announcements

Lost and Found items in the Main Office!

Check out "What's on the Menu" to see what is being offered in the cafeteria!

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 Upcoming events/deadlines: 

  • Don't miss out on your last chance to save lives this school year! Our final Blood Drive of the 25-26 school year is May 12th! All students age 16 and older are invited to donate! We need 70 more donors to fill our blood drive. Remember - each time you donate you could be helping up to 3 patients that need blood supplies!  If you are 16 years old you need a permission slip every time you donate - stop by the Career Center to grab one today! Sign up here: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/142506

  • Hey seniors! We want your photos to display at prom! Use this link to upload pictures of you and your friends at school events. You will see them on display at prom! 

  • The Humpback Whale is the champ of 2026 March Mammal Madness, which means Ava Brockman is our BHS winner with a total of 119 points. In second place is Isaac McDermott with 116 points and in third, Atalissa Bloyd with 115 points. These are the highest point totals since BHS has participated in March Mammal Madness. Check out the final standings and BHS leaderboard here.  

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  • Help support the BHS Conservation Club by purchasing some apparel at this website: https://tinyurl.com/BHSBeeShirt. The sale ends on Earth Day, April 22nd!

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  • Attention Bulldogs! We are searching for the 26-27 Student Council members! While on student council you would take part in organizing school-wide events like dances, pep assemblies, and more! You would also be a part of large community service-based fundraisers and events like Hunger Drive where each year we raise over 60,000 pounds of food for families in need for our community. If you are interested in leadership opportunities, school spirit, being a part of a community and serving our community then apply today! This link includes frequently asked questions about StuCo. Here is the link to the application, please read it carefully. Completed applications are due by 4:00pm TODAY including teacher feedback.

  • The class of 2026 is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for Senior Prom! Come to Freddy's on April 17th from 11-2 to help, and don't forget to say you're from Bettendorf High School!

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  • Athletic Events for the Week! Click here! Come out and support the Bulldogs!

  • Upcoming College Tours!

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Upcoming meetings:

  • Women in STEM is meeting Tuesday after school in Mrs. Rowland‘s room D317. Snacks will be provided! 

  • Join the Trivia Club, which meets on Thursdays after school in room D305.

  • Chess Club! Every Wednesday after school in the Cafeteria.

  • The Gray Matters Collective meets every Friday in the Brain Health Retreat Room and is looking for new faces with new ideas for how to support student wellness at BHS. Join us on any Friday or talk to Mrs. Hilton-Cullum to learn more

  • Book Club will meet during Pride TODAY. We will be discussing part 2 and starting the Murder on the Orient Express movie. 

  • Library Advisory Committee will meet during Pride on Friday. Anyone who has suggestions for improving the library is welcome to attend.

Upcoming PRIDE sessions:

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Career Center Announcements:

To access events, log into ICC and go to the Work-Based Learning tab under "Explore Opportunities".

Video directions to access ICC

Upcoming events with the Career Center:

4/16/26 - ASVAB test held in the Career Center

4/21/26 - Build My Future (Construction & Healthcare Expo)

4/23/26 - Elliott Aviation Tour (full-time positions not requiring a degree - electronics, mechanics, painting, interior fabrication)

4/27/26 - MTI Trade School PRIDE

4/28/26 - MidAmerican Energy Tour (trades related- electric & gas, engineering, welding)

4/28/26 - Union Showcase at BHS during PRIDE

4/30/26 - Paid Manufacturing Earn & Learn Program Info Session - FAME (See flyer below)

4/30/26 - First Responders & Criminal Justice Career Day

4/30/26 - Kirkwood Campus Tour

5/1/26 - University of Iowa Campus Tour

5/7/26 - Social Work/Human Services Careers Visit

Contact Mrs. Husser at shusser@bettendorf.k12.ia.us for any questions or to schedule a time to meet with us!

  • Last call for Juniors interested in taking the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) college class next year! This class is offered through EICC and awards 9.5 college credits. Students who successfully complete the course will be nationally registered EMTs! See Mrs. Hoyt if interested! 

  • Did you know that Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) offers free college classes to high school students during summer break? You must be a 9th, 10th, or 11th grader to enroll in the classes offered and meet any necessary requirements to enroll. Check out the list below, and if you are interested in a summer class, email Mrs. Hoyt! Spots will fill up fast - act now!