Bett District Update

We kicked off the 5-year Bettendorf Middle School Addition & Renovation Project with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday. Construction will begin with a 12-classroom addition. Exciting things ahead for our middle school students and community. We are #BETTerTogether! #BettPride Learn more about the project!

Bettendorf schools break ground on middle school renovations - KWQC

Multi-million dollar renovations begin to Bettendorf Middle School - Our Quad Cities

Bettendorf Middle School breaks ground on renovations and new wing - WQAD

Bettendorf Middle School to start construction on expansion in November - QC Times

Students can 'dream big' in updated Bettendorf Middle School - QC Business Journal

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.

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We encourage all families in need to apply!

Show your Bett Fine Arts pride this season! 💙🎭 Shop the BFAB Online Store for your favorite Music & Theater gear. Open through Nov. 2 — perfect for holiday gifts!
🛍️ https://bettfinearts2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Our Student Hunger Drive is happening now — and the need has never been greater.

KWQC recently reported that thousands of families in the Quad Cities are bracing for food insecurity as SNAP benefits end across Iowa. That means local food banks like River Bend are expecting a surge in families who can’t afford groceries.

Right here in Bettendorf, about one in three students already rely on free or reduced-price lunch. Hunger isn’t just a statistic — it’s our classmates, our neighbors, and families across our community.

If you want to understand how serious this is, check out the KWQC article on our local food banks and the impact of SNAP benefit cuts.

Color Run – Sun, Nov. 2 at 11 AM
Canvassing after the Color Run – Sun, Nov. 2 at 4 PM
Volleyball Tournament – Wed, Nov. 5 at 5:30 PM

Every can, every dollar, and every volunteer matters.
Bring donations, show your Bulldog Spirit, and help fight hunger in our community.
Because Bulldogs don’t back down — we give back!

Come out for the BHS StuCo Bett Color Run to support the Student Hunger Drive beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, at the BHS track. This event is suitable for all ages and is not intended to be overly competitive. It is a fun 2-mile course around the BHS campus, starting on the track. We will spray colors as people go by, so wear white/light colors! We have a 2-mile track for most runners and a half-mile track for children 10 and under.

Here is the link to sign up. $15 per person. Please pay the $15 ahead of time to register on Bound (there is a link to that attached in the registration form). All proceeds support the Student Hunger Drive! Hope to see you there! 👉 Register here: http://bit.ly/4nkst1h

Let’s make a colorful impact together! 💛💙 #BettPride #StudentHungerDrive

Get to know the candidates running for the Bettendorf School Board! View their profiles, register to vote, explore early voting options, and find your polling place for Election Day. https://bit.ly/BettSchoolBoardElection

As we begin to approach the chilly winter season, we want to take a moment to share how we make weather-related decisions to cancel, delay, or release early.

Weather conditions (snow, ice, fog, or other natural occurrences) may vary around the district and can change quickly, so we make decisions based on various sources:

• We drive the roads to check the conditions of the roads throughout the district
• Direct conversations with:
• The National Weather Service
• Local School Districts
• District Operations Team to determine parking lot clearing times
• Scott County and the City of Bettendorf regarding road plow times

We will delay or close school for an “extreme cold warning”, not an advisory. If the warning is set to expire in the first couple hours of the school day, we will delay. If it is longer into the morning, we may cancel.

Families will be notified of a delay, early release, or cancellation in the following ways:

1. Phone Call

2. Text Message

3. Email

4. BCSD-branded social media (Facebook and Twitter)

5. BCSD website

6. Local media, including radio, websites, and television

Please take the time now to check your contact information and preferences. This is the information we use to contact you during inclement weather days and other emergency-related events. If you need to change your contact information, please do so through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

The state requires a minimum of 1,080 hours of instruction each school year. While extra instructional time is built into our calendar, if school is canceled, we may need to make up that time. If a make-up day is required, it will begin with June 5, 2026.

Students will have outdoor recess when the temperature is 0 degrees or above. If the temperature (wind chill included) is less than 0 degrees, students will stay inside for recess. Please have your children dress for the weather (coats, gloves or mittens, hats, and boots if necessary).

The Bettendorf Theatre Department will proudly present 26 Pebbles at 7 pm on Fri., Nov. 7 and Sat., Nov. 8 in the BHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10. Purchase tickets

On December 14, 2012, 20 children and 6 adults died in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Following the tragedy, the community rallied together to care for and support each other as the world watched their suffering. "26 Pebbles" chronicles the experiences of the parents and community members of Newtown and Sandy Hook. The characters tell the story of their hometown: The experience of community events, the day of the shooting and their panic, the grief and trauma following the tragedy. Lauded for its compassion and message of healing, "26 Pebbles" shows how pebbles dropped in the pond can create a ripple effect for the rest of the world.

Join the Bett Nurses for the Epilepsy Awareness Walk on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the BHS track. Gates open at 8 am, and the walk begins at 9 am

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurring seizures and affects people of all ages. By walking together, we can help raise awareness, show support for those living with epilepsy, and fund efforts toward education and research.

You can join the Bett Nurses team, donate, or order shirts through Oct. 29 to show your support!

🥞 Flip for a cause! Join FBLA for a pancake breakfast benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association—Saturday, Nov 8, 8–11 am, in the BHS Commons. Bring friends, eat hotcakes, do good. 💜🧠 #EndALZ #BettPride

Calling all Bettendorf family members ages 18 and older! Our community partners are hosting a Career Expo for construction careers and you're invited! Explore the construction trades, connect with industry professionals, and learn more about opportunities in the field! Register Today

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!

🌟 Join our team of dedicated educators! We're seeking compassionate paraeducators who are passionate about supporting students and making a difference every day. Help us create an inclusive, engaging learning environment! 💛 #BettPride #NowHiring! Apply Here - https://bit.ly/BettHiring

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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

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BHS grads, it's time to show your Bulldog pride! 🐾 Purchase your BHS Alumni t-shirt from the Bulldog Booster online store today and wear your pride loud and proud! #BHSAlumni #BulldogPride #BettPride - https://bit.ly/BulldogBoostersOnlineStore

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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 three ways:

1. Downloading and using the free Safe+Sound Iowa app
2. Going to SafeandSoundIowa.gov, or
3. Calling 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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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!

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Check out the City of Bettendorf Parks & Rec weekly newsletter

Check out the Figge Art Museum classes and events in November.

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• Bettendorf Aquatics
• Figge Art Museum Classes - Flyer | website
• Get Your Student a Bettendorf Library Card
• Girl Scout Adventures - New Bettendorf Daisy Troop
• Midwest Writing Center Young Emerging Writers Workshop - Monthly
• YMCA Fall Sports

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NOVEMBER

4 - Election Day - School Board Election

7 & 8 - HS Fall Play - 26 Pebbles 7 pm

9 - World Kindness Week

11 - Veterans Day

13 - World Kindness Day

17 - 21 - American Education Week

18 - Family Day

19 - Education Support Professionals Day

21 - Guest Teacher Day

22 - Festival of Trees Parade

24 - Festival of Trees - MS/HS Music Ensembles

25-28 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break - Offices Closed

Thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from WK Kellogg Co. through its Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger Initiative and Hy-Vee, Bettendorf Middle School is receiving a new volleyball net system to replace equipment that is more than 20 years old.

The new gear will benefit both Bettendorf Middle School’s volleyball teams and students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade physical education classes, providing updated, safer, and higher-quality equipment for all.

Mark Twain Elementary students put on their detective hats and dressed as their favorite mystery characters or detectives on Thursday for “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug-Free” day!

It was a fun and creative way to promote Red Ribbon Week and remind everyone to make smart, healthy choices. 💛🖤

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #RedRibbonWeek

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(563) 359-3681
www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us
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