Earlier this week 8 Clarke students joined 1,200 other students at the largest Spring Leadership Conference in Iowa FBLA history. Over three days our students competed in different areas including Personal Finance, Business Law, Hospitality Management, Impromptu Speaking and Economics. Students also attended workshops about choosing the right college and how to nail a job interview.
The highlight of the trip was Kadence Henry placing 7th in the State for her Career Portfolio Presentation.
Special thanks to our sponsors for making this possible:
American State Bank
RCK Transportation
Community 1st Credit Union
Miller Products
The highlight of the trip was Kadence Henry placing 7th in the State for her Career Portfolio Presentation.
Special thanks to our sponsors for making this possible:
American State Bank
RCK Transportation
Community 1st Credit Union
Miller Products
✨🌟 PROM 2026: Dancing on the Stars 🌟✨
📅 Saturday, April 18
⭐ Public Promenade: 5:00 PM
🍽️ Meal: 6:00 PM
🎶 Dance: 7:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to shine—be sure to RSVP by April 8!
We can’t wait to see everyone dressed to impress and dancing the night away!
📅 Saturday, April 18
⭐ Public Promenade: 5:00 PM
🍽️ Meal: 6:00 PM
🎶 Dance: 7:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to shine—be sure to RSVP by April 8!
We can’t wait to see everyone dressed to impress and dancing the night away!
Leadership Class Community Service Project!
Seven Clarke students worked together to organize a community service project where they visited the local animal shelter. While they were there, the students exercised and socialized with the dogs and cats. I am not sure who enjoyed it more, the animals or the students. Students were even still talking about the experience the next day in class. Through planning and participating in this project, students learned the importance of teamwork, communication, and shared responsibility. They discovered that working together not only makes tasks more manageable but also more meaningful, as they were able to make a positive impact on their community while building stronger connections with one another.
Save the Date!
Clarke High School Prom is happening Thursday, April 18! 🎉✨
Get ready for a night full of music, memories, and fun with your friends. Don’t forget to mark your calendars—this is one dance you won’t want to miss!
Clarke High School Prom is happening Thursday, April 18! 🎉✨
Get ready for a night full of music, memories, and fun with your friends. Don’t forget to mark your calendars—this is one dance you won’t want to miss!
🇺🇸✍️ Big Congratulations to Maahir!
We are proud to share that Maahir Desai has been named the Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter Winner of the Portraits of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest!
This contest challenges students to dive into the stories of the American Revolution and bring history to life through powerful writing.
Please join us in congratulating Maahir on this outstanding accomplishment!
We are proud to share that Maahir Desai has been named the Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter Winner of the Portraits of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest!
This contest challenges students to dive into the stories of the American Revolution and bring history to life through powerful writing.
Please join us in congratulating Maahir on this outstanding accomplishment!
Today, our students had an incredible opportunity to job shadow at Clarke County Hospital!
Throughout the day, students explored a variety of departments, met healthcare professionals, and gained firsthand insight into the many careers that keep a hospital running. From patient care to behind-the-scenes operations, they were able to see the teamwork, compassion, and skill that make a difference every single day.
We are so grateful to Clarke County Hospital for opening their doors and investing in our students’ futures. Experiences like this help our learners connect classroom knowledge to real-world careers ... and maybe even spark a future in healthcare!
Throughout the day, students explored a variety of departments, met healthcare professionals, and gained firsthand insight into the many careers that keep a hospital running. From patient care to behind-the-scenes operations, they were able to see the teamwork, compassion, and skill that make a difference every single day.
We are so grateful to Clarke County Hospital for opening their doors and investing in our students’ futures. Experiences like this help our learners connect classroom knowledge to real-world careers ... and maybe even spark a future in healthcare!
We are asking all HS families to please take a few minutes to complete an important parent survey as part of our Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA), which is required for districts that access Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) funds.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable. The information you provide will help us develop a thoughtful plan to strengthen and grow our CTE programs. Our goal is to ensure these programs align with the needs of our students, families, local workforce, and community.
Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Your honest feedback will directly impact the future direction of CTE opportunities in our district.
https://bit.ly/4aw3Tau
Your feedback is incredibly valuable. The information you provide will help us develop a thoughtful plan to strengthen and grow our CTE programs. Our goal is to ensure these programs align with the needs of our students, families, local workforce, and community.
Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Your honest feedback will directly impact the future direction of CTE opportunities in our district.
https://bit.ly/4aw3Tau
Clarke High School will be offering juniors and seniors the opportunity to test for the Seal of Biliteracy during the last week of February.
If you are interested in having your son or daughter take the AAPPL assessment, please complete the form: https://bit.ly/46xOHHp
If you are interested in having your son or daughter take the AAPPL assessment, please complete the form: https://bit.ly/46xOHHp
Clarke students are hard at work at the Southwest Valley Academic Bowl!
Thinking fast, working together, and showing off their knowledge We love seeing our students shine on the academic stage!
Good luck, Clarke!
Thinking fast, working together, and showing off their knowledge We love seeing our students shine on the academic stage!
Good luck, Clarke!
🍓 Beat the Winter Blues with Fresh Florida Strawberries! 🍓
Osceola Big Chief FFA Chapter is trying something new this year by bringing you fresh, delicious strawberries straight from Florida. These sweet berries are the perfect way to brighten up winter! Orders can be placed online, with convenient pickup at the school.
Support our FFA chapter while enjoying a taste of sunshine! Orders Due by Feb 10th!
https://bit.ly/4teui3I
Osceola Big Chief FFA Chapter is trying something new this year by bringing you fresh, delicious strawberries straight from Florida. These sweet berries are the perfect way to brighten up winter! Orders can be placed online, with convenient pickup at the school.
Support our FFA chapter while enjoying a taste of sunshine! Orders Due by Feb 10th!
https://bit.ly/4teui3I
Interested in learning about the many opportunities FFA offers your student? Join us for the FFA Informational Meeting!
📅 January 19
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 Ag Room
Come learn more about leadership, hands-on learning, competitions, travel, and all the exciting experiences available through Clarke FFA. We’d love to see you there!
📅 January 19
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 Ag Room
Come learn more about leadership, hands-on learning, competitions, travel, and all the exciting experiences available through Clarke FFA. We’d love to see you there!
Clarke IJAG officers have been busy building big ideas! 💡👏
Jocelyn Carrera-Regalado, Cesar Cisneros-Ambriz, Jaycee Shannon, Gisell Salinas, Gio Torres, Allyzon Galindo, and Charli Bassett attended the DesignDash Entrepreneurship Workshop at DMACC, hosted by the University of Iowa’s Jacobsen Institute.
They collaborated with students from other schools to identify real-world problems, develop creative solutions, and design prototypes to present to their peers. What an awesome experience in teamwork, innovation, and leadership!
Jocelyn Carrera-Regalado, Cesar Cisneros-Ambriz, Jaycee Shannon, Gisell Salinas, Gio Torres, Allyzon Galindo, and Charli Bassett attended the DesignDash Entrepreneurship Workshop at DMACC, hosted by the University of Iowa’s Jacobsen Institute.
They collaborated with students from other schools to identify real-world problems, develop creative solutions, and design prototypes to present to their peers. What an awesome experience in teamwork, innovation, and leadership!
Before Winter break begins its run, Clarkeflix delivers memories and fun!
A year in rewind, page by page. Your story streams- take center stage!
2024-2025 yearbooks are in! Pick up your pre-ordered yearbook in Mr. Zager's room today! Already graduated? Stop by the HS Office to get yours!
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!
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 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!
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.
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!!
Ms. Cavalier’s High School Biology classes are back at it with the microscopes! Students are studying Daphnia (tiny water fleas) and observing how Acetylcholine bromide affects their heart rate.
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¡Las clases de Biología de la escuela secundaria de la Sra. Cavalier están de vuelta con los microscopios! Los estudiantes están estudiando Daphnia (pequeñas pulgas de agua) y observando cómo el bromuro de acetilcolina afecta su ritmo cardíaco.
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¡Las clases de Biología de la escuela secundaria de la Sra. Cavalier están de vuelta con los microscopios! Los estudiantes están estudiando Daphnia (pequeñas pulgas de agua) y observando cómo el bromuro de acetilcolina afecta su ritmo cardíaco.
