Clark Weekly News

🎆Headed into July makes me think of long days, delicious fruits, and BBQs that summer often brings. Well, at least the summers in the Midwest I grew up in! I just returned from a family gathering on a lake in Michigan and brought the wicked Florida heat with me for the first couple of days! I did love the temps in the upper 60s/low 70s when I was in Chicago the past two days though!😎

Anyway, whatever you are doing as summer continues, may it be full of joy and all you need to return refreshed in August!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

Class of 2027- If you have not met with Ms. Prior to refine your resume and prepare for internship, you need to get ahold of her ASAP. sprior@irsc.edu Failure to do so may result in delays or missed internship opportunities.

Are you approved through Ms. Stastny to take college classes in the Fall? If so, you MUST register yourself online as well as add dual_enrollment@clarkalc.net as a proxy to view your account. Instructions for registering and adding a proxy below.

All students entering 11th or 12th grade..... You MUST register for dual enrollment courses NO LATER THAN July 30th or you will NOT be able to dual enroll in the Fall. Did you already register? If not, do you have an appointment with Ms. Stastny so she can help you? You received an email on June 3rd with information on how to register and how to make an appointment. If you have not yet handled this, take this reminder and do so now!

New to Dual Enrollment? Any students who will be taking their first DE class in Fall MUST participate in one of the remaining online sessions. Only 2 remain before classes begin. Thursday, Aug. 6 at 3:00 pm or Monday, August 17 at 6:00 pm. Sign up using the flyer below.

Returning students- You were mailed a letter with an orientation reminder as well as a yellow form to complete and return. Please make sure your information is current as you complete the annual form. If you have moved, please submit your new address documentation to Mrs. Farias.

Reminder- ALL classes in the Clark building begin on August 10. This includes college courses.

Payment method changes: We no longer take in person credit card payments. Cash and checks made payable to IRSC are still accepted. A QR code is available to scan for online payments and a link will be provided at orientation.

Clark front desk needs student volunteers for almost all shifts! Email swhelpley@irsc.edu to sign up. (Parent volunteer shifts needed are listed in the Parent section below).

NEW Medical Track dual enrollment program/courses coming to Clark! We are excited that beginning in the 26-27 school year, we will may begin offering CNA, EKG, and Phlebotomy courses for students in grades 11 and 12. EKG and Phlebotomy is TENTATIVELY scheduled to begin in Fall during Block 1. Email kstastny@irsc.edu if you'd like a space in these courses. Priority will be given to seniors as they wouldn't be able to take next year.

👕Clark shirt clearance sale! Stop by the front desk to purchase your short sleeved tees, long and short sleeved dry fit shirts and hoodies. New gear isn't coming out until next school year!

Clark earned its 17th consecutive A rating! Of all high schools in the state who tested students, we earned the 7th highest percentage of points overall- so yes, 7th best high school in the state!

Debate Success in June-Congrats to Sophia Srb who earned Distinction toward the NSDA Honor Society. Each new degree represents hours of learning, practice, and improvement by your students thanks to dedicated coaching.

Class of 2027: Internship Planning

All rising seniors are required to create a resume and meet with Ms. Prior, Clark Career Coordinator, to review their resume and discuss internship plans. 30-minute appointment slots are available throughout June. These meetings are held in person, unless otherwise approved.

INTERNSHIP PLANNING MEETINGS

Here's a link to schedule your Resume Review and Internship Meeting:

https://calendar.app.google/geva6p573sTr4prk7

For assistance with resume writing, you may also schedule an appointment using the same link.

Our full staff will be back together starting Monday, August 3 and with only a week before school starts and 10 hours days, we'd love parent support to make it a great start to the new school year for our team. Here’s what we are looking for to feed all 23 employees:

• Sponsor or provider for a welcome back breakfast for Monday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 am. We would like this to be a hearty spread, so to have it catered would cost about $150.
• Healthy snacks for the week (fruit and veggies/dip/hummus and granola bars and similar).
• Some unhealthy snacks (candy, chips...)
• Beverages to stock the staff room (Kcups, bubble water, iced teas, etc.)
• Someone to provide a breakfast for Monday, August 10 to be ready by 7:30 am.

A sign up link will be coming soon

Parent Advisory Meetings/PASS will be quarterly this school year. Stay tuned for dates.

A message from the Commissioner of Education is attached below. He also made a video to share with teachers and parents. Take a moment to watch this video message about end-of-year progress monitoring results.

Front Desk adult volunteers still needed for fall for the following shifts:

Mondays- Block 2 (9:25) thru end of day (2:30)

Tuesdays- Block 1 8:00-9:25; Block 3 (10:55) thru end of lunch (1:05)

Wednesdays- Block 1 8:00-9:25 and lunch (12:30) thru end of day (2:30)

Thursdays- Blocks 1 (8:00) thru 3rd (12:25)

Fridays- Block 2 (9:30) thru end of day (2:30)

If you can fill any part of any of these shifts, that would be wonderful! Email swhelpley@irsc.edu

Training date coming soon.

SAT® registration is now open for fall 2026. Many colleges require or consider SAT scores as part of their holistic admission and placement decisions, and your score is a great way to show colleges you’re ready. This year, it will be more convenient to take the SAT on your schedule, with dates available every month through the end of the year, beginning in August, and the ability to join the Waitlist if the date or test center you prefer is already filled.

Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score. The SAT can help you keep your college options open, demonstrate your unique strengths, and even qualify for scholarships. And with 100% free practice resources, now including enhanced tailored practice based on your prior test scores and free small-group tutoring, you’ll have everything you need to get prepared.

Upcoming 2026 SAT Dates

Sincerely,

College Board

Clark front desk needs student volunteers for almost all shifts! Email swhelpley@irsc.edu to sign up.

House of Hope- to volunteer for anything below, email natasha@hohmartin.org

Stuart Food Pantry

Location: 2484 SE Bonita Street, Stuart

• Thursdays: 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm

Nutrition Center (Stuart)

Location: 2484 SE Bonita Street, Stuart

• Tuesdays: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Growing Hope Farm & Packing House

Location: Palm City

Tuesdays

• 8:00-11:00 a.m. | Harvest
• 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Greenhouse Projects & Packing House

Thursdays

• 8:00-11:00 a.m. | Greenhouse Projects, Orchard, Raised Beds & Landscaping
• 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Greenhouse Projects, Orchard, Raised Beds & Landscaping

Fridays

• 8:00-11:00 a.m. | Harvest & Packing House
• 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Greenhouse Projects, Orchard, Raised Beds & Landscaping

Saturdays

• 8:00-11:00 a.m. | Greenhouse Projects, Orchard, Raised Beds & Landscaping

Special Opportunities

• Landscape Volunteers: Wednesday or Saturday mornings

Please note: As temperatures increase, afternoon shift durations may be adjusted.

Stuart Thrift Store

• Mondays: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 1:00-4:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 12:00-4:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Service Branches

Jensen Beach Pantry

• Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 12:00-4:30 p.m.

Hobe Sound Thrift Store

• Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Indiantown Pantry

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Indiantown Thrift Store

• Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Our Charter office has shared this info.

2026-2027

Tuesday, Aug. 4- Returning orientation grades 10 and 11 only

Wednesday, August. 5- All New student orientation

Monday, Aug. 10- First Day of Clark 2026-2027

Wednesday, Aug. 19- First Day of Classes at Indian River State College

The link for ordering lunches: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8KFItq1r_0O3S_7n9LEelWsMIVvUJpxFjVHlgDCzuNxUNEM1NTgwVEQ1QkpOM0cyN0pQN0gwTVRETC4u

If you have lost your ID card, you must bring $10 for a replacement to Mrs. Farias upstairs within 1 day of losing it. These are keys to the building and we do not want anyone to enter who should not be here or may want to cause harm.

Communication- we rely heavily on email. Students will always receive Clark info to the Clark email address. Parents/ guardians- If you want a different email than the one this came to, email ljudd@irsc.edu and CC kfarias1@irsc.edu and we will try to get all systems updated. If someone in your life should be added, please also email us.

Application for Free/ Reduced Lunch- Food & Nutrition Services | MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (martinschools.org)

Adding Money to lunch account- My School Bucks | MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (martinschools.org)

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

https://getfortifyfl.com/

We have added some videos to our website under Safety that are pertinent. We remain compliant at Clark with all drills, safety plans, and threat assessment team processes in order to have a safe learning environment for all.

If you have concerns, please bring them to administration. If you want to remain anonymous, you can submit through this link (http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/19/login), however, since it is anonymous, we will not be able to follow up with you on what you submitted directly. You need to log in under "student" and password "cranes" first. This is on our homepage under "Student Online Suggestion Box." Remember, Fortify Florida should only be used for critical concerns of immediate school safety.

Fortify Florida and online threat reporting

https://youtu.be/2ogMtqif_yo

The Difference between lockdown and lockout explained

https://youtu.be/cZZZT-TYYeU

Don’t Take the Bait: Child predator and trafficking awareness trailer for middle school and high school students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLRC6XIRpME