Cougar Tracks
August 17
WELCOME BACK COUGARS!!!!
Clark Administrator Breakdown
Ms. Jobson - Associate Principal
Ms. Ritch - Academic Dean
Assistant Principals (attendance and discipline responsibilities)
Mr. Castillo Last names: A-Ek
Mrs. Belson Last Names El-Loo
Mrs. Bain Last Names Lop-Raw
Mr. Cortez Last Names Rax-Z
NEW THIS WEEK
Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)
"Please join us for our first meeting of the year! We will be going over all the "Need to Know" information, so if you're interested in joining us, stop by! "
Counseling Corner
Clark, TX Counseling Team
We are proud to introduce our dedicated team of counselors, assigned by last name to assist students in their academic journey:
Marjan Switzer
Deborah Jempty (A - CAR)
Wendy Gomez (CAS - FL)
Victoria Elizondo (FM - I)
Morgan Snead (J - MEJ) ** New To Clark**
Deborah Guidry (MEK - PH)
Christina Powell (PI - SH) ** New To Clark**
Ashley Wellington (SI - Z)
These professionals are committed to fostering student success and well-being. Let's make this school year a remarkable one!
Student Information Central
Yearbooks
2026–2027 Clark High School Off-Campus Lunch
The Off-Campus Lunch Application is open for eligible juniors and seniors.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/26-27OffCampusLunch
Important: A parent/guardian must complete the application using the same email address connected to their Home Access Center (HAC) account. Submit a separate application for each eligible student.
Students must:
- Be a junior or senior.
- Be passing all classes.
- Have no more than 9 absences in any class last semester.
- Be on track for CCMR. (NEW for 2026-2027)
- Have good attendance and discipline.
- Have no outstanding fines.
- Have a valid Clark ID.
- Have a Clark parking permit if driving off campus.
Once Approved, students must:
- Show their Clark ID with the off-campus sticker when leaving campus.
- Return on time.
- Not transport students without off-campus privileges.
- Not visit other NISD campuses.
Privileges may be revoked for attendance, grades, discipline, or other violations.
Clark High School Student Parking Registration 2026–2027
There are still parking permits available for the 2026–2027 school year. Due to ongoing campus construction, Clark High School has only 304 total student parking spaces, and permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until all spaces are filled.
Before You Apply
Students must:
- Have a valid Texas driver's license (learner's permits are not accepted).
- Use their NISD student email to complete the application.
Have all outstanding fines paid.
Required Documents
Upload:
- Student's valid driver's license.
- Current insurance card showing the student as an insured driver.
Photo of the rear of the vehicle showing the license plate, make, and model.
Parking Permit Fee
- $20 per vehicle
- Pay through MySchoolBucks immediately after submitting your application.
Payments are non-refundable.
Please Note: Applications that are incomplete, missing payment or documents, have incorrect information, or are submitted by students with unpaid fines will not be processed. Students must resubmit a complete application and will be placed at the end of the queue.
Important Links:
Parking Application (Google Form): bit.ly/26-27ClarkPark
(Student NISD email required to log in.)
My School Bucks Payment: https://bit.ly/26clarkpark
Questions? Contact heidi.belson@nisd.net or 210-397-5169
Clark High School Families: Ready to Ride for 2026–2027?
If your student will need bus transportation for the 2026–2027 school year, Northside ISD now requires eligible families to register in advance.
Check Transportation Eligibility: Before registering, use the Buses & Boundaries System to determine whether your home address qualifies for transportation services:
Registration Information
- New to Northside ISD? Register for transportation during the New Student Registration process.
Returning Clark Students: Register for transportation during Returning Student Registration in HAC.
To guarantee bus transportation is available on the first day of school, eligible students must be registered by June 30, 2026. Students who register after this date may experience a delay in receiving bus route information. Reach out to transportation with any questions (210) 397-0850.
Northside ISD Transportation Services
Additional Information
- Transportation for eligible special education students will be coordinated through the student's case manager during the ARD process.
Please take a few minutes to complete this important step so your Cougar is ready for a successful start to the 2026–2027 school year!
Student Devices (Chromebooks)
Chromebooks were distributed to students during their English classes beginning on Tuesday, August 11. We are working diligently to get every student a device if they were absent.
We thank you for your patience as we issue devices.
All Northside ISD devices comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the parent/guardian to monitor their students' internet activity and use of mobile devices when not at an Northside ISD facility.
Parent/Guardian assumes responsibility for:
- Basic care and security of the device and charger on and off school premises.
- The repair or replacement cost due to intentional damage, neglect, accident, or loss.
- Reporting device problems or theft immediately to campus staff.
- Damage to a device should be reported to the Technology Support Specialist or Front Office staff.
- Theft of device should be reported to campus police and the Technology Support Specialist or Front Office staff.
Chromebook Fines & Payments
Clark HS will continue to assess fines for any damaged or lost student mobile device. This includes, but is not limited to, Chromebooks and chargers. Additional information about fines will be provided by the student's Assistant Principal. Payments may be made to the AP Secretary in the front office by cash or check made out to Clark High School. Charger payments may also be made using MySchoolBucks: tinyurl.com/ClarkChargerPay.
Fine Type & Amount
Lost or Damaged Chromebooks: Up To $375
Lost or Damaged Chromebook Chargers: $13
More information about device lending may be found at nisd.net/clark/services/technology-services
School Nutrition (Cafeteria)
School Meals
View school breakfast and lunch menus or manage your student's meal account at:
https://www.nisd.net/schools/menus
Applications for Free & Reduced-Price Meals is open NOW at:
LIBRARY NEWS
Silent Bookclub
Save the date for bookclub!
Wednesday, Aug 19th will be our first bookclub meeting of the year. We will create reading journals and discuss upcoming activities for future meetings. See Mrs. Podmore for details.
Future Dates
Volunteers in the Library
Library Calendar
Come Join Us!
We have so much happening in our library from classes to bookclub to cultural celebrations. Be sure to follow our Instagram page to stay up to date on all our events. We can't wait to see you in the library!
ACTION PLANS & MEDICATION ORDER FORMS
https://www.nisd.net/schools/health/forms
Clinic Staff :
Jessica Diaz RN (210) 397-5159 jessica.diaz@nisd.net
Elizabeth Erp LVN (210) 397-5208 elizabeth.erp@nisd.net
ATTENDANCE
Our Attendance/ Withdrawal staff is as follows:
Frances Lopez (210) 397-5202
Andrea Reed (210) 397-5158
Fundraisers
Class of 2030
CTE
Health Science
Dear Clark HS Families, PTA, Community, and Alumni,
Clark High School Health Sciences program is seeking support from healthcare professionals within our community to help inspire and guide the next generation of healthcare leaders.
If you know of anyone who works in the healthcare field, sharing their experience and expertise can make a lasting impact on our Medical Assistant and HOSA students. Opportunities are needed for job shadowing, work-based learning placements, mentorship, and guest speakers for the 2026-2027 school year
A single connection or opportunity can help shape a student’s future career path. Your time, guidance, and support could be the inspiration that encourages a future healthcare professional to pursue their dreams.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping invest in the future of healthcare.
Fine Arts
Athletics
Water Polo Schedule
The Week Ahead
Monday, August 17: No events Scheduled
Tuesday, August 18: JV Tennis @ Churchill 4:00 pm; 9th/JV Volleyball @ NB Canyon 5:30 pm; Varsity Volleyball @ NB Canyon 6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19: Back in Black Pep Rally
Thursday, August 20: Varsity Volleyball @ NB Volleyfest Tournament; Football scrimmage vs Taft 5:30 pm Gustafson
Friday, August 21: Varsity Volleyball @ NB Volleyfest Tournament; Water Polo Purple Monkey Tournament Houston, TX; Varsity Tennis vs Churchill 4:30 pm BAC; Cross Country @ Friday Night Lights Meet 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 22: SAT testing @ Clark; Varsity Volleyball @ NB Volleyfest Tournament; Water Polo Purple Monkey Tournament Houston, TX; Football picture day/BBQ 8:00 am