Bett District Update

🎨🏃‍♂️ Bettendorf Middle School brought color, energy, and community spirit to campus with its 2nd Color Run today! 💛💙

The event celebrated connection and positivity—building community while raising funds for BMS’s PBIS programs, including the WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) mentorship program. #BettPride #BMS

Bettendorf Middle School is excited to announce it has been chosen as Iowa’s first middle school to receive a Brain Health Retreat Room, launching in the 2026–27 school year. The project is made possible through a $40,000 grant and the district’s ongoing partnership with Brain Health Now.

Brain Health Now is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the way people think about mental health by promoting the term “brain health” to reduce stigma and encourage supportive environments.

The new Brain Health Retreat Room will provide a calm, welcoming space for both students and staff. Staff will have time set aside for reflection and reset, while students can access guided support to help them reset, recharge, and return to learning.

“We’re honored to lead the way in Iowa and grateful to Brain Health Now for believing in our students, staff, and district,” said Sarah Harris, MTSS-SEBH Coordinator.

The addition builds on Bettendorf Middle School’s strong foundation of student supports, including counseling services, peer mentorship programs, a school-based therapist, and a therapy dog program.

BHS Social Worker in the high school's Brain Health Retreat Room

Check out the October 9th production of "BettSnaps!" featuring pictures of Bettendorf Community School District activities and events. #BettPride #BETTerTogether

Agenda | Live Stream

Due to technical difficulties, the audio recording of the board meeting was not captured. We apologize for this unfortunate circumstance.

October is National Principals and Administrators Month! Thank you to our outstanding leadership team for your unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and remarkable impact on student success.

Congrats to Bettendorf High School senior Gabriella Wade! She’s been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing among the top 50,000 students nationwide!

The Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Iowa College Aid recently recognized Bettendorf High School as a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) Focused School of Achievement!

Congratulations to the Bulldog Golf Team on qualifying for the Iowa Golf State Championship. Brady Huskey, Evan Graham, Nolan Fillion, Miles Miranda, Roman Johnson, Joel Palmer, and Brayden Luchsinger will tee it up Monday & Tuesday. #BettPride #GoBulldogs

Directors received an update on the Spring Forward Summer Enrichment Camp that served 90 students this past summer. Link to presentation.

BCSD nurses shared information with directors about the services they offer and the impact they have in the district. Link to presentation.

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, Bettendorf Community School District (BCSD) SEBH Coordinator, Sarah Harris presented to the BCSD Board its ongoing work to strengthen districtwide safety systems and enhance Bully prevention in Positive Behavior Interventions Support (PBIS). Link to presentation. | Link to summary.

Superintendent Morse shared the state of the district report, which included achievement data, tools for data-driven decision-making, the district's investment in staff professional development, and goals for continued improvement. Link to presentation and notes.

🥪 Next week is National School Lunch Week! The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. National School Lunch Week (NSLW) was created in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.

🍎 Let’s celebrate the amazing effort of our school lunch teams who provide nutritious meals that fuel our students' learning every day. Thank you for keeping our kids healthy and energized! #NSLW2024 #BettPride

Get to know the candidates running for the Bettendorf School Board! View their profiles, register to vote, explore early voting options, and find your polling place for Election Day. https://bit.ly/BettSchoolBoardElection

Bettendorf Community School District invites the community to join us for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction on the Bettendorf Middle School New Classroom Wing on Wednesday, October 29, at 1:30 pm.

The event will take place at Bettendorf Middle School, 2030 Middle Rd, on the Spruce Hills side of the building near Cumberland Square. Guests may park in the 18th Street lot and walk around to the Spruce Hills side, or park in Cumberland Square and walk across the street.

This marks the beginning of a five-year, $33.7 million renovation project designed by Bray Architects and managed by Russell Construction. The project includes a new 12-classroom wing and modernization of the school’s learning spaces to better support Bettendorf students for years to come.

For more information, visit the Bettendorf Community School District website

Calling all Bettendorf family members ages 18 and older! Our community partners are hosting a Career Expo for construction careers and you're invited! Explore the construction trades, connect with industry professionals, and learn more about opportunities in the field! Register Today

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

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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 Oct. 6 City of Bettendorf Parks & Rec newsletter

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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

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OCTOBER

National Bully Prevention Month

National Principals Month

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

Mark Twain Elementary students enjoyed visiting the Plant Discovery Bus from the Quad Cities Botanical Center. This is a unique opportunity for students to learn about plants from the experts and to get their hands dirty. #BETTerTogether

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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