Clarke Community Schools Adopts Dual Language Program

On April 30, 2024   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Community Schools will be implementing an adjustment for language acquisition for elementary students starting with the 2024-25 school year. With 54-56% of the district being Spanish-speaking, the administration is working to help those students as well as open more opportunities for native English-speaking students. The program will be open to all students through a drawing held from all interested applicants.
Click through to learn more about the program as well as an informational meeting (and downloadable PDF). The event is being held this Thursday in the elementary cafeteria…

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Clarke’s New Superintendent: Committed to Collaboration and Growth

On July 27, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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As the new school year prepares to kick off, The Clarke Community School District will be under new leadership. Mr. DeVore, the new Clarke Superintendent, officially took the helm for the district in the first week of July and is already making big progress.

Being the first Clarke Superintendent to take up residence in the community in more than a decade, the signs of commitment and longevity have quickly been established.

Click through to the latest feature to read more…

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New HS Principal, Blazevich to Focus on Building Community, Increasing Successes

On July 12, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Community Schools welcomes new HS Principal, Mr. Joseph Blazevich to the administration team. With a 30+ year history of community leadership and educational excellence, Mr. Blazevich is looking forward to leading Clarke into the future.
Take a look at the latest feature for more details …

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Clarke Welcomes Fresh Perspective & Passion in New Activities Director

On June 27, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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With fresh perspective and a passion for community, Derek Van Blarcom starts this year as the new Activities Director for Clarke Community Schools. With extensive experience with programs ranging from community college training to Division 1 competition, Van Blarcom’s focus will be on building a winning #OneTribe culture far into the future.
Check out the latest feature to learn more about Mr. Van Blarcom and his plans for the Clarke tribe…

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Students and Industry Collaborate to Create Bike Repair Stations

On May 4, 2022   /   City of Osceola News  
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(OSCEOLA, IA May, 2, 2022) Clarke Community Schools’ students use their skills to design and manufacture bicycle repair stations in Osceola, Iowa. The students of the Clarke Community High School welding class is working with local manufacturers to create bicycle repair stations on the different trails around

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Clarke Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist

On October 8, 2021   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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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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New Clarke Superintendent Prepares to Spark Culture of Community Pride

On June 29, 2021   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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The Clarke Community School District welcomes Dr. Alan Dykens as the incoming Superintendent on July 1st, filling the role vacated by the retirement of Steve Seid. Dr. Dykens comes to Clarke Schools after five successful years as PK-12 Principal of Lamoni Community Schools. Building pride in education

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Clarke Schools Asking for Public Input in Selection of New Superintendent

On April 8, 2021   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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The Clarke Community School board is looking to the public for guidance and input regarding the selection of the next district Superintendent. The board of education has partnered with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, Executive Recruitment and Development to assist in the important job of finding qualified superintendent

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Clarke Senior, Kennedy Bland, Shines at 2020-21 State & National Speech Contests

On March 17, 2021   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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According to studies, upwards of 75-78% of the population suffers from Glossophobia, the fear of speaking in public. But for Clarke Community Schools’ senior, Kennedy Bland, that’s where she truly finds her voice. Even in a season as challenging as 2020-21 has been, Bland walked through this

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