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!
As the holidays creep closer and the temps start to drop, make sure you’re ready to bundle up in Clarke style! Start your holiday shopping now!
Looking for new gear—coats, sweaters, jackets, hats, or sweatpants? We’ve got it all in youth and adult sizes!
🛍️ Shop now at 👉 https://shopclarkecsd.org/clarke/shop/home
Customize any piece that says "SAMPLE" by writing in the activity of choice.
Get cozy, show your pride, and stay warm all season long! ❄️🧥🧣
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A medida que se acercan las fiestas y las temperaturas comienzan a bajar, ¡asegúrate de estar listo para abrigarte con estilo Clarke! 🎄❤️ ¡Empieza tus compras navideñas ahora!
¿Buscas nueva ropa? 🧥 Suéteres, chaquetas, gorros o pantalones deportivos — ¡lo tenemos todo en tallas para jóvenes y adultos!
🛍️ Compra ahora en 👉 https://shopclarkecsd.org/clarke/shop/home
Personaliza cualquier prenda que diga "SAMPLE" escribiendo tu actividad favorita.
¡Ponte cómodo, muestra tu orgullo y mantente abrigado durante toda la temporada! ❄️🧥🧣
🎯 Join Archery! 🎯
Students in 4th–12th grade who are interested in archery are invited to join an informational meeting on November 6th at 6:00 PM in the HS Cafeteria.
Come learn how to get involved, meet other students, and take your shot at something new!
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🎯 ¡Únete a Tiro con Arco! 🎯
Los estudiantes de 4.º a 12.º grado que estén interesados en el tiro con arco están invitados a una reunión informativa el 6 de noviembre a las 6:00 p.m. en la cafetería de la preparatoria.
¡Ven a aprender cómo participar, conoce a otros estudiantes y atrévete a probar algo nuevo!
Students in 4th–12th grade who are interested in archery are invited to join an informational meeting on November 6th at 6:00 PM in the HS Cafeteria.
Come learn how to get involved, meet other students, and take your shot at something new!
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🎯 ¡Únete a Tiro con Arco! 🎯
Los estudiantes de 4.º a 12.º grado que estén interesados en el tiro con arco están invitados a una reunión informativa el 6 de noviembre a las 6:00 p.m. en la cafetería de la preparatoria.
¡Ven a aprender cómo participar, conoce a otros estudiantes y atrévete a probar algo nuevo!
Our very own Vivian Hawxby, Taylor Kent, Kenley Chesnut, Jovee Blakely and Klaire Blackford will be presenting today between 1:45-2:00pm CST at the National FFA Convention & Expo! Click the link below and select Channel 7 to watch them live:
https://www.ffa.org/wp-content/uploads/FFALive/
These five students were selected to present — meaning they’ve demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication to agriculture education, and been chosen among many peers for this special opportunity! We're cheering you on!
https://www.ffa.org/wp-content/uploads/FFALive/
These five students were selected to present — meaning they’ve demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication to agriculture education, and been chosen among many peers for this special opportunity! We're cheering you on!
Good luck to the Clarke Academic Bowl team competing today at SE Warren! After 2 rounds, Clarke Team #2 is sitting in 3rd place — just 2 points behind the leader!
Let’s cheer on Mr. Pavlik and our incredible students — Addison, Jacob, Yossel, Abbie, Emma, Maahir, Urijah, Michael, Macayla, Josue, Sophia, and Aryanna! Go Clarke!!
Let’s cheer on Mr. Pavlik and our incredible students — Addison, Jacob, Yossel, Abbie, Emma, Maahir, Urijah, Michael, Macayla, Josue, Sophia, and Aryanna! Go Clarke!!
November Lunch Menu
Reminder: Today (Thursday, October 30) is a one-hour early dismissal with conferences this evening. Tomorrow (Friday, October 31), there is no school.
We are so grateful for our amazing community partners! 💛
A huge thank you to Hy-Vee and Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company for supporting Clarke High School through their Fuel Your School program! Hy-Vee also donates regularly to the Clarke Schools Food Pantry — this week we picked up a whole cart full of crackers!
Thank you to First Interstate Bank for your generosity in supporting Clarke Elementary's positive behavior system. Students can earn TRIBE tickets for showing trustworthiness, respect, integrity, bravery, and engagement — helping make our school a positive, encouraging place to learn every day!
A huge thank you to Hy-Vee and Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company for supporting Clarke High School through their Fuel Your School program! Hy-Vee also donates regularly to the Clarke Schools Food Pantry — this week we picked up a whole cart full of crackers!
Thank you to First Interstate Bank for your generosity in supporting Clarke Elementary's positive behavior system. Students can earn TRIBE tickets for showing trustworthiness, respect, integrity, bravery, and engagement — helping make our school a positive, encouraging place to learn every day!
Today, Clarke Middle School iJAG students had a special visitor — Addison May from the Food Bank of Iowa!
Addison shared insights about careers in service and the impact of helping others, tying perfectly into the students’ Service Project Unit.
We’re so grateful for community partners like the Food Bank of Iowa who inspire our students to make a difference!
Addison shared insights about careers in service and the impact of helping others, tying perfectly into the students’ Service Project Unit.
We’re so grateful for community partners like the Food Bank of Iowa who inspire our students to make a difference!
4D has been reading the 2025 Global Read Aloud book, "Will's Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes. This is a powerful story that follows Will and his father as they journey from Texas to Oklahoma during the 1889 Land Run, hoping to build a better life and find a true home. Through Will’s eyes, students learn about courage, determination, and what it means to chase dreams even when the odds are tough. Students enjoy discussing the story’s themes of family, perseverance, and finding where you belong.
With the Global Read Aloud book, many classrooms across the country are reading the same book and connecting with each other. They share mail by writing about what they predict will happen in the book or their favorite part of the story they have read so far! The students have enjoyed connecting with other students from across the country. We have started getting mail to trickle in. Currently, we are connecting with a class from Michigan over the story!
With the Global Read Aloud book, many classrooms across the country are reading the same book and connecting with each other. They share mail by writing about what they predict will happen in the book or their favorite part of the story they have read so far! The students have enjoyed connecting with other students from across the country. We have started getting mail to trickle in. Currently, we are connecting with a class from Michigan over the story!
Reminder: Today (Monday, October 27) is a one-hour early dismissal with conferences this evening. Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 28) is picture retake day.