Congratulations to the BMS band students selected to participate in the St. Ambrose University Honor Band: Lyla Briggs, Sidney Green, Declan Hernandez,
Madison Pondell, Trevor Borland , Olivia Howard, Parker Keibler, Katelyn Kingma, Nolan Raabe, and Kate Thomas

🎉 Congratulations to the BMS 7th & 8th grade students selected by audition for the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Honor Band and All-Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band! 🥁🎶 Best of luck as you perform on January 25th! #BettPride #HonorBand https://bit.ly/4jhcYWY


Join us tonight for the school board meeting at 6 pm in the Ray Stensvad Board Room at the BCSD Administration Center, 3311 18th St.
📋 Agenda: https://bit.ly/BettSchoolBoardAgenda1-15-25
🎥 Live Stream: https://bit.ly/BettSchoolBoardLiveStream1-15-25 #BettPride #BettSchools

Last fall, BMS launched the BMS Closet to support students in need with essentials like clothing, toiletries, and meals. A heartfelt donation from 8th grader Parker Keibler helped provide brand-name items, showing the impact of family traditions of giving. #BETTerTogether

Feel Good, Eat Great with a Moe's Taco Meal Kit to help support Neil Armstrong students! Order before Feb. 2. Pick up your order at 4:15 pm on Feb. 4 at Neil Armstrong. NA PTA will receive 25% off every taco meal kit. https://bit.ly/4jeCSL0 #BETTerTogether

🎉 Congrats to the BHS Speech and Debate Team on their impressive performance at the IHSSA State Debate tournament! 🏆
Special shout-outs to:
🏅 Mary Newman - 8th Place Speaker in Lincoln-Douglas Debate
🏅 Miley O'Malley - 7th Place in Student Congress
🏅 Ellie Winkler - 4th Place Speaking in Lincoln-Douglas Debate & 5th Place Overall in Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Miley will also be featured on Mediacom 22! 📺
Amazing work, Bulldogs! #BettPride #SpeechAndDebate #GoBulldogs

An article by Dr. Jesse Wilcox, science education professor at UNI, including two BHS alumni, was recently published in the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. The study explores why science teachers stay in the profession long-term.
BHS Class of 2021 alum Kiran Willis and 2022 alum Carolyn Kress contributed to the research, which includes classroom observations of BHS teacher Spenser Mesick. 🧑🏫
Read more about this impactful study here: https://bit.ly/4fR3OO4 #BettPride #BHSAlumni #STEMeducation #TeacherResearch
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 #IowaSafety

BHS grads Rickey Proehl and Brock Cary (Class of 2017) are heading from Montana to assist in battling the most destructive fire in Los Angeles' history. 🔥💪 Read more: https://www.kwqc.com/2025/01/10/quad-city-natives-join-battle-against-massive-la-fires/ #BettPride

📅✨ Check out the January 10th edition of the Bett District Update! Stay informed about the latest news and events happening in our district. https://bit.ly/BettDistrictUpdate1-10-25
#BettPride #DistrictNews

🌮 Order an easy and delicious Moe’s Taco Kit Dinner! Pre-order NOW through January 26th to support Grant Wood PTA. 🏫 Pick-up: 4:30 pm, Jan 28 at Grant Wood Elementary.
Order here: jotform.com/243376018916158
#BettPride #GrantWoodPTA #MoesTacoKit #SupportOurSchools

Join us Feb. 21 for an adults-only night of fun and fundraising for Grant Wood Elementary! 🎉 Enjoy a silent auction, food & drinks (purchase available), and a BINGO game!
$20 per person | $140 for a table of 8
Register by clicking the link: https://forms.gle/3aUnqSh7t22z546R7

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
We all have a hand in supporting our student's health. Let your voice be heard on the BSCD Wellness Committee. Contact Michelle Riessen for more information - mriessen@bettendorf.k12.ia.us. #BETTerTogether #BettPride

Ain't muffin better than breakfast! 🍩 Fuel your day with a healthy breakfast to stay alert and ready to learn!
🥐 Elem: $1.90 | 8:05-8:30 am
🥐 MS: $1.95 | 7:20-7:45 am
🥐 HS: $1.95 | 7:50-8:10 am & 9:35-9:42 am
Reduced students: $.30 🥞 #BreakfastBoost #HealthyStart

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives?
Become a guest staff member and experience the rewarding role of guiding and inspiring young minds! Apply Here - https://bit.ly/BettHiring

Unfortunately, our January 8th Brain Health Night on Adolescent Anxiety & Depression is canceled. Join us on Feb. 11 for "Using Art as a Tool" and Mar. 25 for "Stress Management." Register one week prior for materials. More info: https://bit.ly/BettBrainHealth-Spring2025


Patrick Hurd (Class of ‘22) visited with BHS Bio classes about his caterpillar gut bacteria research and college life. He also talked about how “college is an imperfect process” and advised on how to survive college. #BETTerTogether


The Computer-Aided Drafting class held a Holiday Ornament Competition! 🎄✨ Check out the winners and their creative designs! 🏆 #BettPride #HolidaySpirit #FutureDesignershttps://www.bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/o/bhs/article/1939697










Join our dedicated team and help students succeed! We’re looking for staff in various roles. Together, we can inspire and support our students! https://bit.ly/BettHiring We are #BETTerTogether

