Clarke Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Brown, Director of Teaching & Learning

Clarke Community Schools brought on a new Director of Teaching and Learning this year. Dr. Stephanie Brown, with more than 25-years of educational and administrative experience looks to bring a fresh approach to curriculum and programming to the teachers and staff at Clarke.
Check out the latest feature to learn more about Dr. Brown, her journey to the Clarke district and her vision for the future of the district…

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Clarke Welcomes New Elementary Principal, Dr. Kevin Schlomer

Clarke Community Schools has been bringing on new staff and filling positions to help make the 2024-25 school year the best yet. At the elementary building, a Dr. Kevin Schlomer will be stepping in as the new Principal and leader for students and teachers.
Check out the latest feature to learn more about Dr. Schlomer, his journey to the Clarke district and his vision for the new year…

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Clarke Community Schools Adopts Dual Language Program

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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CCDC Grants Provide Support for School Safety and Community Conservation

The CCDC approved a pair of grants recently to help Clarke Community Schools cover costs related to new emergency response backpacks for school administrators and teachers as well as cover costs associated with the district’s water conservation efforts.
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Clarke Looks to School’s Community for Elementary Leadership Feedback

Clarke Community Schools is looking to their Elementary school community for input on the next Principal for the building. District administrators, teachers, elementary students and families have been asked for insights for what they’d like to see in the next Elementary School Principal.
To learn more about this community-focused approach, click through to read more…

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Funding Helps Clarke Facilitate Much-Needed HVAC Updates and More

Clarke Elementary, Middle, and High school buildings have seen a flurry of renovations over the past year. With the assistance of Federal ESSER grant funds, building HVAC systems and other projects have seen a considerable overhaul.
Click through to read about the latest updates and additional projects happening across the district…

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Collaborative Building Efforts Support Students, Community Growth

In partnerships with the City of Osceola, SWCC, CCDC, local contractors and more, Students at Clarke Community School are participating in a renewed Building Trades program. With projects on campus as well an exciting new home just off Osceola’s historic square, the students are gaining real-life experience.
Check out the latest update for a fun video and more information about the program…

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Clarke Schools Food Pantry Sees Overwhelming Support, Updated Holiday Hours

The Holidays mean giving and helping those in need. The Clarke Schools Food Pantry has been recipients of overwhelming charity this season. With recent donations from local businesses and organizations as well as incredible support from the community, the pantry will be adding hours in the week before Christmas and hosting other opportunities for children and families to participate in.
Please take a minute to click through and read about their recent updates and how you can help the pantry’s more than 100 weekly families this holiday season and beyond…

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New Special Ed Director Brings Systems-Oriented Focus to Clarke

With a systems-oriented approach, the new Director of Special Education and Special Services for Clarke Community Schools kicked off her first year in the role after more than 20 years with Green Hills Area Education Agency (AEA). Jennifer Adams-Potter has held leadership roles helping special education programs across the state with program development and more. Now she brings that focus to the Clarke district.
Check out the latest feature to learn more about Ms. Adams-Potter and her plans for the district’s special ed and special services programs…

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Local Support Pushes Clarke iJag Program to Success Beyond Expectations

iJag students at Clarke High School in Osceola, Iowa

The iJag program that was implemented in the Clarke Community School district just last year has seen some spectacular results. With the support from local businesses and organizations, the fledgling startup program more than doubled their student enrollment and saw some spectacular results for program participants as well as those supporting businesses!
Check out the latest feature on how the new iJag program is inspiring local students to envision (and effectively pursue) brighter and more rewarding futures…

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