💚 October 10 is World Mental Health Day.

Mental health matters every day. By listening, checking in, showing kindness and making space for honest conversations, we can help build a community where everyone feels supported and valued.

Together, we can break the stigma and remind one another: You are not alone. 💚

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BettPride #BETTerTogether
16 days ago, Bett Schools
World Mental Health Day graphic for October 10 featuring a green awareness ribbon and a person overlooking a sunrise. Messages encourage people to listen, support others, break the stigma, practice self-care, and remember that help is available and no one is alone.
🐾🖤💛 BULLDOG BINS: THRIFT & SIFT FOR A CAUSE! 💛🖤🐾

Ready to clean out your closets AND score some amazing deals? 🛍️ The Bettendorf High School Student Council is hosting Bulldog Bins, a thrift and sift fundraiser benefiting the Student Hunger Drive! 🐶

👕 DONATIONS NEEDED | October 12–30
Donate gently used, clean clothing (all sizes, please!) and small household or décor items.
📍 Drop off at the BHS Main Office
🕗 Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–3:45 PM

🛍️ SHOP THE SALE | Saturday, October 31
Come thrift, sift, and shop amazing deals on graphic tees, sweatshirts, décor, and MORE!
📍 BHS Commons
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
💳 Cash and card accepted!

✨ Unsold items will be donated, so every contribution helps make a difference!

Clean out your closets, find your next favorite treasure, and support a great cause! Every donation and purchase helps our community fight student hunger. 🐾💛
16 days ago, Bett Schools
Flyer for Bettendorf High School Student Council’s “Bulldogs R Us” resale event benefiting the Student Hunger Drive. Donations of clean, gently used clothing of all sizes and small household or décor items will be accepted October 12–30, from 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the BHS Main Office. The resale event is Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m.–noon in the BHS Commons. Cash and card accepted. Unsold items will be donated. The flyer features the Bettendorf Bulldogs logo, clothing hangers, donation bins, and shopping graphics in black and gold.
The Bettendorf Educational Support Association takes pride in celebrating our members. As part of that effort, BESA shares staff shout-outs submitted by building and/or district administration. #BETTerTogether

Hoover Custodian Jeff Hammerlink. “Jeff is always willing to help out. His passion for the building is evident in all that he does. He works very hard to make sure everyone has what they need to be able to have a wonderful day at Hoover. When we were short a night custodian, Jeff was working extra hours to help keep us up and running. His efforts are greatly appreciated.”

Hoover Paraeducator Katie McDermott. “Katie has had to wear many hats already this year, especially when we are short staffed. She does it with a positive attitude and always puts students first. Thank you, Katie!”

Thank you to our district nurses and guest nurses for their assistance with coverage for BHS while we onboard our new nurse. We have a new health office secretary this year, and their support for her during the transition has been amazing.
16 days ago, Bett Schools
Black, white, and gold BESA Shout Out graphic featuring Jeff Hammerlink, custodian at Herbert Hoover Elementary. Jeff is pictured standing beside cleaning equipment. The design includes a megaphone, stars, and bold lettering recognizing Jeff.
Black, white, and gold BESA Shout Out graphic featuring Katie McDermott, paraeducator at Herbert Hoover Elementary. Katie's smiling portrait is displayed alongside her name and position, with a megaphone, stars, and celebratory accents.
Black, white, and gold BESA Shout Out graphic celebrating school nurses. Medical illustrations include a stethoscope, heart with heartbeat line, bandage, and clipboard. Text reads, "Thank you for keeping our students healthy, safe and ready to learn!"
Make sure people can see you - day or night! Wear reflective gear and make sure your device has front and rear lights!
BE IN THE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Learn more at www.bettendorf.org/trails
16 days ago, Bett Schools
Halloween Costume Roller Skating Party flyer hosted by Bettendorf Parks & Recreation at The Landing on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. Admission is $5, with roller skate rentals available for $3. Location: The Landing, 2255 Middle Road, Bettendorf. The flyer features a purple and orange gradient background with five playful silhouettes of ghosts on roller skates.
🦖 Science comes to life at BHS! Students welcomed paleontologist Dr. Marcus Eriksen, who shared 30+ years of dinosaur discoveries and his work with the Putnam Museum to bring a Triceratops skeleton to the Quad Cities! 🦕 #BettPride
17 days ago, Bett Schools
Students listen to Dr. Ericksen
Dr. Ericksen with a image of their proposed science center in Wyoming
Students listen to Dr. Ericksen
Dr. Ericksen with an image of the excavation crew including meneber from the Putnam museum staff.
💛 See something? Say something.

Safe+Sound Iowa is a free, confidential way to report school safety concerns 24/7—including bullying, threats, violence, self-harm & more.

📱 App | 💻 safeandsoundiowa.gov | 📞 800-224-6018

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
18 days ago, Bett Schools
Safe+Sound Iowa graphic featuring smiling students on a school bus. Text reads, “Making a difference starts with you.” Reporting options include SafeandSoundIowa.gov, the Safe+Sound Iowa mobile app, or 800-224-6018.
BHS Show Choir, Surround Sound, is hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday, October 17th! Team up to test your knowledge and help support Surround Sound's '26-'27 competition season! The night will also feature a Silent Auction and food & drinks for purchase. Seating is limited, so reserve your table today! https://forms.gle/gbLSiFjT6vh5eHu6A
18 days ago, Bett Schools
Light bulb graphics and question marks. ‎Surround Sound Trivia Night October 17th 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6. Trivia begins at 7 Support BHS Show Choir Sing-Off | Silent Auction. Tanglewood Hills Pavillion 4250 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA $120/table (seats up to 8)‎'‎‎
📣 We Are Hiring!
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference?

Bettendorf Community School District has openings across our team — from teachers and paraeducators to security, custodial, counseling, accounting, and guest staff positions.

🐾 Find your place at Bett and join a team dedicated to supporting students every day!

👉 Apply today at www.bettschools.org

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring
18 days ago, Bett Schools
Bettendorf Community School District “We Are Hiring” graphic featuring a megaphone and district logo. Open positions include guest staff, accountant, security, custodian, counselor, German teacher, business teacher, math teacher, Spanish teacher, and paraeducators. Apply at www.bettschools.org.
📅 Join us for the October 7th School Board Meeting!
🕕 6 pm in the District Administration Center Board Room
📍 3311 18th St. #BETTerTogether
📄 Agenda: https://link.bettschools.org/SchoolBoardAgenda10-7-26
🎥 Live Stream: https://link.bettschools.org/SchoolBoardLiveStream10-7-26
#BETTerTogether

18 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic announcing a Bettendorf Community School District School Board Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6 pm at the Administration Center. The black, gold, and white design features the Bettendorf Community School District logo and calendar, clock, location, and graduation cap icons.
🏆 Three years in a row! 🏆

The Bettendorf High School Beacon yearbook staff have been awarded a Pictavo Book of the Year for the third consecutive year! 🎉 Only 12 yearbooks were selected from the thousands Pictavo prints each year.

For this anniversary edition, the staff embraced the theme “The Days Are Long & The Years Are Short,” capturing that familiar feeling of high school—the days can seem long, but the years go by incredibly fast. Thoughtful design elements and content organized around The Days, The Weeks and The Months carried the theme throughout the book.

Congratulations to The Beacon staff and adviser John Staber! 💛🖤

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
19 days ago, Bett Schools
Bettendorf High School’s The Beacon yearbook, Volume 75, featuring a pale green cover with the theme “The Days Are Long & The Years Are Short.” The yearbook was recognized as a Pictavo Book of the Year. Adviser: John Staber; editors: Claire Franzman and Elle Harson.
We’re looking for parents, staff, students, business/labor partners, and community members to serve on the 2026–27 School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC).

SIAC members provide valuable input on district goals, student achievement, educational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

📅 Meetings: Dec. 14 & March 8
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📝 Three-year commitment
📌 Apply by Friday, Oct. 16

Interested in sharing your perspective and helping Bettendorf Schools continue to improve?

👉 Apply today: https://forms.gle/owWUg4UAfM39C52Z9

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
19 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic promoting applications for the Bettendorf Community School District School Improvement Advisory Committee. The black, gold, and white design reads “Apply to Join School Improvement Advisory Committee” and features the Bett logo with illustrated people and speech bubbles.
🏆 Happy National Coaches Day! 🏆

Today we celebrate the incredible coaches who mentor, motivate and inspire our students—on and off the field. Your leadership builds confidence, strengthens teams and makes a lasting difference in the lives of our Bulldogs.

Thank you to all of our Bett coaches for everything you do! 🖤💛🐾

#NationalCoachesDay #BettPride #BETTerTogether
19 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic recognizing National Coaches Day on Oct. 6. A coach stands with student-athletes on a field at sunset. Text highlights coaches as mentors who motivate, build confidence and make a difference. The graphic reads, “Thank You, Coaches!” and features the Bettendorf Community School District logo.
🎯 PE skills in action!

Students in Mr. Heiman’s PE class are building coordination and concentration with bean bags! From tossing and catching to adding a clap mid-air and moving the bags between their feet, students are challenging themselves while having fun. 🙌

Great work, Bulldogs! 🐾

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #PhysicalEducation
20 days ago, Bett Schools
A young girl gets ready to catch her bag in the air
Student tossing and catching bags
A young boy is ready to catch a bag coming down
A young girl passes the bag between her feet
Student tossing and catching bags
A young student shows his excitement in catching his bag.
Student tossing and catching bags
💙 October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to reinforce the importance of kindness, respect and belonging in our schools.

At Bettendorf Community School District, we all play a role in creating welcoming, supportive environments where every student feels safe, valued and included. Families can help by talking with students about treating others with respect, including those who may feel left out, and speaking up when they see bullying or unkind behavior.

Together, we can build a stronger school community by choosing kindness, looking out for one another and showing what it means to be BETTer Together.

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
20 days ago, Bett Schools
Square National Bullying Prevention Month graphic featuring four students standing arm-in-arm. Messages encourage students to “Be Kind,” “Include Others,” “Stand Up,” “Choose Respect,” “Speak Up,” and “Support One Another.” The graphic concludes with “BETTer Together.”
🐾 October is National Principals Month!

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible leaders who support our students, staff and families every day. Thank you to our Bett principals for your dedication, leadership and commitment to making our schools great places to learn and grow! 💛🖤

Help us show our principals some #BettPride this month!

#NationalPrincipalsMonth #BETTerTogether
20 days ago, Bett Schools
National Principals Month graphic featuring Bettendorf Community School District principals Kristy Cleppe, Jeff Blackwell, Alan Hartley, Stephanie Graap, Rachael Dierickx, Chad Uhde, Heidi Burchard and Heather Budd. The graphic thanks them for their leadership, dedication and positive impact.
🎨🌟 Bett Art Teachers Headed to NYC!

Congratulations to Meghan Purcell (Herbert Hoover & Mark Twain) and Chrissy Block (Neil Armstrong), who have been selected to present at the 2027 National Art Education Association National Convention in New York City!

Three of their proposals were selected from more than 1,600 submissions nationwide. What an incredible honor!

Way to represent Bett on the national stage! 💙👏

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
20 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic featuring Bettendorf art teachers Meghan Purcell and Chrissy Block with the text, “Bett Art Teachers Headed to NYC!” They were selected to present at the 2027 NAEA National Convention in New York City.
Show Your Bett Pride! 🐾

Looking for some new Bett gear? The Bett Boosters Store has apparel and accessories for Bulldogs of all ages, including alumni merchandise and Bett gear. https://link.bettschools.org/BoosterStore

Choose from hats, shirts, hoodies, and more while supporting the Bett Boosters and our students.

🛍️ Shop the Bett Boosters Store today!
23 days ago, Bett Schools
Square Bett Boosters promotional graphic in black, gold and white. The graphic reads “Alumni Merchandise and Bett Gear” and features the Bett bulldog mascot along with a gray Bett hoodie, black-and-gold Bett beanie, Bett Alumni cap and black Bett Alumni T-shirt. A “Shop Now!” button appears at the bottom.
🧹💙 We’d be a mess without you!

Today, on National School Custodian Day, we’re celebrating the incredible custodians who work hard every day to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning.

Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes—and all around our schools—to take care of our students, staff, and facilities. We appreciate you! 🐾

👏 Help us give our amazing custodial team a big THANK YOU!
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #SchoolCustodianDay
23 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic recognizing National School Custodian Day on Friday, Oct. 2. It reads, “CAUTION — We’d be a mess without you! Thank you for all you do!” and features a slipping-person caution symbol, a red heart, and the BETTer Together logo.
🏈 Bid for a great cause on Senior Night! 💛

Join us October 9 at TouVelle Stadium for a Silent Auction supporting the 40th annual Student Hunger Drive!

💵 Cash and virtual payments accepted
❤️ All proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive

Come cheer on the Bulldogs, celebrate our seniors and help fight hunger in our community!

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
24 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic promoting a Silent Auction on October 9, 2026, during Senior Night at TouVelle Stadium. The auction supports the 40th annual Student Hunger Drive. Cash and virtual payments will be accepted, and all proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive.
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Bettendorf Community School District has openings across our team — from teachers and paraeducators to security, custodial, counseling, accounting and guest staff positions.

🐾 Find your place at Bett and join a team dedicated to supporting students every day!

👉 Apply today at www.bettschools.org
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring
24 days ago, Bett Schools
Bettendorf Community School District “We Are Hiring” graphic featuring a megaphone and district logo. Open positions include guest staff, accountant, security, custodian, counselor, German teacher, business teacher, math teacher, Spanish teacher, and paraeducators. Apply at www.bettschools.org.