Week Overview for August 25-29, 2025
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Flag Football Team! We are excited for another great seaon.
September 9- Lott, Scarborough @ Scarborough- 3:30 P.M.
September 16- Pillans @ Pillans- 4:00 P.M.
September 23- McGill, Burns @ Mims Park- 3:00 P.M.
Septermber 30- Calloway, Chastang @ Chastang- 3:30 P.M.
October 7- Semifinals- more information to follow
October 14- Championship- more information to follow
Our volleyball team will be kicking off their 2025-2026 season soon! Mark your calendars and make plans to come support our Eagles!
August 25- Washington, North Mobile @ Clark-Shaw- 3:30 P.M.
August 27- Burns @ Burns- 3:30 P.M.
September 3- Scarborough @ Clark-Shaw- 3:30 P.M.
September 8- Williamson, Chastang @ Clark-Shaw- 3:30 P.M.
September 10- Grand Bay @ Clark-Shaw- 4:00 P.M.
September 15- Denton, Phillips @ Phillips- time to be announced
September 17- Causey, Denton @ Denton- time to be announced
September 22- Covernant Academy @ Covenant Academy - time to be announced
August 25- Washington, North Mobile @ Clark-Shaw- 3:30 P.M.
August 27- Burns @ Burns- 3:30 P.M.
September 3- Scarborough @ Clark-Shaw- 3:30 P.M.
September 8- Williamson, Chastang @ Clark-Shaw- 3:30 P.M.
September 10- Grand Bay @ Clark-Shaw- 4:00 P.M.
September 15- Denton, Phillips @ Phillips- time to be announced
September 17- Causey, Denton @ Denton- time to be announced
September 22- Covernant Academy @ Covenant Academy - time to be announced
A NEW reminder about the 8th grade trip!
The trip is starting to fill up, and there are ONLY 13 spots left. The original deadline was a little flexible, and parents can still sign their 8th graders up for this awesome opportunity to visit Universal Orlando.
Information about the Trip--
The cost will cover a 3 night stay at Springhill Suites, park admission for 3 days, breakfasts each morning, and a meal card for $100 that can be used in the parks and/or CityWalk. (Please note: the final cost of the trip is based on how many people are in a hotel room.) There will be a payment schedule available.
A deposit of $225 per person must be made by August 13 to reserve a spot. The registration link is provided below-
Link: https://travelleadersstudenttours.com/CLARKSHAW8thGRADEORLANDO2026
Remember, the trip deposit must be made by August 13th to reserve a spot for this trip. Space is limited, and we must have a total of 45 students and parent chaperones to make the trip happen. Parent chaperones will be expected to oversee their child and a very small group of students.
Once the trip minimum is fulfilled we will have a meeting with students and parent chaperones to discuss further details.
YouTube clip of Epic Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJPxemrw-k
YouTube Link Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hMFjrtUt1c
The trip is starting to fill up, and there are ONLY 13 spots left. The original deadline was a little flexible, and parents can still sign their 8th graders up for this awesome opportunity to visit Universal Orlando.
Information about the Trip--
The cost will cover a 3 night stay at Springhill Suites, park admission for 3 days, breakfasts each morning, and a meal card for $100 that can be used in the parks and/or CityWalk. (Please note: the final cost of the trip is based on how many people are in a hotel room.) There will be a payment schedule available.
A deposit of $225 per person must be made by August 13 to reserve a spot. The registration link is provided below-
Link: https://travelleadersstudenttours.com/CLARKSHAW8thGRADEORLANDO2026
Remember, the trip deposit must be made by August 13th to reserve a spot for this trip. Space is limited, and we must have a total of 45 students and parent chaperones to make the trip happen. Parent chaperones will be expected to oversee their child and a very small group of students.
Once the trip minimum is fulfilled we will have a meeting with students and parent chaperones to discuss further details.
YouTube clip of Epic Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJPxemrw-k
YouTube Link Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hMFjrtUt1c
Our football team will participate in a scrimmage tomorrow, Thursday, August 21 against Brewbaker at home. The scrimmage will start at 4:00 P.M. We will only have two home games this season so come support our Eagles!
Purchase your tickets through GoFan to save time!
Link to purchase tickets- https://gofan.co/event/3640828?schoolId=AL72750
History Team allows students to learn critical thinking, writing, and research skills by producing a project that may be entered into the local National History Day competition. Students will become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, or exhibit developers as they create unique contemporary expressions of history related to the theme of “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.”
Students who are interested in applying for the History Team can pick up an application from their social studies teacher. The team will be announced on the website and via social media the week after Labor Day. Mrs. Howell will send more information to the selected team members via the Rooms feature in the MCPSS app.
Students who are interested in applying for the History Team can pick up an application from their social studies teacher. The team will be announced on the website and via social media the week after Labor Day. Mrs. Howell will send more information to the selected team members via the Rooms feature in the MCPSS app.
If you are interested in your student attending the 7th grade field trip to Gulf Shores over Mardi Gras break, please fill out this Google form to be added to Rooms for more information: https://forms.gle/71nRY4tjH7TzeYqU7.
The $100 deposit for students is due 8/20. Your child can bring cash/check to Mrs. Howell, or you can pay via eFunds under Optional Fees: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56043/.
The $100 deposit for students is due 8/20. Your child can bring cash/check to Mrs. Howell, or you can pay via eFunds under Optional Fees: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56043/.
Boys' Tryouts will be held on September 4 from 3:00-5:30 P.M. You must have a completed Dragonfly account. The tryout fee is $10.
If you have any questions, email Coach July at djuly@mcpss.com.
If you have any questions, email Coach July at djuly@mcpss.com.
Yearbook picture day is Monday, August 18! Students must wear their blazer and tie to be photographed. (They will not be required to wear them again Wednesday next week (8/20) because Monday (8/18) will serve as Suit and Soar Day!)
If you wish to order photos, you can use the form that was sent home at Meet the Teacher. Students will give the form and money to the photographer. You can also order online at mylifetouch.com. The picture day ID is EVTZC98N8.
If you have questions about online ordering, contact lifetouch.com/support-us and select K-12 School Photography.
If you wish to order photos, you can use the form that was sent home at Meet the Teacher. Students will give the form and money to the photographer. You can also order online at mylifetouch.com. The picture day ID is EVTZC98N8.
If you have questions about online ordering, contact lifetouch.com/support-us and select K-12 School Photography.
🎯 Archery Tryouts – Clark-Shaw Magnet School
Choose ONE Date:
Monday, August 25
Tuesday, August 26
Times:
Bullseye: 3:00–4:00 PM
3D: 4:00–5:00 PM
Location: Rec Room (next to Band Room)
Cost: $10 per clinic
✅ Sign Up: Complete the Google Form
💵 Payment: Turn in to Mrs. Keoheuangsy or Mrs. Venable to reserve your spot
📧 Confirmation email will be sent after payment
Questions? Contact Mrs. Keoheuangsy or Mrs. Venable on Thrillshare or MCPSS App
Link to the Google Form- https://forms.gle/odMVb8y48hXdL7TU9
Choose ONE Date:
Monday, August 25
Tuesday, August 26
Times:
Bullseye: 3:00–4:00 PM
3D: 4:00–5:00 PM
Location: Rec Room (next to Band Room)
Cost: $10 per clinic
✅ Sign Up: Complete the Google Form
💵 Payment: Turn in to Mrs. Keoheuangsy or Mrs. Venable to reserve your spot
📧 Confirmation email will be sent after payment
Questions? Contact Mrs. Keoheuangsy or Mrs. Venable on Thrillshare or MCPSS App
Link to the Google Form- https://forms.gle/odMVb8y48hXdL7TU9
Parents/grandparents/guardians showed up for their kids at tonight’s Science Fair Meeting! Thank you for continuing to support our students and teachers.
If you were not able to attend, a link to the presentation is provided below.
Science Fair Meeting Presentation- https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TeGhUjGpQENsSHPnsbIQcEvELM4XZsYkJ8CNFVPfOFI/edit?slide=id.g374b1e8819f_0_353#slide=id.g374b1e8819f_0_353
A reminder about the 8th grade trip!
The trip is starting to fill up, and limited space is left available. The original deadline was a little flexible, and parents can still sign their 8th graders up for this awesome opportunity to visit Universal Orlando.
Information about the Trip--
The cost will cover a 3 night stay at Springhill Suites, park admission for 3 days, breakfasts each morning, and a meal card for $100 that can be used in the parks and/or CityWalk. (Please note: the final cost of the trip is based on how many people are in a hotel room.) There will be a payment schedule available.
A deposit of $225 per person must be made by August 13 to reserve a spot. The registration link is provided below-
Link: https://travelleadersstudenttours.com/CLARKSHAW8thGRADEORLANDO2026
Remember, the trip deposit must be made by August 13th to reserve a spot for this trip. Space is limited, and we must have a total of 45 students and parent chaperones to make the trip happen. Parent chaperones will be expected to oversee their child and a very small group of students.
Once the trip minimum is fulfilled we will have a meeting with students and parent chaperones to discuss further details.
YouTube clip of Epic Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJPxemrw-k
YouTube Link Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hMFjrtUt1c
The trip is starting to fill up, and limited space is left available. The original deadline was a little flexible, and parents can still sign their 8th graders up for this awesome opportunity to visit Universal Orlando.
Information about the Trip--
The cost will cover a 3 night stay at Springhill Suites, park admission for 3 days, breakfasts each morning, and a meal card for $100 that can be used in the parks and/or CityWalk. (Please note: the final cost of the trip is based on how many people are in a hotel room.) There will be a payment schedule available.
A deposit of $225 per person must be made by August 13 to reserve a spot. The registration link is provided below-
Link: https://travelleadersstudenttours.com/CLARKSHAW8thGRADEORLANDO2026
Remember, the trip deposit must be made by August 13th to reserve a spot for this trip. Space is limited, and we must have a total of 45 students and parent chaperones to make the trip happen. Parent chaperones will be expected to oversee their child and a very small group of students.
Once the trip minimum is fulfilled we will have a meeting with students and parent chaperones to discuss further details.
YouTube clip of Epic Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJPxemrw-k
YouTube Link Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hMFjrtUt1c
Have you gotten the Mobile County Public Schools app yet? You can customize it by selecting your child's school (or multiple schools), receive push notifications, read news and updates, and even add events from the app directly to your calendar. It is available for Android and Apple devices from the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/.../mobile-county.../id6743175499) or Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...).
🦅 Student drop-off starts at 6:45 AM. (This is when teachers go on duty).
⏰ The first class starts at 7:15. For Monday, August 11 ONLY, students will report to homeroom first when dismissed from the cafeteria or gym. Teachers will review schedules with students, and then we will follow our normal rotation.
🦅 Clear backpacks- clear purses or a small clutch size purse - are the only acceptable backpack on campus. If your child did not attend Meet the Teacher, he/she will receive his/her backpack during homeroom. This does not include lunchboxes.
🦅Lane 1 is closed in the morning and afternoon due to safety issues.
🦅 Teachers will ask if you have your child by using a thumbs up or down. Thumbs up means you do have your child; thumbs down means you do not.
🦅 Please follow the instructions of the teachers directing traffic. They are watching out for the safety of our students; they are also trying to move traffic along as quickly as possible.
🚗 Please do not block any driveways in the neighborhood. 🚗
🚸🚸An additional note: the first few weeks of school, the carline drop-off and pick-up may take extra time as everyone learns the procedures. Please be patient with the teachers directing traffic.🚸🚸
⏰ The first class starts at 7:15. For Monday, August 11 ONLY, students will report to homeroom first when dismissed from the cafeteria or gym. Teachers will review schedules with students, and then we will follow our normal rotation.
🦅 Clear backpacks- clear purses or a small clutch size purse - are the only acceptable backpack on campus. If your child did not attend Meet the Teacher, he/she will receive his/her backpack during homeroom. This does not include lunchboxes.
🦅Lane 1 is closed in the morning and afternoon due to safety issues.
🦅 Teachers will ask if you have your child by using a thumbs up or down. Thumbs up means you do have your child; thumbs down means you do not.
🦅 Please follow the instructions of the teachers directing traffic. They are watching out for the safety of our students; they are also trying to move traffic along as quickly as possible.
🚗 Please do not block any driveways in the neighborhood. 🚗
🚸🚸An additional note: the first few weeks of school, the carline drop-off and pick-up may take extra time as everyone learns the procedures. Please be patient with the teachers directing traffic.🚸🚸
Week Overview for Activities and Events at Clark-Shaw for the Week of August 11-15
Clark-Shaw 8th Grade Class Trip to Universal Studios February 14-17, 2026
The cost will cover a 3 night stay at Springhill Suites, park admission for 3 days, breakfasts each morning, and a meal card for $100 that can be used in the parks and/or CityWalk. (Please note: the final cost of the trip is based on how many people are in a hotel room.) There will be a payment schedule available.
A deposit of $225 per person must be made by August 13 to reserve a spot. The registration link is provided below-
Link: https://travelleadersstudenttours.com/CLARKSHAW8thGRADEORLANDO2026
Remember, the trip deposit must be made by August 13th to reserve a spot for this trip. Space is limited, and we must have a total of 45 students and parent chaperones to make the trip happen. Parent chaperones will be expected to oversee their child and a very small group of students.
Once the trip minimum is fulfilled we will have a meeting with students and parent chaperones to discuss further details.
YouTube clip of Epic Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJPxemrw-k
YouTube Link Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hMFjrtUt1c
Parents,
The information is listed below if you need to review bus information for the 2025-2026 school year. We have also copied the link from MCPSS.
https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/bus-stop-information
(Look for information on magnet schools).
If you are unfamiliar with the bus routes for magnet school, please read below for some information and tips, especially the letter from transportation.
Clark-Shaw is the hub for all magnet school buses. This means all magnet school buses from zone schools come directly to Clark. When students are dismissed from the buses, our students will report to the cafeteria or their location for the morning time. Other magnet school students will board their bus for their school. You need to find your zone bus information for morning drop-off and afternoon pickup.
Bus Letter to Parents from the District (PDF link)-
https://aptg.co/BBRrSM
Bus Routes for Magnet Schools (PDF link)-
https://aptg.co/k4Tm2Y
Map for Bus Dismissal at Clark-Shaw (the buses will always be in the same row, but the order may vary based on their arrival time at Clark-Shaw) (PDF link)-
https://aptg.co/JrLTpX
#EaglesSoar #CSMStem #SOARtoexcellenceatCSM #clarkshawmagnet #EmpoweringMindsSparkingFutures
The information is listed below if you need to review bus information for the 2025-2026 school year. We have also copied the link from MCPSS.
https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/bus-stop-information
(Look for information on magnet schools).
If you are unfamiliar with the bus routes for magnet school, please read below for some information and tips, especially the letter from transportation.
Clark-Shaw is the hub for all magnet school buses. This means all magnet school buses from zone schools come directly to Clark. When students are dismissed from the buses, our students will report to the cafeteria or their location for the morning time. Other magnet school students will board their bus for their school. You need to find your zone bus information for morning drop-off and afternoon pickup.
Bus Letter to Parents from the District (PDF link)-
https://aptg.co/BBRrSM
Bus Routes for Magnet Schools (PDF link)-
https://aptg.co/k4Tm2Y
Map for Bus Dismissal at Clark-Shaw (the buses will always be in the same row, but the order may vary based on their arrival time at Clark-Shaw) (PDF link)-
https://aptg.co/JrLTpX
#EaglesSoar #CSMStem #SOARtoexcellenceatCSM #clarkshawmagnet #EmpoweringMindsSparkingFutures
🎒 Students will be provided one clear backpack at Meet the Teacher on August 5.🎒
Backpacks must be completely clear. PE bags and athletic bags must also be clear.
Lunchboxes do not have to be clear but are subject to additional security screening.
Female students may carry a small purse or zipper pouch that is no larger than 5”x7”.
Yearbook photos are scheduled for Monday, August 18. Photos will be taken during the students’ PE period. Students are required to wear their blazer and tie for photos.
We have switched photography companies, so prepay envelopes will not be sent home this year. Proofs will be sent home a couple weeks after picture day, and parents can order the photos through Lifetouch if desired. A post will be made when the proofs are sent home.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Howell (yearbook advisor): ahowell3@mcpss.com
We have switched photography companies, so prepay envelopes will not be sent home this year. Proofs will be sent home a couple weeks after picture day, and parents can order the photos through Lifetouch if desired. A post will be made when the proofs are sent home.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Howell (yearbook advisor): ahowell3@mcpss.com
The final tryouts for flag football will be held on August 19th & 20th from 3 – 4:30. This is open to students who are currently in 7th-9th grade. Students must have their Dragonfly account completed to tryout.
Email Coach July with any questions at djuly@mcpss.com
Email Coach July with any questions at djuly@mcpss.com
