🚌 It's School Bus Safety Week! 💛

A big THANK YOU to our incredible transportation staff who help keep our students safe every day! From early morning routes to afternoon drop-offs, your care, patience, and commitment make a difference for our students and families.

We appreciate all you do to keep Bett students safe and moving! 🐾

#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #BettPride #BETTerTogether
about 7 hours ago, Bett Schools
School Bus Safety Week graphic for Oct. 19–23 featuring a yellow school bus with students boarding. Safety reminders include stop for the bus, stay alert, respect the rules, and keep kids safe.
Happy Boss’s Day! 🎉

Today, we recognize the leaders across Bettendorf Community School District who support their teams, encourage growth, and help make a difference each day.

Thank you for your leadership, guidance, and commitment to our students, staff, and schools! 💙💛

#BossesDay #BettPride #BETTerTogether
3 days ago, Bett Schools
Boss’s Day graphic for October 16 featuring the message “Happy Boss’s Day!” with a warm office scene, coffee mug, books, plant, and notebook. Text thanks leaders for inspiring, supporting, and making a difference every day.
Empowering leaders, inspiring change! 💛🖤

Bettendorf Community School District staff are in Des Moines attending the Women Lead Change Conference, connecting with inspiring leaders, gaining fresh perspectives, and bringing back ideas to strengthen our schools and community.

We’re proud of our staff for investing in their professional growth and leadership!

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #WomenLeadChange
3 days ago, Bett Schools
A group of Bettendorf schools staff in front of a Women Lead Change backdrop
📱 Stay connected with Bett Schools wherever you go! Get district news, school updates, events, reminders and important documents—all in one convenient app.

Download the Bett Schools App today! 💛🖤

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4 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic promoting the Bett Schools App for Bettendorf Community School District. Four phone screens highlight app features, including district information, events, news and school updates, and easy access to documents. A yellow banner at the bottom reads “Download Today!” with Apple App Store and Google Play icons.
💜 Walk for Epilepsy! Join Bettendorf School Nurses & HOSA on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Bettendorf High School Track to support epilepsy awareness and research!

👟 Check-in: 9 am
💜 Walk: 10 am
🐾 Join or donate to the Bulldogs Epilepsy Warriors team!

https://donate.epilepsy.com/teams/16233

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
4 days ago, Bett Schools
Epilepsy Foundation Walk for Epilepsy, October 17, 2026. Join your Bettendorf School Nurses & HOSA in supporting Epilepsy Awareness & Research! How to help: Join or donate to our “Bulldogs Epilepsy Warriors” Team. October 17, 2026. Bettendorf High School Track. 9 am check in – walk starts at 10 am. https://donate.epilepsy.com/teams/16233. Graphic features a large purple epilepsy awareness ribbon with purple butterflies and a QR code.
We’re looking for parents, staff, students, business/labor partners, and community members to serve on the 2026–27 School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC).

SIAC members provide valuable input on district goals, student achievement, educational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

📅 Meetings: Dec. 14 & March 8
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📝 Three-year commitment
📌 Apply by Friday, Oct. 16

Interested in sharing your perspective and helping Bettendorf Schools continue to improve?

👉 Apply today: https://forms.gle/owWUg4UAfM39C52Z9

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5 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic promoting applications for the Bettendorf Community School District School Improvement Advisory Committee. The black, gold, and white design reads “Apply to Join School Improvement Advisory Committee” and features the Bett logo with illustrated people and speech bubbles.
Ready, set… CRUNCH! 🍎💥

Tomorrow our whole district is participating in the Great Apple Crunch! We’re celebrating National Farm to School Month by serving delicious, locally grown Iowa apples in all our cafeterias.

A huge shout out to our partners at Field to Family in Iowa City for helping us source 1,000 for tomorrow!
5 days ago, Michelle Riessen
Iowa grown apples
apple nutritional facts
🎃👻 Spooky Self-Portraits in the Making! 🎨
Paul Norton 4th graders are getting into the Halloween spirit by creating their very own spooky self-portraits! From creepy to creative, these young artists are putting their imaginations to work! 🕸️🖌️
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
5 days ago, Bett Schools
A table of girls showing off their spooky self portraits with big eyes, ghosts, and spiders
A boy with his portrait with cobwebs and spiders climbing down to his head
A boy working on his spooky self portrait
A girl shwooing her portrait with hills of pumpkins, a spider and a ghost
A girl smiling as she shows her portrait with a fall tree and a girl with long hair and big eyes
A girl with her portrait spiders and ghosts
A girl holding her spooky self portrait with a spider on the top of her head
A boy showing his spooky self portrait with a blue face, brown hair, and a very long neck
A boy working on his spooky self portrait
A boy with his portrait with big eyes and a smile
📚 Big Kids, Little Readers, Great Connections! 💛🖤

Students from Ms. Koepnick’s Education Careers class at Bettendorf High School visited Neil Armstrong Elementary today to read and connect with first graders!

What a wonderful opportunity for our high school students to gain hands-on experience while sharing their love of reading with younger Bulldogs!

Thank you, Neil Armstrong, for the warm welcome! 🐾

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6 days ago, Bett Schools
The group of HS and NA students pose for a picture.
Two HS students sitting with two elementary and reading
A HS student playing Candy Land with a NA student
A HS and NA student sitting on the floor with a book smiling.
A HS student reading to a group of three students in a classroom
A HS student reading to a NA student in a classroom
A HS student reading to two student on a carpet of smiley faces
Students lined up on the floor in front of lockers with the HS students reading to small sets of elem students
HS student molding playdough with a NA student
🎶🍂 An Evening of Beautiful Music!

Join us TONIGHT for the Bettendorf High School Fall Choir Concert! 🎤

Enjoy performances by our talented students in Concert Choir, Bettendorf Singers, Advanced Treble Choir, and Chorale.

📅 Monday, October 12
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 BHS Performing Arts Center

Come support our talented student musicians as they share their voices and kick off the concert season! 🎵💛🖤

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
7 days ago, Bett Schools
Promotional graphic for the Bettendorf High School Fall Choir Concert featuring a photo of the BHS Performing Arts Center. The concert features Concert Choir, Bettendorf Singers, Advanced Treble Choir, and Chorale. Monday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the BHS Performing Arts Center.
🥪🍎 It’s National School Lunch Week!

We’re celebrating the dedicated Nutrition Services staff who help fuel our students for learning every day. From preparing nutritious meals to greeting students with a smile, their work makes a difference across Bettendorf schools.

Thank you for keeping our Bulldogs fueled and ready to learn! 💛🖤

#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #BettPride #BETTerTogether
7 days ago, Bett Schools
Square National School Lunch Week graphic featuring smiling cartoon characters of an apple, taco, milk carton and broccoli with a colorful school lunch tray. Text reads, “Fueling Great Minds One Meal at a Time!”
💚 October 10 is World Mental Health Day.

Mental health matters every day. By listening, checking in, showing kindness and making space for honest conversations, we can help build a community where everyone feels supported and valued.

Together, we can break the stigma and remind one another: You are not alone. 💚

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BettPride #BETTerTogether
9 days ago, Bett Schools
World Mental Health Day graphic for October 10 featuring a green awareness ribbon and a person overlooking a sunrise. Messages encourage people to listen, support others, break the stigma, practice self-care, and remember that help is available and no one is alone.
🐾🖤💛 BULLDOG BINS: THRIFT & SIFT FOR A CAUSE! 💛🖤🐾

Ready to clean out your closets AND score some amazing deals? 🛍️ The Bettendorf High School Student Council is hosting Bulldog Bins, a thrift and sift fundraiser benefiting the Student Hunger Drive! 🐶

👕 DONATIONS NEEDED | October 12–30
Donate gently used, clean clothing (all sizes, please!) and small household or décor items.
📍 Drop off at the BHS Main Office
🕗 Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–3:45 PM

🛍️ SHOP THE SALE | Saturday, October 31
Come thrift, sift, and shop amazing deals on graphic tees, sweatshirts, décor, and MORE!
📍 BHS Commons
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
💳 Cash and card accepted!

✨ Unsold items will be donated, so every contribution helps make a difference!

Clean out your closets, find your next favorite treasure, and support a great cause! Every donation and purchase helps our community fight student hunger. 🐾💛
9 days ago, Bett Schools
Flyer for Bettendorf High School Student Council’s “Bulldogs R Us” resale event benefiting the Student Hunger Drive. Donations of clean, gently used clothing of all sizes and small household or décor items will be accepted October 12–30, from 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the BHS Main Office. The resale event is Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m.–noon in the BHS Commons. Cash and card accepted. Unsold items will be donated. The flyer features the Bettendorf Bulldogs logo, clothing hangers, donation bins, and shopping graphics in black and gold.
The Bettendorf Educational Support Association takes pride in celebrating our members. As part of that effort, BESA shares staff shout-outs submitted by building and/or district administration. #BETTerTogether

Hoover Custodian Jeff Hammerlink. “Jeff is always willing to help out. His passion for the building is evident in all that he does. He works very hard to make sure everyone has what they need to be able to have a wonderful day at Hoover. When we were short a night custodian, Jeff was working extra hours to help keep us up and running. His efforts are greatly appreciated.”

Hoover Paraeducator Katie McDermott. “Katie has had to wear many hats already this year, especially when we are short staffed. She does it with a positive attitude and always puts students first. Thank you, Katie!”

Thank you to our district nurses and guest nurses for their assistance with coverage for BHS while we onboard our new nurse. We have a new health office secretary this year, and their support for her during the transition has been amazing.
9 days ago, Bett Schools
Black, white, and gold BESA Shout Out graphic featuring Jeff Hammerlink, custodian at Herbert Hoover Elementary. Jeff is pictured standing beside cleaning equipment. The design includes a megaphone, stars, and bold lettering recognizing Jeff.
Black, white, and gold BESA Shout Out graphic featuring Katie McDermott, paraeducator at Herbert Hoover Elementary. Katie's smiling portrait is displayed alongside her name and position, with a megaphone, stars, and celebratory accents.
Black, white, and gold BESA Shout Out graphic celebrating school nurses. Medical illustrations include a stethoscope, heart with heartbeat line, bandage, and clipboard. Text reads, "Thank you for keeping our students healthy, safe and ready to learn!"
Make sure people can see you - day or night! Wear reflective gear and make sure your device has front and rear lights!
BE IN THE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Learn more at www.bettendorf.org/trails
10 days ago, Bett Schools
Halloween Costume Roller Skating Party flyer hosted by Bettendorf Parks & Recreation at The Landing on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. Admission is $5, with roller skate rentals available for $3. Location: The Landing, 2255 Middle Road, Bettendorf. The flyer features a purple and orange gradient background with five playful silhouettes of ghosts on roller skates.
🦖 Science comes to life at BHS! Students welcomed paleontologist Dr. Marcus Eriksen, who shared 30+ years of dinosaur discoveries and his work with the Putnam Museum to bring a Triceratops skeleton to the Quad Cities! 🦕 #BettPride
10 days ago, Bett Schools
Students listen to Dr. Ericksen
Dr. Ericksen with a image of their proposed science center in Wyoming
Students listen to Dr. Ericksen
Dr. Ericksen with an image of the excavation crew including meneber from the Putnam museum staff.
💛 See something? Say something.

Safe+Sound Iowa is a free, confidential way to report school safety concerns 24/7—including bullying, threats, violence, self-harm & more.

📱 App | 💻 safeandsoundiowa.gov | 📞 800-224-6018

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
11 days ago, Bett Schools
Safe+Sound Iowa graphic featuring smiling students on a school bus. Text reads, “Making a difference starts with you.” Reporting options include SafeandSoundIowa.gov, the Safe+Sound Iowa mobile app, or 800-224-6018.
BHS Show Choir, Surround Sound, is hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday, October 17th! Team up to test your knowledge and help support Surround Sound's '26-'27 competition season! The night will also feature a Silent Auction and food & drinks for purchase. Seating is limited, so reserve your table today! https://forms.gle/gbLSiFjT6vh5eHu6A
11 days ago, Bett Schools
Light bulb graphics and question marks. ‎Surround Sound Trivia Night October 17th 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6. Trivia begins at 7 Support BHS Show Choir Sing-Off | Silent Auction. Tanglewood Hills Pavillion 4250 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA $120/table (seats up to 8)‎'‎‎
📣 We Are Hiring!
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference?

Bettendorf Community School District has openings across our team — from teachers and paraeducators to security, custodial, counseling, accounting, and guest staff positions.

🐾 Find your place at Bett and join a team dedicated to supporting students every day!

👉 Apply today at www.bettschools.org

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring
11 days ago, Bett Schools
Bettendorf Community School District “We Are Hiring” graphic featuring a megaphone and district logo. Open positions include guest staff, accountant, security, custodian, counselor, German teacher, business teacher, math teacher, Spanish teacher, and paraeducators. Apply at www.bettschools.org.
📅 Join us for the October 7th School Board Meeting!
🕕 6 pm in the District Administration Center Board Room
📍 3311 18th St. #BETTerTogether
📄 Agenda: https://link.bettschools.org/SchoolBoardAgenda10-7-26
🎥 Live Stream: https://link.bettschools.org/SchoolBoardLiveStream10-7-26
#BETTerTogether

12 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic announcing a Bettendorf Community School District School Board Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6 pm at the Administration Center. The black, gold, and white design features the Bettendorf Community School District logo and calendar, clock, location, and graduation cap icons.