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About our school Who was Orah Dee Clark? In 1915 Orah Dee Clark became the first principal and the first superintendent of Anchorage schools. Learn more about Miss Clark and the history of the school » Clark's mission statement, beliefs and expectations Clark Middle School is committed to being a sustainable, supportive community, which fosters life-long learning and develops responsible citizens prepared to function in a changing, diverse and technological society. Read about our beliefs » and expectations » What is a "middle school"? Students…did you know when your parents were in 7th and 8th grade, they might have attended one of Anchorage's junior high schools where students often spent each class period with a completely different group of kids? Having to interact with as many as 900 different people throughout each day could be overwhelming. Therefore Anchorage junior high schools changed to middle school about ten years ago and the change has been beneficial to students and teachers. Learn more about middle school » Get a taste for middle school by listening to Art LaRue and some of his students talk about moving beyond the book report » Mr. LaRue was teaching at Clark Middle School when he won the 2007 American Star of Teaching award Student Creed I am a student seeking to be a scholar. The standard is excellence today and tomorrow. I am disciplined, focused and on-time. I am organized, respectful and responsible. I am on a mission to elevate myself, my community and humanity.   School colors Blue and gold • School mascot Falcon • School motto A school committed to the three "A's" Excellence in Academics Excellence in Attendance Excellence in Attitude • School Web site » Together we are making a difference Clark Middle School replacement In April 2007 voters recognized the need for renewing Clark Middle School and approved funding for replacement. Clark was overcrowded and could not meet students’ academic needs. Many students were learning in relocatable classrooms. Some classes were held in hallways and some one-on-one instruction occurred in closets. New in 1959, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical systems were reaching the end of their 50-year life. Project Status Report to the Anchorage School Board - March 1, 2010 Project name Clark Middle School Replacement Project description Replacement School Project budget Original: $65,550,000 Current: $65,550,000 Construction status The contractor is working on warranty items as they arise. This will be the last project update on this project. Construction contract status Davis Contractors & Engineers Original Contract Change Orders to Date Change Order % Completion % $52,140,035 $591,158 1% 100% Schedule Completion date: July 10, 2009   The new Clark Middle School First things first: Demolition of the old Clark » The plan: Drawings, site plans, level color plans and interior color designs, panoramic tour » The construction: Construction updates and photos »   Bond information April 2009 The April 2009 bonds did not include funds for any projects at Clark Middle School. April 2008 The April 2008 bonds did not include funds for any projects at Clark Middle School. April 2007 Proposition 4 passed April 3, 2007 Proposition 4 funded replacement of Clark Middle School. Construction began Summer 2007. April 2006 Proposition 10 would have renovated and expanded two elementary schools, and design and plan several other school renewal projects. At Clark Middle School: Design Phase 1 (Proposition 10 failed April 2006) November 2004 Proposition 2 proposes funding to continue next phases of high school renovations and to do preliminary design work on a replacement facility for Clark Middle School. Clark Middle School Replacement Preliminary Design (Proposition 2 passed November 2004) April 2004 The projects proposed in Proposition 4, 5, and 6 were researched by professional engineers and facility managers, reviewed by citizens on the Capital Request Advisory Committee, and publicly scrutinized and approved by the School Board and Assembly. The following is a list of projects for Clark Middle School: Preliminary design (Proposition 5 failed April 6, 2004.) Traffic safety planning (Proposition 4 passed April 6, 2004.) April 2003 Propositions 9, 10 and 11 were developed with the support of the Capital Request Advisory Committee (made up of parents, students and a good cross section of community members), the Anchorage School Board and the Anchorage Assembly. Proposition 9 funds repair and major maintenance projects at most schools districtwide. Proposition 9 passed April 1, 2003. Asbestos/Code/ADA/Fire Sprinklers Lock/door upgrades Emergency shelters April 2002 Propositions 5 and 6 were developed with the support of the Capital Request Advisory Committee (which represents parents, students and a good cross section of community members), the Anchorage School Board and the Anchorage Assembly. This rigorous public process helps ensure that the most critical needs throughout the municipality are addressed and that the community's investment in school facilities is protected. Propositions 5 and 6 passed April 2, 2002. 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