Clarke Activities

🏀 Attention Middle School Boys! There will be an informational meeting for boys' basketball on Monday, December 2nd, at 3:05 PM during advisory in the middle school gym. 📅 Mark your calendars: Practice starts on Monday, December 9th. Don’t miss it! 🏀

We are so proud to recognize the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our fall athletes who earned all-conference and all-district honors: 🎉 Volleyball - Honorable Mention All-Conference: 🏐 Kya Thornton 🏐 Josie Moore 🏐 Mylee Miller 🎉Football - All-District: 2nd Team: 🏈 Urijah Fry 🏈 Bowen Page 🏈 Rafael Avalos Honorable Mention: 🏈 Milad Ibraheem 🏈 Jonathan Galvez 🏈 Javier Munoz Congratulations to all athletes for an amazing season!

There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 15, for teacher professional learning. ----- No habrá clases mañana, viernes 15 de noviembre, debido a un día de aprendizaje profesional para los maestros.

Are you a sports fan who wants to support the kids in our community? 🏀🤼‍♂️🎳 Clarke High School’s winter sports season is just around the corner, and we need your help! We’re looking for enthusiastic parents, students, and community members to volunteer for roles like running scoreboards, video boards, PA announcing, and more. No experience? No problem! We’ll show you everything you need to know in just a few minutes before the game. Your time and support make a huge difference for our student-athletes and help create unforgettable game days. Ready to join our game day team? Sign up using the link below! Click here for the Winter Sports Volunteer Survey Thank you for supporting our students and making this season one to remember! 🏆

🎶 It's not too late! 🎶 Grab a piece of Clarke history with a retired marching band uniform for just $25! All proceeds go directly to support our Band Boosters. These unique uniforms make perfect holiday gifts for former band members, a costume for your budding musician, or a special keepsake for Clarke fans! Don’t miss out on this chance to own a memorable part of our band’s legacy! Uniforms are available at the Clarke Central Administrative Offices!

Congratulations to Josie Turpin and Ava Surls for their excellent participation at the SCIBA Honor Band Concerts last night! They represented Clarke well and should be very proud of their performance! ----- ¡Felicidades a Josie Turpin y Ava Surls por su excelente participación en los Conciertos de la Banda de Honor SCIBA anoche! ¡Representaron muy bien a Clarke y deben estar muy orgullosas de su actuación!

Get ready to snap your fingers and join us for The Addams Family musical! Our talented cast has been working hard and can't wait to bring this classic to life on stage! 📅 Showtimes: Friday, November 8 at 7:00 PM Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets are available now in the high school office! Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event—see you there! ----- Prepárense para un espectáculo inolvidable con La Familia Addams. ¡Nuestro talentoso elenco ha trabajado duro y está emocionado de dar vida a este clásico en el escenario! 📅 Horarios: Viernes, 8 de noviembre a las 7:00 PM Sábado, 9 de noviembre a las 2:00 PM y 7:00 PM 🎟️ ¡Los boletos están disponibles en la oficina de la preparatoria! ¡No se pierdan este evento espeluznante—los esperamos!

🎉🏃‍♀️ Huge Congratulations to Claire Jacobsen and Isabell Hay for their incredible performances at the State Championship Cross-Country Meet today! Claire finished 71st out of 137 runners, and Isabel came in 85th—an amazing achievement! We’re so proud of your hard work, determination, and representing Clarke with pride. Way to go, Claire and Isabell! 🏅👏

Mayberry's Coffee Shop has brewed up a special treat in honor of our Addams Family musical! Meet The Lurch—a delicious vanilla bean frappe with a haunting hint of raspberry, inspired by our very own Lurch, played by Cayden Anderson! 👻🖤 Stop by Mayberry's from 11/2 to 11/9 to try this one-of-a-kind drink and show your support for our cast and crew! 🎟️ Don’t miss out on the show this Friday and Saturday: 11/8 at 7 PM and 11/9 at 2 PM and 7 PM

Ready to hit the court? Join us for the Girls Basketball Meeting! Grades 9-12, mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 29 at 3:30 PM in Mrs. Bucklin’s classroom! Let’s gear up for an awesome season together! 🌟 ----- ¿Listas para la cancha? Únanse a nuestra Reunión de Baloncesto Femenino. Estudiantes de 9º a 12º grado, marquen sus calendarios para el martes, 29 de octubre a las 3:30 PM en el salón de la Sra. Bucklin. ¡Prepárense para una temporada increíble juntas!

Two Clarke seventh grade band members were accepted into South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) Honor Bands. The SCIBA Honor Band Festival will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the auditorium at Ankeny Centennial High School in Ankeny, Iowa. Students from 75 schools located in the south central portion of Iowa will rehearse together during the afternoon and present a concert for the public in the evening. Each of the three honor bands has approximately 100 participants. The Kinney Band will perform at 6:30 PM, followed by the Leeper Band at 7:00 PM. The Modlin Band will perform at 7:30 PM. The admission fee for audience members is $3 for adults and $2 for non-participating students. Josie Turpin, a seventh grade clarinet player, was chosen to participate in the Leeper Band. The Leeper Band is composed of a combination of eighth grade students who auditioned to earn their place, as well as seventh grade students who were nominated by their band directors. In addition, Ava Surls, a seventh grade clarinet player, was chosen to represent Clarke in the Kinney Band. The Kinney Band consists solely of seventh grade musicians who were nominated by their band directors.

🏀🎳 Clarke Winter Sports Gear Now Available! ❄️🤼‍♂️ Get ready to show your Clarke spirit this winter! Our gear stores are officially open for: Boys Basketball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CBball2024 Girls Basketball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CGBB24 Boys Wrestling: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CBW2024 Bowling: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cbowl24 Whether you’re cheering from the stands or hitting the courts, make sure to grab your favorite Clarke gear to support our teams!

🏅 Attention all 9th-12th graders interested in wrestling! 🏅 Are you ready to take on the challenge and join the Clarke wrestling team? Come to an informational meeting on October 29 at 3:45 PM in the wrestling room! Whether you’re a seasoned wrestler or just curious, everyone is welcome! See you there! ----- 🏅 ¡Atención estudiantes de 9º a 12º interesados en la lucha libre! 🏅 ¿Estás listo para aceptar el desafío y unirte al equipo de lucha de Clarke? Ven a una reunión informativa el 29 de octubre a las 3:45 PM en la sala de lucha. ¡Ya seas un luchador experimentado o simplemente tengas curiosidad, todos son bienvenidos! ¡Nos vemos allí!

Fall 2024 Student Expectations at Clarke High School Football Games

🏃‍♂️💦 Although the cross country season is just beginning, today marked the final pool workout for the athletes who participated in this summer's Renegade Running Club. Pool workouts are an incredible way to build endurance, strength, and flexibility while giving those hard-working joints a break. Plus, who doesn't love a splash of fun at the end of each week? From relay races to water games, the team made the most of every workout. Here's to a great season ahead! 🌟

🏃‍♀️ Run, Clarke, Run! 🏃‍♂️ Are you up for a challenge? Do you love the thrill of the race and pushing yourself to be your best? Then the Clarke Middle School Cross Country team is the place for you! 🌟 Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, cross country is all about teamwork, perseverance, and FUN! 🏅 🔹 Who Can Join: All 7-8th Grade Middle School students are welcome—no experience necessary! 🔹 Why Join: Build endurance, make new friends, and discover what you're truly capable of! Interested? Reach out to Coach Kedley for questions and sign up on BOUND. Practices start Wednesday, August 21. — 🏃‍♀️ ¿Listo para correr? ¡Únete al equipo de cross country de la escuela secundaria! 🏃‍♂️ ¿Estás listo para un desafío? ¿Te encanta la emoción de la carrera y esforzarte para dar lo mejor de ti? ¡Entonces el equipo de cross country de la escuela secundaria Clarke es el lugar para ti! 🌟 Ya sea que seas un corredor experimentado o recién estás comenzando, el cross country se trata de trabajo en equipo, perseverancia y DIVERSIÓN. 🏅 🔹 Quién puede participar: Todos los estudiantes de 7.º y 8.º grado de la escuela secundaria son bienvenidos, ¡no se necesita experiencia! 🔹 Por qué participar: ¡Desarrolla tu resistencia, haz nuevos amigos y descubre de qué eres realmente capaz! ¿Te interesa? Comunícate con el entrenador Kedley si tienes preguntas e inscríbete en BOUND. Las prácticas comienzan el miércoles 21 de agosto.

Clarke MS Football practice starts on Wednesday, August 21st at 3:45 PM on the practice football field across from the pool. 🔗 Make sure you're signed up on BOUND and have your physical uploaded! No physical, no practice – but you can still watch, learn, and get ready to join in! 📱 Stay in the loop: We’ll be sharing all important info through the BAND app. New to MS Football? No problem! Scan the QR code to join and get connected. La práctica de fútbol americano de la Secundaria Clarke comienza el miércoles 21 de agosto a las 3:45 p. m. en el campo de práctica de fútbol americano frente a la piscina. 🔗 ¡Asegúrate de estar registrado en BOUND y de haber subido tu exámen físico! Sin examen físico, no hay práctica, ¡pero aún puedes mirar, aprender y prepararte para participar! 📱 Mantente informado: compartiremos toda la información importante a través de la aplicación BAND. ¿Eres nuevo en el Fútbol Americano de la Secundaria Clarke? ¡No hay problema! Escanea el código QR para unirte y conectarte.

🚨Attentions MS Student-Athletes! Interested in joining MS Volleyball? Scan the QR code to join their Band group to keep up to date with the team!

🚨 Attention Parents and Guardians! 🚨 We are excited to announce that our school is switching to a new messaging service to keep you informed about important events, school closings, safety alerts, and more! To continue receiving these updates, you must opt-in. If you do not opt-in you will not receive updates on closures due to weather, important reminders or updates for your student. How to Opt-In: 📱 Simply text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587 from your mobile phone. OR 💬A message will be sent on August 13th. You must reply “Y” or “Yes” to it. —----------------------------- 🚨 ¡Atención, padres y tutores! 🚨 Nos complace anunciar que nuestra escuela está cambiando a un nuevo servicio de mensajería para mantenerlo informado sobre eventos importantes, cierres de escuelas, alertas de seguridad y más. Para continuar recibiendo estas actualizaciones, debe optar por participar. Si no opta por participar, no recibirá actualizaciones sobre cierres debido al clima, recordatorios importantes o actualizaciones para su estudiante. Cómo optar por participar: 📱 Simplemente envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "Y" o "Yes" al 67587 desde su teléfono móvil. O 💬 Se enviará un mensaje el 13 de agosto. Debe responder "Y" o "Yes".

The first day of HS practice is Monday! You MUST sign up on Bound before Monday's practice. Due to Iowa High School Athletics rules you must have a physical completed and registered on Bound to be able to practice. If you do not have these requirements you cannot practice. https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/clarke