Clark Weekly News

As we wrap up Constitution Week, I have reflected on our country's foundation in freedom, rights, and responsibilities and the parallels here. So many of the parents at conference night shared how they are so grateful for the choice to have their child attend Clark. I am proud of how small, but mighty we are with so many partnerships and dedicated stakeholders that enable us to offer many opportunities to our students. You'll note many opportunities all throughout today's newsletter for service, education, or just plain fun! Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead!

With gratitude,

Dr. Judd

🍕Clark and IRSC DO HAVE school this Tuesday, Sept. 23. There will be no bus transportation and you need to pre-order if you'd like the pizza lunch. Those who receive free and reduced lunch will not be charged, but we do need to know your order. Sign up sheet in the front office or email swhelpley@irsc.edu

$4.00 for a slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza, fruit, veggie, and a drink. Extra slices are $1 each. Bring cash.

(This will happen again on October 2).

The office DOES NOT give change for the vending machine. Please make sure you bring the right cash if you want a snack from the machine.

Charting Your Course Event The event is all day on October 9, 2025

IRSC invites high school Juniors and Seniors to visit the Ft. Pierce Campus. This year’s event will provide students an interactive experience, career exploration, employer engagement, and admissions guidance. You will choose from the following career clusters: Health Science and Nursing, Arts, Humanities, and Communications, Business and Workforce, Public Safety, STEM and Education. RSVP to ljudd@irsc.edu no later than 9/23 if interested by completing this form https://forms.gle/xGaNKokbT8bXAEs56. Include your top two areas of interest.

PSAT INFO:

📝Attention Juniors Registered to take the PSAT - You have received an email with this information but to help remind you: The cost of this test is $18 and payment is due to Mrs. Farias by 10/1. If you receive free and reduced lunch, please email Ms. Stastny so she can excuse your payment.

All 9th and 10th grade students will be automatically registered to take the PSAT for free.

Stay tuned for all scheduling info to be emailed.

🎙️ Attention students and family members! Get ready for an exciting night of fun and friendly competition—NHS is hosting a Trivia Night Tournament on October 10th from 5 to 7 PM in the Knowledge Room!

Gather your friends and form a team of up to five or come solo and we’ll place you on a team. The entry fee is just $5 per person, and only 8 teams will be competing—so don’t miss your chance to join in!

The top team will win five $10 gift cards, and second place will walk away with five $5 gift cards. There will be food and drinks available for purchase, so come hungry and ready to play.

This year’s theme is Decades, so show off your style—whether it’s 50s poodle skirts, 60s bell-bottoms, 70s disco, 80s punk, 90s grunge, 2000s flares and flannels, 2010s prep, or even today’s trends!

Mark your calendars and bring your brainpower—Trivia Night with NHS is the place to be! 🧠💥

🛫The Stuart Air Show is offering a FREE STEM event on November 7th from about 8:30 to noonish and students can stay after to watch practice show. You will rotate through stations in 20-25 minute increments to local aviation business like P&W, SPAM Robotics, Channel 5 Weather, Daher, Pursuit Aviation and Amateur Radio Organization as well as a couple of aircraft statics (B-29 Bomber, Hurricane Hunter, C-17). Complete this form if interested: https://forms.gle/xGaNKokbT8bXAEs56

The next "Flight School" for all juniors and seniors is next Friday, Sept. 26 from 9:30-11. An email will be coming to let you know where to report as some students will be in a different location with a different guest speaker.

Science Fair Info Session for students and families THIS Wednesday. See flyer below.

Current eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals will expire on September 22, 2025. To ensure uninterrupted access to meals for eligible students, it is essential that families complete the online application process for the 2025–2026 school year as soon as possible. myschoolapps.com

💬Debate students would love your support to help them as they compete all over Florida as well as out of state this year. Click here to donate:

https://raise.snap.app/donate/clark-advanced-learning-center-debate-team-2025

💲IRSC Financial Literacy FREE opportunity for all students and community. A free, two-day virtual educational program designed to help students and community members make informed financial decisions.

WHEN:

• Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 5:45 - 8 p.m. AND Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2025, 5:45 - 8 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual event via Zoom (registration required)

Topics include:

• Day 1: Savings, Credit Basics, and Financial Independence
• Importance of Saving
• Using AI for Personal Savings
• Understanding Credit and Its Importance
• Journey to Financial Independence

• Day 2: Insurance, Debt Management, and Financial Independence
• Debt Management Strategies
• Determining Appropriate Debt Levels
• Insurance Needs Assessment
• Florida Homeowner's Insurance Updates
• Personal Financial Independence Journey

REGISTRATION: https://connect.irsc.edu/event/403191

Shout Out to Carter G who was the only student to read a portion of the US Constitution at the annual reading of the US Constitution event at the Blake Library this week! His reading was Article II Section 1.

🩸Thank you to all of the students and community members who saved lives through donating blood this week!.

🍩Huge thanks to Mia Sebastian and family for bringing our staff donuts this week!

💰Shout out to all of the students and families who spared some change (and even $5s and more!) this week during the Interact Club's monthly Change for Change collection. Through mid-October, NAMI Treasure Coast is our chosen organization to receive the funds. We will announce the next organization and Change for Change dates mid-October. Total raised will be announced soon!

Several Clark Debate team members brought home victories at their tournament last weekend. Novice Congress - Graeme L 6th place; Kiara S- 3rd; Charles C- 3rd

Ian S- 2nd Informative Speaking; Sophia S- 1st Oral Interpretation; Kat W - 2nd place Program Oral Interpretation Congress - Ara W - 6th place and best presiding officer; Genevieve O. - 6th place.

Good luck to the following Debate students traveling today to compete at Yale this weekend. Audrey Robertson, Genevieve Osborn, Camille Smith, Michael Guffin, and Grace Raudales, Ara Winship. Thanks also to Mrs. Hutcheson and Mrs. Croft for chaperoning and judging. What a great experience!

Congrats to our newest Student Government Association (SGA) officers!

President- Faith Alford

Vice President- Camille Smith

Secretary- Camryn McCarthy

Senior Rep- Lilian Anderson

Sophomore Rep- Morgan Signore

Freshman Rep- Karlie Addison

👨🏻‍💻September 16 is National IT Professionals Day and we are so grateful to Mr. Watson for all he does to help ensure students and staff are able to access what's needed to complement the teaching and learning. He also does a lot more than tech around here, so we are extra grateful on Sept. 16 and every day!

🦃A student volunteer (or two) are needed to lead the Elev8hope Thanksgiving Basket collection at Clark. email ljudd@irsc.edu if you'd like to take this on. We will soon share the list of items needed and will offer service hours for donations.

🦜Children's Museum needs volunteer for Treasure Fest on 9/27. Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/ZvMzsLL

🍬NHS is collecting candy for the Trunk or Treat at MCSO. 2 pounds of candy gets 1 service hour. Drop off to room 135 (Mrs. Croft).

All Clark students are able to come and pick up an ACT prep book for free while supplies last. Even if you plan to take the SAT, this has practice tests that will help you with ELA and math skills on both tests. Yours to write all over and keep!

RESCHEDULED Common App workshop #2

9/24 at 2:45 PM - Common App Workshop (introduction to applying and important things to know)

RSVP: https://forms.gle/dy6rp3LcV7KSb4D27

10/3 at 9:30 AM - Personal Statement/Essay Workshop (guidance on how to get started/review your personal statement)

RSVP: https://forms.gle/dy6rp3LcV7KSb4D27

See attachments below for Scholarships

SGA will have the first official meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 after school in the Knowledge Room.

First Priority meets during lunch on Wednesdays. Save the date for See You at the Pole September 24.

Interact Service Club meets every Monday during lunch in the Dome. We welcome new members to come and see what it is all about. Leadership opportunities are available. This is a great way to meet others who are interested in doing good for others. Join our google classroom to see the latest info wyfxbcth

D and D Club meets Wednesdays during lunch in 132. No experience necessary!

Crochet Club meets Tuesdays during lunch in the knowledge room. No experience necessary! See attached flyer and join the fun!

GSA will meet 2nd and 4th Mondays at lunch in 146 - Mrs. Gribble’s classroom. Starting 9/8

IRSC Chapter HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America, Future Health Professionals) welcomes Clark students to join. HOSA begins in Fall (September) each academic year and goes on until the end of Spring. Students must participate every other week or at least 2x a month to maintain membership in the organization. This is an amazing organization recognized world wide if you plan to pursue the health professions. Check out the meeting schedule at Chastain below

Are you able to participate at least 2x a month?

· Attend HOSA monthly meetings & RSVP in RiverLife

· Participate and/or volunteer for events in Riverlife as a HOSA representative throughout the academic calendar year. You can choose any event (in-person and/or online) https://irsc.campuslabs.com/engage/events

IRSC HOSA at the Chastain Campus for 2025-2026. Room A-106 2:30-3:30

Link to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences on 9/17. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-58422238-fall

Link to sign up for Bi- Weekly Wednesday Breakfast Club (for staff) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAAF2DA3F94-58368689-20252026#/

Front desk volunteer still needed for Tuesdays, Block 2 9:25-10:55. Email swhelpley@irsc.edu if you can help!

All 9th and 10th grade students who took APM1 over the past 2 weeks have scores available for parent review. There is a lag in seeing the scores in Focus of at least a week. However, parents & students can access scores, almost, immediately on the FLDOE site (see below)

https://flfast.org/families.html

Interim grades are available in FOCUS. Here are instructions for access grades at any time in the parent portal https://www.martinschools.org/page/focus-parent-portal-student-grades-and-attendance

Please review the attached Parents/Guardian presentation about FortifyFL, the statewide anonymous reporting app for concerns of threats of harm to students/schools.

Meet one of our amazing Math teachers, Ms. Ballard.

When asked to help get to know her better, she shared "I have 3 children and one granddaughter. 4 cats and a dog. I enjoy the beach and hiking in the mountains." This is her fifth year at Clark and she's taught several college courses in the evenings as well. When asked what she loves about Clark she shared, "That's easy... the students are awesome and we have the best staff!"

We are so grateful for such a dedicated team member who goes above and beyond to help our students!

http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/347/25-26-clark-calendar-board-approved-1-28-25-for-website.pdf

Bell Schedule:

Block 1- 8:00 -9:25

Block 2- 9:30-10:55

Block 3- 11- 12:25

LUNCH 12:25- 1:00

Block 4- 1:05-2:30

This year Clark Advanced Learning Center will be launching a new program called Flight School for all Junior and Senior Cranes. Junior and Senior students are required to be on campus from 9:30-11am every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. During this time, Administration and Counselors will discuss important information, dates and deadlines, college and career opportunities and required instruction. This time is set aside to help better prepare all 11th and 12 graders for your next steps before you take flight. The 3 hours a month you spend in Flight School will replace the majority of required senior meetings. You can expect guest speakers, college application direction, scholarship application assistance, essay writing workshops, and much more.

Below please find required dates:

September 12th and 26th

October 10th and 24th

November 14th

December 12th

January 9th and 23rd

February 13th and 27th

March 13th and 27th

April 10th and 24th

May 8th

All morning announcements with QR codes are displayed on the bulletin boards by the front office and west doors. Make sure you scan when you see something of interest.

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