Bett District Update
Bettendorf Community School District Weekly Newsletter
Interview/Appoint Board Member to Vacancy
Directors interviewed Adam Holland and Mindy Smith-Pace for the interim board appointment and selected Mindy Smith-Pace for the position. Thank you to both of you for your interest in serving. #BETTerTogehter
As we prepare for a great year ahead, we encourage all families to take a few moments to review the 2025–2026 Family Handbook. The handbook is designed to help families understand school policies and support student success throughout the year.
This updated resource includes important information about:
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Attendance policies
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School hours and calendar highlights
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Student behavior expectations and code of conduct
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Technology use guidelines
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Health and safety procedures
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Communication protocols
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Transportation rules and more
📘 Check out the updated Family Handbook
If you have any questions after reviewing the handbook, please don’t hesitate to contact your school office.
Let’s make 2025–26 our best year yet!
How to Pay Online Through Infinite Campus
BCSD uses Infinite Campus (IC) Online Payments as our credit card and eCheck processing software. The 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 MEALS APPLICATIONS
The Free or Reduced Meal status application must be completed to receive reduced or waived meal prices.
Applications for Free & Reduced status are available through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal - Select “Meal Benefits” under the “More” tab.
Come to the District Administration Center at 3311 18th St. Monday - Thursday if you need technology assistance, Bettendorf High School Tuesday or Thursday, or elementaries and middle school beginning on Aug. 1.
Prefer paper? Download an application
Applications Due Aug. 25 - Sept. 18
Serving on a school board is a challenging job that requires leadership, vision and dedication. A school board member is entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities that can be assigned to a citizen: ensuring that Iowa schools help students reach high levels of educational achievement.
Four positions on the Bettendorf Board of Education are up for election on November 4: three four-year terms, and one two-year term. Learn more
Flying Off the Shelf!
The School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) is a group appointed by the board and is comprised of members representing students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members. Its purpose is to enhance the relationship between the school and the community and provide an avenue to get information and identify educational concerns from a different perspective. The committee helps assess district needs and makes recommendations to the school board on major educational needs and district initiatives.
The meetings are from 5:30 to 7 pm. A light meal is served, followed by a program and open discussion.
Mon., Oct. 20 - Strategic Plan & Parent Engagement
Mon., Dec. 15 - Iowa Legislative Priorities
Mon., Mar. 9 - Student Achievement & Impact of Federal/State Cuts
Mon., Apr. 20 - Student Well-Being & School Climate
If you would be interested in joining the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC), please get in touch with Celeste at cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us or call (563) 359-3681, ext. 3005.
The meetings are open to the public! #BETTerTogether
Join us Monday, September 1st, for the 31st Annual Run with Carl, brought to you by Ascentra Credit Union. The best Quad Cities Labor Day tradition offers a variety of fun activities for the whole family. Proceeds go to the Bettendorf & Pleasant Valley school foundations to support students.
- 5 Mile Race
- 5K Race
- Kid's Race
- Volunteer opportunities
Register or learn more today: www.runwithcarl.com
On Tues., Sept. 16, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Bettendorf High School auditorium, 3333 18th St. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 pm. The court will hear attorneys argue in the following case: State Public Defender v. Iowa District Court for Scott County, case number 25-0011 from Scott County District Court. Learn more
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
Girls in Aviation Day - Sept. 20
Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 am – 2 pm. Location: Quad Cities International Airport | Cargo 3200 69th Ave Moline, IL 61265
Learn more - https://bit.ly/45FAEyd
Cancer Support Community - Family Programs Calendar
Check out the family programs calendar for Cancer Support Community at Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club. https://www.csciowaillinois.org/children-teens-families/
Federation of the Blind - Cookout
The NFBI/Old Cap Chap invites you to our annual Priscilla McKinley cookout on Saturday, September 20, 2025,
Iowa City Park, Pavilions 7 & 8
200 Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon with activities to follow Members of the NFBI want to meet other blind individuals and their families. There will be plenty of food to share and fun to be enjoyed by all.
Please RSVP to OldCapChap@NFBI.org or call Inny Duncan at 319-930-8440 by Friday, September 5, 2025.
Join Cub Scouts - K-5th Grade!
NA, MT, GW - 6 pm Sept 2 at Veterans Memorial Park - 1645 23rd St.
HH & PN - 6-6:30 pm Sept. 3 at Kiwanis Park - 4223 Greenbrier Dr.
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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