Bett District Update

Jimmy Bark (Senior), Haleigh Hoyt (Career Readiness Coordinator), and AC Summers (Senior)

Two Bettendorf High School students are participating in Davenport Community School District’s Student-Built Home Program, sponsored by QC Realtors. Through this hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunity, students help build a single-family home from the ground up while developing valuable construction skills and gaining real-world experience. #BettPride

🏫 No School: Monday, Oct. 26 & Tuesday, Oct. 27

📚 Oct. 27: High School staff inservice

Second quarter begins Wednesday, Oct. 28. Enjoy the break, Bulldogs! 🐾

Agenda: https://link.bettschools.org/board-agenda-10-21-26

Live Stream: https://link.bettschools.org/board-livestream-10-21-26

The Bettendorf Community School District proudly commended the entire school staff of Herbert Hoover Elementary School for their exceptional response to the medical event on Wednesday, October 15.

During a critical situation prior to the school day, but during the arrival of students, the staff exemplified professionalism, empathy, and poise. By remaining exceedingly calm and maintaining clear, transparent communication throughout, they ensured students were safe, supported, and reassured, while keeping families informed and cared for every step of the way.

Interim Superintendent Elkin provided an overview to the Board on the District's Fall 2026 Certified Enrollment Report (Count #1) and recommended next steps and focus areas.

The operational update outlined key services provided to our students across our Nutrition Services and Transportation departments. The District's primary focus areas involve establishing baseline data for middle and high school breakfast participation and verifying transportation services, including bus pass counts, to ensure every rider is accounted for. Nutrition & Transportation presentation

Interim Superintendent Elkin presented the 2026–27 Progress Monitoring Schedule and core reporting framework for the District’s Strategic Priorities and administrative action plans.

Directors began discussing the superintendent search process and identified desired leadership qualities. Board members also discussed options for conducting the search and gathering community input, with potential next steps including a public survey, development of a leadership profile, and additional discussions leading into January 2027.

Bettendorf Schools invites all elementary students and their families to an evening of math, magic, and fun! 📅 Tuesday, November 17 ⏰ 5:30–7 pm 📍 Mark Twain Elementary

🎩 Watch Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land!

🎲 Enjoy fun math activities for all elementary ages!

🎁 Every family goes home with game instructions!

🐧 Get your picture taken with Jiji!

Don't miss the game giveaway at 6:45 p.m.!

We can't wait to see you for a MAGICAL night of learning and family fun! 💛🖤

#BettPride #BETTerTogether

Join us as we encourage students to make healthy choices, be kind to their minds, set positive goals, and choose a bright, drug-free future.

Together, we can help our students be their best selves! ❤️

#RedRibbonWeek #BettPride #BETTerTogether

Get ready for Bett Kindergarten Sneak Peek! 🐾💛

Join us for a fun evening to explore your future school, meet our amazing staff, and learn more about kindergarten at Bettendorf Schools!

📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.

📍 All Five Elementary Schools:

• Grant Wood – 1423 Hillside Dr.

• Herbert Hoover – 3223 S. Hampton Dr.

• Mark Twain – 1620 Lincoln Rd.

• Neil Armstrong – 3311 Central Ave.

• Paul Norton – 4485 Greenbrier Dr.

We can't wait to welcome our future Bulldogs! 🐾
Open to all 2027-28 Kindergartners and their parents. You don't have to be a BCSD resident.

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #BettKindergarten

🎟️ Showtimes:

• Saturday, Nov. 7 | 7 pm

• Sunday, Nov. 8 | 1 pm

🎫 Tickets:

• Adults: $10

• Students & Seniors: $8

Purchase tickets: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/bettendorf/tickets

Come support our talented BHS students as they bring this thrilling production to life! 👏

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #BHSTheatre

We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting skills and a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and financial excellence.

💰 Salary: $61,800/year
📅 Schedule: 261 days (12 months)
🎓 Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Ready to make a difference while supporting our schools and students?

👉 Apply today: www.bettschools.org

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring

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Join the Bettendorf Community School District team and make a difference every day! 💙

We’re looking for compassionate, motivated paraeducators who are passionate about supporting students and helping create inclusive, engaging learning environments.

🐾 Come make a difference with Bett!
Learn more and apply at www.bettschools.org

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring

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Looking for an opportunity to make a difference?

Bettendorf Community School District has openings across our team — from teachers and paraeducators to security, custodial, counseling, accounting, and guest staff positions.

🐾 Find your place at Bett and join a team dedicated to supporting students every day!

👉 Apply today at www.bettschools.org

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring

Reconnect, engage, give back! With BettConnect, a joint initiative of the Bettendorf Community School District and the Bettendorf Community Schools 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, and Community Members Are Welcome to Join
Many features are available for staff, parents, and community members. Please join and let us know which categories represent you.

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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 in three ways:

• Download and use the free Safe+Sound Iowa app
• Visit SafeandSoundIowa.gov
• Call 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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Looking for some new Bett gear? The Bett Boosters Store has apparel and accessories for Bulldogs of all ages, including alumni merchandise and Bett gear. https://link.bettschools.org/BoosterStore

Choose from hats, shirts, hoodies, and more while supporting the Bett Boosters and our students.

🛍️ Shop the Bett Boosters Store today!

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Come on out to The Landing Ice Rink and kick up your heels for the last Line Dance Party of the season! You bring the moves; we’ll provide the vibe! Full concessions available in The Lodge.

When: Friday, October 23 from 6 - 9 pm

Cost: $5 entry per person

Ages: 13 and up

Who’s ready for Halloween? WE ARE! Come on out to Bettendorf’s Annual Halloween Parade and get a head start on your candy collecting!

When: Saturday, October 24 at 6:30 pm

Where: Bettendorf Middle School, to Spruce Hills Rd/Cumberland Square, to Middle Rd in front of The Landing and back to the middle school.

City of Bettendorf Halloween Events

• Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 24, 6:30 pm
• Citywide Trick-or-Treating on Saturday, Oct. 31, 5–7:30 pm

Learn more online at www.bettendorf.org/Halloween

Experience the sport of dekhockey in a new indoor setting! This recreational program is designed for all ages and skill levels, whether you're brand new to the sport or already have experience playing.

The program will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with each day serving as its own four-session opportunity. Participants can register for one day of the week or combine multiple days for additional opportunities to play.

When: First session starts the first week of November

Ages: 2 – Adult!

Cost: $48 per 4-week session

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

Think Thanksgiving meets football season: buffalo chicken dip, fruit medley skewers, and delicious apple pie bites!

When: Saturday, November 14, 10 - 11:30 am

Ages: 6 - 12

Cost: $40

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

Come join Bettendorf’s very own Maggie Penry-Cole from Bettendorf Parks Maintenance as she shares her expertise assembling and decorating a variety of DIY projects with fresh flowers, greenery, blooms, plants, seasonal décor, and more!

When: Thursday, November 19 from 1-4 pm

Ages: 12 and up

Cost: $65

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

Join us for a welcoming, adaptive gym experience designed specifically for individuals with special needs. Our Special Needs Open Gym provides a comfortable, sensory-friendly environment where participants can enjoy physical activity at their own pace. During these sessions, individuals with special needs will have the opportunity to participate in recreational activities in a more adaptive and inclusive setting than traditional programs or gym time may provide. We will limit capacity to minimize sensory stimulation and create an accommodating space for all abilities. Participants will have access to our gymnasium and a meeting room, with both traditional gym and sporting equipment as well as adaptive play equipment available to meet diverse needs and interests. One adult (18+) must accompany each participant. Times vary based on age group. For any questions, please call Meredith Fabrizius at 563-344-4091.

When: Thursday, November 19

Ages: 2+

Cost: $5

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

• Figge - October Classes

• Join Girl Scouts

• U of IKids Go STEM! - Dec. 5

• SCC Spooktacular!
  

  📅 Wednesday, Oct. 28

  ⏰ 5–7 pm

  📍 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  Free - Open to all

• University of Iowa Alumni & Friends Hawkeye Haiku Writing Contest - Nov. 2–12

Bettendorf Parks & Rec

• Youth Pickleball Clinic for Beginners - Nov. 4-18

• Safely Home Alone - Nov. 5

• *NEW PROGRAM – Little Kickers Soccer Clinic* - Nov. 7 - Dec. 12

• Youth Soccer Clinic - Nov. 7 - Dec. 12

• Bath Bomb Workshop - Nov. 8

• Indoor Recess - Nov. 8 - Dec. 13

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

OCTOBER

National Principals Month

National Bullying Prevention Month

23-31 - Red Ribbon Week

23 - End of 1st Quarter - Early Release: HS 12 pm | MS 1 pm | Elem 2 pm

23 - HS vs Dubuque Football Game 7:15 pm (Away)

26-27 - No School

26 - District Offices Closed

27 - HS Inservice - Elem & MS PT Comp

28 - 2nd Quarter Begins

A little paint, a lot of creativity, and plenty of smiles! Our Bett Buddies had a gourd-geous time decorating pumpkins and making memories together. #BettPride #BETTerTogether

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