Bett District Update
Bettendorf Community School District Weekly Newsletter
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Feedback from families and students provides valuable insight into what is working well in our schools and where we can continue to grow. We encourage families to take a few minutes to share their perspective. Your input will help guide ongoing district improvement efforts. We are #BETTerTogether
Joe Rankin Selected as Iowa Speech & Debate Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Bettendorf High School’s Joe Rankin on being named the Iowa Speech & Debate Coach of the Year! Coach Rankin was recognized for his incredible dedication to speech and debate across Iowa — from hosting outstanding tournaments and supporting middle school debate to consistently bringing Bettendorf students to compete across the state.
BHS Students Win Honors at State Speech & Debate Tournament
Congratulations to our BHS students who competed in state and especially to the following students:
Katie Baltos - 5th Place - Informative Speaking
Ishika Motwani - 3rd Place - Program Oral Interpretation
Bri Seeley - 9th Place - Student Congress
Katie Baltos - One of 5 Nominated for State Senior of the Year Award
BHS Boys Wrestling Team Takes 2nd at State
Congratulations to the BHS boys' wrestling team for finishing 2nd at state. We also have 3 state champions and a second place!
- Jake Knight - State Champion
- Lincoln Jipp - State Champion
- Brayden Koester - State Champion
- Cody Trevino - 2nd Place
- Shannon Hughes - 7th Place
BMS Girls Wrestlers Place 5th & 8th at State
Congratulations to BMS students Caliana Bribriesco, 6th grade, & Rielle Russell, 7th grade, for placing 5th and 8th at the Iowa AAU Girls Wrestling State Tournament over the weekend. They were coached by BHS Senior, Nesa Selmani.
McCorkle Named MAC Player of the Year
Congratulations to Alyvia McCorkle for being named the MAC Player of the Year in Girls Basketball.
Boys Bowling Place at State
Congrats to the BHS boys' bowling team for a successful season. The boys placed 3rd at state. Special shout-out to Zach Grothus, who placed 5th at state.
BHS Robotics Teams Qualify for State
Congratulations to both BHS Robotics teams for qualifying for state. At the qualifying tournament, UBett took home some hardware for finishing as a finalist alliance (2nd place in the tournament). UBett also took home a trophy for the 3rd Place Inspire Award. UBett finished 5th in the advancement criteria to state and TopBot finished 12th out of 15 advancement slots.
BHS Teams Dominate at the Annual Battle of the Bridges
Congratulations to BHS for winning 1st - 3rd place in the annual QCEC and ASCE Battle of the Bridges high school division. 16 teams from 4 high schools participated — Bettendorf, PV, Muscatine, and Sherrard
- 1st Place - Wood You Want 2 Build a Bridge Co. - 741.67 Efficiency
Will Hinds, Jack Stacy, Charlotte Smith - 2nd Place - One Last Standing Bridge Co. - 510.53 Efficiency
Jack Girskis, Thomas Gillitzer - 3rd Place - Measured It Once Bridge Co. - 486.60 Efficiency
Michael Gonzalez-Sturm, David Currie
BCSD Elementary Students Perform in Young Musician's Honor Band
Four 5th-grade band students participated in the Young Musicians' Honor Band in Cedar Rapids. The students spent the day practicing their music with others from around the state, learning new things, and having fun! These students represented themselves and BCSD very well, we are incredibly proud of them!
- Vivienne Perkins - MT
- Reeti Nanavati - NA
- Lagatha Villa - HH
- Natalie Madesian - GW
BHS Senior Marianna Martinez Job Shadows State Representative at Iowa Capital
Marianna Martinez, a BHS senior and member of the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council, recently job shadowed Iowa State Representative Heather Matson at the Iowa Capitol, gaining firsthand insight into the legislative process and demonstrating her commitment to civic engagement.
Parents will need to re-enter their payment methods and set up any recurring payments.
Infinite Campus is switching to a new online payment system for payments in the Campus Parent Portal on the morning of March 18. During the transition, online payments will be temporarily unavailable.
Beginning the afternoon of March 18, families will need to re-enter their payment methods (credit/debit card or bank account) and set up any recurring payments again, as this information will not transfer to the new system for security reasons.
Watch for an email reminder on March 17 with more information.
Thank you for your patience during this transition.
All Welcome!
The Bettendorf Community School District School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) will meet on Monday, March 30, from 5:30–7:00 pm in the Administration Center Board Room, 3311 18th St.
As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, the district is administering the survey to teachers, students, and families. The survey measures key factors that support strong schools and provides valuable feedback about our learning environments.
During the meeting, committee members will review the purpose of the survey, learn about the prework completed with the 5Essentials team, and discuss how the results will help inform district and school improvement efforts.
Bettendorf High School proudly sponsors an annual $1,000 scholarship for one senior student-athlete in honor of former teacher and coach Denny Thiessen. This special apparel fundraiser helps raise funds for the scholarship while also promoting mental health awareness.
🗓 Store closes March 19
Orders can be shipped directly to your home or delivered to the high school for distribution.
👉 Shop here:
https://stores.inksoft.com/bhs_mental_health_awareness/shop/home
Thank you for supporting our senior scholarships and helping us continue this meaningful tradition.
Join the BHS baseball players and coaches for a 2-day pitching camp for grades 3-8 on March 24 & 31. To register, send an email to bettendorfbaseballclub@gmail.com. Register by March 1st to guarantee a camp t-shirt.
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
Augustana Volleyball Clinic - April 13, 20, 27
A 3-week clinic that will increase your knowledge and skills of the game of volleyball for boys and girls 4th - 8th grade.. This clinic will be run by the Augustana Volleyball coaching staff and players. http://getmeregistered.com/KellyBethkeVBSpring
Bethany for Children & Families Easter Egg Hunt - March 29
Bethany for Children & Families is hosting a fun Easter Egg Hunt at Modern Woodmen Park on Sunday, March 29 from 1–3 p.m.
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Gates and Kid Zone open: 12:30 p.m.
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First egg hunt begins: 1:15 p.m.
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Cost: $5 per child (ages 12 and younger)
Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of eggs, activities, and springtime fun at the ballpark!
Register here: http://www.bethany-qc.org/easter-egg-hunt
Camp Hope - Kids Impacted by Cancer
Who: kids impacted by cancer going into grades 4-9
What: Camp Hope - Free, overnight, weeklong summer camp
When: June 14-19th, 2026
Where: Camp Shalom, Maquoketa, IA
Cost: free
Camp Hope is a free, weeklong, sleep away camp for kids/teens going into grades 4-9 who are impacted by cancer. This includes kids who have a parent or loved one currently in treatment or who has gone through treatment in the past, or a kid who has experienced the death of a loved one due to cancer. Priority is given to first time campers, those with a loved one currently in treatment, and those whose loved one has died in the last year.
Application and information: https://www.csciowaillinois.org/camp/
Questions: nora@csciowaillinois.org / 563-726-5708
Figge Art Museum Classes and Events
The Putnam Summer Camps
The Putnam Education department offers a diverse selection of full-day and half-day camps for kids from kindergarten through sixth grade. Our camps are designed to provide a fun and educational experience for your child.
Learn more: http://www.putnam.org/summer-camps
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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