$5 Shirt Update!
Only YOUTH Small - YOUTH Large sizes remain!
You may purchase shirts after school in the HS Auditorium Lobby or tomorrow (if there are still shirts) at the game.
Only YOUTH Small - YOUTH Large sizes remain!
You may purchase shirts after school in the HS Auditorium Lobby or tomorrow (if there are still shirts) at the game.
TeamMates will be selling Homecoming Trinkets tomorrow and Friday at both buildings!
⭐ Elementary: Before school, 7:40–8:00 AM (Circle Drive Lobby)
⭐ MS/HS: During lunch periods
👉 Homecoming T-shirts will also still be available for purchase after school today at the HS and tomorrow morning at the Elementary!
Bring your cash, grab some Homecoming goodies, and get ready for an AWESOME Homecoming!
⭐ Elementary: Before school, 7:40–8:00 AM (Circle Drive Lobby)
⭐ MS/HS: During lunch periods
👉 Homecoming T-shirts will also still be available for purchase after school today at the HS and tomorrow morning at the Elementary!
Bring your cash, grab some Homecoming goodies, and get ready for an AWESOME Homecoming!
🎉 Homecoming Week is off to a GREAT start! 🎉
We kicked things off with Pajama Day today, and our students and staff showed up ready to have some fun!
Tomorrow, we’re keeping the excitement going!
🏫 MS/HS: Get ready for Historical Figures Day!
🇺🇸 Elementary: Show your spirit with Stars & Stripes!
Homecoming t-shirts will be available for sale on WEDNESDAY!
We kicked things off with Pajama Day today, and our students and staff showed up ready to have some fun!
Tomorrow, we’re keeping the excitement going!
🏫 MS/HS: Get ready for Historical Figures Day!
🇺🇸 Elementary: Show your spirit with Stars & Stripes!
Homecoming t-shirts will be available for sale on WEDNESDAY!
🐷🌽 Calling All MS/HS Ag Students & Families! 🌽🐷
Let’s kick off the school year together! Join us for our Welcome Back to School BBQ on Monday, August 31, at 6:00 PM! Free to any MS/HS Ag students and their families!
We’ll have a delicious meal waiting for you, including pulled pork, mac & cheese, and more!
We’re excited to welcome everyone back and start another great year of Clarke Ag! We hope to see you there!
Let’s kick off the school year together! Join us for our Welcome Back to School BBQ on Monday, August 31, at 6:00 PM! Free to any MS/HS Ag students and their families!
We’ll have a delicious meal waiting for you, including pulled pork, mac & cheese, and more!
We’re excited to welcome everyone back and start another great year of Clarke Ag! We hope to see you there!
🎉 Preschool Open House is THIS Wednesday! 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome our incoming preschoolers and their families! Join us Wednesday, September 2, from 4:00–6:00 PM for a chance to visit your child’s classroom, meet their teachers, and get excited for an amazing preschool year!
Still considering preschool? Enrollment is still open for students who will be 4 years old by September 15, 2026!
We can’t wait to see you Wednesday! 🌟
We can’t wait to welcome our incoming preschoolers and their families! Join us Wednesday, September 2, from 4:00–6:00 PM for a chance to visit your child’s classroom, meet their teachers, and get excited for an amazing preschool year!
Still considering preschool? Enrollment is still open for students who will be 4 years old by September 15, 2026!
We can’t wait to see you Wednesday! 🌟
Reminder: Fridays are Early Dismissal Days!
Clarke Elementary: 1:00 PM
Clarke Middle School/High School: 1:15 PM
Thank you for helping us make sure students get home safely and on time!
Clarke Elementary: 1:00 PM
Clarke Middle School/High School: 1:15 PM
Thank you for helping us make sure students get home safely and on time!
Reminder, Clarke families! Fridays are early-out days this year.
Clarke Elementary: 1:00 p.m.
Clarke Middle/High School: 1:15 p.m.
Clarke Elementary: 1:00 p.m.
Clarke Middle/High School: 1:15 p.m.
🎉 OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW! 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families as we get ready for an exciting new school year! Come meet teachers, visit classrooms, ask questions, and get ready for the first day!
🏫 Clarke Elementary Open House
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Kindergarten–5th Grade
🏫 Clarke Middle School & High School Open House
4:30–6:30 p.m.
📚 Middle School Orientations
4:30–5:00: 6th Grade – English
5:00–5:30: 7th/8th Grade – English
5:30–6:00: 6th Grade – Spanish
6:00–6:30: 7th/8th Grade – Spanish
🌟 Preschool Open House
📅 September 2
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
We’re so excited to see our students and families and officially kick off another great year at Clarke!
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families as we get ready for an exciting new school year! Come meet teachers, visit classrooms, ask questions, and get ready for the first day!
🏫 Clarke Elementary Open House
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Kindergarten–5th Grade
🏫 Clarke Middle School & High School Open House
4:30–6:30 p.m.
📚 Middle School Orientations
4:30–5:00: 6th Grade – English
5:00–5:30: 7th/8th Grade – English
5:30–6:00: 6th Grade – Spanish
6:00–6:30: 7th/8th Grade – Spanish
🌟 Preschool Open House
📅 September 2
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
We’re so excited to see our students and families and officially kick off another great year at Clarke!
Clarke in the Park is moving to the STADIUM tonight!
☀️ The sun is shining, the weather is on our side, and we’re ready for a great evening!
The location may be different, but the fun is still on! Burgers will still be served, performers will still perform, teams will still be introduced, and we’ll have all the same great Clarke in the Park fun.
With this beautiful weather, we’re excited to enjoy the evening outside with our Clarke community!
See you at the stadium!
☀️ The sun is shining, the weather is on our side, and we’re ready for a great evening!
The location may be different, but the fun is still on! Burgers will still be served, performers will still perform, teams will still be introduced, and we’ll have all the same great Clarke in the Park fun.
With this beautiful weather, we’re excited to enjoy the evening outside with our Clarke community!
See you at the stadium!
🎉 We Can’t Wait to See You at Clarke in the Park! 🎉
Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM at the Osceola Square for an evening full of fun, music, food, and community!
🎶 Band & musical performances
🍔 Burger meal deal
📚 Informational booths
🎉 And so much more!
Bring the family, bring a friend, and come celebrate all things Clarke! We’ll see you at Clarke in the Park!
Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM at the Osceola Square for an evening full of fun, music, food, and community!
🎶 Band & musical performances
🍔 Burger meal deal
📚 Informational booths
🎉 And so much more!
Bring the family, bring a friend, and come celebrate all things Clarke! We’ll see you at Clarke in the Park!
Please join us in welcoming Lauren Lorentzen to Clarke as our new 4th Grade Teacher! 🍎📚
We're excited to have Lauren join the Clarke family and look forward to the passion, energy, and dedication she'll bring to our classrooms. We can't wait to see all the great things this school year has in store!
Welcome to Clarke, Lauren!
We're excited to have Lauren join the Clarke family and look forward to the passion, energy, and dedication she'll bring to our classrooms. We can't wait to see all the great things this school year has in store!
Welcome to Clarke, Lauren!
Please help us give a warm Clarke welcome to Katie Cray, our new 4th Grade Teacher! 🍎✨
Katie is excited to begin her teaching journey, and we're thrilled she'll be sharing her passion for learning and building meaningful relationships with our students. We know she'll be a fantastic addition to our school community.
Welcome to the Clarke family, Katie! Here's to an amazing first year!
Katie is excited to begin her teaching journey, and we're thrilled she'll be sharing her passion for learning and building meaningful relationships with our students. We know she'll be a fantastic addition to our school community.
Welcome to the Clarke family, Katie! Here's to an amazing first year!
🎉 Please join us in celebrating Martha Contreras as she begins a new role as our Kindergarten Dual Language (Spanish) Teacher!
Martha has been a valued member of the One Tribe family for many years, and we're excited to see her step into her very own classroom this school year. Her dedication to our students and passion for bilingual education make her a wonderful addition to our kindergarten team. Congratulations, Martha; we can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish!
Martha has been a valued member of the One Tribe family for many years, and we're excited to see her step into her very own classroom this school year. Her dedication to our students and passion for bilingual education make her a wonderful addition to our kindergarten team. Congratulations, Martha; we can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish!
Help us give a warm Clarke welcome to Reegan Maddy Shoemaker, our new Elementary School Counselor!
Reegan is joining our team with a passion for supporting students and helping every child feel valued, confident, and successful. We're excited for the care and encouragement she'll bring to our elementary students. Welcome to One Tribe, Reegan!
Reegan is joining our team with a passion for supporting students and helping every child feel valued, confident, and successful. We're excited for the care and encouragement she'll bring to our elementary students. Welcome to One Tribe, Reegan!
🎉 Welcome back, Clarke staff! 🎉
Today marks the start of another incredible school year, and it was wonderful to have everyone back together! We kicked off the day with a great breakfast, lots of smiles and laughter, and a shared excitement for the year ahead.
Now it's time to dive into learning, collaborate with colleagues, and put the finishing touches on classrooms as we prepare to welcome our students. Thank you to our amazing staff for your dedication, passion, and hard work. We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll accomplish this year!
Here's to a fantastic 2026-2027 school year!
Today marks the start of another incredible school year, and it was wonderful to have everyone back together! We kicked off the day with a great breakfast, lots of smiles and laughter, and a shared excitement for the year ahead.
Now it's time to dive into learning, collaborate with colleagues, and put the finishing touches on classrooms as we prepare to welcome our students. Thank you to our amazing staff for your dedication, passion, and hard work. We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll accomplish this year!
Here's to a fantastic 2026-2027 school year!
🍎 We're excited to introduce Justin Parsons, who is joining Clarke as our new 3rd Grade Teacher!
Justin is ready to make a difference in the lives of our students, and we're thrilled to have him as part of the One Tribe family. Here's to an amazing year of learning, growth, and new adventures. Welcome to Clarke, Justin!
Justin is ready to make a difference in the lives of our students, and we're thrilled to have him as part of the One Tribe family. Here's to an amazing year of learning, growth, and new adventures. Welcome to Clarke, Justin!
🐄🌱 Elementary Ag for All! 🌱🐄
Beginning this school year, Clarke Elementary students will have the opportunity to explore the world of agriculture through a brand-new Elementary Agriculture special. The addition to the specials rotation is designed to build agricultural literacy while helping students understand how agriculture impacts their everyday lives.
Through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, students will discover where their food, clothing, and other everyday products come from while making connections to science, math, social studies, and other core subjects. Planned units include Agriculture and Me, Agriculture in Our Community, Livestock and Crops, Pollination, Plant, Tree and Animal Lifecycles, Plant Science, Livestock Needs, and Meat Studies.
The new program is being developed by Mrs. Tara Norman-Pankey, a former 2nd grade teacher, who is excited to introduce students to the many ways agriculture shapes the world around them.
"I am absolutely thrilled to build our school's brand-new Elementary Agriculture program from the ground up," Norman-Pankey said. "Agriculture connects to everything we do, and I cannot wait to watch our K-5 students discover how the food on their plates and the clothes on their backs go from the farm to their families. Because this is a new adventure for our school, I am looking forward to creating hands-on experiences that spark a lifelong curiosity about science, nature, and the hard work that sustains our world."
The Elementary Agriculture program will provide students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the role agriculture plays in their daily lives. By introducing these concepts at an early age, Clarke Elementary hopes to inspire the next generation of informed consumers, leaders, innovators, and agricultural advocates while helping students better understand one of Iowa's most important industries.
Beginning this school year, Clarke Elementary students will have the opportunity to explore the world of agriculture through a brand-new Elementary Agriculture special. The addition to the specials rotation is designed to build agricultural literacy while helping students understand how agriculture impacts their everyday lives.
Through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, students will discover where their food, clothing, and other everyday products come from while making connections to science, math, social studies, and other core subjects. Planned units include Agriculture and Me, Agriculture in Our Community, Livestock and Crops, Pollination, Plant, Tree and Animal Lifecycles, Plant Science, Livestock Needs, and Meat Studies.
The new program is being developed by Mrs. Tara Norman-Pankey, a former 2nd grade teacher, who is excited to introduce students to the many ways agriculture shapes the world around them.
"I am absolutely thrilled to build our school's brand-new Elementary Agriculture program from the ground up," Norman-Pankey said. "Agriculture connects to everything we do, and I cannot wait to watch our K-5 students discover how the food on their plates and the clothes on their backs go from the farm to their families. Because this is a new adventure for our school, I am looking forward to creating hands-on experiences that spark a lifelong curiosity about science, nature, and the hard work that sustains our world."
The Elementary Agriculture program will provide students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the role agriculture plays in their daily lives. By introducing these concepts at an early age, Clarke Elementary hopes to inspire the next generation of informed consumers, leaders, innovators, and agricultural advocates while helping students better understand one of Iowa's most important industries.
The first semester will now end on January 15, 2027. This adjustment aligns with a new Iowa certified enrollment date established by state law.
Making this change helps ensure that Clarke Community School District receives the state funding it is entitled to by including students enrolled on the official January 15 count date. Many school districts across Iowa have made similar calendar adjustments.
📍 The updated 2026-2027 school calendar is now available on our website.
Making this change helps ensure that Clarke Community School District receives the state funding it is entitled to by including students enrolled on the official January 15 count date. Many school districts across Iowa have made similar calendar adjustments.
📍 The updated 2026-2027 school calendar is now available on our website.
🏐 High School Volleyball Families! 🏐
There will be a High School Volleyball Guardian Meeting on Monday, August 17, at 6:10 p.m. in the High School Gym.
We look forward to seeing all of our volleyball families as we kick off an exciting season. Go Indians!
There will be a High School Volleyball Guardian Meeting on Monday, August 17, at 6:10 p.m. in the High School Gym.
We look forward to seeing all of our volleyball families as we kick off an exciting season. Go Indians!
🚍✨ Transportation Updates! ✨🚍
Bus stop signs will be going out later this week! Families, please take some time to practice walking to and from your student’s bus stop. Talk about nearby landmarks or recognizable features so your child knows where to get on and off the bus.
With our new Friday early dismissal schedule, now is the perfect time to plan your child's transportation home. If your student's Friday routine will be different than the rest of the week, please make those arrangements in advance and talk through the plan with your child so everyone knows what to expect. A little planning now will help ensure a safe and smooth end to every Friday!
Download the BusRight App from the Google Play or Apple App Store to track your child's bus in real time.
Approximate pick-up times and stops are listed below. Please be patient with our drivers the first few days of school as everyone gets used to the routes.
If you have any questions, please call the Bus Barn at 641-342-4969 x 1008.
🚌 Bus 13 (Elementary Only)
Stop 1: Entrance by mailboxes at Friendly Acres Trailer Park – 7:20 AM
Stop 2: In front of 1815 Oak Drive – 7:25 AM
Stop 3: In front of 1815 Rueter Drive – 7:30 AM
🚌 Bus 17 (HS/MS Only)
Same stops/times as Bus 13
🚌 Bus 9
Stop 1: Corner of South Ridge Rd & MacPherson St – 7:20 AM
Stop 2: Corner of East Webster & North Adams – 7:35 AM
🚌 Bus 10
Stop 1: Corner of Golfview Dr & Manor Dr – 7:25 AM
Stop 2: Corner of East Pearl & South Adams (St. Bernard Catholic Church) – 7:30 AM
Stop 3: Corner of East Cass & South Park – 7:35 AM
🚌 Bus 27
Stop 1: Corner of South Clarke & West Jefferson – 7:25 AM
Stop 2: Corner of West Clay & North Jackson – 7:30 AM
Stop 3: Corner of North Jackson & West Webster – 7:32 AM
🚌 Bus 15
Stop 1: Corner of East Clay & East View Place – 7:30 AM
Stop 2: Corner of East Clay & Osceola (Clay Street Park) – 7:32 AM
🚌 Bus 16
Stop 1: Corner of East Dolliver & Roosevelt Blvd – 7:30 AM
Stop 2: Corner of East McKinley & Roosevelt Blvd – 7:32 AM
Stop 3: Corner of East Ayers & North Main – 7:35 AM
🚌 Bus 1
Stop 1: In front of 1010 Park Lane – 7:25 AM
Stop 2: Corner of West Cass & South Jackson – 7:30 AM
🚌 Bus 22
Stop 1: Van Wert Community Center – 7:00 AM
Stop 2: Corner of 1st Ave E & North Main (gazebo) – 7:10 AM
Stop 3: Corner of South Fillmore & Grandview – 7:30 AM
Stop 4: Back driveway of Methodist Church – 7:33 AM
🚌 Bus 20
Stop 1: Corner of Maple & Sigler (Woodburn) – 6:45 AM
Stop 2: Next to 420 South View Dr – 7:30 AM
🚐 Van 28
Stop 1: In front of 429 South Temple – 7:30 AM
Stop 2: Entrance to Blakes Lane – 7:35 AM
Bus stop signs will be going out later this week! Families, please take some time to practice walking to and from your student’s bus stop. Talk about nearby landmarks or recognizable features so your child knows where to get on and off the bus.
With our new Friday early dismissal schedule, now is the perfect time to plan your child's transportation home. If your student's Friday routine will be different than the rest of the week, please make those arrangements in advance and talk through the plan with your child so everyone knows what to expect. A little planning now will help ensure a safe and smooth end to every Friday!
Download the BusRight App from the Google Play or Apple App Store to track your child's bus in real time.
Approximate pick-up times and stops are listed below. Please be patient with our drivers the first few days of school as everyone gets used to the routes.
If you have any questions, please call the Bus Barn at 641-342-4969 x 1008.
🚌 Bus 13 (Elementary Only)
Stop 1: Entrance by mailboxes at Friendly Acres Trailer Park – 7:20 AM
Stop 2: In front of 1815 Oak Drive – 7:25 AM
Stop 3: In front of 1815 Rueter Drive – 7:30 AM
🚌 Bus 17 (HS/MS Only)
Same stops/times as Bus 13
🚌 Bus 9
Stop 1: Corner of South Ridge Rd & MacPherson St – 7:20 AM
Stop 2: Corner of East Webster & North Adams – 7:35 AM
🚌 Bus 10
Stop 1: Corner of Golfview Dr & Manor Dr – 7:25 AM
Stop 2: Corner of East Pearl & South Adams (St. Bernard Catholic Church) – 7:30 AM
Stop 3: Corner of East Cass & South Park – 7:35 AM
🚌 Bus 27
Stop 1: Corner of South Clarke & West Jefferson – 7:25 AM
Stop 2: Corner of West Clay & North Jackson – 7:30 AM
Stop 3: Corner of North Jackson & West Webster – 7:32 AM
🚌 Bus 15
Stop 1: Corner of East Clay & East View Place – 7:30 AM
Stop 2: Corner of East Clay & Osceola (Clay Street Park) – 7:32 AM
🚌 Bus 16
Stop 1: Corner of East Dolliver & Roosevelt Blvd – 7:30 AM
Stop 2: Corner of East McKinley & Roosevelt Blvd – 7:32 AM
Stop 3: Corner of East Ayers & North Main – 7:35 AM
🚌 Bus 1
Stop 1: In front of 1010 Park Lane – 7:25 AM
Stop 2: Corner of West Cass & South Jackson – 7:30 AM
🚌 Bus 22
Stop 1: Van Wert Community Center – 7:00 AM
Stop 2: Corner of 1st Ave E & North Main (gazebo) – 7:10 AM
Stop 3: Corner of South Fillmore & Grandview – 7:30 AM
Stop 4: Back driveway of Methodist Church – 7:33 AM
🚌 Bus 20
Stop 1: Corner of Maple & Sigler (Woodburn) – 6:45 AM
Stop 2: Next to 420 South View Dr – 7:30 AM
🚐 Van 28
Stop 1: In front of 429 South Temple – 7:30 AM
Stop 2: Entrance to Blakes Lane – 7:35 AM
