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August 24

Cougar TracksAugust 24

WELCOME BACK COUGARS!!!! WELCOME BACK COUGARS!!!!

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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 NEW THIS WEEK

National French Contest Results National French Contest Results

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Congratulations to these students on their results at the National French Contest

L-R

Bronze: Megan Cazares-Mendoza, Vani Chandrasekar, Ilias Elammari


Gold: Sahadatou Bagnah

Clark Water Polo Clark Water Polo

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The girls' water polo team won the silver bracket in the Water Polooza Tournament last weekend. Congratulations polo players!

PSAT Exam to be given on Oct 21 PSAT Exam to be given on Oct 21

On Wednesday, October 21, the PSAT/NMSQT exam, a College Board assessment, will be administered at high school campuses to NISD enrolled students classified as 10th and 11th graders who register in advance and choose to participate in this optional assessment. There is a fee for Grade 10 students; there is no fee for Grade 11 students since the PSAT/NMSQT exam is the route of entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program for 11th grade students.


Please read more information here: English Spanish


Detailed information for online registration will be available on this campus website on August 24, 2026, and registration will be open August 24-September 23, 2026.

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Counseling Corner Counseling Corner

Senior & Junior Parents — mark your calendars!

Join us for Senior/Junior Parent Night on Sept 9, 2026, 6–7 PM in the Auditorium. Learn about graduation plans and how to support our Class of 2027. Will we see you there? #ClarkSeniorSeminar #ClassOf2027

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Here is the link for the August-October 2026 Counseling Newsletter.



Clark Counseling Connection Newsletter

Student Information Central Student Information Central

Yearbooks Yearbooks

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2026–2027 Clark High School Off-Campus Lunch 2026–2027 Clark High School Off-Campus Lunch

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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 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? 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) Student Devices (Chromebooks)

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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 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:

https://www.schoolcafe.com/Northside

LIBRARY NEWS LIBRARY NEWS

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English Class Visits English Class Visits

This week we welcomed our English I and English II classes for their first library visits and next week we will visit with our English III classes. All students have checked out their first books of the year and we hope it won't be the last! The library is fortunate to have a team of English teachers who value library visits and encourage students to read books that are of interest to them. The library goal is to help students find reading materials that will help them build up their reading stamina. Some great books to help with this are graphic novels, novels in verse or short stories. We look forward to matching up great books with our students.

Weekly Schedule Weekly Schedule

Students are welcome to visit the library before and after school as well as during their lunch periods. The exceptions are when I am teaching classes or we host NHS meetings. Each week I will post a library schedule on our Instagram account, on the CougarTracks and directly outside the library so students will be informed of opportunities to visit the library.
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Volunteers in the Library Volunteers in the Library

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Library Calendar 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!

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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

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ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE

Our Attendance/ Withdrawal staff is as follows:

Frances Lopez (210) 397-5202

Andrea Reed (210) 397-5158

clark.attendance@nisd.net

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Fundraisers Fundraisers

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CTE CTE

Health Science 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.

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Fine Arts Fine Arts

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Athletics Athletics

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Water Polo Schedule Water Polo Schedule

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The Week Ahead The Week Ahead

Monday, August 24: No events Scheduled


Tuesday, August 25: JV Tennis @ Churchill 4:00 pm; 9th/JV Volleyball @ Boerne Champion 5:15 pm; Varsity Volleyball @ Boerne Champion 6:30 pm


Wednesday August 26: 9th Football vs Sotomayor 4:30 pm Clark Field; JV Football @ Sotomayor 4:30 pm


Thursday, August 27: Varsity Volleyball @ Leander Tournament; Varsity Tennis vs Madison 4:30 pm NTC; Varsity Football vs Sotomayor 7:00 pm Farris


Friday, August 28: Varsity Volleyball @ Leander Tournament


Saturday, August 29: Varsity Volleyball @ Leander Tournament; Cross Country @ Northside Meet 7:30 am; Water Polo vs Boerne & Marshall 8:00 am

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