Lost and Found items in the Main Office!
Check out "What's on the Menu" to see what is being offered in the cafeteria!
Upcoming events/deadlines:
There will be a body fat composition assessment for the 2026-27 Girls Wrestling Season on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23, at Noon after Finals. This has to be completed to compete in season. Meet in the wrestling room
The upcoming bowling season is upon us and open gyms will begin next week. Tuesday October 27th and Friday October 30th at TBK Lanes. Time will be 3:45-5:30. The Bettendorf Girls Bowling teams officially start their season on Tuesday, November 3rd. The Bettendorf Boys Bowling team will start their season on Tuesday November 17th. More details about the season will be provided at practice/open gym. Looking forward to a great season! If you have any questions, please reach out to coach Shane Schaefer or coach Mike Kelly.
TONIGHT is the final performance of the Bulldog Marching Band's Show "SCALES OF FIRE" - just back from receiving a Division One Rating at the State Marching Festival. Join us at the concession stand at 6:00 PM to purchase dinner, then watch the show at 7:00 tonight! Don't miss your LAST CHANCE to see them perform this show under the lights at the stadium!
And after a week of collecting donations, our 3rd Block Hunger Drive Competition winner is… BAND! Congratulations to the band for raising over $1,500 for the Student Hunger Drive! As our winning class, band students will receive punch cards from Iconic as their prize! What an incredible accomplishment! Thank you to all of our 3rd Block classes for participating and helping make a difference in our community!
Freshman StuCo has placed Hunger Drive boxes in classrooms, hallways, and the cafeteria. Instead of using regular recycling bins, please donate your empty cans and bottles in these designated areas! This is more than recycling—it’s a chance for our school to come together and make a difference. All proceeds go to the Student Hunger Drive!
BHS, on Wednesday we have the chance to join schools across the nation to come together wearing ORANGE for Unity Day. Unity Day is a nationwide initiative to show that we stand against bullying & harassment in our school. Join staff and students as we wear ORANGE Wednesday for Unity Day.
Let's flood BHS with a wave of orange on Wednesday.
BULLDOG BINS: THRIFT & SIFT FOR A CAUSE! Ready to clean out your closets AND score some amazing deals? The Bettendorf High School Student Council is hosting Bulldog Bins, a thrift and sift fundraiser benefiting the Student Hunger Drive! DONATIONS NEEDED | October 12–30. Donate gently used, clean clothing (all sizes, please!) and small household or décor items. Drop off at the BHS Main Office. Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–3:45 PM. SHOP THE SALE | Saturday, October 31. Come thrift, sift, and shop amazing deals on graphic tees, sweatshirts, décor, and MORE! BHS Commons 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Cash and card accepted! Unsold items will be donated, so every contribution helps make a difference! Clean out your closets, find your next favorite treasure, and support a great cause! Every donation and purchase helps our community fight student hunger.
Please come to Fareway on Mondays and Wednesdays and the Devil’s Glen Hy-Vee on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays to help support the Student Hunger Drive. Student Council will be collecting donations in the form of cash or any non-perishable food items.
Capture the Cans has been RESCHEDULED! Due to the weather, the event moved to this Thursday, from 7–9 PM at TouVelle Stadium! That means you have a few more days to recruit your friends, build your teams, and convince a few teachers to join the fun! Same time, same place, just a new date! We hope to see you there!
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Great Britain & Ireland in Summer 2028, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective. We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited: Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/xzkw7wa Why attend? - Learn how to save $200 with early enrollment. Get first access to limited spots. Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more. In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably. I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Interested in proving your proficiency in a second language? STAMP testing will be happening on December 10th. Money is due to activities by Friday, November 13th. Please stop by Mrs. Doherty's classroom, D264, or talk to your current language teacher for more information.
We are so excited to announce the HOBY Youth Leadership experience is now open for registration. The conference is June 4, 2027 thru June 6, 2027 at Drake University. If you are a sophomore and interested in this opportunity please stop into Student Services and talk with Mrs. Cauwels regarding this amazing opportunity.
A YouGov poll found that 40% of U.S. adults read ZERO books in 2025. Want to help fight the literacy crisis? So does our visiting author, A.S. King. Sign up using this link to hear her speak about how teen literacy is the solution to everything on Monday, Nov. 16. Her book signing will be at 10am and her presentation will be at 11am in the PAC. Want to preorder a book for the signing? Pick up a form in the library. Preorder forms and money are due by Friday. Purchasing books is NOT required to attend the author visit.
Athletic Events for the Week! Click here! Come out and support the Bulldogs!
Upcoming meetings:
German Club will meet after school TODAY in the Career Center.
Spanish Club meets the first and third TUESDAY of every month from 3:35-4:35. Our next meeting is today Tuesday, October 20th in Señora Rivera’s room, D267!
HOSA next meeting is TOMORROW at 7:35 am in B202! See you there!
Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
Our next Book Club read is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Want to join? Our first meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 29 in the Library during Pride. Copies of the book will be available for checkout soon.
Seniors, as part of your high school graduation requirement, you must take and pass the Iowa Civics Exam. The social studies dept. will be hosting a weekly testing session to help you with this requirement. Sign up Now! We look forward to seeing our seniors! Be on the lookout for your weekly opportunity!
BAB Bingo: Bulldogs against Bullying with Mr. Hoaglin.
Career Center Announcements:
To access events, log into Clever →Kuder Navigator and go to the Work-Based Learning tab→ "Explore Opportunities". Then select “All Opportunities” in the center of the screen.
Here's a look at some upcoming events with the Career Center:
11/2/26 - Coast Guard & National Guard Visit (11-1 in Commons)
11/3/26 - Marines Visit (11-1 in Commons)
11/3/26 - Local Scholarship PRIDE held in the Career Center
11/5/26 - Lincoln Tech Visit (11-1 in Commons)
11/6/26 - Future Teachers of the QCA Event
11/9/26 - Military Showcase - Held at BHS in the PAC/Commons during PRIDE
An area high school graduate that is currently serving in the Navy as a nuclear engineer will be in the area this December, if you would be interested in meeting with him to learn more about his experience please contact the Career Center!
Contact Mrs. Husser at shusser@bettschools.org for any questions or to schedule a time to meet with us!