Due to melting and refreezing, Clarke CSD buses will be hard surfaces only in the AM and PM for the remainder of the week (12/3-12/5).
Important Updates – Monday, December 1
- Buses will run on hard surfaces only, tomorrow (12/2), in both the AM and PM.
- Tonight’s JV/V basketball home games against Mt. Ayr have been postponed.
- All after-school practices/activities will be done by 5:00 PM.
- No Mat Club tonight
- Girls wrestling will still travel, as roads are clearer at their destination.
- Buses will run on hard surfaces only, tomorrow (12/2), in both the AM and PM.
- Tonight’s JV/V basketball home games against Mt. Ayr have been postponed.
- All after-school practices/activities will be done by 5:00 PM.
- No Mat Club tonight
- Girls wrestling will still travel, as roads are clearer at their destination.
🔥 PTCO Needs Your Help! 🔥
Do you love to grill? 🍔🌭 We’re looking for a grill master to help at the PTCO concession stand tomorrow night! Your help will support our students by raising money for field trips.
Sign up here to lend a hand:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0544A9AF29A3FFC34-60553168-clarke
Let’s make it a fun and tasty night for a great cause!
Do you love to grill? 🍔🌭 We’re looking for a grill master to help at the PTCO concession stand tomorrow night! Your help will support our students by raising money for field trips.
Sign up here to lend a hand:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0544A9AF29A3FFC34-60553168-clarke
Let’s make it a fun and tasty night for a great cause!
Clarke CSD buses will run on hard surfaces only tomorrow, Monday, December 1, 2025, in both the morning and afternoon.
Los autobuses del Distrito Escolar de Clarke (Clarke CSD) recorrerán únicamente superficies duras mañana, lunes 1 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 1 de diciembre de 2025, tanto por la mañana como por la tarde.
December Lunch Menu
🎃✨ Pumpkin Power in 3A! ✨🎃
Today, Jennifer Miller from the Farm Bureau visited 3A and brought pumpkins to life in the BEST way! Students learned all about pumpkins—including which state grows the most—and even got a hands-on look at what it’s like to be an engineer.
They designed and built mini pumpkin catapults, tested their creations, and had an absolute blast launching their tiny pumpkins across the room! 🚀🎃
A huge thank-you to Jennifer and the Farm Bureau for an unforgettable, STEM-filled day! 🙌🍁
Today, Jennifer Miller from the Farm Bureau visited 3A and brought pumpkins to life in the BEST way! Students learned all about pumpkins—including which state grows the most—and even got a hands-on look at what it’s like to be an engineer.
They designed and built mini pumpkin catapults, tested their creations, and had an absolute blast launching their tiny pumpkins across the room! 🚀🎃
A huge thank-you to Jennifer and the Farm Bureau for an unforgettable, STEM-filled day! 🙌🍁
🏀✨ Game Night Fun + Fundraising! ✨🏀
The Clarke PTCO will be running the concession stand on December 2, 2025 during the Girls and Boys Basketball games! A portion of the proceeds will go directly to our field trip fund—helping make those amazing experiences possible for our students.
We need volunteers to make it a slam dunk! There are 2 shifts, and we’re looking for 4 helpers plus 1 grill master.
If you can lend a hand, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A9AF29A3FFC34-60553168-clarke
Let’s make it a fun night for our players, fans, and students!
The Clarke PTCO will be running the concession stand on December 2, 2025 during the Girls and Boys Basketball games! A portion of the proceeds will go directly to our field trip fund—helping make those amazing experiences possible for our students.
We need volunteers to make it a slam dunk! There are 2 shifts, and we’re looking for 4 helpers plus 1 grill master.
If you can lend a hand, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A9AF29A3FFC34-60553168-clarke
Let’s make it a fun night for our players, fans, and students!
Reminder: There will be no school from Wednesday, November 26, to Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break.
🎄✨ Spreading Holiday Cheer! ✨🎄
This year, the cast and crew of Elf chose a toy drive as their community service project! As guests came to enjoy the show last weekend, they were encouraged to bring a toy to help brighten a child’s holiday.
🎁 Yesterday, several cast and crew members wrapped up the shopping using the donated funds—and were able to deliver 144 items!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, supported, and helped make this project such a success. Your generosity helps bring magic to our community this season.
This year, the cast and crew of Elf chose a toy drive as their community service project! As guests came to enjoy the show last weekend, they were encouraged to bring a toy to help brighten a child’s holiday.
🎁 Yesterday, several cast and crew members wrapped up the shopping using the donated funds—and were able to deliver 144 items!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, supported, and helped make this project such a success. Your generosity helps bring magic to our community this season.
🏐 Volleyball Awards Night Highlights! 🏐
Last night, our Clarke volleyball players were recognized for their incredible talent and hard work both on and off the court!
Individual Honors:
Reagan Fry – 2nd Team All-Conference
Mylee Miller – Honorable Mention
Josie Moore – Honorable Mention
Maddie Youngs – Honorable Mention
But that’s not all! The entire team earned the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award for maintaining a combined GPA above 3.25 .
Way to go, Clarke Volleyball! You’re showing excellence in every aspect of school life—both in the gym and in the classroom!
Last night, our Clarke volleyball players were recognized for their incredible talent and hard work both on and off the court!
Individual Honors:
Reagan Fry – 2nd Team All-Conference
Mylee Miller – Honorable Mention
Josie Moore – Honorable Mention
Maddie Youngs – Honorable Mention
But that’s not all! The entire team earned the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award for maintaining a combined GPA above 3.25 .
Way to go, Clarke Volleyball! You’re showing excellence in every aspect of school life—both in the gym and in the classroom!
Students in Mr. Pate’s dual credit Western Civilization I and dual credit U.S. History to 1877 took their learning beyond the classroom with an amazing visit to the Iowa State Historical Museum!
During their trip, students explored Civil War documents connected to Iowa’s role in the war with connections to soldiers from Clarke County.
Seeing these primary sources up close made history feel real and meaningful for our learners. What an incredible opportunity for our students to deepen their understanding of the past and connect it to their coursework. Great job, Mr. Pate and students!
During their trip, students explored Civil War documents connected to Iowa’s role in the war with connections to soldiers from Clarke County.
Seeing these primary sources up close made history feel real and meaningful for our learners. What an incredible opportunity for our students to deepen their understanding of the past and connect it to their coursework. Great job, Mr. Pate and students!
🚓✨ Preschool Fun Today! ✨🚓
Our Preschoolers had a special visit from the Osceola Police Department! Officers came to share all about the equipment and tools they use and how they work every day to keep our community safe. 💙
As part of our community study, students are learning about the important people who help protect and care for us — and today’s visit was the perfect hands-on experience!
Thank you, OPD, for spending time with our kids and helping them learn in such a meaningful way!
Our Preschoolers had a special visit from the Osceola Police Department! Officers came to share all about the equipment and tools they use and how they work every day to keep our community safe. 💙
As part of our community study, students are learning about the important people who help protect and care for us — and today’s visit was the perfect hands-on experience!
Thank you, OPD, for spending time with our kids and helping them learn in such a meaningful way!
🎉 Way to go, Clarke Middle School! 🎉
Our students absolutely crushed this year’s food drive—bringing in around 730 items for the Clarke Schools Food Pantry! ❤️💪
🥇 First place: Student Council Advisory
🥈 Second place: Mrs. Doolittle’s Advisory
🥉 Third place: Mrs. Call & Mr. Miller’s Advisory
A HUGE thank you to all students, families, and staff who donated. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community!
Our students absolutely crushed this year’s food drive—bringing in around 730 items for the Clarke Schools Food Pantry! ❤️💪
🥇 First place: Student Council Advisory
🥈 Second place: Mrs. Doolittle’s Advisory
🥉 Third place: Mrs. Call & Mr. Miller’s Advisory
A HUGE thank you to all students, families, and staff who donated. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community!
Yesterday, our NATIONAL CHAMPION Renata—along with Mrs. Boyd and Mr. Sklow—was interviewed by Megan Salois from WHO-TV Channel 13! They chatted all about her incredible win in the Spanish Creed competition at the National Convention and what the event is all about!
📺 Catch her interview on the 6:00 a.m. show this Monday, November 24th!
💻 And don’t worry—we’ll be posting it online too!
Way to go, Renata! 🌟
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¡Ayer, nuestra CAMPEONA NACIONAL Renata—junto con la Sra. Boyd y el Sr. Sklow—fue entrevistada por Megan Salois de WHO-TV Canal 13! Hablaron sobre su increíble victoria en la competencia de Spanish Creed en la Convención Nacional y sobre lo que trata este evento.
📺 ¡Mira su entrevista en el programa de las 6:00 a.m. este lunes, 24 de noviembre!
💻 ¡Y no te preocupes, también la publicaremos en línea!
¡Muy bien hecho, Renata! 🌟
📺 Catch her interview on the 6:00 a.m. show this Monday, November 24th!
💻 And don’t worry—we’ll be posting it online too!
Way to go, Renata! 🌟
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¡Ayer, nuestra CAMPEONA NACIONAL Renata—junto con la Sra. Boyd y el Sr. Sklow—fue entrevistada por Megan Salois de WHO-TV Canal 13! Hablaron sobre su increíble victoria en la competencia de Spanish Creed en la Convención Nacional y sobre lo que trata este evento.
📺 ¡Mira su entrevista en el programa de las 6:00 a.m. este lunes, 24 de noviembre!
💻 ¡Y no te preocupes, también la publicaremos en línea!
¡Muy bien hecho, Renata! 🌟
Reminder: There will be no school for students on Friday, November 21st due to staff professional learning.
Last Friday, our Middle School and High School Student Council spread some positivity with Fist Bump Friday at the elementary! Our student leaders showed amazing leadership, school spirit, and kindness as they greeted our youngest Indians. Way to make everyone’s day a little brighter!
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¡El viernes pasado, nuestro Consejo Estudiantil de la Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria difundió positividad con el Viernes de Choques de Puños en la escuela primaria! Nuestros líderes estudiantiles demostraron un increíble liderazgo, espíritu escolar y amabilidad mientras saludaban a nuestros más pequeños Indios. ¡Qué manera de alegrar un poco el día de todos!
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¡El viernes pasado, nuestro Consejo Estudiantil de la Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria difundió positividad con el Viernes de Choques de Puños en la escuela primaria! Nuestros líderes estudiantiles demostraron un increíble liderazgo, espíritu escolar y amabilidad mientras saludaban a nuestros más pequeños Indios. ¡Qué manera de alegrar un poco el día de todos!
Last week, 24 Clarke students joined nearly 500 other students from across Southern Iowa at Graceland University's Ag-Business Day. Agriculture students got to explore different careers in agriculture while business students participated in a one day business simulation where they had to develop, market and sell their products.
Today 5B celebrated everyone mastering their multiplication facts! We are so proud of their hard work and determination. Way to go, 5B!
🎉 Join Us for Family Night! 🎉
We can’t wait to see everyone this Thursday, November 20th from 5:30–7:00 PM at Clarke Elementary! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun — free meal, festive craft, and lots of smiles and excitement!
Come make memories together!
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🎉 ¡Únete a Nosotros para la Noche Familiar! 🎉
¡Estamos muy emocionados de verlos este jueves, 20 de noviembre, de 5:30 a 7:00 PM en la Primaria Clarke! Traigan a toda la familia para una tarde llena de diversión — comida gratis, manualidades y muchas sonrisas y emoción.
¡Vengan a crear recuerdos juntos!
We can’t wait to see everyone this Thursday, November 20th from 5:30–7:00 PM at Clarke Elementary! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun — free meal, festive craft, and lots of smiles and excitement!
Come make memories together!
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🎉 ¡Únete a Nosotros para la Noche Familiar! 🎉
¡Estamos muy emocionados de verlos este jueves, 20 de noviembre, de 5:30 a 7:00 PM en la Primaria Clarke! Traigan a toda la familia para una tarde llena de diversión — comida gratis, manualidades y muchas sonrisas y emoción.
¡Vengan a crear recuerdos juntos!
🎶✨ Mark your calendars for a night you won’t want to miss! ✨🎶
The Middle and High School Choral Concert is happening on Wednesday, December 11, at 7:00 PM in the Clarke Auditorium. Come enjoy an evening filled with amazing music and incredible talent from our students!
The Middle and High School Choral Concert is happening on Wednesday, December 11, at 7:00 PM in the Clarke Auditorium. Come enjoy an evening filled with amazing music and incredible talent from our students!
