Congratulations to the BHS Student Council who won the Hunger Drive skit competition tonight! They had a hunger drive kick off with the foodbank and took first place in their skit! This gives us a 2000 lb head start on Hunger Drive collections!
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October is National Principals Month! Please join us in thanking our principals for their unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and remarkable impact on student success. #BETTerTogether #BettPride
The Bettendorf Speech and Debate Team attended the Maroon Maelstrom on Saturday, September 30th. Congratulations to the following students who returned with trophies: Katie Baltos - 3rd Place in Informative Speaking; Olivia Jensen - 3rd Place in Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate and 3rd Place Speaker in Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Charlie Silver - 2nd Place in Spontaneous Speaking and 3rd Place in Extemporaneous Speaking .#BettPride
From behavioral analysis to forensics and crime scene investigation, BHS students interested in Law and Public Safety had hands-on experiences to explore their potential careers at Western Illinois University this week. Thank you for having us, WIU! #BETTerTogether
Ready. Set. Action. BHS students considering a career in TV, radio, and other media careers got to go behind the scenes this month at St. Ambrose University to explore the field! Thanks for having us SAU!
#BETTCareerReady #BETTertogether #BETTpride
BHS students recently traveled to Crawfordsville, IA to explore careers in agriculture and animal science. Thanks for hosting us, Iowa State University! #BETTCareerReady #BETTertogether #BETTpride
Check out the BHS Future Business Leaders of America webstore! Along with our shirts are a lot of really nice Bettendorf items for purchase. Purchase by October 5th.
https://adcraftwebstores.com/bettendorffblafall2023/
Please join us in Congratulating our four BHS Seniors for being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Michael Farmer, Kaelee Wolf and Zachariah Stone received recognition as National Merit Semifinalists. Charlie Silver received Commendable Merit. #BettPride
Join us 7 pm on Sept. 27 for an informative evening on how to pick the right college for your student and how to pay for it with Licensed College Planning Financial Advisor Heidi Huskamp Collins. Register at https://tinyurl.com/BHSfinancialplanning
Students were grateful to learn about college options with Columbia University (NY) and Bradley University (IL) at BHS! Watch for more college visits every month during PRIDE time! #BETTCareerReady #BETTerTogether
Just a reminder! No school on Monday, Sept. 25 due to staff in-service. Enjoy your long weekend!
Congratulations to the BHS 2023 Hall of Honor inductees: Dr. Jack F. Deere, Jr. (Class of 1963), Jeffrey McDaniel (Class of 1986), and Julianna Venker Skluzacek (Class of 1966). They will be honored this Friday for achievement in their career/profession, positively influencing the lives of others, and earning a place of distinction in public/community service. #BettPride
Come out and join us for #BettHomecomingWeek! Thursday: 🎉 Parade & Powderpuff Flag Football. Friday: 🤩 Homecoming Football Game & Coronation. Don't miss out on the fun! #YOLO #BETTerTogether #BettPride
Sign up for today's BHS Blood Drive - https://tinyurl.com/5n6hrk2h.#BETTerTogether
Today is National IT Professionals Day! Join us in showing appreciation to our amazing tech team, who work tirelessly to ensure student learning and our success. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! #BETTerTogether #BettPride
Congrats to Bettendorf High School students Rylee Crouch and Asher Wade on signing their letters of intent to participate in the Student Built Homes program through Davenport Schools. Students are learning how to build a modern home from the foundation up thanks to local industry professionals. We are so proud of our first BHS Student Built Homes students and we can't wait to see your work, Rylee and Asher! #BETTerTogether #BettPride
The National Honor Society is holding a Blood Drive on Tues, Sept. 19th at BHS and it is open to the public. We have lots of spots open and need your help to save lives! All 16-year-olds must have a parent permission to donate. Sign up - https://bit.ly/3EEGPp8
This week, students and staff at the BHS are highlighting Suicide Prevention Awareness Week with information and opportunities for students to connect. The BHS Gray Matters Collective will host Pride sessions this week. #BETTerTogether
Homecoming shirts are available now! Orders are due by Sept 10th, for the easiest experience choose shipping unless you are at the high school. Our theme this year is Once Upon a Homecoming and will include all of our favorite fairytale references. Get your Homecoming shirt (or the other Bett merch available) in the store now! Link to order: https://classical-graphics.printavo.com/merch/betthomecoming23
Check out this great new addition to our community! A We-Go-Swing in Gabe’s All-Inclusive Play Village at Vander Veere Park in Davenport. Gabe (featured in story) is a BHS student. #BettPride https://bit.ly/3swaoXp