Congrats to Meagan Whitehead, Health Services Secretary at Bettendorf Middle School, for being selected as one of the Employees of the Quarter! Meagan has stepped up to support student health across buildings, creating a safe, welcoming space for all. Her calm, caring approach and dedication make a difference every day. 💙 #BettPride
It's Public School Volunteer Week, join us in celebrating and thanking the many volunteers who give their time and talents to support our students and schools. Their generosity and commitment make a lasting difference!
🧼 Help support Bettendorf students and families!
Join us for the Bettendorf Community School District Hygiene Drive on Saturday, April 18 from 9 AM–12 PM at Hy-Vee (4046 E 53rd St).
We’re collecting everyday essentials like shampoo, soap, deodorant, laundry detergent, socks, and more. 🧴🧦
All donations benefit the district’s Outreach Department and go directly to those in need.
Stop by, donate, and make a difference! 💙 #Bettendorf #CommunitySupport
Join us for the Bettendorf Community School District Hygiene Drive on Saturday, April 18 from 9 AM–12 PM at Hy-Vee (4046 E 53rd St).
We’re collecting everyday essentials like shampoo, soap, deodorant, laundry detergent, socks, and more. 🧴🧦
All donations benefit the district’s Outreach Department and go directly to those in need.
Stop by, donate, and make a difference! 💙 #Bettendorf #CommunitySupport
🚍 School Bus Safety Refresher!
When you see a school bus:
🟡 Yellow flashing lights = Bus is preparing to stop. Slow down and get ready to stop.
🔴 Red flashing lights = Bus is stopped and students are loading/unloading. You must stop and wait until the lights stop, the arm retracts, and the bus moves.
Let’s keep our students safe! 💛
Learn more: https://iowadot.gov/consultants-contractors/traffic-safety/stopping-school-busses
When you see a school bus:
🟡 Yellow flashing lights = Bus is preparing to stop. Slow down and get ready to stop.
🔴 Red flashing lights = Bus is stopped and students are loading/unloading. You must stop and wait until the lights stop, the arm retracts, and the bus moves.
Let’s keep our students safe! 💛
Learn more: https://iowadot.gov/consultants-contractors/traffic-safety/stopping-school-busses
Sign up now for the Back-to-School & Sports Physical Clinic!
Bettendorf Community School District is partnering with Community Health Care, Inc. to offer a Back-to-School & Sports Physical Clinic for students.
🗓 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 9 am – 3 pm
📍 Bettendorf High School
Make sure your student is ready for the school year and upcoming activities!
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/BettMobileClinic2026
Bettendorf Community School District is partnering with Community Health Care, Inc. to offer a Back-to-School & Sports Physical Clinic for students.
🗓 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 9 am – 3 pm
📍 Bettendorf High School
Make sure your student is ready for the school year and upcoming activities!
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/BettMobileClinic2026
Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley Community School Districts are hosting an All Abilities Family Fun Fair on April 28 from 5–6:30 pm.at the Family Museum.
This event is a great opportunity to learn about recreational programs and resources available in our community for students with individualized learning needs.
💙 Join us in making a difference! 💙
The Bettendorf School Nurses and HOSA are hosting a Breakthrough T1D fundraiser + walk!
Want to help? Here are 3 easy ways to get involved:
👕 Purchase a T-shirt: https://betttn-hosa2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🚶 Join our walk team & help raise funds: https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10509&pg=team&team_id=369764
💵 Make a donation: https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10509&pg=team&team_id=369764
Every action supports those living with Type 1 Diabetes. Let’s come together and make an impact! 🙌
The Bettendorf School Nurses and HOSA are hosting a Breakthrough T1D fundraiser + walk!
Want to help? Here are 3 easy ways to get involved:
👕 Purchase a T-shirt: https://betttn-hosa2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🚶 Join our walk team & help raise funds: https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10509&pg=team&team_id=369764
💵 Make a donation: https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10509&pg=team&team_id=369764
Every action supports those living with Type 1 Diabetes. Let’s come together and make an impact! 🙌
Join us in celebrating our school librarians on School Librarian Day, April 4, for the incredible impact they have on our students and staff. Thank you for fostering a love of reading, supporting learning, and creating spaces where curiosity and discovery thrive! #BettPride
Check out the third video in the We Are Bett! series, featuring students proudly sharing what they love about their schools. 💙 #BettPride #BETTerTogether https://bit.ly/WeAreBett-Students
This video was created in collaboration with the School Administrators of Iowa as part of The Iowa Way: Strong Schools, Stronger Communities campaign.
This video was created in collaboration with the School Administrators of Iowa as part of The Iowa Way: Strong Schools, Stronger Communities campaign.
20 years making a difference in the lives of my students as a paraeducator - priceless 🥰
Kathleen VanHorn
Kathleen VanHorn
April is National Library Month, a time to celebrate the important role our school libraries play in supporting learning, curiosity, and a love of reading. Thank you to our library staff for creating welcoming spaces where students can explore, discover, and grow every day!
Ernie, our newest professional therapy dog, is already making a BIG impact after his first week! 🐾
He’s been busy spreading smiles at BMS and BHS—meeting students and staff, making lots of new friends, sneaking in a few well-earned naps, and even receiving his very first self-portrait from a talented BMS 7th grader 🎨
We’re so lucky to have you, Ernie! 💙
#BETTerTogether
He’s been busy spreading smiles at BMS and BHS—meeting students and staff, making lots of new friends, sneaking in a few well-earned naps, and even receiving his very first self-portrait from a talented BMS 7th grader 🎨
We’re so lucky to have you, Ernie! 💙
#BETTerTogether
Big screen success for one of our own! 🎬
8th grader Adrian Gillette’s award-winning National History Day documentary, "F'READ'dom on Trial," has been selected as a featured film at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival—one of just 65 films chosen from 121 entries!
Adrian’s film is also gaining national attention, earning a spot in the Savannah, GA Hindsight Film Festival earlier this month.
Watch his powerful documentary here: https://bit.ly/FREADom-on-Trial
Congratulations, Adrian—we can’t wait to see where your storytelling takes you next!
8th grader Adrian Gillette’s award-winning National History Day documentary, "F'READ'dom on Trial," has been selected as a featured film at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival—one of just 65 films chosen from 121 entries!
Adrian’s film is also gaining national attention, earning a spot in the Savannah, GA Hindsight Film Festival earlier this month.
Watch his powerful documentary here: https://bit.ly/FREADom-on-Trial
Congratulations, Adrian—we can’t wait to see where your storytelling takes you next!
Meet Ernie, our new BCSD Therapy Dog. Thanks to a generous gift from the Give Like Charly Foundation, which is funded in memory of BHS '22 grad Charly Erpelding, Ernie will join the BCSD Therapy Dog Program to support staff and students all around BCSD. Charly was known for her positive mindset and being a wonderful friend to all and that is exactly Ernie's purpose in his job. Ernie will be working all around BCSD with Mrs. Hoyt, he's headed to BMS to start his day on Monday. He'll also be working at BHS with Mr. Hoyt!
No School March 16-20 - offices closed. We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing week! We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready for a strong finish to the school year.
Check out the BMS 8th-grade band’s “Pep Band Fridays” playing Tusk by Fleetwood Mac! 🎶 So proud of our amazing student musicians and their directors. #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth https://youtu.be/poh66bDyEHc
Congrats to BMS students Caliana Bribriesco, 6th grade, & Rielle Russell, 7th grade, for placing 5th and 8th at the Iowa AAU Girls Wrestling State Tournament over the weekend. They were coached by BHS Senior, Nesa Selmani. #Bett Pride
Bettendorf middle & high school students tested their engineering skills today at Battle of the Bridges at the Putnam Museum! 🌉 #BettPride
Music education builds creativity, confidence, collaboration, and resilience. 🎶 Thank you to our talented student musicians and their incredible music teachers for inspiring them every day! 👏#MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #BettPride
Join the BHS baseball players and coaches for a 2-day pitching camp for grades 3-8 on March 24 & 31. To register, send an email to bettendorfbaseballclub@gmail.com. Register by March 1st to guarantee a camp t-shirt.
