Bett District Update

As part of Future Ready Week, 6th graders attended a parking lot career fair featuring businesses and agencies from a wide range of career fields. Students explored opportunities and interacted with professionals. BMS is tremendously thankful to everyone who came out!

Your support ensures that Run with Carl continues to impact students and classrooms throughout our community. Through your sponsorship, you help:

• Provide meaningful scholarships for graduating seniors,
• Fund innovative classroom grants that enhance student learning,
• Support a cherished Quad Cities community tradition,
• Honor the legacies that inspire this event year after year.

Learn more at www.runwithcarl.com

The Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation is looking for board members and volunteers! This is a great opportunity for parents, alumni, and community members — especially longtime school volunteers — to continue supporting Bettendorf students and staff. Learn more and get involved! #BettPride - https://www.foundation.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/o/foundation/page/about

Jessica Witter | Paul Castro (President) | Ryan McGivern (Vice President) | Brian Hanssen | Eric Engels | Patrick Larkin | Michelle Bruty

Agenda | Live Stream

Bettendorf Boys Track Team brought the second-highest number of entries of any high school team in the state to the Drake Relays with 15 entries.

Girls Track - 3rd place at the MAC Conference Meet

5 new school records were set:

• 400 hurdles - Gage Tucker placed 2nd at 52.60 and JJ McDermott was 4th.
• 3200m - AJ Willey places 5th lowering his own school record - 16th fastest in state history.
• Mile - AJ Willey runs 4:10 breaking the school record; this converts to the 13th fastest time in state history.
• 800m - AJ Willey lowers his own school record to 1:53.74.
• 4 x 400 - Billy Miller, Kamari Harris, JJ McDermott, and Gage Tucker went 3:15.76 for a school record and 12th fastest in Iowa HS History.

Congratulations to BMS & BHS National History Day students, BMS staff Deb Temperly, Deb Crocker, & Kym Daurer, and BHS staff Molly Mitola on their performance at the recent National History Day (NHD) competition. BCSD students finished this year's NHD with the strongest performance at the state level in the 11 years BCSD has participated in the program. Learn more

This weekend, the BHS Music Department hosted 14 bands, 25 choirs, and 10 orchestras for the IHSMA State Large Group Contest, with over 2000 students participating from 7 schools.

• Wind Ensemble, Advanced Treble Choir, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Full Orchestra all received Division "I" Superior Ratings from the adjudication panels.
• Symphonic Band, Bett. Singers, and Concert Choir received Division "II" Excellent ratings.
• Congratulations to all performers for a very successful performance, and a massive THANK YOU to all of the parent and student volunteers who enable us to host this event here at BHS!

Directors approved the list of Bettendorf High School seniors recommended to graduate from Bettendorf High School. Learn more

Directors approved the district's Special Education Delivery Plan. Learn more

Join BHS Girls Soccer for Youth Night on Thursday, May 21st, at their game against Assumption!

Kids get in free if they wear a club/professional team soccer jersey.

The varsity game will kick off at 6:30 PM at TouVelle Stadium. #BettPride

Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Bettendorf Community School District will transition to a new online domain: BettSchools.org. The shorter, simpler address will be easier to remember and type.

District and school websites will now be:

• District website: bettschools.org

• School websites: (school initials).bettschools.org
  (Example: bhs.bettschools.org)

Staff and student email addresses will also transition to the new @bettschools.org format.

Please note:

• You will still be able to reach websites and staff using the same naming convention you use today.

Bettendorf Community School District is working with Bettendorf Parks to offer FREE meals for all children this summer!

📅 June 8 – July 31 (weekdays)
📍 Multiple locations across Bettendorf

🥞 Breakfast & Lunch at Mark Twain Elementary
⏸️No meals July 3

🥪 Lunch at Bettendorf High School, McManus Park & Lincoln Park

⏸️ No meals June 29–July 3

🌧️ Rainy day? Park meals move to the Bettendorf Community Center.
📞 Call 563-344-4113 for daily updates by 11:30 a.m.

Learn more

Join BHS for Little Bulldogs Show Choir Camp for 4th- 9th grade students. See flyer attached for more information. Registration deadline May 29.

Saturday, May 16 | 12–3 pm
BHS Gym

4th and 5th graders are invited to join BHS Student Council for fun leadership activities, a small snack, and an afternoon of learning and connection.

Cost is $10 at the door - cash or check only.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4ubYfkK

Grab dinner for a cause! 🥪

Visit Jersey Mike’s from 4–9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, and help support the Bettendorf High School Prom. Enjoy some great subs while supporting prom for students!

#BETTerTogether

As we approach the end of the school year, here are important dates for families. Due to sufficient instructional hours already built into our calendar, the January 23 weather closure will not need to be made up, and the school year will not be extended.

• Last Day for Preschool remains : Tuesday, June 2
  Dismissal is after graduation—please check with your preschool teacher for details.
• Last Day for K–12 Students remains: Thursday, June 4
  • Bettendorf High School: 12 pm
  • Bettendorf Middle School: 11 am
  • Elementary Schools: 11:30 am

Bettendorf Community School District is partnering with Community Health Care, Inc. to offer a back-to-school & sports physicals and immunizations 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:http://bit.ly/3OhWnI2

Passionate about supporting students and schools? We’re hiring! 💙 Explore career opportunities and join our team. Apply Here - https://bit.ly/BettHiring

Open Positions:

• Anticipated Spanish Teacher
• Special Education Teachers
• Custodian
• Bus Driver
• Business Teacher

The Bettendorf Community School District is seeking a compassionate and student-centered long-term substitute nurse to support the health and wellness of our students. This temporary substitute position plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and healthy school environment while supporting student success. Apply Here - https://bit.ly/BettHiring

Reconnect, engage, give back! With BettConnect, a joint initiative by Bettendorf Community School District and Foundation, alumni can now connect while supporting current students. Let's bridge the gap and build a stronger community! BettConnect.com #AlumniPower #BETTerTogether

Staff, Parents, Community Are Welcome to Join
Many features are available for staff, parents and community members. Please join and let us know which categories represent you.

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Safe+Sound Iowa is a free anonymous K-12 school safety reporting system to help prevent violence, unlawful possession of weapons, self-harm, and other forms of victimization and threatening behaviors in schools across Iowa. Students, school staff, parents, and concerned community members can report safety concerns three ways:

1. Downloading and using the free Safe+Sound Iowa app
2. Going to SafeandSoundIowa.gov, or
3. Calling 800-224-6018

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There's an app for that! Apple | Android

The Bettendorf Community Schools app is now available for download! Check out news, events, staff, alerts, athletic calendars, links to the district and school websites, and more. Select the option to receive school notifications by school through the app.

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Get Your Bulldog Gear!

Check out the Bett Boosters Online Store! Orders will be processed every two weeks and can be picked up locally from Brand 2306 or shipped. BETTerTogether wear NOW AVAILABLE!

• Baseball Youth Skills Camp 3rd-8th

• Basketball
  Girls: 3rd-12th | Registration
  Boys: 3rd - 8th | 6th-9th Offensive Skills | Freshmen | Sophomore (Incoming) | Varsity

• Cross Country 6th-12th

• Football

• Robotics 3rd-8th

• Soccer K-12 Summer Camp | K-12 League 7x7

• Volleyball 3rd - 12th

Learn more

Saturday, May 16 | 9 am - 1 pm | 4403 Devils Glen Road

This event is FREE, family-friendly, fun-filled event includes free food, kids' activities, giveaways, interactive opportunities and OF COURSE Public Works trucks and machinery will be on display.

We will also unveil the winning 2026 Snow Plow names.

Full details can be found on our website at www.bettendorf.org/PublicWorksDay

Open tryouts are held each year in the May/June timeframe for all U11-U17 age groups (U11: birth dates between Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016). Evaluations will be held for U8 through U10 age groups.

BSA’s Player Evaluations and Tryouts begin Tuesday, May 26th.

If you are interested in registering or need more information, please head to https://www.bsasoccer.org/tryouts to register.

Registration for BSA Summer Camps for kids born in 2011 through 2021 is currently open. Each summer, the Bettendorf Soccer Association offers young soccer players in the Greater Quad Cities Area the opportunity to enhance and improve their soccer skills all while having a little fun!

There are different focus sessions open for registration for players to work on various parts of their game. Camps begin June 15th!

If you are interested in registering or need more information, please head to https://www.bsasoccer.org/camps to register.

Hand in Hand is looking for volunteers to help with Hand in Hand Summer Camp at Scott County Park. Visit handinhandqc.org/volunteer to learn more.

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• Bettendorf Aquatics
• Camps at SAU (9th-12th Graders)
• Eastern Iowa Cosmic Conference - May 16
• Family Museum - Calendar | Spring Classes
• Figge Art Museum Classes
• Fall Bulldog Youth Tackle Football: 3rd - 6th | - 7th -8th
• Get Your Student a Bettendorf Library Card
• Girls LaCrosse
• Girl Scout Adventures - New Bettendorf Daisy Troop
• Koehler Electric Kids Race - May 25
• Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles
• Midwest Writing Center Young Emerging Writers Workshop - Monthly
• Scouting America: Cub Scouting K-5th grade - Scouting 5th - HS

District | BHS | BHS Athletics | Edison | BMS | BMS Athletics | GW | HH | MT | NA | PN

MAY

Mental Health Awareness Month

School Board Month

20 - Elem Band & Orchestra Concert 6 pm - HS Performing Arts Center

21 - HS Instrumental Music Concert & Awards Night 6 pm - Performing Arts Center

23 - Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony 7:30 pm - Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Moline

25 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL - District Offices Closed

27 - School Board Meeting 6 pm - District Administration Center Board Room

JUNE

2 - Preschool Graduation & Last Day of School

4 - End of 4th Quarter Early Release MA 11 am | Elem 11:30 am | HS 12 pm

Educating & Empowering Every Student Every Day in Pursuit of Educational Excellence.

3311 18th St., Bettendorf, IA
(563) 359-3681
www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us
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