Bett District Update
Bettendorf Community School District Weekly Newsletter
Recognitions & Commendations
National Apprenticeship Week - Nov. 9 - 15
Haleigh Hoyt, BCSD Career Readiness Coordinator, shared the high school work with area businesses with apprenticeship opportunities. Jayden Anderson and Aiden Shumaker are working with John Deere on welding apprenticeships.
American Education Week Proclamation - Nov. 17 - 21
Directors shared a proclamation honoring school staff, famlies and our community for their support of students and education.
National Education Support Professionals Day - Nov. 19
Directors recognized the contributions of all school support staff, including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, office staff, and many others who are crucial to the school system and who work in various roles to ensure student success.
BMS Crisis Interventionist Honored as Student Advocate of the Year
Directors commended Tristi Stromquist, Bettendorf Middle School Crisis Interventionist, for being recognized by the Iowa School Social Workers Association as the Student Advocate of the Year.
Instrumental Music IHSMA All State Auditions
Directors commended the instrumental music department for their outstanding day at IHSMA All State Auditions! 28 total students went through the audition process at Iowa City West High, 9 were selected and 1 was recalled as part of the top 1% of high school musicians across the state of Iowa. Three students were also accepted for the Iowa Junior Honors Orchestra.
Boys Cross Country
Directors commended the boys' cross country team for their 1st-place finish at the district meet and 11th-place finish at the state meet. Special shout-out to AJ Willey and Andrew Heden for their 1st- and 2nd-place finishes at districts. AJ Willey placed 6th, and Andrew Heden placed 9th at the state meet. Congratulations!
BHS Senior Golfer Brady Huskey Earns 2nd Team All-State Honors
Directors commended senior bulldog golfer Brady Huskey on earning IAHSGCA 2nd Team All-State Honors.
BHS Girls Swim and Dive Team Places 2nd in Regionals
Directors commended the Girls' Swim and Dive team for their 2nd-place finish at the regional state qualifiers.
BHS Student Council Hunger Drive
Directors commended the BHS Student Council and the incredible community that rallied around them! Bettendorf raised nearly 66,000 lbs of food — that’s 186,795 meals for families in our area.
Economic circumstances can change unexpectedly. You may qualify for the Free or Reduced Meal Program. The program covers nutritious school breakfast and lunch to help fuel your students' learning throughout the entire school day.
Key Program Information:
- Eligibility is based on your current income.
- Apply anytime! You can submit an application throughout the school year.
- Duration of Benefits: Once approved, your student's eligibility for free or reduced-price meals will be good through the remainder of the current school year and one month into the next school year if needed.
How to Apply: Online applications are available through your parent portal.
We encourage all families in need to apply!
Get ready for an exciting, fun-filled evening designed for elementary students and their families!
Enjoy hands-on math games, snap awesome photos with JiJi from ST Math, and even have the chance to win a game to take home. Discover just how fun math can be as we play, learn, and celebrate numbers together!
✨ New This Year: The school with the most students in attendance will take home the Math Night Trophy!
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of math magic and family fun!
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!
City of Bettendorf - Parks & Rec Newsletter
Sensory Friendly Ice Skating Night - Nov. 15
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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