Check out a bird’s-eye view of progress at Bettendorf Middle School! 🚧 Thank you to Russell Construction for sharing these drone images highlighting the recently demolished area as crews prepare for construction of the new south classroom section. We’re excited to see the next phase of this transformation take shape! #BettPride #BETTerTogether https://youtu.be/57OkJqwzWK8
about 10 hours ago, Bett Schools
Video cover graphic featuring an aerial drone view of Bettendorf Middle School during construction. Bold black, gold, and white text reads “Bettendorf Middle School Construction Update – Phase 2.” The Russell Construction logo appears in the upper left, with the Bettendorf Middle School Bulldog logo in the lower right. A white play button is centered over the aerial image.

🎉 Congratulations to Michelle Hayek on being named a Bettendorf Employee of the 1st Quarter! Thank you for going above and beyond and inspiring others! 💛🖤 Pic. Hayek with Interim Superintendent John W. Elkin.

Learn more at https://www.bettschools.org/article/3231222

#BettPride #BETTerTogether

3 days ago, Bett Schools
Black and gold Bettendorf Schools Employee of the 1st Quarter recognition graphic honoring Michelle Hayek, Science teacher at Bettendorf Middle School. The graphic features Michelle holding her award certificate alongside Interim Superintendent John W. Elkin in a classroom. The Bettendorf Schools and Bettendorf Middle School logos are displayed with a Bulldog paw print and yellow accents.
🎒 Looking for local programs, events and opportunities for your family?

Check out the Bett Virtual Backpack and follow along on Facebook for community resources and activities!

👉 https://www.facebook.com/BettVirtualBackpack

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
8 days ago, Bett Schools
Bett Virtual Backpack graphic featuring a smiling student with a black and gold backpack. Text highlights local programs and events, youth opportunities, resources for families, and following Bett Virtual Backpack on Facebook.
💛🖤 Building Friendships & Spreading Joy! 🖤💛

Members of the Bettendorf Middle School JOI (Junior Optimist International) Club are making a difference through kindness and connection!

Nearly every month, JOI visits Hope at the Brick House to spend time with students, share smiles, and have fun. These visits are all about building friendships, creating memories, and spreading positivity! 💛

#BettPride #CommunityConnections
9 days ago, Bett Schools
Students at a table listening to instructions
A MS student helping students with their scavenger hunt finds.
A middle school student styling with his hat near a table with items for the Fall Scavenger Hunt
Students having fun in the playground
💜 Walk for Epilepsy! Join Bettendorf School Nurses & HOSA on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Bettendorf High School Track to support epilepsy awareness and research!

👟 Check-in: 9 am
💜 Walk: 10 am
🐾 Join or donate to the Bulldogs Epilepsy Warriors team!

https://donate.epilepsy.com/teams/16233

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
23 days ago, Bett Schools
Epilepsy Foundation Walk for Epilepsy, October 17, 2026. Join your Bettendorf School Nurses & HOSA in supporting Epilepsy Awareness & Research! How to help: Join or donate to our “Bulldogs Epilepsy Warriors” Team. October 17, 2026. Bettendorf High School Track. 9 am check in – walk starts at 10 am. https://donate.epilepsy.com/teams/16233. Graphic features a large purple epilepsy awareness ribbon with purple butterflies and a QR code.
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.
28 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!"
💙 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.
🧹💙 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
about 1 month 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.
💜 Walk for Epilepsy! Join Bettendorf School Nurses & HOSA on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Bettendorf High School Track to support epilepsy awareness and research!

👟 Check-in: 9 am
💜 Walk: 10 am
🐾 Join or donate to the Bulldogs Epilepsy Warriors team!

https://donate.epilepsy.com/teams/16233

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
about 2 months ago, Bett Schools
Epilepsy Foundation Walk for Epilepsy, October 17, 2026. Join your Bettendorf School Nurses & HOSA in supporting Epilepsy Awareness & Research! How to help: Join or donate to our “Bulldogs Epilepsy Warriors” Team. October 17, 2026. Bettendorf High School Track. 9 am check in – walk starts at 10 am. https://donate.epilepsy.com/teams/16233. Graphic features a large purple epilepsy awareness ribbon with purple butterflies and a QR code.
Check out the latest BCSD Libraries Newsletter for helpful information, resources, updates, and opportunities for students and families! #BettPride https://app.smore.com/n/7k9ry
about 2 months ago, Bett Schools
graphics of astronauts on books in a solar system. BCSD Libraries - the logos for each of the schools with the Bett graphics: Betttendorf high school with the Bett graphic, Edison Academy wit h the light bulb and graduation cap, Bettnedorf Middle School with the bulldog graphic, Grant Wood elementary with the little dog graphic, Neil Armstrong with th astro graphic, Paul Norton with the knight helmet graphic, Mart Twain Elementary with the steamer graphic, and Herbert Hoover Elementary with the hawk graphic
🐾 Bettendorf Middle School
🍕 Iowa Eat Local Day is coming to BMS!
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Nutrition Services is serving up local flavor with homemade pizza and an Italian side salad featuring Iowa-grown tomatoes, basil, peppers, mushrooms and lettuce! 🌱🍅🥬

We’re excited to give students a taste of foods grown right here in Iowa! 💛
#BettPride #IowaEatLocal
about 2 months ago, Bettendorf Middle School
An image of pizza. The Bettendorf Middle School logo with the bulldog and Bett graphic. Iowa Local Food Day - Wednesday, September 23 - Homemade Margherita Pizza (Tomatoes & Basil) Iowa graphic. Homemade Supreme Pizza (peppers and mushrooms) Iowa graphic. Italian Side Salad (lettuce & tomatoes) Iowa graphic. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
📣 We’re Hiring Paraeducators!

Join the Bettendorf Community School District team and make a difference every day! 💙

We’re looking for compassionate, motivated paraeducators who are passionate about supporting students and helping create inclusive, engaging learning environments.

🐾 Come make a difference with Bett!
Learn more and apply at www.bettschools.org

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring
about 2 months ago, Bett Schools
Bettendorf School Community District School logo with Bett graphic. We're looking for Paracducatory to join our team! Join our team of dedicated educators! We're looking for compassionate and motivated paraeducators who are passionate about supporting students and making α difference every day. If you're ready to help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment, we'd love to meet you! www.bettschools.org BETTerTogether

BMS Color Run

Weekly Challenges

about 2 months ago, Lisa Crosley
Color Run Weekly Challenges
📣 We’re Hiring Paraeducators!

Join the Bettendorf Community School District team and make a difference every day! 💙

We’re looking for compassionate, motivated paraeducators who are passionate about supporting students and helping create inclusive, engaging learning environments.

🐾 Come make a difference with Bett!
Learn more and apply at www.bettschools.org

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NowHiring
about 2 months ago, Bett Schools
Bettendorf School Community District School logo with Bett graphic. We're looking for Paracducatory to join our team! Join our team of dedicated educators! We're looking for compassionate and motivated paraeducators who are passionate about supporting students and making α difference every day. If you're ready to help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment, we'd love to meet you! www.bettschools.org BETTerTogether
🎨 Celebrate Bettendorf Student Artists!

Join us for the Student Art Gallery Open House from 5–5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the District Administration Center.

Come see our students’ amazing artwork and help us celebrate their creativity! 💙

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
about 2 months ago, Bett Schools
Save the Date Bettendorf Community School District logo with Bett graphic. Administration Center Student Art Gallery Open House 5-5:45 pm, Wednesday, Spet. 9, 2026. Picture of colorful parper foldings as an art piece. An artic fox in a winter backdrop. A portriat of a woman with a pink pokka dot background. A tennis shoe design with a bright pastel background. A cactus with a rainbow horizon background, a humming bird made of calming art designs . A squiggle person saying "Yeah! I get to be silly!"
🎨 Celebrate Our Student Artists! 🖼️

Join us for the Bettendorf Student Art Gallery Open House from 5–5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the BCSD Administration Center, 3311 18th St.

Come explore incredible artwork created by Bettendorf students and help us celebrate their creativity and accomplishments! 🌟

Student artists will also be recognized by the Board of Education during its 6 p.m. meeting.

We hope to see you there! 💛🖤

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
about 2 months ago, Bett Schools
Save the Date Bettendorf Community School District logo with Bett graphic. Administration Center Student Art Gallery Open House 5-5:45 pm, Wednesday, Spet. 9, 2026. Picture of colorful parper foldings as an art piece. An artic fox in a winter backdrop. A portriat of a woman with a pink pokka dot background. A tennis shoe design with a bright pastel background. A cactus with a rainbow horizon background, a humming bird made of calming art designs . A squiggle person saying "Yeah! I get to be silly!"
📣 Calling All Little Bulldogs! 🐾💛💙

Join the 2026 BHS Football Cheerleaders for the Little Bulldogs Cheer Clinic!

📅 Clinic: Sept. 9 | 4–6 p.m.
🏈 Perform: Sept. 11 at the Freshman Football Game
📣 Grades: K–8
💲 Cost: $40 — includes a T-shirt!

Come learn cheers, have fun and perform with our BHS cheerleaders! 💙💛

📧 Questions? bettcheer@gmail.com
🔗 Registration - https://bit.ly/2026BHSLittleBulldogsCheerClinic

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #GoBulldogs
2 months ago, Bett Schools
Bett Cheer. pom graphics. Join our 2026 Football cheerleaders for our Little Bulldogs Clinic! Clinic: September 9th 4-6pm. Perform: September 11th Freshman Football Game Grades K-8. Picture of cheerleaders holding up B, H, S signs. $40. includes t-shirt. bettcheer@gmail.com. Registration link in comments! https://forms.gle/g6uJjU7a8DgvNaKm9.
🎨 Celebrate Bettendorf Student Artists!

Join us for the Student Art Gallery Open House from 5–5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the District Administration Center.

Come see our students’ amazing artwork and help us celebrate their creativity! 💙

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
2 months ago, Bett Schools
Save the Date Bettendorf Community School District logo with Bett graphic. Administration Center Student Art Gallery Open House 5-5:45 pm, Wednesday, Spet. 9, 2026. Picture of colorful parper foldings as an art piece. An artic fox in a winter backdrop. A portriat of a woman with a pink pokka dot background. A tennis shoe design with a bright pastel background. A cactus with a rainbow horizon background, a humming bird made of calming art designs . A squiggle person saying "Yeah! I get to be silly!"
Starting the school day with smiles and a great breakfast! 🍎🥞 A big thank you to our Bettendorf Middle School Nutrition Services staff for fueling our students and helping make the first days of school a great start! 💛🖤 #BettPride #BETTerTogether
2 months ago, Bett Schools
Bettendorf Middle School nutrition services staff gathered for a picture in the grey shirts with the Bett logo behind the counter.