January 20, 2023

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7th & 8th Students Selected for Jan. 21 SEIBA Honor Band

Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade students who auditioned for and earned a spot in the SouthEast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Honor Band this coming Saturday, January 21th.



Front row, left to right: Sophia Lynch (bassoon), Madilyn Ketelsen (clarinet), Ishika Motwani (clarinet), Linnea Arnell-Liu (french horn)


Back row: Riley Susairaj (tuba), Will Hinds (trumpet), Paula Schwan (clarinet), Sydney Coussens (flute), Stephen Schwartz (trombone), Hadley Appel (oboe)

1,225 signatures! Thank you to all for your help with our GO bond petition. We’ve received the signatures we need to proceed with a public vote on the measure to help fund needed upgrades at BMS and BHS on Tuesday, March 7.


Infrastructure Updates & Learning Environment Improvements

General Obligation (GO) Bond

Website | Info Sheet | Tax Impact


Bettendorf Middle School - Phased Modernization

  • Classroom blocks by grade
  • Demolition and rebuild of 1960s building
  • New activities entrance
  • Bleachers addition to gym
  • 400m track w/ center field
  • Major systems upgrades, code/ADA updates and new finishes


Bettendorf High School

Fine Arts Updates

  • Band and choir rooms
  • Instrumental music room


Activities/Athletic Improvements

  • Auxiliary gym addition
  • Additional wrestling room
  • Weight /fitness center


CTE Improvements

  • Health classroom
  • Child development classroom
  • Family and consumer science
  • Advanced manufacturing programs

Mark Your Calendar for

Bett GO Bond Community Info & Tour Nights

6 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Bettendorf Middle School

Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Bettendorf High School

Black Voices Matter Apparel

Black Voices Matter is selling t-shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks until February 12. All orders will be shipped. 

Sweet as Candy

BHS Goldusters Kids Clinic - Feb. 19

Join the Bettendorf High School Goldusters on Sunday, February 19, 2023, for a fun afternoon of dance! Students will participate in warm-ups, games, dance/pom technique, and learn a dance performance to perform in front of friends and family. The clinic is open to all K-5 students. Snacks, drinks, and t-shirts will be provided!


Please make sure to check in to the BHS Gym between 12:45-1 pm. Performance time is approximately 3:45 pm in the gym. Participants should wear black leggings and tennis shoes. The deadline for clinic registration is February 1st. If you have more than one child participating, please register them separately. The cost is $30 per child.


Feel free to email Coach Jenny and Coach Cheyenne with any questions: bettendorfgoldusters@gmail.com

IA Substitute Teacher Authorization

BCSD Guest Staff Webpage



Make a difference in the lives of children! Work with students, set your own schedule, and experience many different opportunities in education. iowasubstitute.com


Did you know that you are eligible for licensure as a substitute teacher if you have an Associate's degree or have completed 60 hours of college credit? Learn more

We Are Hiring

Join Our Team

Apply Online!

  • Paraeducator
  • Bus Drivers
  • Custodians
  • Interim Media Specialist 2022-23
  • Temp. BHS Counselor
  • Anticipated Art 2023-24
  • Anticipated Math 2023-24
  • Anticipated Elem. Music/Band Director

Board of Education

Public Input Form | Board Meeting Agendas | Board Meeting Minutes

Link to YouTube Channel



Jan. 19 School Board Meeting - Watch the video

Directors approved a resolution ordering an election on the issuance of $69,250,000 general obligation school bonds. View the resolution


Next Board Meeting

Thursday, Jan. 26

BHS Fine Arts Dept.

Do Good with Chipotle - Feb. 8th

Join the BHS Fine Arts Dept. for Do Good with Chipotle Night 5-9 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 8. #BETTerTogether

Order Through Jan. 31

GW Valentine's Day Cookies

Buy the cutest Valentine's Day Cookies to give to children, family, and friends this Valentine's Day AND support the PTA!! Pre-Orders accepted NOW through Jan 31st through the GW PTA website: https://www.bettgrantwoodpta.com/cookies

Pick up will be your choice of Monday, February 13th, 3 - 6 pm OR Tuesday, February 14th, 3:30-5 pm at Grant Wood Elementary School

*A portion of the sales will be donated to the GW PTA*

Bettendorf Athletic Boosters

Trivia Night - Feb. 17

Join the Bettendorf Athletic Boosters for Trivia Night on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Golden Leaf. $100 per team of 8. Doors open at 6 pm. Trivia begins at 7 pm. Bring your own food. Beverages must be purchased at the Golden Leaf. #BETTerTogether

Community Virtual Backpack

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Upcoming Events

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


January

23 - 8th Grade Parent Night for HS Course Selection 6 pm

25 - 9th-11th Grade Parent Night for HS Course Selection 6 pm

26 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

30 & 31 - 8th Grade Course Selection Return 4-7 pm


February

1 - 23-24 KIndergarten Registration Opens

2 - 5th - 7th Chamber Orchestras Winter Concert 6 pm

4 - Rhythm on the Riverbend Show Choir Competition

5 - National School Counseling week

6 - School Improvement Advisory Committee 6 pm - Board Room

7 - 4th, 8th, and HS String Orchestra Winter concert 7 pm

8 - BHS Fine Arts Do Good with Chipotle 5-9 pm

9 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

17 - Bulldogs Booster Trivia Night 7 pm - Golden Leaf

19 - BHS Golduster Kids Clinic

20 - Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL

21 - Mobile Food Pantry -5:45 - 7 pm - Grant Wood Elementary

21 - GO Bond Community Info Meeting & Tour at BMS 6 pm

22 - GO Bond Community Info Meeting & Tour at BMS 6 pm

23 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

Bettendorf Community School District

3311 18th St., Bettendorf, IA 52722

(563) 359-3681

Website | Virtual Backpack


Notice of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Bettendorf Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Affirmative Action Coordinator, District Administration Center, P. O. Box 1150, Bettendorf, IA. 52722, (563) 359-3681.