Bett District Update

What an honor to be back in session! The 2025–26 school year is off to an exciting start as we welcome students into our classrooms and hallways. A heartfelt thank you to our parents and staff for helping launch the year with such energy and support. Together, we’re building a strong foundation for an incredible year ahead.

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

Please join us for our Admin Center Student Art Gallery Walk Open House, celebrating the incredible new student artwork displayed in the Administration Center and the teachers who inspire them.

Date: Thurssday, September 11

Time: 5–5:45 pm (prior to the school board meeting)

Location: Bettendorf School District Administration Center - 3311 18th St.

Kicking Off: Arts in Education Week (Sept. 14–19)

Featured Artists: Shay Albracht, Faith Anderson, Briella Andedo, Gavin Banks, Nova Bender, Maddie Bonis, Ellie Borys, Lyala Briggs, Emelia Briggs, Callie Burse, Lakyn Cabrera, Isaac Dominguez, Macy Faust, Asher Fenton, Sylvie Halfhill, Miley Hamamoto, Emma Hartley, Adalyn Hauman, Nicole Jacobson, Parker Jager, Ava Johnson, Raymon King, Bailey Linnberg, Gia Loss, Isla McGivern, Tatum Miller, Alyssa Mull, Sammy Nguyen, Mina Preuett, Princess Seth, Hana Shouip, Aysia White, Michael Witt, and Lydia Zupke.

BHS Surround Sound Trivia Night - There's No Business Like Show Business Friday, Sept. 12. Tanglewood Hills Pavilion - 4250 Middle Road. https://tinyurl.com/SS-trivia-25

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

🎀 Join the Bulldog Cheerleaders for a day full of spirit! 🎀
Little Bulldogs Cheer Clinic — open to all K–8 students!
📅 Clinic: Wed, Sept 17
📣 Cheer: Fri, Sept 19 at the freshmen game
💲 $40 (includes a t-shirt)
👉 Register: https://forms.gle/yjauYLwA8vqbNN849

#GoBulldogs #CheerClinic #LittleBulldogs

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

Join our team and experience the rewarding role of guiding and inspiring young minds! Apply Here - 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.

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!

Learn more

Check out the August 25 City of Bettendorf Parks & Rec newsletter

For grades K-8. Participants will spend the day with SAU Spirit program. Learn more - https://event.formdash.org/2025/sau-kids/

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• BMX at Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds
• Bettendorf Aquatics
• Bettendorf Library English Language Learn Conversation Club - 1st & 3rd Thursday
• BSA Spring Academy
• Figge Art Museum Classes - Flyer | website
• Get Your Student a Bettendorf Library Card
• Girls in Aviation Day - Sept. 20
• Girl Scout Adventures
• Immigrants Are Our Neighbors Poetry, Essay and Visual Arts Contest
• 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.
• Midwest Writing Center Young Emerging Writers Workshop - Monthly
• YMCA Fall Sports

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

SEPTEMBER

1 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day - Run with Carl

5 - HS Football vs Iowa City High (Home)

11 - Administration Center Student Art Gallery Walk & Open House 5-5:45 pm

11 - School Board Meeting 6pm

14 - Arts in Education Week

16 - HS Blood Drive

16 - IT Professionals Day

16 - Iowa Supreme Court Oral Arguments: State Public Defender v. Iowa District Court for Scott County - 7 pm HS Performing Arts Center

19 - HS Football vs Iowa City West (Home)

22 - HS P/T Conferences 5-7 pm

24 - MS P/T Conferences 3:30-7:30 pm

25 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

28 - Oct. 4 - Homecoming/Spirit Week

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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