Bettendorf Community School District

Serious mental illness (#SMI) affects millions, yet stigma keeps many from seeking help. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s make sure everyone gets support. Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/serious-mental-illness/managing-life #EndtheStigma #MHAM2025

🦁 4th & 5th graders—get ready to go Wild About Leadership! Join BHS Student Council on May 18, 1–3:30 pm for fun, hands-on leadership activities! 🐾 📍Bettendorf HS 🎯 RSVP by May 14 - https://bit.ly/BHSLittleLeaders2025 #FutureLeaders #WildAboutLeadership #BettPride

Safe+Sound Iowa is a free, anonymous K-12 school safety reporting system to prevent violence, weapons, self-harm, and other threats. Report safety concerns via the app, SafeandSoundIowa.gov, or by calling 800-224-6018. Let's keep our schools safe! #SafeSchools #BETTerTogether

🎨🌈 Color us impressed! Today's Color Run was bursting with energy, smiles, and a whole lot of color! 🏃‍♀️💨💙💛 Thanks to everyone who made it a vibrant success! Swipe through the fun! 📸 #ColorRun #BettPride #EveryStepCounts

🚣‍♂️💦 What a splash at today's 16th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta! From creative designs to epic races, students from around the QCs wowed us all with their teamwork, spirit, and innovation. 🏁👏 Check out the action! #CardboardBoatRegatta #BettPride

🎶🐾 Calling all future stars! Register now for the 2025 Little Bulldog Show Choir Camp 🎤 June 11-13 for grades 3-8 (24-25 school year)! 🎟️ $50 (grades 3-5) | $75 (grades 6-8) 👕 Includes t-shirt & lunch! 📅 Register by May 23: https://bit.ly/25BulldogShowChoirCamp

Mrs. Cullison’s 4th graders at Hoover used a Project Jack grant to support Hand-in-Hand! 💛 Their compassion and thoughtful giving made an impact far beyond the classroom. Today, they proudly donated wish list items to the center. #BettPride #ChooseBett

Attendance matters! 📚 Every day counts toward your child's success. Consistent attendance helps students stay on track, build strong habits, and achieve their goals. Let's make sure every student is present and ready to learn! #BettPride #EveryDayCounts #SchoolSuccess

🎉 The District Preschool team has wrapped up 3 years of learning SDI (Specially Designed Instruction) practices, making strides toward creating the most inclusive classrooms possible! 🌟 Proud of their dedication to every child’s success! 💙 #BettPride #BettendorfSchools

🎉 Join us in celebrating the retirement of Bettendorf Middle School's amazing staff! 🏫🎉 🗓️ Thursday, June 5th 🕓 4-6 PM 📍 The Tangled Wood, 3636 Tanglewood Rd Let's honor their years of dedication! 🙌 #Bettendorf #RetirementCelebration #ThankYou

🦁 4th & 5th graders—get ready to go Wild About Leadership! Join BHS Student Council on May 18, 1–3:30 pm for fun, hands-on leadership activities! 🐾 📍Bettendorf HS 🎯 RSVP by May 14 - https://bit.ly/BHSLittleLeaders2025 #FutureLeaders #WildAboutLeadership #BettPride

🍳👩‍🍳 BHS Top Chef students had the unique opportunity to explore an army field kitchen! They learned hands-on about the challenges and skills involved in preparing meals in the field. 🔥 #BHS #TopChef #FieldKitchen #CulinaryEducation #HandsOnLearning

🔧💡 The Engineering Problems class took on a fidget spinner design challenge! Students 3D printed their spinners, added bearings & counterweights, then faced a panel of 15 judges who ranked them on creativity, balance, and aesthetics. Here are the top spinners! #BettPride

On May 7, we celebrate #NationalSchoolNurseDay! 🩺💙 Thank you to our incredible nurses for keeping our students & staff healthy, safe, and supported. You're caregivers, educators & heroes—every single day. We appreciate you! 🙌 #BettPride #BETTerTogether

We’re so grateful for all you do—today and always! Sarah Paris & Friend

May is School Board Recognition Month! 📅 Join Us for the Upcoming School Board Meeting Wednesday, May 7 | 6 pm 📍 Admin Center Board Room 🔹 Agenda: bit.ly/BettBoardAgenda5-7-25 🔹 Live Stream: bit.ly/BettBoardLiveStream5-7-25

I can "bear-ly" contain my excitement! It's Teacher Appreciation Week...and there's so much to appreciate! I appreciate the dedication, devotion, care, love, guidance, and education you bring to "our kids" each and every day. I appreciate how you treated me as a Guest Para for my first 2 years in the Bettendorf School system. You welcomed me in from that very first day when I walked into Grant Wood having absolutely no idea what I was doing or getting into, supported me as I discovered what Level 3 Special Education was all about during my long-term assignments at Hoover, allowed me to play and be silly while we learned and grew together during my multiple visits of multiple weeks at Neil Armstrong, and so much more. Mark Twain teachers... You have been my "family" for five years now, and I appreciate you all more than you'll ever know. You make me feel like a vital part of the education of "our kids" and that my thoughts, ideas, decisions, contributions, etc, mean something. I see you giving 110% every day to make sure Mark Twain Elementary students reach their highest heights in manners, thinking, learning, and staying safe. It is an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Thank you, teachers, for all you do. All the blood, sweat, and tears...it's worth it. Mr. Ron Ron Johnson Mark Twain Special Education Paraeducator and Professional Therapy Dog Handler

"One of the best things about the teachers in the BCSD is how they care for other staff members as much as they do the students. We are all #BETTerTogether." Monica Flink, MA Communications Assistant/Print Shop Manager

To the amazing teachers & staff of Hoover: Your passion, patience and commitment inspire our students and our entire school community every day. Thank you for making Hoover a place where children grow, learn and thrive. I appreciate you today and always! - Kory Esbaum, Principal

The Brain Health Retreat Room at BHS offers students & staff a 5-min reset to support well-being & boost academic success. 💙 Thanks to Social Worker Shelly Hilton-Cullum for leading this safe, welcoming space! #BettPride #MentalHealthMatters #ReturnToLearn