Bett District Update

Students and administrators share their appreciation for our volunteers and the many roles they fill. April 22-26 is National School Volunteer Week. #BETTerTogether #BettPride

Agenda | Live Stream | School Board Website

Directors held a public hearing for the FY 2025 budget and approved the budget.

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Congratulations to the Bettendorf Middle School Black team (Grayson Barr, Olivia Howard, Sophia Everding) for finishing 1st at the Eastern Iowa Regional Iowa Teen Award Battle of the Books. Two teams from Bettendorf Middle School battled against two teams each from Pleasant Valley and Davenport's Smart, Sudlow, Walcott, Williams, and Wood on their knowledge of the 2023-2024 Iowa Teen Award nominees at the Bettendorf Public Library. More info

Congratulations to our Esports Valorant Team for their 2-0 win over East Buchanan High School. Congrats to our JV Mario Kart team for their 1st place win against Oskaloosa and Ankeny High Schools: Ankeny – 85, Oskaloosa – 46 and Bett – 133.

Congratulations to the Conservation Club who competed in the Envirothon Competition and placed 5th in our region out of 49 teams, which means they have advanced to the state competition! The State Envirothon will be held Monday, April 29th at Jester Park Nature Center in Granger, Iowa. The students who participated on this state-qualifying team are Kaelee Wolf, Michael Farmer, Kaija Anderson, Josey Wells, Lizzie Pegg, and Seth Rashid. Learn more about the club

Congratulations to the BHS students who attended the Get Lit Writing Conference at WIU. The following students received awards for their written or visual work.

• Short Stories: 1st Place: Arianna Vesey, “A Bëeg-BAhD Day”, 3rd Place: Connor Culbertson, “The Shattered Throne”
• Gender/Sexuality: 2nd Place: Stella Lundh, “Finally Free”

Elementary Art Teachers Chrissy Block & Meghan Purcell presented two sessions at the National Art Educators Association Conference (NAEA) National Conference in Minneapolis: Designing An Alight Curriculum That Works for You & Bookmaking Techniques to Authentically Support SEL.

Bettendorf Senior Cooper Agosta has been offered admission into the United States Naval Academy. Cooper's hard work, dedication to serving his country, and kind heart exude the character traits necessary for success in this endeavor. Congratulations Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Agosta!

Bettendorf High School is a 2024 Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant recipient. Thanks to Industrial Technology Teacher Joe Shoemaker, the school will receive $10K to purchase tools needed for its new construction program.

The funding will help buy the tools of the trade, allowing students to get hands-on experience with the equipment and tools they would use in the construction field. The opportunity will help students jump into the workforce with knowledge of the tools and practical experience.

Saturday, April 13th the following Bettendorf students were selected for and participated in the Coe College Honor Band. Students rehearsed throughout the day with composer/conductor Carol Brittin Chambers and presented a concert. Learn more

Congratulations to our 11 student athletes for earning scholarships to college! Gavin Barta,

Landon Coleman, TJ Eikenberry, Koen Fleming, Mason Goche, Jordan Martens, Robert Matera, Thomas McAleer, Kyleigh Meier, Jacob Schulz, Charlie Zimmerman. Learn more #BettPride

The Fine Arts Boosters support students and staff in the BCSD performing arts programs: band, orchestra, choir, and theatre. They are open to all families and community members.

The Bettendorf Fine Arts Boosters (BFAB) have determined that becoming a 501(c)3 is the best course of action for the organization. At the next BFAB General Meeting, officers will be elected and the bylaws will be approved. If you have any questions or concerns, please plan to attend or email bettfinearts@gmail.com

The General meeting is 6:30 pm on Monday, April 29, in BHS Fine Arts Room 2. You can park in the north lot and can enter through entrance 2N. More information

We welcome your support as concession volunteers for the upcoming performances of Chicago (April 18-21). Sign up for a shift

Serving on a school board is a challenging and rewarding job that requires leadership, vision and dedication. An Iowa school board member is entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities that can be assigned to a citizen: ensuring that Iowa public schools help students reach high levels of educational achievement.

Join us in saying ‘thank you’ to the members of the Bettendorf Board of Education for being the wind beneath the wings of our schools, for propelling district staff to new heights, and helping our amazing students soar!

Join us for our next Bett Academy 6-7:30 pm Thursday, May 2, to learn more about our nutrition service program and how school districts are funded. #BETTerTogether #BettPride

Each year, JDRF One Walk brings together thousands of people across the country to change the future for everyone living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). JDRF One Walk gives people with T1D, their loved ones, companies and the local community the opportunity to create change and positively impact the lives of those living with T1D.

Join our team for JDRF One Walk on Saturday, May 4 beginning at 8 am at Black Hawk College - 6600 34th Ave., Moline. Or, click on the link to offer your financial support.

Registration is officially open for the 2024 Little Bulldog Show Choir Camp!!! Registration link https://bit.ly/24ShowChoirCamp. All payments must be turned in to the activities office. You can find more information at https://www.bettmusicdepartment.com/

If you wish to support the Senior Pin program for this year and beyond, donations are being accepted until 5/17 by Venmo to BHS parent Jenni Lavora (https://account.venmo.com/u/levorajennii ) or by check (made out to BHS with memo "grad pin") at the BHS office. #BETTerTogether

Rising high school seniors from the Quad Cities, who are planning to pursue a career in teaching, are invited to attend our Future Teachers Academy. For two weeks, future teachers will participate in two introductory college courses common to teacher preparation programs with an additional course required in the fall semester, earning seven college credits tuition-free!

Students must be attending high school in Bettendorf Community Schools, Davenport Community Schools or the Moline-Coal Valley School District. Upon admission to St. Ambrose University and enrollment in the Educator Preparation Program, each Academy participant is eligible to receive an $8,000 scholarship, distributed over four years. Learn more Contact Haleigh Hoyt if interested hhoyt@bettendorf.k12.ia.us and attend an info session during PRIDE on Monday, April 29th.

The Bettendorf Community School District is now accepting preschool applications for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child will be four years old on or before September 15, 2024, he/she is eligible to participate. Learn more

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

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.

Check out the 2023-24 family handbook for: District Information | General School Procedures | Climate & Safety | Curriculum & Assessments | Programs & Supports for Students | Health & Wellness | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Attendance & Absences | Parent Information & Resources | Registration/Enrollment | Elementary Information | Bettendorf Middle School Information | Bettendorf High School Information | Links to Forms

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

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

• 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.

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!

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Although these programs are run by BCSD coaches/staff, they are not sponsored by the Bettendorf Community School District or its schools. All proceeds support the outside camp.

• 7th & 8th Grade Cheer Camp - June-Sept - Register by May 31
  

• BMS Summer Fitness Camp (24-25 6th - 8th graders) - June 18 - July 30

• RoboDogs Summer Camp (24-25 3rd - 8th grades) - June 10-13

• Sumo Robotics Camp (24-25 3rd - 8th graders) - June 10-12

Service Hour Opportunities . . .

• Memorial Day through Labor Day – Park Ambassadors Volunteer Program: www.bettendorf.org/ParkAmbassadors
  

• Camp Figge - Art for Kids

• PK-5th Grade Girl Invitation to Join Girl Scouts

• Bettendorf Aquatics Spring Swim Lessons - April 29-May 2 & May 6-9

• Lions Fishing Derby - May 11
  

• QC Symphony Youth Ensemble Applications - Due May 13

• WQPT Ready to Learn Multilingual Education Conference and Family Concert - May 18
  

• 2024 Jr. Vikings Summer Basketball Camp - Boys Grades 2-6 - June & July

• Law Enforcement Camp (HS Students) - July 8-12

• Hand in Hand QC Summer Camp July 15-19 & July 22-26 - Looking for volunteers
  

• Health Careers Adventure Camp 7th & 8th Grade - July 15-19

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APRIL

30 - HS Spring Vocal Music Concert 7-8:30 pm

MAY

2 - Bett Academy - Let's Eat & Show Me the Money 6-7:30 - Grant Wood Elem

6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

6 - 6th Grade Band Concert 6pm - PAC

6 - 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert 7:15 pm - PAC

7 - Teacher Appreciation Day

7 - 6th-8th Grade Chorus Concert 7 pm

8 - School Nurse Day

8 - Jazz One & District Percussion Night

8 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

9 - BMS Spring Orchestra Concert 7pm

12 - Mother's Day

13 - Bett Academy/SIAC (School Improvement Advisory Committee) - Career Readiness 5-7 pm - Neil Armstrong Elementary

14 - Band/Orchestra Ice Cream Social Concert

16 - Elem Band & Orchestra Concert 6 pm - BHS Performing Arts Center

22- Last Day for Seniors

22 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

26 - Class of 2024 Graduation 1 pm

27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

31 - Last Day of School - Early Release

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