours Tuesday, November 27th. Buses will be on hard surfaces only.
Clarke Community Schools will be closed Monday November 26, 2018.
Clarke K-12: There will be no school Wednesday, November 21 through Friday, November 23rd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes will resume Monday, November 26th.
Join us tomorrow, November 14th, from 5:30-7:00 pm in the MS/HS library for the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting. We will prioritize action steps to meet previously set goals.
Come and visit OZ when the HS Drama and Music Departments present The Wizard of Oz this Friday @ Saturday @ 7:30. Reserved seats $7, General admission $5.
Please stop in sometime and see these two signs put up today just outside the Middle School office, thanks to Parker Signs out of Indianola. He did an awesome job and they look great!!!
Join us Tuesday, November 13th from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Get Clarke gifts for those on your holiday list and help support After Prom! Elementary students will soon bring this Christmas Wish List flyer home that they can return to school. Anyone can order, though! Orders will be delivered before Christmas break. Check out the flyer!
Clarke Cyber Defense Team:
What a great first round! With two days left for teams around the globe to compete, Clarke's three teams rank as the top three in Iowa. Way to go! Our next competition is December 7th. See the link below for specific scores.
https://sites.google.com/clarke.k12.ia.us/marymurphy/cyberpatriot/scoresstats/2018-19
Clarke Cyber Defense Team (MS/HS)
Today's the day! Our first officially scored round of the season. This round and the next round determines which tier we compete in during the State-level round. Good luck Clarke CyberWarriors!
K-12 Reminder: There is no school on Friday, October 26th.
Clarke MS & HS: Winter sports schedule now available! You can also view our schedule on the website and in the events section of the Clarke app.
K-12: School will dismiss one hour early tomorrow (Thursday) for parent-teacher conferences (3-8pm)
FOR THE REST OF THIS WEEK, buy a 2018-19 yearbook for only $45. Personalize it for $51 and get 4 icons FREE. See Mrs. Reece for an order form or just go to jostensyearbook.com and order online! After this week, the price of a yearbook will go up to $50 and icons will be $3 each!
Halloween Dance Friday, October 19, 7-9:30 PM. Middle School Gym. $3.00 admission, concessions available for purchase. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
CLARKE CYBER DEFENSE TEAM RESULTS:
Practice Round complete! For this final scrimmage-style round before official rounds begin, team members competed in mixed-level groups (MS & HS) to make the most of the experienced team member's knowledge.
The scores below indicate the amount of available points scored per virtual image. These scores are AMAZING considering only an hour was spent on each one. During a scored competition, they can spend up to 6 hours on each image if they need to!
Windows 10: 70%
Windows Server 2016: 70%
Ubuntu 16: 68%
Debian 8: 44%
CISCO: 75%
Clarke K-12 conferences are Tuesday & Thursday (October 23 & 25) from 3-8 pm. School will dismiss one hour early both days.
Clarke K-12 conferences are Tuesday & Thursday (October 23 & 25) from 3-8 pm. School will dismiss one hour early both days.
Clarke CyberWarriors team competes today. We took a minute to have some fun with team pictures. Scores will be available later this afternoon.
See what could be "Hidden in Plain Sight" at conferences October 25th.
Clarke Archery Club first practice will be Tuesday, October 16th from 7-8:30 pm on the middle school stage. Enter through the middle school gyms doors on the West side of the building.
Clarke Archery Club first practice will be Tuesday, October 16th from 7-8:30 pm on the middle school stage. Enter through the middle school gyms doors on the West side of the building.
The holidays are just around the corner and the Clarke Chorus fundraiser is here to help you with your shopping needs. You can purchase many of your gifts, wrapping paper, and treats from the fundraiser. Order from a chorus member today!
Clarke Family Night with Blank Park Zoo. Kids even got a chance to pet a real, live snake!!
Oct. 8th: Members of the chamber and concert choirs had a great day at the SCC vocal festival!
Dodgeball is back! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 2nd at 4pm. Any HS/MS student or teacher can play. Start forming your teams, more details to come later this week!
Middle School Popcorn fundraisers can be picked up after school today in the auditorium lobby from 3:30-4:30.
Ever wondered why you need flour or eggs in a recipe? FCS Food & Nutrition students learned about the functions of ingredients during an experiment this week.
Ever wondered why you need flour or eggs in a recipe? FCS Food & Nutrition students learned about the functions of ingredients during an experiment this week.
Ever wondered why you need flour or eggs in a recipe? FCS Food & Nutrition students learned about the functions of ingredients during an experiment this week.
Even Mr. Stephens joined in on the 7th grade FCS preschool day!
7th Grade FCS students demonstrated their knowledge of child development during our preschool day this morning!
NEW Infinite Campus apps for parents and students now available through the Apple and Google stores or through the CLARKE APP!
Clarke Cyber Defense Team: Training round went great! The kids worked together so well and had a lot of successes. Can't wait to see the growth over this season. Next round is October 19th!
Season XI starts today @ 9 am with the first round of the season! #onetribe #clarkecyberwarriors
MS/HS Daily Announcements https://tinyurl.com/ybm4svfs
What: Clarke Archery Club Registration Who: Clarke Students in 5th-12th When: registration closes Oct. 5th Pick up forms in elem, MS or HS office $25 registration fee ?s email or call Mr Beener @ MS
The 7th grade choir is sounding awesome and had a wonderful class period today.They also started doing mystery tunes in class. Ask a chorus member what the mystery tune was for today.
The cyber defense season has begun! Get your Clarke Cyber Defense Team gear sent straight to your doorstep in about 2 weeks! https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/clarke-high-school-cyberwarriors
Clarke K-12 Picture day is Wednesday, September 26th!
CCHS Art Honor Society students will be face-painting to raise money for contests and activities this year. Designs start at $1! Show your Clarke pride and support NAHS! Painting will be available for MS students before school and at the game.
After Prom Parents will be selling tattoos, glow bracelets and more at Boom Night tonight and the game tomorrow night. We will also have Clarke travel mugs for $25.
These designs and more are available Friday from HS Art Honor society students. We will be set up before school and at the game.
Family tailgate party Friday, Sept. 21 @ MS entrance from 5:30-6:45. Clarke families only. Free food and fun!
Archery Club: Parent/Adult volunteer coaches needed for practices and league shoots. Possible Basic Archery Instructor class (8 hrs) dates are Nov. 3, 10, 17. Email jbeener@clarke.k12.ia.us ASAP if interested with the class date you prefer.
Washington DC/Boston meeting
Thursday, Sep 20th, 6:30pm
Clarke MS/HS Library
Invites went home today with all 6th-8th graders that are not already registered
Come find out how you can save $150 towards registration.
All former student travelers are also invited to learn how you can potentially earn a partial scholarship to put towards your trip.
See Mr Beener with any questions
There will be a short informational meeting for Clarke's cyber defense team on Wednesday, September 19th, immediately after school. Should only be about 15 minutes. Students need to see Mrs. Murphy if they cannot attend to pick up forms.
Homecoming t-shirts for sale next week in the choir room before and after school, as well as 7:30-8 at the elementary on Tuesday, on Boom Night and at the game Friday night. $5. YS-YL, S-4X sizes while supplies last. Junior class fundraiser for Prom! Thanks to all our sponsors!
There will be a MS dance on Friday, September 14 from 7:00-9:30 PM, sponsored by a local TTT organization. Cost is $3 per person and there will be snacks and beverages available for purchase. Dress is casual.
8th Gr Parents-Ask your kid for the log in info to sign up for 'remind' notifications for Mrs. Wishon's reading class. Or email Mrs. Wishon at rwishon@clarke.k12.ia.us.
Just a reminder, the Clarke Middle School Tailgate Party is this Friday, August 31st, from 4:30 To 6:00 p.m., @ Entry 31 entrance.
MS Volleyball practice will begin Aug. 23 before school. MS FB will begin Aug. 23 after school. If not signed up - still be present.
Middle school orientation @ 6:30 on Tuesday, August 21st. This is for all incoming 7th graders and any 8th graders who are new to Clarke and their families. Use the middle school entrance and you will be directed from that location.