🏆 Three years in a row! 🏆
The Bettendorf High School Beacon yearbook staff have been awarded a Pictavo Book of the Year for the third consecutive year! 🎉 Only 12 yearbooks were selected from the thousands Pictavo prints each year.
For this anniversary edition, the staff embraced the theme “The Days Are Long & The Years Are Short,” capturing that familiar feeling of high school—the days can seem long, but the years go by incredibly fast. Thoughtful design elements and content organized around The Days, The Weeks and The Months carried the theme throughout the book.
Congratulations to The Beacon staff and adviser John Staber! 💛🖤
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
The Bettendorf High School Beacon yearbook staff have been awarded a Pictavo Book of the Year for the third consecutive year! 🎉 Only 12 yearbooks were selected from the thousands Pictavo prints each year.
For this anniversary edition, the staff embraced the theme “The Days Are Long & The Years Are Short,” capturing that familiar feeling of high school—the days can seem long, but the years go by incredibly fast. Thoughtful design elements and content organized around The Days, The Weeks and The Months carried the theme throughout the book.
Congratulations to The Beacon staff and adviser John Staber! 💛🖤
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
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
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
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
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
🏆 Happy National Coaches Day! 🏆
Today we celebrate the incredible coaches who mentor, motivate and inspire our students—on and off the field. Your leadership builds confidence, strengthens teams and makes a lasting difference in the lives of our Bulldogs.
Thank you to all of our Bett coaches for everything you do! 🖤💛🐾
#NationalCoachesDay #BettPride #BETTerTogether
Today we celebrate the incredible coaches who mentor, motivate and inspire our students—on and off the field. Your leadership builds confidence, strengthens teams and makes a lasting difference in the lives of our Bulldogs.
Thank you to all of our Bett coaches for everything you do! 🖤💛🐾
#NationalCoachesDay #BettPride #BETTerTogether
🎯 PE skills in action!
Students in Mr. Heiman’s PE class are building coordination and concentration with bean bags! From tossing and catching to adding a clap mid-air and moving the bags between their feet, students are challenging themselves while having fun. 🙌
Great work, Bulldogs! 🐾
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #PhysicalEducation
Students in Mr. Heiman’s PE class are building coordination and concentration with bean bags! From tossing and catching to adding a clap mid-air and moving the bags between their feet, students are challenging themselves while having fun. 🙌
Great work, Bulldogs! 🐾
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #PhysicalEducation
💙 October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to reinforce the importance of kindness, respect and belonging in our schools.
At Bettendorf Community School District, we all play a role in creating welcoming, supportive environments where every student feels safe, valued and included. Families can help by talking with students about treating others with respect, including those who may feel left out, and speaking up when they see bullying or unkind behavior.
Together, we can build a stronger school community by choosing kindness, looking out for one another and showing what it means to be BETTer Together.
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to reinforce the importance of kindness, respect and belonging in our schools.
At Bettendorf Community School District, we all play a role in creating welcoming, supportive environments where every student feels safe, valued and included. Families can help by talking with students about treating others with respect, including those who may feel left out, and speaking up when they see bullying or unkind behavior.
Together, we can build a stronger school community by choosing kindness, looking out for one another and showing what it means to be BETTer Together.
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
🐾 October is National Principals Month!
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible leaders who support our students, staff and families every day. Thank you to our Bett principals for your dedication, leadership and commitment to making our schools great places to learn and grow! 💛🖤
Help us show our principals some #BettPride this month!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #BETTerTogether
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible leaders who support our students, staff and families every day. Thank you to our Bett principals for your dedication, leadership and commitment to making our schools great places to learn and grow! 💛🖤
Help us show our principals some #BettPride this month!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #BETTerTogether
🎨🌟 Bett Art Teachers Headed to NYC!
Congratulations to Meghan Purcell (Herbert Hoover & Mark Twain) and Chrissy Block (Neil Armstrong), who have been selected to present at the 2027 National Art Education Association National Convention in New York City!
Three of their proposals were selected from more than 1,600 submissions nationwide. What an incredible honor!
Way to represent Bett on the national stage! 💙👏
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
Congratulations to Meghan Purcell (Herbert Hoover & Mark Twain) and Chrissy Block (Neil Armstrong), who have been selected to present at the 2027 National Art Education Association National Convention in New York City!
Three of their proposals were selected from more than 1,600 submissions nationwide. What an incredible honor!
Way to represent Bett on the national stage! 💙👏
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
Show Your Bett Pride! 🐾
Looking for some new Bett gear? The Bett Boosters Store has apparel and accessories for Bulldogs of all ages, including alumni merchandise and Bett gear. https://link.bettschools.org/BoosterStore
Choose from hats, shirts, hoodies, and more while supporting the Bett Boosters and our students.
🛍️ Shop the Bett Boosters Store today!
Looking for some new Bett gear? The Bett Boosters Store has apparel and accessories for Bulldogs of all ages, including alumni merchandise and Bett gear. https://link.bettschools.org/BoosterStore
Choose from hats, shirts, hoodies, and more while supporting the Bett Boosters and our students.
🛍️ Shop the Bett Boosters Store today!
🧹💙 We’d be a mess without you!
Today, on National School Custodian Day, we’re celebrating the incredible custodians who work hard every day to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning.
Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes—and all around our schools—to take care of our students, staff, and facilities. We appreciate you! 🐾
👏 Help us give our amazing custodial team a big THANK YOU!
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #SchoolCustodianDay
Today, on National School Custodian Day, we’re celebrating the incredible custodians who work hard every day to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning.
Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes—and all around our schools—to take care of our students, staff, and facilities. We appreciate you! 🐾
👏 Help us give our amazing custodial team a big THANK YOU!
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #SchoolCustodianDay
🏈 Bid for a great cause on Senior Night! 💛
Join us October 9 at TouVelle Stadium for a Silent Auction supporting the 40th annual Student Hunger Drive!
💵 Cash and virtual payments accepted
❤️ All proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive
Come cheer on the Bulldogs, celebrate our seniors and help fight hunger in our community!
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
Join us October 9 at TouVelle Stadium for a Silent Auction supporting the 40th annual Student Hunger Drive!
💵 Cash and virtual payments accepted
❤️ All proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive
Come cheer on the Bulldogs, celebrate our seniors and help fight hunger in our community!
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
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
🐾 Find your place at Bett and join a team dedicated to supporting students every day!
👉 Apply today at www.bettschools.org
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring
👑 Congratulations to our 2026 Bettendorf High School Homecoming Queen and King, Katelyn Fritz and Gavin Barr! 🎉💙
Katelyn and Gavin were crowned during last weekend’s Homecoming festivities. Congratulations to our Homecoming royalty!
🐾 #BettPride #BETTerTogether #BettHomecoming
Katelyn and Gavin were crowned during last weekend’s Homecoming festivities. Congratulations to our Homecoming royalty!
🐾 #BettPride #BETTerTogether #BettHomecoming
🎬 A special #BettPride moment!
Two years ago, Bettendorf student Adrian Gillette, now a 9th grader, created the National History Day documentary FREADOM on Trial: Rights and Responsibilities in Island Trees Board of Education v. Pico.
Adrian’s documentary earned third place at the National History Day national contest in Washington, D.C. and has since been screened several times locally.
Now, Adrian’s work will be featured at the Bettendorf Public Library on Monday, where his documentary will be screened before a presentation by Stephen Pico, the subject of Adrian’s documentary.
The event is free and open to the public and is being held in recognition of Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. 📚
We’re incredibly proud to see Adrian’s work continue to educate and engage our community. We hope you’ll join him for this special event!
🔗 Event details: https://www.bettendorflibrary.com/event/17330199
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NationalHistoryDay
Two years ago, Bettendorf student Adrian Gillette, now a 9th grader, created the National History Day documentary FREADOM on Trial: Rights and Responsibilities in Island Trees Board of Education v. Pico.
Adrian’s documentary earned third place at the National History Day national contest in Washington, D.C. and has since been screened several times locally.
Now, Adrian’s work will be featured at the Bettendorf Public Library on Monday, where his documentary will be screened before a presentation by Stephen Pico, the subject of Adrian’s documentary.
The event is free and open to the public and is being held in recognition of Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. 📚
We’re incredibly proud to see Adrian’s work continue to educate and engage our community. We hope you’ll join him for this special event!
🔗 Event details: https://www.bettendorflibrary.com/event/17330199
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NationalHistoryDay
🍟🍪 McTeacher’s Night is back!
Join Neil Armstrong Elementary teachers and staff at the Duck Creek Plaza McDonald’s on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5–7 p.m. for a fun evening supporting our school!
🐾 Say hello to your favorite Neil Armstrong staff
🍔 Grab dinner with family and friends
🍪 Purchase chocolate chip cookies — 2 for $1, cash only!
Be sure to mention Neil Armstrong when ordering. A portion of the evening’s sales and all cookie proceeds will benefit Neil Armstrong Elementary.
📍 McDonald’s, 852 Middle Road, Bettendorf
Come hungry and support our Neil Armstrong community! 💙
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
Join Neil Armstrong Elementary teachers and staff at the Duck Creek Plaza McDonald’s on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5–7 p.m. for a fun evening supporting our school!
🐾 Say hello to your favorite Neil Armstrong staff
🍔 Grab dinner with family and friends
🍪 Purchase chocolate chip cookies — 2 for $1, cash only!
Be sure to mention Neil Armstrong when ordering. A portion of the evening’s sales and all cookie proceeds will benefit Neil Armstrong Elementary.
📍 McDonald’s, 852 Middle Road, Bettendorf
Come hungry and support our Neil Armstrong community! 💙
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
🎨🏃 Get ready to RUN in COLOR!
Join us for the Bettendorf Color Run on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. at the BHS track at TouVelle Stadium!
👟 Kids Race, 1 Mile & 3 Mile
🎨 Plenty of COLOR!
🏆 Individual & team prizes
🚚 Food trucks
💵 $15/person or up to 8 people for $100
📝 Sign up the day of the event
Best of all, all proceeds support the Student Hunger Drive! Come run, have fun and help fight hunger in our community. 💙
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
Join us for the Bettendorf Color Run on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. at the BHS track at TouVelle Stadium!
👟 Kids Race, 1 Mile & 3 Mile
🎨 Plenty of COLOR!
🏆 Individual & team prizes
🚚 Food trucks
💵 $15/person or up to 8 people for $100
📝 Sign up the day of the event
Best of all, all proceeds support the Student Hunger Drive! Come run, have fun and help fight hunger in our community. 💙
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
📣 Share your feedback!
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking public input on proposed achievement levels for Iowa’s new statewide student assessment.
Families, staff and community members are encouraged to complete the survey by Friday, Oct. 9.
👉 Take the survey: https://engage.iowa.gov/jfe/form/SV_1AdFte5FQ789WRg
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking public input on proposed achievement levels for Iowa’s new statewide student assessment.
Families, staff and community members are encouraged to complete the survey by Friday, Oct. 9.
👉 Take the survey: https://engage.iowa.gov/jfe/form/SV_1AdFte5FQ789WRg
#BettPride #BETTerTogether
🍔🌭 Crosstown Cookout for a Cause!
Bettendorf Student Council and PV Spartan Assembly are teaming up to fight hunger! Stop by Bettendorf Fareway this Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for hamburgers, hot dogs and more!
🥫 Donations will also be collected, and all proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive and River Bend Food Bank.
Can’t make it Saturday? You can still support the Bulldogs and the Student Hunger Drive by donating online:
https://riverbendfoodbank.org/shd/participating-schools/bettendorf/
Come hungry and help us make a difference! 💙❤️
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
Bettendorf Student Council and PV Spartan Assembly are teaming up to fight hunger! Stop by Bettendorf Fareway this Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for hamburgers, hot dogs and more!
🥫 Donations will also be collected, and all proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive and River Bend Food Bank.
Can’t make it Saturday? You can still support the Bulldogs and the Student Hunger Drive by donating online:
https://riverbendfoodbank.org/shd/participating-schools/bettendorf/
Come hungry and help us make a difference! 💙❤️
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
Join the Bettendorf Community School District team and make a difference every day!
We’re looking for compassionate, motivated paraeducators who are passionate about supporting students and helping create inclusive, engaging learning environments.
🐾 Come make a difference with Bett!
Learn more and apply at www.bettschools.org
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring
We’re looking for compassionate, motivated paraeducators who are passionate about supporting students and helping create inclusive, engaging learning environments.
🐾 Come make a difference with Bett!
Learn more and apply at www.bettschools.org
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring
📣 We’re hiring at Bett!
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
BHS students got a firsthand look at the world of manufacturing during a demonstration from the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF). #BettCareerReady #BettPride #BETTerTogether
