Clarke Looks to School’s Community for Elementary Leadership Feedback

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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.

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Through Veterans Day Honors, Clarke Strives to Build Leadership Skills

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Friday, November 10th, the students at Clarke will be holding two special events focused on honoring Veterans for Veterans Day (November 11th). These events not only show the respect and support our military veterans deserve, but also instills the leadership skills the Clarke district is striving to teach their students al all levels.

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New Special Ed Director Brings Systems-Oriented Focus to Clarke

Clarke Community Schools Special Education Director, Jennifer Adams-Potter

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.

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Clarke Elementary Welcomes Associate Principal, Cory Wenthe

Cory Wenthe, Clarke Community Schools Elementary Associate Principal

The Clarke Community School District continues to bring on new leadership for the 2023-24 school year. As elementary students prepare for their first days of the Fall semester, Mr. Cory Wenthe, will also be preparing for his first day with the district as Elementary Associate Principal.

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Clarke’s New Superintendent: Committed to Collaboration and Growth

Kurt DeVore Clarke Community Schools Superintendent

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.

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

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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.

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Clarke Welcomes Fresh Perspective & Passion in New Activities Director

Clarke Community Schools new Activities Director, Derek Van Blarcom

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.

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Clarke Industrial Tech Students Show Off Real-World Skills

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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.

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Winter Activities Come in Hot for Clarke Performing Arts Students

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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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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Establish Workforce Regional Training Center in Osceola, Iowa

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Establish Workforce Training Center in Osceola, Iowa
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Clarke County Development Corporation, Osceola, Iowa, to support construction of a workforce training center in Osceola.

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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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New Clarke Superintendent Prepares to Spark Culture of Community Pride

Dr. Alan Dykens Clarke Community Schools

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

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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

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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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