Our service provider has resolved the issue, and Clarke CSD phones are now back up and working.
Thank you for your patience while it was being resolved.
Thank you for your patience while it was being resolved.
Clarke CSD is currently experiencing a phone outage and we are unable to receive or make calls.
If you need to report an absence or contact the office, please email info@clarkecsd.org
or send a message through the Clarke App (Rooms) to your child’s teacher.
Thank you for your patience as they resolve this issue. We will let you know when the phones are working again.
If you need to report an absence or contact the office, please email info@clarkecsd.org
or send a message through the Clarke App (Rooms) to your child’s teacher.
Thank you for your patience as they resolve this issue. We will let you know when the phones are working again.
Reminder for Clarke families:
📅 Mon, March 9 & Thu, March 12 – 1-hour early dismissal for conferences
🚫 Fri, March 13 – No school
🌸 Spring Break: March 16–20
We look forward to seeing families at conferences!
📅 Mon, March 9 & Thu, March 12 – 1-hour early dismissal for conferences
🚫 Fri, March 13 – No school
🌸 Spring Break: March 16–20
We look forward to seeing families at conferences!
Our 8th graders are hard at work researching animals and filling out their brackets for a simulated battle of the beasts! Students are predicting which animals will win head-to-head matchups in different habitats as part of 2026 March Mammal Madness.
Each matchup takes place on a unique “battlefield” habitat, and top-seeded animals even get Home Habitat advantage until the final rounds!
Starting next week, we’ll begin tracking the battles to see which animal will be crowned champion!
March Mammal Madness, now in its 10th year, is organized by researchers at Arizona State University, and thousands of classrooms across the country are participating. Our students are already very invested in their picks, and the excitement is building!
It’s going to be a wild and fun learning experience as science, research, and a little friendly competition come together
Each matchup takes place on a unique “battlefield” habitat, and top-seeded animals even get Home Habitat advantage until the final rounds!
Starting next week, we’ll begin tracking the battles to see which animal will be crowned champion!
March Mammal Madness, now in its 10th year, is organized by researchers at Arizona State University, and thousands of classrooms across the country are participating. Our students are already very invested in their picks, and the excitement is building!
It’s going to be a wild and fun learning experience as science, research, and a little friendly competition come together
The Sixth Grade Solo and Ensemble Festival was held on March 5th at Clarke Middle School. There were 16 entries. Mr. Oscar Ortiz was the adjudicator for this event. Mr. Ortiz judged and awarded four superior minus (I-) ratings, two superior (I) ratings, and ten (I+) superior plus ratings. There were no II or III ratings awarded.
Mr. Ortiz then selected three performances to receive the outstanding best of center for the evening. The outstanding recipients are pictured from left to right.
Jayden Lampe-snare drum solo
Olivia Nelson-baritone solo
Rylee Collins-flute solo
Additional results from the festival:
Superior Ratings: I-
Jack Spidle-trombone solo, Lacy Shea and Jack Spidle-trombone duet, Lacy Shea, Hunter Cook, and Amari Nathaniel-Trombone/Percussion trio, Franny Ramos-Flute Solo
Superior Ratings: I
Eliana Galeana Martinez-flute solo, Abby Bassett-clarinet solo
Superior Plus Ratings: I+
Rylee Collins-flute solo, Ebony Lenz, Tyler Clark, and Rylee Collins-flute trio, Raymond Dubon-snare drum solo, Gracie Graves and Kaelie Halvorson-trumpet duet, Jacob Formaro-trumpet solo, Mary Francisco Andres and Kimberly Santiago-Sanchez-flute/clarinet duet, Rowan Keller and Olivia Nelson-mallet and baritone duet, Rowan Keller-snare drum solo, Olivia Nelson-baritone solo, and Jayden Lampe-snare drum solo
Congratulations to all the performers for their well prepared performances!
Mr. Ortiz then selected three performances to receive the outstanding best of center for the evening. The outstanding recipients are pictured from left to right.
Jayden Lampe-snare drum solo
Olivia Nelson-baritone solo
Rylee Collins-flute solo
Additional results from the festival:
Superior Ratings: I-
Jack Spidle-trombone solo, Lacy Shea and Jack Spidle-trombone duet, Lacy Shea, Hunter Cook, and Amari Nathaniel-Trombone/Percussion trio, Franny Ramos-Flute Solo
Superior Ratings: I
Eliana Galeana Martinez-flute solo, Abby Bassett-clarinet solo
Superior Plus Ratings: I+
Rylee Collins-flute solo, Ebony Lenz, Tyler Clark, and Rylee Collins-flute trio, Raymond Dubon-snare drum solo, Gracie Graves and Kaelie Halvorson-trumpet duet, Jacob Formaro-trumpet solo, Mary Francisco Andres and Kimberly Santiago-Sanchez-flute/clarinet duet, Rowan Keller and Olivia Nelson-mallet and baritone duet, Rowan Keller-snare drum solo, Olivia Nelson-baritone solo, and Jayden Lampe-snare drum solo
Congratulations to all the performers for their well prepared performances!
🇺🇸✍️ Big Congratulations to Maahir!
We are proud to share that Maahir Desai has been named the Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter Winner of the Portraits of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest!
This contest challenges students to dive into the stories of the American Revolution and bring history to life through powerful writing.
Please join us in congratulating Maahir on this outstanding accomplishment!
We are proud to share that Maahir Desai has been named the Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter Winner of the Portraits of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest!
This contest challenges students to dive into the stories of the American Revolution and bring history to life through powerful writing.
Please join us in congratulating Maahir on this outstanding accomplishment!
Congratulations to these outstanding performers at the 7th and 8th Grade Solo and Ensemble Festival! Mr. Ortiz recognized Hali Nelsen for her flute solo, and he recognized Rylee Rivera and Collins Readout for their clarinet and alto saxophone duet. Way to go!!!
🏹🎯 STATE BOUND, ARCHERS! 🎯🏹
We are thrilled to share that 27 Clarke Archers have qualified for the State Archery Tournament on March 27–29! Their dedication, focus, and hard work have truly hit the mark!
🎯 3D Qualifiers
Elementary: Brecken Porter, Cameron Lampe, Georgia Eckels, Joella Hatfield
Middle School: Connor Wilkins
High School: Masan Redman, Landon Fry, Levi White
🎯 Bullseye Qualifiers
Elementary: Cameron Lampe, Brecken Porter, Georgia Eckels, Jayden Lampe
Middle School: Connor Wilkins, Bentley Hawk, Dayton Howe, Chloe Cockayne, Brynnley Porter
High School: Masan Redman, Landon Fry, Dwight Humphrey, Levi White, Carson Jones, Lucas Steinbach, Casey Wade, Easton Brokaw, Libby Wright, Alexis McDole
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Clarke with excellence and sportsmanship. Let’s wish them the best as they compete at State! 🎯
We are thrilled to share that 27 Clarke Archers have qualified for the State Archery Tournament on March 27–29! Their dedication, focus, and hard work have truly hit the mark!
🎯 3D Qualifiers
Elementary: Brecken Porter, Cameron Lampe, Georgia Eckels, Joella Hatfield
Middle School: Connor Wilkins
High School: Masan Redman, Landon Fry, Levi White
🎯 Bullseye Qualifiers
Elementary: Cameron Lampe, Brecken Porter, Georgia Eckels, Jayden Lampe
Middle School: Connor Wilkins, Bentley Hawk, Dayton Howe, Chloe Cockayne, Brynnley Porter
High School: Masan Redman, Landon Fry, Dwight Humphrey, Levi White, Carson Jones, Lucas Steinbach, Casey Wade, Easton Brokaw, Libby Wright, Alexis McDole
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Clarke with excellence and sportsmanship. Let’s wish them the best as they compete at State! 🎯
Congratulations to all of the 7th and 8th grade band members who volunteered to perform at Solo and Ensemble Festival! Mr. Ortiz enjoyed listening to your performances and working with you to improve!
📚✨ Literacy is ALIVE at Clarke Middle School! ✨📚
At tonight’s board meeting, our Middle School ELA team shared all about the Amplify curriculum and the amazing learning happening in their classrooms!
They highlighted the engaging units and the creative, hands-on projects our students have been diving into. From solving the mystery of who killed Edgar Allan Poe to producing their own podcasts inspired by Romeo and Juliet, our students aren’t just reading literature… they’re experiencing it!
Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and FUN are all part of literacy at Clarke. We are so proud of our ELA team for bringing learning to life and giving our students opportunities to think deeply and create boldly.
Way to go, Clarke Middle School!
At tonight’s board meeting, our Middle School ELA team shared all about the Amplify curriculum and the amazing learning happening in their classrooms!
They highlighted the engaging units and the creative, hands-on projects our students have been diving into. From solving the mystery of who killed Edgar Allan Poe to producing their own podcasts inspired by Romeo and Juliet, our students aren’t just reading literature… they’re experiencing it!
Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and FUN are all part of literacy at Clarke. We are so proud of our ELA team for bringing learning to life and giving our students opportunities to think deeply and create boldly.
Way to go, Clarke Middle School!
Spring Conferences are quickly approaching. Clarke PTCO is asking for your support in filling the fridge for our staff and selling Bogg Bags during conferences. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/40DhIOo
Want to purchase a Bogg Bag? https://www.vancoevents.com/us/donate/clarkeptcoboggbags
Want to purchase a Bogg Bag? https://www.vancoevents.com/us/donate/clarkeptcoboggbags
Yesterday we celebrated FFA Week in the BEST way...with Drive Your Tractor to School Day!
Our FFA students kicked things off with an awesome tractor parade around the secondary building and then made their way over to the elementary… and let’s just say, our elementary students LOVED it! The smiles, waves, and excitement were priceless as they watched those big tractors roll by!
To make it even sweeter, some of our “up-and-coming” students (staff members’ little ones!) joined in on the fun with their own tractors. 🚜💚 Future FFA members in the making!
What a fantastic way to celebrate agriculture, leadership, and school pride all in one parade!
Our FFA students kicked things off with an awesome tractor parade around the secondary building and then made their way over to the elementary… and let’s just say, our elementary students LOVED it! The smiles, waves, and excitement were priceless as they watched those big tractors roll by!
To make it even sweeter, some of our “up-and-coming” students (staff members’ little ones!) joined in on the fun with their own tractors. 🚜💚 Future FFA members in the making!
What a fantastic way to celebrate agriculture, leadership, and school pride all in one parade!
This week, our incredible FFA members didn’t wait until Friday… they brought the energy EARLY with a special Fist Bump Friday to celebrate FFA Week! 👊✨
Students were greeted with smiles, encouragement, and lots of fist bumps to start their day the best way possible. It’s always amazing to see our FFA members stepping up to spread positivity and school spirit!
Thank you to our FFA students for leading the way and reminding us what it means to serve, lead, and make someone’s day a little brighter.
Students were greeted with smiles, encouragement, and lots of fist bumps to start their day the best way possible. It’s always amazing to see our FFA members stepping up to spread positivity and school spirit!
Thank you to our FFA students for leading the way and reminding us what it means to serve, lead, and make someone’s day a little brighter.
Ms. Wright's eighth grade earned a reward and fun day in science today to help break up the winter blahs by having a glow day! But, we were still learning science! Chemical reactions, physics, rocks that glow, and building. Students loved it!
March menu
Reminder: There is a FREE Community Dinner in the HS Cafeteria at 6:00 tonight to celebrate FFA Week. Students and families of all ages are welcome!
Today, our students had an incredible opportunity to job shadow at Clarke County Hospital!
Throughout the day, students explored a variety of departments, met healthcare professionals, and gained firsthand insight into the many careers that keep a hospital running. From patient care to behind-the-scenes operations, they were able to see the teamwork, compassion, and skill that make a difference every single day.
We are so grateful to Clarke County Hospital for opening their doors and investing in our students’ futures. Experiences like this help our learners connect classroom knowledge to real-world careers ... and maybe even spark a future in healthcare!
Throughout the day, students explored a variety of departments, met healthcare professionals, and gained firsthand insight into the many careers that keep a hospital running. From patient care to behind-the-scenes operations, they were able to see the teamwork, compassion, and skill that make a difference every single day.
We are so grateful to Clarke County Hospital for opening their doors and investing in our students’ futures. Experiences like this help our learners connect classroom knowledge to real-world careers ... and maybe even spark a future in healthcare!
Reminder: There will be no school on Friday, February 27 for professional development.
Clarke Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Annie Halsband as the 2026–2027 PK–2 Associate Principal at Clarke Elementary School, pending board approval.
Annie brings years of experience at Clarke into this role, along with a deep commitment to relationship-focused leadership. Please join us in congratulating Annie on this exciting next step!
Annie brings years of experience at Clarke into this role, along with a deep commitment to relationship-focused leadership. Please join us in congratulating Annie on this exciting next step!
Due to road conditions throughout our community and surrounding areas, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, Clarke Community School District will be canceling classes for Friday, February 20.
Please note that the PTCO Dueling Pianos will still take place as scheduled.
HS Boys Basketball- please watch BAND for a practice update.
No transportation for Leon or Creston SWCC classes.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!
Please note that the PTCO Dueling Pianos will still take place as scheduled.
HS Boys Basketball- please watch BAND for a practice update.
No transportation for Leon or Creston SWCC classes.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!
