Clarke Industrial Tech Students Show Off Real-World Skills

Clarke Industrial tech students came together with local manufacturing mentors to showcase student achievements in an annual welding event. The students teamed up with local experts to test skills and showcase talents on new projects for the city.
Click through to the latest feature to read more about the growing student participation and the skills they’re picking up for their futures…

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Winter Activities Come in Hot for Clarke Performing Arts Students

The “ONE-TRIBE” spirit hits hard and wins big with the Clarke Community Schools Performing Arts Winter season. With performance wins and show-stopping talent, the 2022-23 season resulted in some significant bragging rights for these Clarke artists.
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SWCC’s Dr. Welch – Bringing a Dedicated Passion for Student and Tech Industry Success

With the recent $2million funding announcement for the development of a new tech center in Osceola (next to SWCC’s Osceola campus), local leadership and industrial professionals alike looked to the experience of SWCC’s Dr. Welch for her insights on how to deliver a project that: A) addresses industrial CRT and continuing education needs and B) incorporates a growing student focus and student career path approach.

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Let’s Celebrate! Week of the Young Child – April 1–7, 2023

In a recent proclamation by Osceola’s Mayor, April 1st through April 7th, 2023 will be “Week of the Young Child” celebrating those like The Village Early Childhood Center in Osceola, who provide services during some of the most important years in early childhood development. … Click through to read more about The Week of the Young Child as well as see a celebratory video about early childhood education…

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Randy Bolton, Longtime Clarke Coach, Teacher, Administrator reflects on “Clarke Connection.”

It’s always bittersweet when we say “So long” to teachers and administrators from the Clarke school district. Today we bid a fond farewell to Mr. Randy Bolton, Clarke Activities Director with more than two decades with the district.
You can read more about Mr. Bolton’s reflections of his time at Clarke and future plans through the link …

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Clarke Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist

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Clarke Community High School senior John Reynoldson has been named a National Merit semifinalist. Reynoldson, son of Robert and Elisabeth Reynoldson of Osceola, is one of the 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. According to a news release from the National Merit Scholarship

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Clarke Community Schools ‘We’re Back!’

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Students and staff at Clarke Schools are past the doldrums that come with the end of summer and are settling into a familiar routine. As a sense of normalcy descends, faculty and kids alike are back to being excited about what they’re doing and are looking forward

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Clarke Kicks off New Year with Refreshed Vision

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Dr. Al Dykens, Clarke Community School district’s new Superintendent, has a vision. As he prepares for his first year with the district, he has been spending much of his time working with Clarke team members, students, and community members to create a culture of pride in Clarke

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As Waiting Lists Grow, The Village Looks For More Team Members

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Clarke County parents and local businesses are in a bind. With school starting in just days and the workforce transitioning away from working-at-home, waiting lists for quality daycare services are growing and becoming a concern for everyone. The Village Early Childhood Center in Osceola is doubly concerned.

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