Bett District Update
Bettendorf Community School District Weekly Newsletter
PTO invites you to gear up for the season and support BMS!
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.
Your Go-To Resource
Looking for information about Bettendorf Community School District? The 2026-27 Family Handbook is a great resource for all things BCSD! From district procedures and school information to important guidelines and resources for families, the handbook is designed to help you find the information you need throughout the school year.
How to Pay Online Through Infinite Campus
BCSD uses Infinite Campus (IC) Online Payments as our credit card and eCheck processing software. IC can be accessed from your Campus Parent Portal Login. Just click on “Fees” in the menu on the left.
Benefits of Infinite Campus Online Payments:
No additional accounts/logins: You can use your existing Campus Parent Portal account to make payments. This is in addition to all the great features you already have access to through the Portal.
All-in-one checkouts: Add food service deposits, school fees, optional items, and activity registrations to your cart. Under a single checkout, payments can be made for one student or the entire household.
eCheck option: Want the convenience of online payments but don’t want to pay the $2.50 credit card fee? Paying online via eCheck, which is a direct debit from your checking or savings account, offers the same benefits but with only a $0.35 processing fee per checkout.
Recurring Payments: Set up recurring payments to keep your student’s food service account supplied. Payments can be scheduled based on a low balance threshold or on a weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly basis.
Payment History: See your past online payments and generate receipts. (Receipts can also be emailed to you at the time of purchase.) You can also see your entire payment history: whether made online or via cash or check at the school.
If you have questions about online payments, please contact the Administration Center at (563) 359-3681.
Free & Reduced Applications
Applications for Free & Reduced-Price School Meals are now open for the 2026-27 school year!
Your family may qualify, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Eligibility for free or reduced-price meals may also provide access to other educational programs and benefits.
You can apply online through the Parent Portal or request a paper application.
Parent Information: https://bit.ly/2026-27FreeReducedMealsInfo
Apply Online Through Parent Portal:
Download Application: https://bit.ly/2026-27FreeReducedMealApp
Questions?
Contact the Bett CSD District Nutrition Services Department for assistance (563) 359-3681,
Learn more at bettschools.org under Nutrition Services.
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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 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@bettschools.org, or download a preschool application from:
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
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
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!
Lions Club - Bike for Sight - Aug. 29
A family-friendly bike ride promoting vision awareness in our communities and beyond our Lions Club, helping others see the future.
August 29th 2026 -Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf, Iowa
9 am to 1 pm.
Your shirt purchase serves as your ride registration. You need a shirt to participate in the ride. https://bikeforsight.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Join Girl Scouts
Find what’s within.
At Girl Scouts, you get to make your own choices, try new things with support, and figure out what matters to you at your own pace, your own way.
Sign up today! www.girlscoutstoday.org
Junior Chefs Cooking Class – School Day Snacks
Say hello to 3 pm snacking: school is back in session! Our chefs will whip up some taco crescent rolls, cheese quesadillas, vegetable dip, ants on a log, and, of course, a pre-dinner old-fashioned root beer float!
When: Saturday, September 12, 10–11:30 am
Ages: 6 - 12
Cost: $40
Get more info and register at: www.bettendorf.org/Chefs
Try Archery for Families
Bettendorf Parks and Recreation is partnering with Davenport Valley Archers to provide an indoor event for families to try out archery together! We will cover range safety and setup, bow and arrow parts, and the steps of shooting before you shoot.
Try Archery is a program for those interested in trying archery. No experience necessary. Certified instructors on hand to get you started, and all equipment needed for this 2-hour clinic will be provided!
When: Wednesday, September 9, 6–8 pm
Ages: 8yrs +
Cost: $30
Get more info and register at: www.bettendorf.org/Archery
Youth Indoor Tennis
Bettendorf Parks and Recreation is proudly partnering with the Quad City Tennis Club to offer indoor youth tennis lessons. Their team of instructors include USPTA-certified professionals, ranging from former collegiate athletes to top-ranked high school players from across the Quad Cities. They are committed to delivering a high-quality experience for beginner and intermediate youth players, providing a fun and engaging environment where they can learn the game of tennis and develop their skills with confidence.
Ages: 6 – 12
Skill Levels: Red, Orange and Green ball
Lessons are 4 weeks long and start on either Friday, September 4 or Saturday, September 5.
Cost: $55
Register at: www.bettendorf.org/tennis
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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