Bett District Update

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court! 🎉

Left to right: Jazzy Poole, John Rowe, Kelsi Smith, Henry Gillies, Nesa Selmani, JJ McDermott, Eva Kundel, Armon Williams, Madilyn Reis, and Mateo Troche

Oct. 2 – Homecoming Parade @ 6 PM
The parade will start at Bettendorf Middle School, head north on 18th Street, and end at Bettendorf High School.

Oct. 2 – 🎈 Powder Puff Game

🏈 Following the parade, head over to TouVelle Stadium for the Powder Puff Game — a fun flag football matchup between BHS junior and senior girls!

🎟 Admission is just $4, with proceeds going to support the Student Hunger Drive.

Oct. 3 – Homecoming Football Game 🏈 vs Cedar Falls
Oct. 4 – Homecoming Dance 💃 8–10 PM

at Middle School

Agenda | Live Stream

AJ Willey was recognized as the new school record holder in the 5k, with a time of 15:08. This tops the previous record, held by Erik Goff of 15:25, which was set in 1999. Andrew Heden moved into 3rd in school history with a 15:27.

Board members approved the donation of $1180 to Boys Basketball Special Projects. This generous donation was given to the district by Bettendorf Youth Basketball Association.

Michelle Riessen, MPP-D, RD, LD, SNS, the BCSD Nutrition and Wellness Manager presented on the summer meal program run by the district. The presentation included discussion about community partners such as Bettendorf Parks and Recreation, Field to Family, and Craver's Little Red Barn. It also highlighted the yearly increase in summer meal participation.

Come out and support Grant Wood McTeacher Night 5-7 pm on Tuesday, Sept 30 at McDonald's at 2185 53rd Ave., Bettendorf. We are #BETTerTogether

Calling all Bettendorf family members ages 18 and older! Our community partners are hosting a Career Expo for construction careers and you're invited!

Bettendorf Schools is hosting a one-night special event on October 7th at BHS. This even is open to all students in the Quad City area and their families. Registration for the event is not required, but we do encourage all families to sign up for reminders at this link.

• Every MS student will receive a color packet! Color packet purchases and donations can be made online and in the BMS front office with cash or check.
• Color Run apparel is available for sale through Thursday, 9/25
• More event details can be found here.

Questions can be sent to bmsparentlink@gmail.com

This Fall's Color Run promises to be Bigger & Brighter!

Join our team and experience the rewarding role of guiding and inspiring young minds! 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.

BHS grads, it's time to show your Bulldog pride! 🐾 Purchase your BHS Alumni t-shirt from the Bulldog Booster online store today and wear your pride loud and proud! #BHSAlumni #BulldogPride #BettPride - https://bit.ly/BulldogBoostersOnlineStore

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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!

Learn more

Check out the Sept.22 City of Bettendorf Parks & Rec newsletter

Food Drive distribution hosted by MCQC Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 11 am - till supplies last - 2115 Kimberly Rd., Bettendorf

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• Bettendorf Aquatics
• Figge Art Museum Classes - Flyer | website
• Get Your Student a Bettendorf Library Card
• Girl Scout Adventures
• WQPT Imagination Station - Oct. 11
• Immigrants Are Our Neighbors Poetry, Essay and Visual Arts Contest
• Midwest Writing Center Young Emerging Writers Workshop - Monthly
• YMCA Fall Sports

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

SEPTEMBER

28 - Oct. 4 - Homecoming/Spirit Week

OCTOBER

National Bully Prevention Month

National Principals Month

2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day

2 - Homecoming Parade 6 pm

3 - Homecoming Football (Home) vs Cedar Falls

9 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

13-17 - National School Lunch Week

13 - HS Fall Coir Concert 7 pm
14 - 5th - 8th Orchestra Hauncert 6 pm - Performing Arts Center

16 - National Boss's Day

16 - HS Orchestra Hauntcert 6 pm Performing Arts Center

16 - Elem PT Conferences 4-8 pm

17 - HS Football vs Cedar Rapids (Home) - MS/HS Choral National Anthem

20 - 24 School Bus Safety Week

20 - School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting - Strategic Plan & Parent Engagement 5:30 pm

20 - 7th - 12th Grade Marching Band Showcase 7 pm - TouVelle Field

21 - Elem PT Conferences 4-8 pm

23 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

24 - End of Quarter - Early Release

24 - HS Football vs Dubuque (Home) - Senior Night

27-28 - NO SCHOOL | 27 P/T Conference Comp and District Offices Closed | 28 HS Inservice - Elem & MS P/T Conference Comp

29 - 2nd Quarter Begins

Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher visits with Bettendorf Middle School Science Teacher Erin Allen and students about the prairie restoration plan they developed and piloted in the Duck Creek flood plain property.

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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