Bett District Update

Bettendorf High School has four seniors who were recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Zachariah Stone, Michael Farmer, and Kaelee Wolf received recognition as National Merit Semifinalists. Charlie Silver (not pictured) received Commendable Merit.

"BHS prides itself on a rigorous curriculum with clear learning outcomes. The staff provides engaging learning experiences and course offerings, including honors and advanced placement courses, that challenge students to achieve their highest potential," said Principal Kristy Cleppe. "We are immensely proud of these students and all previously recognized students, as well as the teachers who prepared them. With this level of achievement, these students and staff exemplify commitment in the pursuit of excellence." Learn more

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.

We have eight candidates running for four open seats in the 2023 school board election.

Learn More About the Candidate

• Check out their profiles
• School Board Candidate Forum moderated by KWQC-TV6 - 6 pm on Wed., Oct. 25

Other Voting Opportunities

• Absentee Ballot Request Forms Due Oct. 23 at 5 pm

• Scott County Auditor’s Office - Oct. 18 - Nov. 7 - M-F - 8 am - 4:30 pm | Oct. 28 - 9 am - noon

• Bettendorf Public Library - Oct. 27 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

• Election Day - Tues, Nov. 7 - Polls Open 7 am - 8 pm - Where Do I Vote - Precinct Finder

On Thursday, BCSD elementary schools hosted Elem Curriculum Night - an opportunity for parents and students to visit with teachers and learn more about what their students are learning. #BETTerTogether

BHS Future Business Leaders of America has decided to do a webstore this year for our members to purchase shirts. Along with our shirts are a lot of really nice Bettendorf items for purchase. Check it out! All purchases must be complete by October 5th.

SIAC is a group appointed by the board and made up of members representing students, parents, teachers, administrators, and local community. Its purpose is to enhance the relationship between the district and the community and provides an avenue to get information and identify educational concerns from different perspectives.

2023-24 Meetings & Topics

Tuesday, Oct. 3 - New District Website/App & Alumni Engagement

Monday, Nov. 6 - Curriculum & Data

Monday, January 29 - Student Services - Therapeutic Learning Program

Monday, March 25 - Branding Update

Monday, May 13 - TBD

If you would be interested in joining SIAC for the 2023-24 school year, please contact Celeste Miller at (563) 359-3681 or cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us.

The Bettendorf Community School District & Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation are launching BettConnect, an alumni platform featuring:

• CONNECT - Alumni can stay in touch with other Bettendorf graduates

• GIVE BACK - We are looking for local mentors for current students and recent graduates

• CAREER CONNECTION - Share job/career information and opportunities with current students and recent graduates

• NETWORK - Expand your professional network

• SUPPORT - Stay informed about the current work of the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation and learn how to support current students and teachers

• KEEP IN TOUCH - Stay up to date about what's going on in Bettendorf High School and the Bettendorf Community School District

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.

Business Directory - Alumni and community members are welcome to add their businesses to the BettConnect Business Directory and update with offers.

Currently enrolled high school students will eventually have access to mentorship connections through Haleigh Hoyt, BHS Career Readiness Coordinator.

If your child will be four years old on or before September 15, we have openings for the 2023-2024 school year. Bettendorf offers preschool on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:45 am - 2 pm. To apply, click HERE.

If you have additional questions, contact Joyce Meyer at (563) 359-3681, ext. 3050.

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.

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!

Bettendorf Athletic Boosters will be selling apparel and merchandise at all home football games. We have many new designs we can't wait for you to see. Go Bulldogs!

Join Our Team! Apply Online!

• Bus Drivers
• Guest Staff (teachers, paras, nurses, custodians, bus drivers, etc.)
  
• Special Ed Paraeducator (Multiple Positions)
  
• Special Education Teachers
• School Counselor

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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NEW THIS WEEK

• Bettendorf Parks & Rec. - Wellness Weekly Newsletter!
• Hand in Hand - November Programs - Register by Oct.

COMMUNITY OPPPORTUNITIES

• Bettendorf Wrestling Club (Boys & Girls K-8) - Parent Info Night - Oct. 17
• Bettendorf Youth Basketball Association (BYBA) Opportunities for 3rd - 8th Grade Boys
• Children of the CornCon Kids' Hacker Camp - Oct. 7
• QC Tutor Connection - QC United Way is uniting students with tutors for educational success
• Quest for Christ & One Eighty - After School Meetings: Neil Armstrong | Herbert Hoover - Beginning Nov. 6
• University of Iowa Teddy Bear Clinic - Sept. 30

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

OCTOBER

National Principals Month

National Bully Prevention Month

6 - HS Football vs Davenport Central (Home)

8 - National School Lunch Week

12-14 - HS Fall Play

12 - HS Football vs Prairie (Home)

16-20 - School Bus Safety Week

17 & 24 - Elem Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

20 - HS Football vs Iowa City (Home)

23 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week

23 - Marching Band Showcase

25 - School Board Candidate Forum 6 pm - HS Performing Arts Center

27 & 30 - NO SCHOOL (27 - HS Inservice)

Miss Maddi's preschool class at Neil Armstrong Elementary

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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