Mark Twain Elementary

The 5Essentials Survey is available for Bettendorf Community School District families, staff, and students in grades 4–12. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and...

The Bettendorf Community School District is now accepting preschool applications for the 2026-2027 school year. If your child will be four years old on or before September 15, 202...

Come explore our schools and discover kindergarten at Bettendorf Schools! Parents/guardians with children entering kindergarten in 2026-27 are invited to bring their "student" fo...

Bring a Grown-Up to School Night 6-7 pm - Thursday, Jan.29 Don’t miss Bring a Grown-Up to School Night ! Elementary students can’t wait to show their grown-ups what they ...

Join the Bett Nurses for the Epilepsy Awareness Walk on Saturday, Nov. 8 , at the BHS track . Gates open at 9 am , and the walk begins at 10 am Epilepsy is a neurological condit...

Join us for the Open House of the Student Art Gallery , celebrating our students' creativity! Student Art Gallery Open House Date: Thursday, September 11 Time: 5–5:45 ...

What drew you to Bettendorf Schools? The people! I have so many connections within the district. Tell us a little about yourself outside of work (family, pets, hobbies). I...

What drew you to Bettendorf Schools? I love the sense of community. I have had such great interactions with all of the students and staff in every school I’ve been in! It makes...

Do you have new or gently used school supplies, books, or classroom materials you’re not using? Donate them to our New Teacher Supply Store ! Your contributions help create v...

BETTENDORF, IOWA — This summer, Bettendorf Community School District will again offer free meals for kids 18 and under, funded by the USDA Summer Food Service Program. All childr...

May 19 - 23, 2025 We are inviting Quad City community members to share their careers with our elementary students — and we’d love for you to be part of it! Check out the opport...

🎨 Join us at Herbert Hoover Elementary on Tues, May 20, 6–7:15 PM for a fun night of art & brain-boosting activities! Art helps kids focus & adults de-stress—supporting mental wel...

April is School Library Month , a time to celebrate the essential role school libraries play in fostering a love of reading, research, and lifelong learning. School Librarian D...

Congratulations to Jordan Drane, Nurse at Mark Twain Elementary, for being selected for the prestigious title of Iowa School Nurse of the Year by the Iowa School Nurse Organizati...

Join us for the Bett STEM Expo on Saturday, March 8, from 10 am to 1 pm at Bettendorf Middle School (2030 Middle Rd, Bettendorf)! This free event features over 30 hands-on exhibit...

Join us for some fun district-wide events. Everyone is welcome, no matter what school you're from. Attend them all! Using Art as a Tool - Feb. 11 - CANCELED Unfortunately, du...

The Bettendorf Community School District is excited to announce registration for the 2025-26 school year! “It’s time to prepare for the upcoming school year,” said Dr. Michelle ...

The Bettendorf Community School District is now accepting preschool applications for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child will be four years old on or before September 15, 202...

Bettendorf Community School District received a Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award for improving the nutritional quality of their school meals. Awarded by the U.S. Departm...

Join us for Family Brain Health Nights, open to all students and their adult family members! 🧠✨ Let’s learn about maintaining brain health for overall well-being while enjoying fu...