Bett District Update
Bettendorf Community School District Weekly Newsletter
Congratulations to Denis Glynn (BHS Class of 1976 - 50 year anniversary) on an incredible 50 years of service in Nutrition Services at Bettendorf High School! His dedication, hard work, and commitment to generations of students and staff have made a lasting impact on the Bettendorf community.
Join us in thanking Denis for five decades of caring service and Bulldog pride!
“Denis’ enduring smile and friendly personality have made him a beloved part of Bettendorf High School for 50 years. His positive attitude leaves a lasting impression on everyone he meets, and we are incredibly grateful for his years of service to our district.” Michelle Riessen, Nutrition & Wellness Manager.
Check out the KWQC story on Denis - https://bit.ly/4tXyowo
Denis with his sister Mary. They both graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1976.
Picture from graduation day, 50 years ago.
Please note that the website for school menus has changed. Families can now access breakfast and lunch menus through My School Menus at: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/3197
The My School Menus platform allows families to view menus, nutrition information, allergens, and more from any device.
The Bettendorf Community School District is now 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.
The local preschools participating include: B4 Learning Center, KinderCare Learning Center, Redeemer Preschool, and Skip-A-Long Child Development Services.
Bettendorf Community School District provides preschool classrooms at Grant Wood Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School. Children that meet economic eligibility criteria are given preference in the BCSD public school preschool classes.
For more information or to request an application, please call Joyce Meyer at 563-
359-3681, email jmeyer@bettendorf.k12.ia.us , or download a preschool application from:
District Websites, Staff & Student Emails
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Bettendorf Community School District transitioned 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 also transitioned 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.
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 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.
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
Join BHS for Little Bulldogs Show Choir Camp for 4th-9th grade students. See flyer attached for more information. Registration deadline May 29.
Sign up now for the Back-to-School & Sports Physical & Imunizations Clinic!
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
- BMS Math
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.
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:
- Downloading and using the free Safe+Sound Iowa app
- Going to SafeandSoundIowa.gov, or
- Calling 800-224-6018
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) | VarsityCross Country 6th-12th
Robotics 3rd-8th
Soccer K-12 Summer Camp | K-12 League 7x7
Volleyball 3rd - 12th
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Bettendorf Community School District
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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