Clarke District

Clarke 8th-11th grade families, Don't miss the chance to experience Washington, D.C. with the Clarke DC Club over Spring Break 2026! Students will explore history, culture, and government firsthand on this unforgettable trip. Sign up now at www.nationsclassroomtours.com, select "Register Now," and use trip code 37802601. Get ready—our first fundraiser kicks off on November 4th! For questions, reach out to Thomas or Becca Kedley at becca.kedley@clarkecsd.org or thomas.kedley@clarkecsd.org. See the link for more information: English: https://drive.google.com/.../19.../view... Spanish: https://drive.google.com/.../1bE0fEfizbWPY.../view... ----- Familias de estudiantes de Clarke de 8.º a 11.º grado: ¡No pierdan la oportunidad de vivir la experiencia de Washington, D.C. con el Club DC de Clarke durante las vacaciones de primavera de 2026! Los estudiantes explorarán historia, cultura y gobierno de primera mano en este viaje inolvidable. Inscríbanse ahora en www.nationsclassroomtours.com, seleccionen "Register Now" y usen el código de viaje 37802601. ¡Prepárense! Nuestro primer evento de recaudación de fondos comenzará el 4 de noviembre. Para preguntas, contacten a Thomas o Becca Kedley en becca.kedley@clarkecsd.org o thomas.kedley@clarkecsd.org.

☕️ Did you know? ☕️ Our awesome Clarke Middle School students run the Coffee Shop right here on campus! 🥤 Students volunteer at the start of the year to serve up delicious drinks every morning from 7:30-7:50. Over time, they've added popular favorites like smoothies, flavored lemonades, frappes, and any espresso latte you can imagine (all the syrups included!). And new this year, by popular demand—the Starbucks-inspired PINK drink! 💖

Get your FFA Gear! Store closes soon! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/OBCFFA

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 7th Graders! 🏒 We’re gearing up for an epic field trip to the Iowa Wild hockey game at Wells Fargo Arena on November 7th! 🎉 Get ready for a day of fun and excitement on the ice as we cheer on the Iowa Wild! 🥅 Don’t forget to bring a lunch or have the school provide one. ----- 🏒 ¡Atención estudiantes de 7º grado! 🏒 ¡Nos estamos preparando para una excursión épica al juego de hockey de los Iowa Wild en el Wells Fargo Arena el 7 de noviembre! 🎉 Prepárate para un día lleno de diversión y emoción en el hielo mientras animamos a los Iowa Wild. 🥅 No olvides traer un almuerzo o pedir que la escuela te proporcione uno.

📸 Say Cheese, Clarke! 📸 Missed picture day or just want a do-over? No worries! Picture Retakes are happening on Tuesday, October 29! 😁✨ ----- 📸 ¡Sonríe, Clarke! 📸 ¿Te perdiste el día de las fotos o quieres repetirla? ¡No te preocupes! Las fotos de retoma serán el martes 29 de octubre. 😁✨

A HUGE thank you to our incredible food service workers for everything they do to keep our students well-fed and ready to learn each day! 🙌 And a special shout-out for going the extra mile by cooking up a delicious dinner for our staff on conference night! 🌟 To show our appreciation, Ms. Archibeque’s students from the Clarke Coffee Shop prepared something special! ☕ Each food service hero received a custom-made drink crafted just for them! 💚✨ We are so grateful for all the hard work and heart they pour into serving our school community! ----- ¡MUCHAS gracias a nuestro increíble equipo de servicio de alimentos por todo lo que hacen para mantener a nuestros estudiantes bien alimentados y listos para aprender cada día! 🙌 Y un agradecimiento especial por ir más allá y preparar una deliciosa cena para nuestro personal en la noche de conferencias. 🌟 Para mostrar nuestro agradecimiento, ¡los estudiantes de la Sra. Archibeque del Clarke Coffee Shop les prepararon algo especial! ☕ ¡Cada héroe del servicio de alimentos recibió una bebida personalizada hecha especialmente para ellos! 💚✨ ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por todo el trabajo duro y el corazón que ponen en servir a nuestra comunidad escolar!

🏅 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

🎶 Exciting News! 🎶 We are thrilled to announce that several Clarke students have been selected for the 38th Annual Opus Honor Choir Festival! 🎤✨ Over 2,400 students were nominated, and our talented students are among the 720 selected through a recorded audition process. 📅 Performance Date: November 21st, 4:00 PM 📍 Location: C.Y. Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center, Ames A huge congratulations to our students for this incredible achievement, and thank you to the Iowa Choral Directors Association for making this event possible! 🌟👏 ---- 🎶 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🎶 ¡Nos complace anunciar que varios estudiantes de Clarke han sido seleccionados para el 38º Festival Anual del Coro de Honor Opus! 🎤✨ Más de 2,400 estudiantes fueron nominados, y nuestros talentosos estudiantes están entre los 720 seleccionados a través de un proceso de audición grabada. 📅 Fecha de presentación: 21 de noviembre, 4:00 PM 📍 Lugar: Auditorio C.Y. Stephens, Centro Estatal de Iowa, Ames ¡Felicitaciones a nuestros estudiantes por este increíble logro, y gracias a la Asociación de Directores Corales de Iowa por hacer posible este evento! 🌟👏

October Lunch Menu

Notification of Open Enrollment: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment

🎉🏈 Clarke Homecoming 2024 is almost here, and we’re ready for a week of fun, school spirit, and exciting events! Check out the image for our Dress Up Days and get ready to show off your creativity! 😎💃 We’ve got something for everyone—from pep rallies to the big game, a parade, and more. Don’t miss a single moment! 🔗 Check out the Community Guide [https://docs.google.com/.../1cjaipS1a6b8CU4IU.../edit...]to see all the Clarke happenings this week and plan for the festivities. Let’s make this Homecoming the best one yet! ----- 🎉🏈 ¡El Homecoming de Clarke 2024 está casi aquí, y estamos listos para una semana llena de diversión, espíritu escolar y eventos emocionantes! Echa un vistazo a la imagen para ver los Días de Disfraces y prepárate para mostrar tu creatividad. 😎💃 ¡Tenemos algo para todos, desde pep rallies hasta el gran juego, un desfile y mucho más! ¡No te pierdas ni un solo momento! 🔗 Consulta la Guía Comunitaria [https://docs.google.com/.../1cjaipS1a6b8CU4IU.../edit...] para ver todos los eventos de Clarke esta semana y planificar las festividades. ¡Hagamos de este Homecoming el mejor de todos!

✨ What do teachers do on Professional Development Days? ✨ Today, our Clarke Elementary and Secondary staff are diving into Kagan Cooperative Learning training! They're learning exciting new strategies to keep students engaged and actively participating in the classroom. 🧠✨ With teamwork and fresh ideas, they’re working on creating classrooms where every student’s voice is heard! We can’t wait to see these strategies in action! 👏 ----- ✨ ¿Qué hacen los maestros en los Días de Desarrollo Profesional? ✨ Hoy, nuestro personal de Clarke Elementary y Secundaria está participando en una capacitación de Kagan Cooperative Learning. ¡Están aprendiendo nuevas estrategias emocionantes para mantener a los estudiantes comprometidos y participando activamente en el aula! 🧠✨ Con trabajo en equipo e ideas frescas, ¡están creando aulas donde se escucha la voz de cada estudiante! ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver estas estrategias en acción! 👏

Today, our kindergarten students in Ms. Follmann's class were busy practicing their writing strokes, building the foundation for strong handwriting skills! 📝🌟 Way to go, writers!

📸 Behind the Scenes of Picture Day! 📸 From adjusting collars to fixing hair, a lot goes into making picture day perfect! Our students are all smiles and ready to capture the moment. Say cheese! 🧀😁

Today, students in Ms. Cavalier's physical science class got hands-on with science by testing different liquids to determine their pH levels! 🌡️🧪 They used their findings to identify the liquids! Way to go, young scientists! Keep exploring and discovering! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

🌸 Student Council Homecoming Fundraiser! 🌸 HS Student Council is selling mums on Thursday afternoon from 5:00-7:00 PM along the north sidewalk of the High School Student Parking lot! 🌼 Limited stock: 50 maroon and 50 white mums available—first come, first serve! 💰 Prices: $20 for one, or grab a pair for just $30!