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
🌟 A big Clarke welcome to Jillian McGuire, our new Preschool Teacher!
Jillian is joining our early learning team and will help create a fun, caring, and engaging environment where our youngest learners can grow and thrive. We're excited to have her as part of One Tribe and can't wait for an amazing school year. Welcome to Clarke, Jillian!
Jillian is joining our early learning team and will help create a fun, caring, and engaging environment where our youngest learners can grow and thrive. We're excited to have her as part of One Tribe and can't wait for an amazing school year. Welcome to Clarke, Jillian!
🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Chartwells to the Clarke Community School District! 🍎🥗
Beginning this school year, Chartwells will serve as our Food Service Management Company, partnering with our district to oversee and enhance our school meal program.
What does this mean for our students? More fresh choices, more variety, exciting new menu options, and delicious meals to help fuel learning every day!
Want to sneak a peek at what's on the menu?
Check out "Lunch Menu" in the Clarke App or visit: https://clarkek12.nutrislice.com/
📋 Don't forget to apply for free and reduced-price meals! If your family may qualify, submitting an application helps ensure your student receives available meal benefits and supports important funding for our schools.
Here's to a delicious school year ahead!
Beginning this school year, Chartwells will serve as our Food Service Management Company, partnering with our district to oversee and enhance our school meal program.
What does this mean for our students? More fresh choices, more variety, exciting new menu options, and delicious meals to help fuel learning every day!
Want to sneak a peek at what's on the menu?
Check out "Lunch Menu" in the Clarke App or visit: https://clarkek12.nutrislice.com/
📋 Don't forget to apply for free and reduced-price meals! If your family may qualify, submitting an application helps ensure your student receives available meal benefits and supports important funding for our schools.
Here's to a delicious school year ahead!
📚 Please join us in welcoming Alex Rios to Clarke as our new Middle School ELA Teacher!
We're excited to have him as part of the Clarke family and look forward to a fantastic school year ahead. Welcome to Clarke, Alex!
We're excited to have him as part of the Clarke family and look forward to a fantastic school year ahead. Welcome to Clarke, Alex!
Please join us in welcoming Tammy Leitch to Clarke as our new 4th Grade Teacher! 🍎📚
We're thrilled to have Tammy join the Clarke family and are excited for the knowledge, kindness, and enthusiasm she'll bring to our students and school community.
Welcome to Clarke, Tammy!
We're thrilled to have Tammy join the Clarke family and are excited for the knowledge, kindness, and enthusiasm she'll bring to our students and school community.
Welcome to Clarke, Tammy!
Please join us in welcoming Tim Casey to Clarke as our new Elementary Special Education Teacher and Head Varsity Volleyball Coach! 🏐
We're excited to have Tim join the Clarke family and can't wait to see the positive impact he'll make both in the classroom and on the volleyball court.
Welcome to Clarke, Tim!
We're excited to have Tim join the Clarke family and can't wait to see the positive impact he'll make both in the classroom and on the volleyball court.
Welcome to Clarke, Tim!
Have you registered your student for the upcoming school year? Now's the time!
If you haven't completed registration yet, please do so as soon as possible. Registering early helps us prepare class lists, transportation, schedules, and everything needed for a smooth start to the school year. Go to clarkecsd.org to register.
Need help logging into Infinite Campus or can't access your account? No problem! Contact your child's school office, and our staff will be happy to help you get started.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year at Clarke!
If you haven't completed registration yet, please do so as soon as possible. Registering early helps us prepare class lists, transportation, schedules, and everything needed for a smooth start to the school year. Go to clarkecsd.org to register.
Need help logging into Infinite Campus or can't access your account? No problem! Contact your child's school office, and our staff will be happy to help you get started.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year at Clarke!
Reminder: High school volleyball, cross country, and football practices begin Monday, August 10!
To participate, athletes must be registered on Bound before the first practice.
Middle school practices will begin during the first week of school. We can't wait to see everyone back!
To participate, athletes must be registered on Bound before the first practice.
Middle school practices will begin during the first week of school. We can't wait to see everyone back!
🎉 We're excited to welcome Stacia Watkins back to the Clarke family as our 1st Grade Dual Language (Spanish) Teacher!
We're thrilled to have Stacia returning to One Tribe and know her passion for bilingual education and student success will make a lasting impact. Welcome back, Stacia—we're so glad you're here!
We're thrilled to have Stacia returning to One Tribe and know her passion for bilingual education and student success will make a lasting impact. Welcome back, Stacia—we're so glad you're here!
🎶 Join us in welcoming Mason Bush to Clarke as our new High School Band Director!
We're excited to have Mason leading our band program and sharing his passion for music with our students. We can't wait to see all the great things he'll accomplish with our talented musicians. Welcome to One Tribe, Mason!
We're excited to have Mason leading our band program and sharing his passion for music with our students. We can't wait to see all the great things he'll accomplish with our talented musicians. Welcome to One Tribe, Mason!
🎉 Please help us welcome Morgan Couch to the Clarke family as our new School Social Worker!
Morgan is joining our team with a passion for supporting students and helping them thrive both in and out of the classroom. We're excited for the positive impact she'll have across our district. Welcome to One Tribe, Morgan!
Morgan is joining our team with a passion for supporting students and helping them thrive both in and out of the classroom. We're excited for the positive impact she'll have across our district. Welcome to One Tribe, Morgan!
Onsite Registration is happening TODAY!
📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕛 Noon–6:00 PM
📍 Clarke Central Administration Office
Whether you're registering a new student or finishing up enrollment for the school year, stop by and our team will be happy to help. We can't wait to welcome you to another great year at Clarke!
📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕛 Noon–6:00 PM
📍 Clarke Central Administration Office
Whether you're registering a new student or finishing up enrollment for the school year, stop by and our team will be happy to help. We can't wait to welcome you to another great year at Clarke!
🎉 Help us welcome Jonathan Shea to the Clarke tribe as our new 6–12 TAG Teacher!
We're thrilled to have Jonathan joining our team and look forward to the creativity, passion, and opportunities he'll bring to our students. Welcome to One Tribe, Jonathan!
We're thrilled to have Jonathan joining our team and look forward to the creativity, passion, and opportunities he'll bring to our students. Welcome to One Tribe, Jonathan!
🎉 Please join us in giving a warm Clarke welcome to Edria Brummer, our new 2nd Grade Teacher!
Welcome to Clarke, Edria! We're so excited to have you on our team and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make this school year!
Welcome to Clarke, Edria! We're so excited to have you on our team and can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make this school year!
