Reminder:
There is no school this Friday, November 21, due to staff professional learning.
Additionally, there will be no school for Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28.
There is no school this Friday, November 21, due to staff professional learning.
Additionally, there will be no school for Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28.
CCSD has partnered with Tech Defenders to offer a Community Purchase Program (CPP)!
From November 14 – December 15, 2025, families and community members can purchase high-quality refurbished devices at a discounted price. Shop now for holiday or graduation gifts!
💻 Save 10% on your order with our custom discount code: CCSD10
🔐 Password to access the site: FixFlipThrive
🛒 Shop here: shop.techdefenders.com/discount/CCSD10
We’re grateful for this partnership, which makes affordable, reliable technology more accessible for our Clarke community. ❤️
From November 14 – December 15, 2025, families and community members can purchase high-quality refurbished devices at a discounted price. Shop now for holiday or graduation gifts!
💻 Save 10% on your order with our custom discount code: CCSD10
🔐 Password to access the site: FixFlipThrive
🛒 Shop here: shop.techdefenders.com/discount/CCSD10
We’re grateful for this partnership, which makes affordable, reliable technology more accessible for our Clarke community. ❤️
🎓✨ College & Career Fair Success! ✨🎓
Yesterday, Clarke High School hosted our College & Career Fair, giving Clarke and Murray students the chance to explore future opportunities with many colleges and businesses! Students took part in a variety of breakout sessions, including interview skills, volunteer opportunities, collegiate athletics, and an interview panel featuring Clarke alumni. They also had the chance to visit the ORBIT Center or volunteer at Cross Ministries and the Animal Shelter.
We’re so grateful to all the businesses, colleges, staff, and community members who gave their time to make this valuable experience possible for our students!
Yesterday, Clarke High School hosted our College & Career Fair, giving Clarke and Murray students the chance to explore future opportunities with many colleges and businesses! Students took part in a variety of breakout sessions, including interview skills, volunteer opportunities, collegiate athletics, and an interview panel featuring Clarke alumni. They also had the chance to visit the ORBIT Center or volunteer at Cross Ministries and the Animal Shelter.
We’re so grateful to all the businesses, colleges, staff, and community members who gave their time to make this valuable experience possible for our students!
🥫🎉 Clarke MS Advisory Food Drive Challenge! 🎉🥫
Middle School students — it’s time to bring the heat in our Advisory Food Drive Competition! 🔥
Bring in non-perishable food items or hygiene products and help your advisory win the ultimate bragging rights while supporting our community. 💪💙
Every donation counts, so let’s show our Clarke pride and make a difference together!
Middle School students — it’s time to bring the heat in our Advisory Food Drive Competition! 🔥
Bring in non-perishable food items or hygiene products and help your advisory win the ultimate bragging rights while supporting our community. 💪💙
Every donation counts, so let’s show our Clarke pride and make a difference together!
🇺🇸❤️ Thank You, Veterans! ❤️🇺🇸
Today and every day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we hold dear.
A special thank-you to our Clarke staff members who are veterans — your service inspires us, and we are so proud to have you as part of our Clarke family. 🙌
We are grateful for all who have worn the uniform and those who continue to serve. 💙
Today and every day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we hold dear.
A special thank-you to our Clarke staff members who are veterans — your service inspires us, and we are so proud to have you as part of our Clarke family. 🙌
We are grateful for all who have worn the uniform and those who continue to serve. 💙
🥫🔥 Help Clarke FFA Win the War Against Hunger! 🔥🥫
Clarke FFA is taking on Murray FFA in a friendly competition to see who can collect the most food donations — and we need YOUR help! 💪
Bring your non-perishable food items to the Ag Room to help us fight hunger and support our local community. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference! ❤️
Let’s show our Clarke pride and bring home the win!
Clarke FFA is taking on Murray FFA in a friendly competition to see who can collect the most food donations — and we need YOUR help! 💪
Bring your non-perishable food items to the Ag Room to help us fight hunger and support our local community. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference! ❤️
Let’s show our Clarke pride and bring home the win!
We’re so excited for our College & Career Fair coming up on Wednesday, November 12th from 8:00–10:00 a.m.!
Students will have the awesome opportunity to meet with representatives from:
🏫 Colleges
🛠️ Apprenticeship Programs
🎖️ Military Branches
🏢 Local Businesses
It’s a fantastic chance to explore future paths, ask questions, and start planning for what’s next!
Students will have the awesome opportunity to meet with representatives from:
🏫 Colleges
🛠️ Apprenticeship Programs
🎖️ Military Branches
🏢 Local Businesses
It’s a fantastic chance to explore future paths, ask questions, and start planning for what’s next!
Tonight, 3 of our amazing Success Coaches — Annie Halsband, Cassidy Yeggy, and Shane Wagoner — spoke at the Clarke School Board meeting to share the incredible work they’re doing with students!
💫 Annie and Cassidy highlighted our school-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Proactive — the foundation of our positive learning environment.
📊 Shane shared important data on attendance and efforts to address chronic absenteeism, helping ensure every student is present and ready to learn.
We’re so proud of our Success Coaches for the positive impact they’re making every day!
💫 Annie and Cassidy highlighted our school-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Proactive — the foundation of our positive learning environment.
📊 Shane shared important data on attendance and efforts to address chronic absenteeism, helping ensure every student is present and ready to learn.
We’re so proud of our Success Coaches for the positive impact they’re making every day!
PTCO Meeting Tonight! Join us from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Central Administration Office Board Room.
PTCO helps fund field trips for PK-12th grade students—everyone is welcome!
PTCO helps fund field trips for PK-12th grade students—everyone is welcome!
🍿💼 Help Support Clarke FBLA! 💼🍿
Our Clarke Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are fundraising to attend the Iowa State Leadership Conference this spring — and they need your support!
🎯 How you can help:
Order some gourmet popcorn from CityPop using the link below ⬇️
👉 https://citypopfundraising.com/89155319
✨ 50% of all sales go directly to Clarke FBLA!
Your order will ship straight to your door — easy and delicious!
🍿 Choose from tasty flavors like Classic Butter, Caramel, or Jalapeño Ranch and more!
Every bag helps our students get to Cedar Rapids this March to learn, lead, and grow as future business leaders.
Thank you for supporting Clarke FBLA!
Our Clarke Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are fundraising to attend the Iowa State Leadership Conference this spring — and they need your support!
🎯 How you can help:
Order some gourmet popcorn from CityPop using the link below ⬇️
👉 https://citypopfundraising.com/89155319
✨ 50% of all sales go directly to Clarke FBLA!
Your order will ship straight to your door — easy and delicious!
🍿 Choose from tasty flavors like Classic Butter, Caramel, or Jalapeño Ranch and more!
Every bag helps our students get to Cedar Rapids this March to learn, lead, and grow as future business leaders.
Thank you for supporting Clarke FBLA!
The Archery Club informational meeting will be tonight at 6:00 pm in the HS Commons. Please note the change of location. Hope to see you there!
🎄✨ The cast of Elf the Musical is spreading Christmas cheer in more ways than one! ✨🎄
Not only are they excited to perform for you next week, but they’re also helping a great cause through a Toy Drive as part of their Community Engagement Project!
To borrow (and tweak 😉) a line from Buddy the Elf:
🎁 “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to buy and share toys this year!” 🎁
Here’s how YOU can help:
1️⃣ Bring a new toy, game, or gift to Elf the Musical on November 14 or 15.
2️⃣ Donate toward the cause, and we’ll do the shopping for you!
3️⃣ Buy a pair of Elf ears ($5) at the show — all profits go toward purchasing new gifts for families in need.
4️⃣ Drop off a toy at the High School Office before November 21.
🎭 Showtimes:
📅 November 14 & 15 at 7:00 PM
📅 November 15 (matinee) at 2:00 PM
📍 Clarke Auditorium
Not only are they excited to perform for you next week, but they’re also helping a great cause through a Toy Drive as part of their Community Engagement Project!
To borrow (and tweak 😉) a line from Buddy the Elf:
🎁 “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to buy and share toys this year!” 🎁
Here’s how YOU can help:
1️⃣ Bring a new toy, game, or gift to Elf the Musical on November 14 or 15.
2️⃣ Donate toward the cause, and we’ll do the shopping for you!
3️⃣ Buy a pair of Elf ears ($5) at the show — all profits go toward purchasing new gifts for families in need.
4️⃣ Drop off a toy at the High School Office before November 21.
🎭 Showtimes:
📅 November 14 & 15 at 7:00 PM
📅 November 15 (matinee) at 2:00 PM
📍 Clarke Auditorium
Congratulations to Sangvane Ford, Nolan Shields, and Malikai Utley for their excellent participation at the SCIBA Honor Band Concerts last night! They represented Clarke well and should be very proud of their performance!
🇺🇸❤️ Join us as we honor our heroes this Veterans Day! ❤️🇺🇸
We’re hosting two special assemblies on Tuesday, November 11, to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country:
🎖 High School/Middle School Assembly – 10:15 a.m. in the HS Gym
A lasagna lunch will follow for veterans and their families.
🎵 Elementary Assembly – 2:00 p.m. in the new gym
Please enter through Entrance #8 on the south side of the building.
We’d be honored to have our veterans, their families, and community members join us for these meaningful celebrations. Thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙
Today in Mr. Pate’s History class, students stepped back in time for a public forum debate! Taking sides as Federalists and Anti-Federalists, they passionately argued whether the Constitution should be accepted.
Students impressed with their public speaking skills, quick thinking, and thoughtful arguments — well done, everyone!
Students impressed with their public speaking skills, quick thinking, and thoughtful arguments — well done, everyone!
🎶🎉 Please join us in welcoming Ms. Bri Pohlmann to Clarke Elementary as our new K-6 Music Instructor! She brings a wealth of experience and a love for music and theater.
We’re so excited to have her join the Clarke family — we can’t wait to see (and hear!) the incredible music she’ll create with our students!
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🎶🎉 ¡Únanse a nosotros para dar la bienvenida a la Sra. Bri Pohlmann a Clarke Elementary como nuestra nueva instructora de música de K-6! Ella trae consigo una gran experiencia y un amor por la música y el teatro.
¡Estamos muy emocionados de que se una a la familia Clarke — y no podemos esperar para ver (¡y escuchar!) la increíble música que creará con nuestros estudiantes!
We’re so excited to have her join the Clarke family — we can’t wait to see (and hear!) the incredible music she’ll create with our students!
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🎶🎉 ¡Únanse a nosotros para dar la bienvenida a la Sra. Bri Pohlmann a Clarke Elementary como nuestra nueva instructora de música de K-6! Ella trae consigo una gran experiencia y un amor por la música y el teatro.
¡Estamos muy emocionados de que se una a la familia Clarke — y no podemos esperar para ver (¡y escuchar!) la increíble música que creará con nuestros estudiantes!
🚨 Last Call, Clarke FFA Fans! 🚨
The FFA Online Store closes TOMORROW! Don’t miss your chance to grab your Clarke FFA gear — from cozy hoodies to tees and more! 🌾💙💛
Get your orders in ASAP before the store closes!
🛍️ Shop here:
🔗 https://brandedshowgearonlinestores.com/pages/osceola-ffa-online-store
The FFA Online Store closes TOMORROW! Don’t miss your chance to grab your Clarke FFA gear — from cozy hoodies to tees and more! 🌾💙💛
Get your orders in ASAP before the store closes!
🛍️ Shop here:
🔗 https://brandedshowgearonlinestores.com/pages/osceola-ffa-online-store
🎨🧬 3B is learning all about inheritance and traits!
Last Thursday, students put their genetics knowledge to the test with a fun, hands-on clay activity! Each group received a set of “genetic instructions” to create their very own unique clay creature — and their creativity and teamwork shined through in every design.
It was an awesome way to see science come to life! 🔬
Last Thursday, students put their genetics knowledge to the test with a fun, hands-on clay activity! Each group received a set of “genetic instructions” to create their very own unique clay creature — and their creativity and teamwork shined through in every design.
It was an awesome way to see science come to life! 🔬
Clarke High School students visited Graceland University last week to explore what a private college can be like. Students provided impromptu performances in their Auditorium, toured their arts and sciences buildings, learned about their unique housing system, and got to check out their brand new weight-lifting facility for student athletes.
🏰✨ 4D went back in time to the Medieval Ages! Students wrapped up their CKLA unit with a fun, hands-on castle project! Working with partners, they designed castles from a shared floor plan and used their math skills to calculate the area of each room. The creativity and teamwork were incredible as they constructed and named their castles. What a fantastic way to connect math and history—awesome work, 4D!
