Early in 2024, team at The Village Early Childcare Center received a request from Iowa’s Health and Human Services (DHS) Licensing and Inspections representative, that took them by surprise — to be a “Mentor Facility” for other childcare operations across Iowa!
Click through to the latest feature to read about the request and how The Village qualified for such a rewarding honor…
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With recent price hikes in meat and protein as well as some milk products, the Clarke Community Schools Food Pantry is concerned with meeting the demand for the upcoming holiday season.
With the help from local stores as well as businesses and community members, the vacant shelves could very well see a boost.
Click through to the latest feature to learn more and how you can help the pantry this holiday season.
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Clarke County Hospital has collaborated with Clarke and Murray Community Schools to present a Student Art Exhibition, featuring the creative works of elementary, middle, and high school students from our local communities. This exhibition will be open to the public beginning November 25 and will showcase a
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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 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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Miller Products, Co., recently under new ownership, has been reflecting on their 8+ decade history and the relationships they’ve made and built along the way. As part of the Clarke County Industrial Tech Advisory Board, they had the help of Clarke Community Schools’ industrial tech students in the fabrication of some very unique signs to help commemorate their impressive history
Take a look at our latest feature and see what these talented students and the Miller team created…
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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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The Clarke Community Schools Preschool Interest Survey will help guide some of the policies and procedures for the upcoming school year and assist administrators and teachers in developing plans for a fulfilling and rewarding preschool experience for your child.
Please click through or share this with family members and friends who may have preschool-aged children…
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Spring is in full swing and the weather just keeps getting better! That means fun on Osceola’s trails and families and children out on their bikes.
With that in mind, Clarke Community Schools is hosting a Bike Rodeo for all families to learn about bike safety, proper cycling safety equipment and more!
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The DC Club from Clarke Community Schools spent their Spring Break on a journey of learning and experiencing exciting, historic landmarks across New England. From Washington DC to Gettysburg and on to Philadelphia, students and teachers waked in the footsteps or our American forefathers and even stood in Hollywood history. 😉
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Click through to read the full details on the Drop-in service and how you can take advantage of the program…
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The Science Bound program at Clarke Community School District has been making waves, providing unique opportunities for students to delve into ASTEM (Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), as well as education, fields. With the program’s diverse offerings and hands-on experiences, students are learning about these critical
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Iowa governor Kim Reynolds visited Clarke Community Schools for a regional education Roundtable.
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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.
To learn more about this community-focused approach, click through to read more…
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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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