Bett District Update

We are super excited to kick off our home football season Friday night at Touville Stadium. To ensure safety and a positive experience for all of our students, staff, families, and community members, we will be implementing the following protocols.

These protocols are in place so that everyone visiting our campus can enjoy the evening.

• Small bags are subject to search

• All visitors to the stadium are subject to search

• You will be asked to deposit any of these items into the trash before entry. This includes water bottles.
• Our Bettendorf Fine Arts Boosters offer concessions on both the home and visitor sides of the stadium in addition to the Grill located in the pavilion on the west side of the home stands. All proceeds from these concessions will support our students who participate in Fine Arts Programming at Bettendorf High School. Thank you in advance for your support! - Concessions will take cash/ card payments.

• All elementary students must be accompanied by an adult and sit with those adults in the stands

• BMS & BHS students must sit in their designated student seating areas

• No students will be allowed in the grassy areas - this includes the hills and the practice fields on the south side of the building - this is a safety and security issue

• No students will be allowed to loiter behind the bleachers on either side of the stadium

• Concession areas need to be kept clear for customers

• Both North and South gates will close at half time - there will be no entry allowed after that time

• No re-entry - once you leave the stadium, you will not be allowed back in

• Purchasing tickets prior to the game will allow for faster entry into the stadium.

• Friday Night Football Games ticket prices

Adults: Cashless $10 +Fees | Cash $12

Students: Cashless $8 +Fees | Cash $10

We appreciate your assistance with this to keep traffic flow reasonable behind the bleachers for all spectators. We encourage all BCSD students and families to attend BHS athletic and fine arts events, and look forward to seeing you all Friday night under the lights. GO BULLDOGS!

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Bettendorf Fine Arts Boosters (BFAB) works to raise funds to cover the costs of extracurricular activities for the Choir, Band, Orchestra, and Theater departments. Our main fundraiser is running the concessions stands during BHS home football games - and we could use your help! One 2-hour shift = about $150 raised for our talented kids. Take a look at the links and sign up where you can! There are also shifts for high-schoolers in need of volunteer hours. Check it out, and thanks so much for your support!!

• August 28th, vs. Pleasant Valley - https://bettfineartsboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/169813
• September 11th, vs. Prairie (Fine Arts Night) - https://bettfineartsboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/174539
• September 25th, vs. Dubuque Senior (Homecoming) - https://bettfineartsboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/174540
• October 9th, vs. Cedar Rapids Jefferson (Senior Night) - https://bettfineartsboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/174541

Get your Bettendorf Homecoming gear before it’s gone! T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies are available in classic Bettendorf black, gold, and white.

Homecoming Store closes September 6th!

Use this link:https://bettspirit2026.itemorder.com/shop/home to shop and show your Bulldog pride!

The Bettendorf Bulldogs Fall '26 Merchandise store is officially OPEN! Every purchase directly funds programs for BMS students, families, and staff.

Shop here: https://stores.inksoft.com/bms_fall_2026/shop/home

This store will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 7th. Allow 10-15 business days from the store close date for orders to be ready. You will receive an email from Brand2306 when your order is ready to be picked up.

Providing scholarships to students who exemplify Carl's spirit by participating in school, sports, community, and church activities. Register/Volunteer - https://www.runwithcarl.com/

• 1/2 Mile Children's Fun Run (12 and under)
• 5K Walk/Run, and 5 Mile Run

Sponsored by Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation & Pleasant Valley Schools Educational Foundation

The Bettendorf Community School District is accepting preschool applications for the 2026-2027 school year. If your child will be four years old on or before September 15, 2026, he/she is eligible to participate.

Funding provided by the State of Iowa in support of the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program allows us to place children four years of age in local preschool programs. Families of preschoolers can receive preschool education at no charge for 10 hours per week with parents paying for the balance of the attendance time.

For more information or to request an application, please call Joyce Meyer at 563-

359-3681, email jmeyer@bettschools.org, or download a preschool application from:

https://www.bettschools.org/o/bcsd/page/preschool

Help us empower each student to succeed!

Join the Bettendorf Community School District team and make a difference for our students every day!

Now Hiring:

• Bus Drivers
• HS Business Teacher
• Coaches
• Elementary Counselors
• HS CTE Auto Mechanics Teacher
• HS German Teacher
• Nurse
• Nutrition Services Staff
• Paraeducators

Find the opportunity that’s right for you and join our team!

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/BettHiring

#BettPride #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring #BettendorfSchools

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
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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!

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Crow Creek Dog Park will host Dogtoberfest, which includes food trucks, auctions, raffle baskets, and beer provided by The Tangled Wood. Dogtoberfest is free to attend with the first 150 households receiving a free doggie bag full of goodies. All breeds and pedigrees are invited.

When: Friday, September 11 from 5 - 8 pm

Cost: FREE!

Ages: EVERYONE!!

Cost: FREE!!

Saturday, September 12, starting at Sundown

Veteran’s Memorial Park Bettendorf, 1645 23rd St.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!

Sponsored by Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation

What better way to celebrate the start of a new school year than with a party?! Grab your friends and get ready to roll! We have limited roller skate rentals for $3 (while supplies last), or you can bring your own pair and show off your moves. Entry is only $5 for all ages, and The Lodge will be stocked with full concessions to keep you fueled for the good times!

When: EVERY Saturday, September 5 – October 17!

Time: 5 – 9 pm

Ages: All ages!

Cost: $5 admission plus $3 skate rental. Very limited quantities!

🧥👟 FREE Coats & Shoes for Quad-Cities Children!

Soles for Children Inc., now in its 11th year of service, is hosting free giveaways of new coats and shoes for children in need.

📍 Please attend ONE of the following events:

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
Martin Luther King Center | Rock Island

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
TMBC Lincoln Resource Center | Davenport

In addition to coats and shoes, children can receive:
✂️ Free haircuts/styles
🍽️ Free food
🧤 Hats & mittens
🧦 Socks

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Parents/guardians must be present with children in order to receive shoes and coats.

Please share with families who may benefit from this wonderful community opportunity!

Bettendorf Parks & Recreation has partnered with our friends at Fleet Feet to bring you another Youth Running Camp led by credentialed, experienced, and passionate running coaches! This program is for those new to running and experienced runners alike!

The last night of camp will culminate with a race-date experience for loved ones to attend and cheer on their runner!

When: Mondays, September 14 – October 5

Ages: 8 – 10 yrs 5 – 5:45 pm, 11 – 14 yrs 6 – 6:45 pm

Cost: $55

Get more info and register at: www.bettendorf.org/Run

• Join Girl Scouts

Bettendorf Parks & Rec

• Youth Indoor Tennis - Starts Sept. 4 or 5

• Try Archery for Families - Sept. 9
• Junior Chefs Cooking Class – School Day Snacks - Sept. 12

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

AUGUST

28 - HS Football vs Pleasant Valley (Home) 7:15 pm - Marching Band & Fill the Truck

SEPTEMBER

4 - HS Football vs Iowa City High (Away)

7 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day - Run with Carl
9 - Administration Center Student Art Gallery Walk & Open House 5-5:45 pm

9 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

11 - HS Football vs Prairie (Home) 7:15 pm

14-18 - Arts in Education Week

15 - IT Professionals Day

16 - MS P/T Conferences 3:30-7:30 pm

17 - EA P/T Conferences 4-6 pm

17 - HS P/T Conferences 5-7 pm

18 - HS Football vs Iowa City West (Away)

20 - 26 - Homecoming/Spirit Week

21 - School Improvement Advisory Committee 5:30-7 pm

23 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

24 - Homecoming Parade 6 pm
24 - HS Powder Puff Game

25 - Homecoming Game vs Dubuque Senior (Home) 7:15 pm

26 - HR Professionals Day

26 - Homecoming Dance

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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