Lost and Found items in the Main Office!
Check out "What's on the Menu" to see what is being offered in the cafeteria!
Seniors interested in giving a speech at graduation need to complete the following to be considered:
Pick one of two topics: past or future. You may only submit one speech.
Speeches should be 2-3 minutes in length.
Complete the Class Speaker Google Form by TODAY, at 11:59 pm.
Note: Any member of the senior class is eligible to submit their name.
Those who sign up will read their speeches as an audition with administrators and staff on May 7th and 8th. The selection committee will choose one speaker for each topic.
Please contact Melissa Laufenberg in the BHS Main Office with any questions
AP Testing Starts Next Week - Please check the list below for your testing information
Upcoming events/deadlines:
All writers should consider applying for the Young Emerging Writers (YEW) Summer Internship. Print and complete the attached PDF application and submit it to Ms. Mitola in the Library. Writing samples should be submitted using this form. The deadline is May 15th.
BHS Conservation Club is having a sale of organically grown basil and lettuce. They are ready to eat or be planted. They also have Pink Turtleheads! A state-threatened wildflower you won't find in the stores. The sale is this Monday, May 4th, after school at the Main Entrance. All plants are $5 each!
SELL Crew is an organization at BHS whose main purpose is to help create a welcoming environment for new students to BHS. We train over 70 juniors and seniors each August to run an orientation to welcome our freshmen and new students on the first day of school. In addition, SELL Crew leaders volunteer to lead new students on tours through the building and host freshman Advisory PRIDES and Check In sessions throughout the year to maintain that welcoming link to our building. If you would like to be part of this important organization for the next school year, fill out an application today. Forms are due TODAY! Current SELL Crew members should still fill out the application. Email Mrs. Zimmerman or Mrs. Cleppe with any questions!
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!
Join us in making a difference! The Bettendorf School Nurses and HOSA are hosting a Breakthrough T1D fundraiser + walk TOMORROW! Want to help? Here are 3 easy ways to get involved:
Purchase a T-shirt: https://betttn-hosa2026.
Join our walk team & help raise funds: https://www2.breakthrought1d.
Make a donation: https://www2.breakthrought1d.
team&team_id=369764 Every action supports those living with Type 1 Diabetes. Let’s come together and make an impact!
Athletic Events for the Week! Click here! Come out and support the Bulldogs!
Upcoming meetings:
The BHS Library will be hosting a virtual author visit and Q&A with Markus Zusak on Wednesday, May 6th. Sign up using this link by FRIDAY to reserve your spot. Reach out to Ms. Mitola for more info.
For those interested in trying out for boys' golf, there will be an informational meeting TODAY, May 1st, in Coach Furne's pride.
Hi FCCLA Members, get ready for some food, fun, and future planning! Our next FCCLA meeting is right around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it. We’ll be hosting a breakfast meeting to get our day started right while we discuss some very important goals for our chapter. The main focus of this meeting will be next year’s officer elections. If you’ve ever thought about taking on a leadership role, making a bigger impact in our school, or helping lead our chapter to success, this is the meeting for you! We’ll be talking about the different positions available and how you can apply. Come hungry and ready to lead! We can't wait to see you all there.
The Details:
When: Wednesday, May 6, at 7:45 AM
Where: Room B216
What: Breakfast, games, and officer discussions!
Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us for Pride TODAY when we decorate the halls near Student Services in green for Mental Health Awareness. Everyone is welcome. Sign up under Mrs Hilton-Cullum
STAMP testing will be held on Thursdays and Fridays during Pride until the end of the school year. Please let Frau Law know if you need to make alternative arrangements.
Join us in pride next week for community service options! Sign up under Mrs. Doherty's pride.
Library Pride Sessions:
Friday: Library Advisory Committee (LAC) - open to anyone with suggestions for improving the library
Monday: Makerspace - sew, craft, build, play, etc.
Tuesday: Comic Circle - make, read, & appreciate comics
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:
5/5/26 - Coast Guard, Marines, & Navy - in Commons at lunch
5/7/26 - Social Work/Human Services Careers Field Trip
5/7/26 - Social Work/Human Services PRIDE in Career Center
5/8/26 - Army & National Guard - in Commons at lunch
5/11/26 - Vet Tech Day at Muscatine Community College
Contact Mrs. Husser at shusser@bettendorf.k12.ia.us for any questions or to schedule a time to meet with us!