Please join us for an open community discussion on Wednesday, January 21, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the HS Auditorium, focusing on the possibility of a 4-day school week. This will be an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and be part of an important conversation about our schools.
All community members, parents, guardians, staff, and students are welcome to attend. Your voice matters, and we look forward to a thoughtful discussion.
Clarke CSD is incredibly grateful to the Clarke Area Arts Council for sponsoring another year of Artist in the School. This year, we were thrilled to welcome musician Joey Gulizia, who spent today working with the MS/HS choirs and bands!
Today, students enjoyed fun, new instruments, participating in engaging exercises, and learning from Joey’s creativity and energy. And the excitement continues—tomorrow Joey will be working with our 3rd–5th grade students at the elementary! What a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of music across all grade levels!
Today, students enjoyed fun, new instruments, participating in engaging exercises, and learning from Joey’s creativity and energy. And the excitement continues—tomorrow Joey will be working with our 3rd–5th grade students at the elementary! What a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of music across all grade levels!
Reminder: PTCO (Parent Teacher Community Organization) meeting tonight (Monday 1/12) from 4:00-5:00pm in the Central Administration Office. Everyone is welcome!
Due to a scheduling conflict, the SIAC (School Improvement Advisory Committee) meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, January 21st, at 5:30 PM in the High School Commons.
We’re BACK, and it feels so good!
Classrooms are once again buzzing with learning, hallways are filled with smiles, and friendships are shining bright. It’s an exciting start to 2026, and we can’t wait to see all the growth, memories, and special moments ahead—here’s to a great 2026!
January 2026 Menu
A friendly reminder that Clarke CSD partners with Hazel Health to provide FREE mental health services for our students. 💙
Winter break is here, and we know this time of year can bring a mix of excitement, stress, and big emotions. This year, Hazel Health will be available for at-home virtual visits throughout winter break, Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (local time).
Whether your child is feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety, struggling with heavy emotions, or simply having a hard time navigating the holiday season and time away from school, support is just a click away. Hazel Health’s licensed professionals are here to help support your child through the new year and beyond.
✨ These services are completely FREE for Clarke students.
📅 Easy scheduling for families
💻 Care from the comfort of home
You can schedule your first visit anytime by visiting getstarted.hazel.co.
At Clarke, we care about the whole child—academically, emotionally, and mentally. Please don’t hesitate to take advantage of this valuable resource.
Winter break is here, and we know this time of year can bring a mix of excitement, stress, and big emotions. This year, Hazel Health will be available for at-home virtual visits throughout winter break, Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (local time).
Whether your child is feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety, struggling with heavy emotions, or simply having a hard time navigating the holiday season and time away from school, support is just a click away. Hazel Health’s licensed professionals are here to help support your child through the new year and beyond.
✨ These services are completely FREE for Clarke students.
📅 Easy scheduling for families
💻 Care from the comfort of home
You can schedule your first visit anytime by visiting getstarted.hazel.co.
At Clarke, we care about the whole child—academically, emotionally, and mentally. Please don’t hesitate to take advantage of this valuable resource.
Sweet learning is happening in first grade! 🍪🧱
Students in Ms. Weber and Mrs. Perez’s first grade dual language classes were busy at learning stations before break! From gingerbread men to creating animal habitats students were engaged and having a great time!
Hands-on, creative, and fun—what a great way to learn and grow together!
Students in Ms. Weber and Mrs. Perez’s first grade dual language classes were busy at learning stations before break! From gingerbread men to creating animal habitats students were engaged and having a great time!
Hands-on, creative, and fun—what a great way to learn and grow together!
Clarke IJAG officers have been busy building big ideas! 💡👏
Jocelyn Carrera-Regalado, Cesar Cisneros-Ambriz, Jaycee Shannon, Gisell Salinas, Gio Torres, Allyzon Galindo, and Charli Bassett attended the DesignDash Entrepreneurship Workshop at DMACC, hosted by the University of Iowa’s Jacobsen Institute.
They collaborated with students from other schools to identify real-world problems, develop creative solutions, and design prototypes to present to their peers. What an awesome experience in teamwork, innovation, and leadership!
Jocelyn Carrera-Regalado, Cesar Cisneros-Ambriz, Jaycee Shannon, Gisell Salinas, Gio Torres, Allyzon Galindo, and Charli Bassett attended the DesignDash Entrepreneurship Workshop at DMACC, hosted by the University of Iowa’s Jacobsen Institute.
They collaborated with students from other schools to identify real-world problems, develop creative solutions, and design prototypes to present to their peers. What an awesome experience in teamwork, innovation, and leadership!
Happy Winter Break! Wishing you and yours a safe and relaxing break! Classes will resume on Monday, January 5.
Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 18 is a 2-hour early out for Winter Break! Classes will resume on Monday, January 5.
In Mrs. Wright’s 8th grade Science class, students have been learning how forces can act at a distance. Yesterday, they explored how electric currents can flow in one direction—and then switch directions—to make LED lights change colors. A bright example of science in action!
Clarke CSD buses will run on hard surfaces only tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025, in both the morning and afternoon.
Los autobuses del Distrito Escolar de Clarke (Clarke CSD) recorrerán únicamente superficies duras mañana, lunes 15 de diciembre de 2025, tanto por la mañana como por la tarde.
Los autobuses del Distrito Escolar de Clarke (Clarke CSD) recorrerán únicamente superficies duras mañana, lunes 15 de diciembre de 2025, tanto por la mañana como por la tarde.
Please see the following link for a letter from Dr. DeVore: https://bit.ly/48EC7rm
Tonight's CCOPS Winter Fun Event at Clarke Elementary has been postponed.
🏀✨ MS Girls Basketball Fist Bump Friday! ✨🏀
Our middle school girls basketball team brought ALL the energy this morning with Fist Bump Friday! They greeted students with big smiles, positive vibes, and—you guessed it—plenty of fist bumps!
What an awesome way to kick off a Friday at Clarke!
Our middle school girls basketball team brought ALL the energy this morning with Fist Bump Friday! They greeted students with big smiles, positive vibes, and—you guessed it—plenty of fist bumps!
What an awesome way to kick off a Friday at Clarke!
Due to the anticipated weather tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, all Clarke activities are canceled. This includes the Varsity Boys’ Wrestling meet and the Art Honor Society Saturday Studio.
The SCIBA Jazz Festival has been postponed to Tuesday, December 16.
The SCIBA Jazz Festival has been postponed to Tuesday, December 16.
NOTICE OF BID
View Items Here: https://aptg.co/LS3r9q
The Clarke Community School District will receive bids for the following items:
2 1/4 Ton Floor Jacks X2
Milk Cooler
Delta 16 1/2-inch Drill Press
2014 GMC Commercial Cutaway 3500 159" WB 2D Van 8-6.0L (140,090 miles)
2007 Bluebird 77 Passenger Flat Nose Bus with a C7 Caterpillar Engine (114,021 miles)
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Truck (47,809 miles)
Amana Electric Dryer
Safe
For pictures of the available items go to www.clarkecsd.org under news or call Randy Clyde at #641-931-0927.
Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at the Administrative Office, 802 One Tribe Dr., Osceola, Iowa 50213.
The award of bid may be made by the owner to the highest responsible bidder. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All items sold as is with no guarantees.
View Items Here: https://aptg.co/LS3r9q
The Clarke Community School District will receive bids for the following items:
2 1/4 Ton Floor Jacks X2
Milk Cooler
Delta 16 1/2-inch Drill Press
2014 GMC Commercial Cutaway 3500 159" WB 2D Van 8-6.0L (140,090 miles)
2007 Bluebird 77 Passenger Flat Nose Bus with a C7 Caterpillar Engine (114,021 miles)
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Truck (47,809 miles)
Amana Electric Dryer
Safe
For pictures of the available items go to www.clarkecsd.org under news or call Randy Clyde at #641-931-0927.
Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at the Administrative Office, 802 One Tribe Dr., Osceola, Iowa 50213.
The award of bid may be made by the owner to the highest responsible bidder. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All items sold as is with no guarantees.
Congratulations to Emma Arnold, clarinet; Jaycee Shannon, clarinet; and Easton Brokaw, tuba for their acceptance into and participation in the Drake University Honor Band on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Although the event was shortened due to weather, these three students represented Clarke well with students from across the state to perform a concert for friends and family Saturday at 1:00 PM
🌟Second Grade 2A with Mrs. Ramos is reaching for the stars! They’ve been learning all about the solar system in Spanish and got to create their very own solar system drawings. Even better—they presented them to the class in their own words! Way to shine, 2A! 🌟
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🌟¡Segundo grado 2A con la Sra. Ramos está alcanzando las estrellas! Han estado aprendiendo todo sobre el sistema solar en español y ¡pudieron crear sus propios dibujos del sistema solar! ¡Y lo mejor de todo: los presentaron a la clase con sus propias palabras! ¡Qué brillen, 2A! 🌟
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🌟¡Segundo grado 2A con la Sra. Ramos está alcanzando las estrellas! Han estado aprendiendo todo sobre el sistema solar en español y ¡pudieron crear sus propios dibujos del sistema solar! ¡Y lo mejor de todo: los presentaron a la clase con sus propias palabras! ¡Qué brillen, 2A! 🌟
