🎭💰 Today at Clarke Middle School, students learned that money doesn’t grow on trees… but it can grow with smart choices!
Our students enjoyed a fun and engaging performance of “Fund Your Future” by the National Theatre for Children, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Through plenty of laughs, storytelling, and interactive moments, students explored real-life financial skills like budgeting, understanding the difference between debit and credit cards, and how the choices they make now can help grow their earning potential later on.
The actors did an incredible job making topics like saving, spending, and planning for the future both entertaining and memorable. It’s safe to say our students left with a few new financial tips—and maybe a few new jokes about money too!
A big thank you to the National Theatre for Children and the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services for bringing this opportunity to our students and helping make financial literacy fun.
#OneTribe #ClarkeCommunitySchools #FundYourFuture #FinancialLiteracy 💳📈
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🎭💰 Hoy en Clarke Middle School, los estudiantes aprendieron que el dinero no crece en los árboles… ¡pero sí puede crecer con decisiones inteligentes!
Nuestros estudiantes disfrutaron de una presentación divertida y participativa de “Fund Your Future” por el National Theatre for Children, patrocinada por el Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services. A través de momentos llenos de humor, historias y participación del público, los estudiantes exploraron habilidades financieras de la vida real como hacer un presupuesto, entender la diferencia entre las tarjetas de débito y crédito, y cómo las decisiones que toman hoy pueden ayudarles a aumentar su potencial de ingresos en el futuro.
Los actores hicieron un trabajo increíble al convertir temas como ahorrar, gastar y planificar para el futuro en algo entretenido y fácil de recordar. ¡Es seguro decir que nuestros estudiantes se fueron con algunos nuevos consejos financieros—y tal vez también con algunos chistes nuevos sobre el dinero!
Muchas gracias al National Theatre for Children y al Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services por brindar esta oportunidad a nuestros estudiantes y ayudar a que la educación financiera sea divertida.
#OneTribe #ClarkeCommunitySchools #FundYourFuture #EducaciónFinanciera 💳📈
Ms. Wright's eighth grade earned a reward and fun day in science today to help break up the winter blahs by having a glow day! But, we were still learning science! Chemical reactions, physics, rocks that glow, and building. Students loved it!
Apologies for those receiving multiple messages, there is a cellular outage and we want to make sure staff, students and families are aware of no school today. Please see the district message below-
Due to road conditions throughout our community and surrounding areas, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, Clarke Community School District will be canceling classes for Friday, February 20.
Please note that the PTCO Dueling Pianos will still take place as scheduled.
HS Boys Basketball- please watch BAND for a practice update.
No transportation for Leon or Creston SWCC classes.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!
Science Bound is currently accepting applications from 7th grade students. Students can get their application from Mrs. Cullen. Applications are due March 1st. Please see the flyer below for more information. Contact Mrs. Cullen via email at kayci.cullen@clarkecsd.org if you have any additional questions.
What is Science Bound?
Science Bound is a pre-college through college program whose goal is to increase the involvement
and interest of students in agriculture, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (ASTEM) and education. There is no cost to participate. Students who successfully complete the 8th - 12th grade program earn a full-tuition scholarship to pursue an ASTEM or education degree at Iowa State University.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must have a strong interest in ASTEM, preparing for college, and/or being a future
educator. Science Bound is looking for students who are interested in building their leadership
skills, pursuing opportunities outside of the classroom, and discovering ‘what’s next’ after high
school. Applications are accepted from any 7th grade student, and they must have a strong interest in ASTEM or education.
What is Science Bound?
Science Bound is a pre-college through college program whose goal is to increase the involvement
and interest of students in agriculture, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (ASTEM) and education. There is no cost to participate. Students who successfully complete the 8th - 12th grade program earn a full-tuition scholarship to pursue an ASTEM or education degree at Iowa State University.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must have a strong interest in ASTEM, preparing for college, and/or being a future
educator. Science Bound is looking for students who are interested in building their leadership
skills, pursuing opportunities outside of the classroom, and discovering ‘what’s next’ after high
school. Applications are accepted from any 7th grade student, and they must have a strong interest in ASTEM or education.
Okay, okay… this announcement may be fashionably late (we blame the snow 😉), but we are SO excited to recognize our Snowcoming Court Royalty!
Snowcoming King: Grant
Prince: Adam
Snowcoming Queen: Aubrey
Princess: Josie
Congratulations to this amazing group! Thanks for representing Clarke with pride!
Snowcoming King: Grant
Prince: Adam
Snowcoming Queen: Aubrey
Princess: Josie
Congratulations to this amazing group! Thanks for representing Clarke with pride!
🎉👏 Celebrating Our Amazing Students! 👏🎉
Last week, we honored students who achieved Perfect Attendance for Semester 1, our Students of the Quarter, and our Leaders of the Quarter! 🌟
We are so proud of all of you! Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us every day!
Last week, we honored students who achieved Perfect Attendance for Semester 1, our Students of the Quarter, and our Leaders of the Quarter! 🌟
We are so proud of all of you! Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us every day!
🎉❄️ Congrats to our Snowcoming Candidates! ❄️🎉
👑 King Candidates:
Kris, Grant, Ben, Adam, Ryder, Michael
👑 Queen Candidates:
Nevaeh, Lilly, Frankie, Josie, Citlali, Aubrey
This is an amazing group of candidates! We are proud of you!
👑 King Candidates:
Kris, Grant, Ben, Adam, Ryder, Michael
👑 Queen Candidates:
Nevaeh, Lilly, Frankie, Josie, Citlali, Aubrey
This is an amazing group of candidates! We are proud of you!
🎉❄️ Happy Snowcoming Week! ❄️🎉
Middle School students, it’s time to dress up and show your Snowcoming spirit all week long! 💙💛
⏰ When: Friday, 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Where: MS Gym
💵 Entry: $3
Don’t miss the fun—let’s make this Snowcoming unforgettable! ⛄✨
❄️💃 Snowcoming is coming! 🕺❄️
We’re so excited to invite our Clarke 6–8 grade students to Snowcoming Dance 2026! 🤍✨
📅 February 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Middle School Gym
Get ready for a fun winter night filled with music, dancing, pictures with friends, and lots of smiles!
💲 $3 entry | 🥤 $2 pop
We’re so excited to invite our Clarke 6–8 grade students to Snowcoming Dance 2026! 🤍✨
📅 February 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Middle School Gym
Get ready for a fun winter night filled with music, dancing, pictures with friends, and lots of smiles!
💲 $3 entry | 🥤 $2 pop
🎉 No Tardy Party Celebration! 🎉
Today we celebrated students who had fewer than 5 tardies to class since November 12th! 🏫 Those students enjoyed a fun Rock/Paper/Scissors Bead Competition and some delicious ice cream! 🍦
💪 Only 34 students (12%) were ineligible this time — that means 78% of our students are showing up on time and doing what’s right!
👏 Keep it up, everyone, and let’s aim for 100% next time!
A huge congratulations to our winner, Adam (8th Grader), who won all the beads from our competition! 🏆
#NoTardyParty #OneTribe #OnTimeIsTheBestTime #ProudMoment
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🎉 ¡Celebración de la Fiesta Sin Tardanzas! 🎉
¡Hoy celebramos a los estudiantes que han tenido menos de 5 tardanzas a clase desde el 12 de noviembre! 🏫
¡Ellos disfrutaron una divertida competencia de Piedra/Papel/Tijeras con collares de cuentas y un delicioso helado! 🍦
💪 Solo 34 estudiantes (12%) no calificaron esta vez — ¡eso significa que el 78% de nuestros estudiantes están llegando a tiempo y haciendo lo correcto!
👏 ¡Sigan así, y apuntemos al 100% para la próxima!
Un enorme ¡felicitaciones a nuestro ganador, Adam (de 8.º grado), quien ganó todas las cuentas de la competencia! 🏆
#FiestaSinTardanzas #UnaTribu #LlegarATiempoEsLoMejor #OrgulloEscolar
Today we celebrated students who had fewer than 5 tardies to class since November 12th! 🏫 Those students enjoyed a fun Rock/Paper/Scissors Bead Competition and some delicious ice cream! 🍦
💪 Only 34 students (12%) were ineligible this time — that means 78% of our students are showing up on time and doing what’s right!
👏 Keep it up, everyone, and let’s aim for 100% next time!
A huge congratulations to our winner, Adam (8th Grader), who won all the beads from our competition! 🏆
#NoTardyParty #OneTribe #OnTimeIsTheBestTime #ProudMoment
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🎉 ¡Celebración de la Fiesta Sin Tardanzas! 🎉
¡Hoy celebramos a los estudiantes que han tenido menos de 5 tardanzas a clase desde el 12 de noviembre! 🏫
¡Ellos disfrutaron una divertida competencia de Piedra/Papel/Tijeras con collares de cuentas y un delicioso helado! 🍦
💪 Solo 34 estudiantes (12%) no calificaron esta vez — ¡eso significa que el 78% de nuestros estudiantes están llegando a tiempo y haciendo lo correcto!
👏 ¡Sigan así, y apuntemos al 100% para la próxima!
Un enorme ¡felicitaciones a nuestro ganador, Adam (de 8.º grado), quien ganó todas las cuentas de la competencia! 🏆
#FiestaSinTardanzas #UnaTribu #LlegarATiempoEsLoMejor #OrgulloEscolar
The portal is now open to start ordering your 2025-2026 Clarke Middle School Yearbooks! Visit this link to get your yearbook ordered today! To order in person, bring $21 to Mrs. Manternach.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2765605/Clarke-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20260105131512803149/CATALOG_SHOP/
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2765605/Clarke-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20260105131512803149/CATALOG_SHOP/
Miss Finley's 7th grade classes dove straight into learning all the things regarding circles! She is so proud of her students during this activity! 🧠📐 They were tasked with completing a scavenger hunt which consisted of finding area, circumference, diameter, and radius of different circles. Students were fully engaged during the scavenger hunt—working independently, problem-solving, properly utilizing formulas, and explaining their thinking with confidence. We love seeing math come alive through hands-on learning in the classroom!
In Mrs. Wright’s 8th grade Science class, students have been learning how forces can act at a distance. Yesterday, they explored how electric currents can flow in one direction—and then switch directions—to make LED lights change colors. A bright example of science in action!
🔥 Middle School PE Spotlight! 🔥
Coach Evans and Coach May had our students hard at work today—mastering the A Position, problem-solving the just-right stance to support their bodies safely, and discovering just how helpful (and sneaky!) medicine balls can be in building strength.
There were definitely some laughs when students realized those medicine balls don’t just drop… they bounce—and sometimes bounce back! 🤣 Quick feet, quick thinking, and lots of movement were required today!
Proud of our young athletes for staying focused, flexible, and full of energy!
💪🏽🏋️♂️ #OneTribe #ClarkePride #MiddleSchoolPE
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🔥 ¡Destacado de Educación Física en la Escuela Intermedia! 🔥
Hoy en PE, el Coach Evans y el Coach May pusieron a nuestros estudiantes a trabajar—dominando la Posición A, resolviendo cómo encontrar la postura correcta para apoyar su cuerpo de manera segura y descubriendo lo útiles (y traviesas) que pueden ser las pelotas medicinales para desarrollar fuerza.
Las risas no faltaron cuando los estudiantes se dieron cuenta de que esas pelotas medicinales no solo caen… ¡sino que rebotan—y a veces regresan hacia ti! 🤣 Se necesitó rapidez, movimiento y mucha atención hoy.
¡Muy orgullosos de nuestros jóvenes atletas por mantenerse enfocados, flexibles y llenos de energía!
💪🏽🏋️♂️ #OneTribe #OrgulloClarke #EducaciónFísica
Coach Evans and Coach May had our students hard at work today—mastering the A Position, problem-solving the just-right stance to support their bodies safely, and discovering just how helpful (and sneaky!) medicine balls can be in building strength.
There were definitely some laughs when students realized those medicine balls don’t just drop… they bounce—and sometimes bounce back! 🤣 Quick feet, quick thinking, and lots of movement were required today!
Proud of our young athletes for staying focused, flexible, and full of energy!
💪🏽🏋️♂️ #OneTribe #ClarkePride #MiddleSchoolPE
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🔥 ¡Destacado de Educación Física en la Escuela Intermedia! 🔥
Hoy en PE, el Coach Evans y el Coach May pusieron a nuestros estudiantes a trabajar—dominando la Posición A, resolviendo cómo encontrar la postura correcta para apoyar su cuerpo de manera segura y descubriendo lo útiles (y traviesas) que pueden ser las pelotas medicinales para desarrollar fuerza.
Las risas no faltaron cuando los estudiantes se dieron cuenta de que esas pelotas medicinales no solo caen… ¡sino que rebotan—y a veces regresan hacia ti! 🤣 Se necesitó rapidez, movimiento y mucha atención hoy.
¡Muy orgullosos de nuestros jóvenes atletas por mantenerse enfocados, flexibles y llenos de energía!
💪🏽🏋️♂️ #OneTribe #OrgulloClarke #EducaciónFísica
The 7th and 8th Grade Winter Band Concert is tonight at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Admission is free. This performance is required for all 7th and 8th grade band members. Students should dress up in the best clothes that they have and be in the band room by 6:30 PM to warm up their instruments.
Students in Ms. Cullen's STEM class took on an exciting engineering challenge! They designed and built structures with two goals: hold the most weight and reach the tallest height.
Creativity was off the charts as students tested their designs, learned from each experiment, and celebrated their successes. Amazing problem-solving and teamwork on display!
Creativity was off the charts as students tested their designs, learned from each experiment, and celebrated their successes. Amazing problem-solving and teamwork on display!
📚✨ Spotlight on Mrs. Wendy Call’s 6th Grade ELA Class!
Students are diving into The Red-Headed League and sharpening their detective skills by hunting for text evidence of suspicious activity in the story. From annotating clues to discussing theories, this group is fully engaged and thinking like true investigators. 🕵️♂️🔍
We love seeing our students analyze, question, and support their ideas with evidence! Keep up the amazing work, 6th grade! ❤️🤍🖤
📚✨ ¡Destacamos la clase de Artes del Lenguaje de 6.º grado de la Sra. Wendy Call!
Los estudiantes están explorando The Red-Headed League y afinando sus habilidades detectivescas al buscar evidencia del texto sobre la actividad sospechosa en la historia. Desde anotar pistas hasta compartir teorías, ¡este grupo está completamente comprometido y pensando como verdaderos investigadores! 🕵️♂️🔍
¡Nos encanta ver a nuestros estudiantes analizar, cuestionar y respaldar sus ideas con evidencia! ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo, 6.º grado! ❤️🤍🖤
Students are diving into The Red-Headed League and sharpening their detective skills by hunting for text evidence of suspicious activity in the story. From annotating clues to discussing theories, this group is fully engaged and thinking like true investigators. 🕵️♂️🔍
We love seeing our students analyze, question, and support their ideas with evidence! Keep up the amazing work, 6th grade! ❤️🤍🖤
📚✨ ¡Destacamos la clase de Artes del Lenguaje de 6.º grado de la Sra. Wendy Call!
Los estudiantes están explorando The Red-Headed League y afinando sus habilidades detectivescas al buscar evidencia del texto sobre la actividad sospechosa en la historia. Desde anotar pistas hasta compartir teorías, ¡este grupo está completamente comprometido y pensando como verdaderos investigadores! 🕵️♂️🔍
¡Nos encanta ver a nuestros estudiantes analizar, cuestionar y respaldar sus ideas con evidencia! ¡Sigan con el gran trabajo, 6.º grado! ❤️🤍🖤
🔥 It may be cold outside, but it’s HOT in 7th grade science! 🔥
Ms. Cullen’s scientists are hard at work designing their very own flameless heaters as part of an engineering challenge. Student teams are sketching, planning, and preparing their prototypes—ready to build next week! The creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving happening in this room is incredible. Way to go, 7th grade! 🔬✨
#OneTribe #ClarkePride #FutureEngineers
🔥 ¡Puede hacer frío afuera, pero está CALIENTE en la clase de ciencias de 7.º grado! 🔥
Los científicos de la Sra. Cullen están trabajando arduamente en el diseño de sus propios calentadores sin llama como parte de un desafío de ingeniería. ¡Los equipos están haciendo bocetos, planificando y preparando sus prototipos—listos para construir la próxima semana! La creatividad, colaboración y resolución de problemas en esta clase es increíble.
Ms. Cullen’s scientists are hard at work designing their very own flameless heaters as part of an engineering challenge. Student teams are sketching, planning, and preparing their prototypes—ready to build next week! The creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving happening in this room is incredible. Way to go, 7th grade! 🔬✨
#OneTribe #ClarkePride #FutureEngineers
🔥 ¡Puede hacer frío afuera, pero está CALIENTE en la clase de ciencias de 7.º grado! 🔥
Los científicos de la Sra. Cullen están trabajando arduamente en el diseño de sus propios calentadores sin llama como parte de un desafío de ingeniería. ¡Los equipos están haciendo bocetos, planificando y preparando sus prototipos—listos para construir la próxima semana! La creatividad, colaboración y resolución de problemas en esta clase es increíble.
🌟 Classroom Spotlight: Ms. Mathews’ 6th Grade Language Arts! 🌟
Today our sixth graders dove deep into The Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Sherlock Holmes himself would be proud! 🕵️♂️📚
After reading, students used text evidence to digitally place furniture and key items exactly where they belonged in the story’s setting. Then, they annotated their choices by marking the exact quotes that supported each placement.
This activity brought reading, critical thinking, and investigation skills together—and our students were engaged, focused, and having so much fun learning alongside the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
We love seeing students stretch their minds and bring literature to life! 💡✨
#OneTribe #ClarkePride #MiddleSchoolELA #EngagedLearners
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🌟 Enfoque de Aula: ¡La clase de Artes del Lenguaje de 6.º grado de la Sra. Mathews! 🌟
Hoy, nuestros estudiantes de sexto grado se sumergieron en The Speckled Band de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle — ¡Sherlock Holmes estaría orgulloso! 🕵️♂️📚
Después de la lectura, los estudiantes usaron evidencia del texto para colocar digitalmente los muebles y elementos clave exactamente donde pertenecían en el escenario de la historia. Luego, anotaron sus elecciones marcando las citas exactas que respaldaban cada ubicación.
Esta actividad unió la lectura, el pensamiento crítico y las habilidades de investigación — y nuestros estudiantes estuvieron comprometidos, concentrados y disfrutando muchísimo mientras aprendían junto al gran Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
¡Nos encanta ver cómo los estudiantes amplían su pensamiento y dan vida a la literatura! 💡✨
#OneTribe #ClarkePride #MiddleSchoolELA #EstudiantesComprometidos
Today our sixth graders dove deep into The Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Sherlock Holmes himself would be proud! 🕵️♂️📚
After reading, students used text evidence to digitally place furniture and key items exactly where they belonged in the story’s setting. Then, they annotated their choices by marking the exact quotes that supported each placement.
This activity brought reading, critical thinking, and investigation skills together—and our students were engaged, focused, and having so much fun learning alongside the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
We love seeing students stretch their minds and bring literature to life! 💡✨
#OneTribe #ClarkePride #MiddleSchoolELA #EngagedLearners
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🌟 Enfoque de Aula: ¡La clase de Artes del Lenguaje de 6.º grado de la Sra. Mathews! 🌟
Hoy, nuestros estudiantes de sexto grado se sumergieron en The Speckled Band de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle — ¡Sherlock Holmes estaría orgulloso! 🕵️♂️📚
Después de la lectura, los estudiantes usaron evidencia del texto para colocar digitalmente los muebles y elementos clave exactamente donde pertenecían en el escenario de la historia. Luego, anotaron sus elecciones marcando las citas exactas que respaldaban cada ubicación.
Esta actividad unió la lectura, el pensamiento crítico y las habilidades de investigación — y nuestros estudiantes estuvieron comprometidos, concentrados y disfrutando muchísimo mientras aprendían junto al gran Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
¡Nos encanta ver cómo los estudiantes amplían su pensamiento y dan vida a la literatura! 💡✨
#OneTribe #ClarkePride #MiddleSchoolELA #EstudiantesComprometidos
🎉 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!
