Bett District Update - September 16, 2022

September 16, 2022

The Bett District Update is a weekly newsletter to keep parents and community members informed about what’s happening in the Bettendorf Community School District. Sign up for the newsletter

United Way Day of Caring Volunteers

Beautiful BMS Courtyards

Thank you to all our United Way Day of Caring volunteers for helping beautify Bettendorf Middle School! #BETTerTogether #BettPride Learn more

Join Us in Honoring Service Members

Uniformed Service Members Appreciation Night - Sept. 16

Join Bettendorf High School and the Iowa National Guard in honoring uniformed service members at the Sep. 16 HS football game vs. Cedar Rapids Prairie - 7 pm - TouVelle Stadium Bettendorf High School

Supporting District Infrastructure & Technology

PPEL Renewal Approved!

Thank you to all who came out to vote on the PPEL Renewal! It passed with 753 (79%) Yes votes | 203 (21%) No votes. The voter-approved PPEL is now extended through 2034. This is a big step in our Facilities Master Plan process. #BETTerTogether #BettPride

PPEL funds pay for district technology including our 1:1 student device initiative supporting preschool through 12th-grade students; infrastructure for wired/wireless technology and networking; classroom technology such as touch screen smart boards and audio-visual equipment; and district security.

Supporting Families in Need

Mobile Food Pantry - Sept. 20

Join us for our monthly mobile food pantry in collaboration with River Bend Food Pantry 5:45 - 7 pm on Tuesday, September 20th, at Neil Armstrong Elementary - 3311 Central Ave.

Local blood banks are in critical need!

BHS Blood Drive - Sept. 20

BHS will host its first blood drive of the year on Sept 20th from 11 am-3 pm in the BHS Commons. We invite community members to join us in saving lives in our area by signing up. Our local blood banks are in critical need, please donate if you can! Sign Up to Donate!

Congratulations to the Bettendorf High School 2022 Homecoming Court!

Back row (left to right) Sam Barnes, Josh Gunn, Luke Menster, Jack Reilly, Shae Van Zummeren, and JT Kramer. Front row - Victoria Neece, Loukia Constantinides, Becky Selmani, Ahlivya Hill, Hattie Aanestad, and Brooke Magistrelli.

It's Finally Here!

Bett Homecoming Week - Sept. 18-24

Tuesday, Sept. 20

PowderPuff Football

Starting at 7 pm, Junior and Senior Girls will face off for a game of PowderPuff, or flag football. Admission to this game is $5 for spectators (all proceeds donated to the Student Hunger Drive).

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Drive-In Movie – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

BHS student council will be hosting a drive-in movie with “doors” opening on the TouVelle Football Field at 7:45 pm. We will be watching Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Please bring a blanket or chair. Staying in cars will not be permitted. $5 admission will be charged at the door. Concessions will be available. Proceeds go towards the Student Hunger Drive.

Thursday, Sept. 22

Homecoming Parade

The homecoming parade will begin promptly at 6 pm. The parade will start on 23rd Street near Splash Landing, continue onto Spruce Hills, then turn onto 18th Street, and finally ending at Bettendorf High School.

Friday, Sept. 23

Homecoming Game (vs Davenport Central) & Coronation

Coronation for Homecoming King and Queen will take place Friday, Sept. 23 during the Homecoming Game.

Home, School & Community Working Together

Outreach Program Now Located at Grant Wood Elem

The Bettendorf Community School District Outreach Program has moved to Grant Wood Elementary! The move allows Outreach a better spatial arrangement for staff and optional resources for the families it serves. It will also be more centrally located within the district.

The Bettendorf Outreach Program supports families’ social and emotional needs and its academic mission, with home, school, and community collaboration. Learn more about the Outreach program.

Supporting BMS Vocal Music Honor Choirs

BMS Fundraiser at Panera - Oct. 4

Join Bettendorf Middle School for a fundraiser to help support their Vocal Music Honor Choirs at Panera on Elmore Ave., Davenport - 4-8 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Use code FUND4U at check out and 20% of total net sales will be donated to BMS Vocal Music Honor Choirs. #BETTerTogether

Supporting BHS Fine Arts Students

BHS Fine Arts Fundraiser at Pancheros - Oct. 26

Join Bettendorf High School for a fundraiser to help support the Fine Arts Program at Pancheros on Utica Ridge, 5 pm - Close on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Pancheros will donate 10% of sales to BHS Fine Arts. #BETTerTogether