🏆🖤💛 Three-Peat! 💛🖤🏆

For the THIRD year in a row, the Bettendorf High School yearbook staff has been named Yearbook of the Year by the Iowa High School Press Association! 🎉

This year's award-winning book, The Days Are Long & The Years Are Short, also earned an impressive 26 individual awards! 🌟

A special shoutout to our 2026 graduates who helped create this incredible book, along with current staff members Olivia Hernandez, Trey Figgs, and Kaelyn Edmondson!

Congratulations to our talented yearbook staff on another outstanding achievement! 📖👏

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
2 days ago, Bett Schools
Image of yearbook cover - green with Long Short in gold on the front
Drop off your donations ASAP!

We’re accepting clothing and home decor donations! Donations can be dropped off at the Bettendorf High School main office.

Get ready to shop! Looking to refresh your wardrobe or home decor? Join us for Bulldog Bins on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 9 am - Noon in the Bettendorf High School Commons! Shop pre-loved clothing and home decor, with everything priced under $10!

Even better? 100% of proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive!

Shop sustainably, find some great deals, and support a great cause!
2 days ago, Bett Schools
ADA Alt text: Advertisement for Bulldog Bins, a resale shopping event featuring pre-loved clothing and home decor. The design has a black background with bold yellow and white lettering, red accents, a white illustration of clothing hanging on a rack, and black-and-white checkered details. The headline reads “Bulldog Bins,” followed by “Shop pre-loved clothing and home decor for a cause!” A red label states “Everything less than $10!” The event takes place on October 31, 2026 from 9AM until Noon, at the Bettendorf High School Commons. All proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive. The Student Hunger Drive and River Bend Food Bank logo appears near the bottom right. The advertisement also announces that clothing and home decor donations are still being accepted. Donations may be dropped off at the Bettendorf High School main office. --
Congratulations to these students in the quarter 1 CNA class receiving their certificates of completion for passing the EICC course and clinicals today!
2 days ago, Kristy Cleppe
success of the quarter 1 CNA class (with their permission) who all received their certificates of completion for passing the EICC course and clinicals today!
For the 3rd year in a row, the Bettendorf yearbook staff have been named Yearbook of the Year by the Iowa High School Press Association! "The Days are Long & The Years are Short" also took home 26 individual awards (7 first-place awards, 8 second-place awards, 1 third-place award, and 3 honorable mentions).

Much of the staff were 2026 grads, but Olivia Hernandez, Trey Figgs, and Kaelyn Edmondson are members of this year's staff who also worked on the 2026 book.
2 days ago, Kristy Cleppe
For the 3rd year in a row, the Bettendorf yearbook staff have been named Yearbook of the Year by the Iowa High School Press Association! "The Days are Long & The Years are Short" also took home 26 individual awards (7 first-place awards, 8 second-place awards, 1 third-place award, and 3 honorable mentions). Much of the staff were 2026 grads, but Olivia Hernandez, Trey Figgs, and Kaelyn Edmondson are members of this year's staff who also worked on the 2026 book.
Drop off your donations ASAP! We’re accepting clothing and home decor donations! Donations can be dropped off at the Bettendorf High School main office.

Get ready to shop! Looking to refresh your wardrobe or home decor? Join us for Bulldog Bins on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 9AM - Noon in the Bettendorf High School Commons! Shop pre-loved clothing and home decor, with everything priced under $10!

Even better? 100% of proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive!

Shop sustainably, find some great deals, and support a great cause!
2 days ago, Kristy Cleppe
Advertisement for Bulldog Bins, a resale shopping event featuring pre-loved clothing and home decor. The design has a black background with bold yellow and white lettering, red accents, a white illustration of clothing hanging on a rack, and black-and-white checkered details. The headline reads “Bulldog Bins,” followed by “Shop pre-loved clothing and home decor for a cause!” A red label states “Everything less than $10!” The event takes place on October 31, 2026 from 9AM until Noon, at the Bettendorf High School Commons. All proceeds benefit the Student Hunger Drive. The Student Hunger Drive and River Bend Food Bank logo appears near the bottom right. The advertisement also announces that clothing and home decor donations are still being accepted. Donations may be dropped off at the Bettendorf High School main office.
🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23–31!

Join us as we encourage students to make healthy choices, be kind to their minds, set positive goals, and choose a bright, drug-free future.

Together, we can help our students be their best selves! ❤️

#RedRibbonWeek #BettPride #BETTerTogether
2 days ago, Bett Schools
Square Red Ribbon Week graphic for Oct. 23–31 featuring a large red ribbon and messages encouraging students to make healthy choices, be kind to their minds, stay drug-free, and be their best selves. Bettendorf Community School District logo appears at the bottom.
Lets Go Bulldogs!
3 days ago, Kristy Cleppe
The theme for the volleyball game tonight is white out. Semifinal game 10/22 at 7 pm
📐➕ Building Stronger Mathematical Thinkers!

A team of Bettendorf High School educators attended the Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference on Monday!

The team participated in a workshop led by Pam Harris focused on developing mathematical reasoning in students and exploring strategies to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

We love seeing our educators continue to learn, grow, and bring fresh ideas back to the classroom! 🖤💛

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
3 days ago, Bett Schools
BHS math teachers in back of lit letters ICTM

🏊‍♀️🖤💛 What a SENIOR NIGHT for the BHS Girls Swim Team! 💛🖤🏊‍♀️

Congratulations to all of our seniors on their amazing accomplishments! What a great night celebrating these incredible athletes!

And WOW… it's not every day you see FIVE RECORDS BROKEN in ONE MEET! 🔥🏆

🏅 Brielle Andedo, Lillian Andedo, Jaya Stacy, and Emilia Surma broke THREE pool relay records!

200 Medley Relay – 1:48.38

200 Freestyle Relay – 1:37.13

400 Freestyle Relay – 3:35.98

🏅 Jaya Stacy broke the 100 Breaststroke pool record with a time of 1:05.01!

🏅 Lillian Andedo broke BOTH the 100 Freestyle pool AND varsity records with a blazing 50.99, swimming the leadoff leg of the 400 Free Relay!

🔥 Five records. One meet. One unforgettable Senior Night! 🔥

Congratulations to all of our seniors and the entire team! What an incredible way to celebrate Senior Night!

🖤💛 GO BULLDOGS! 🐾

3 days ago, Bett Schools
Parents and senior swimmers post for a group picture
Jaya Stacy competing
Swimmer diving into the pool
Brielle Andedo, Lillian Andedo, Jaya Stacy, and Maria Surma
🎃🎨 Pumpkin painting with our Bett Buddies!

A little paint, a lot of creativity, and plenty of smiles! Our Bett Buddies had a gourd-geous time decorating pumpkins and making memories together. 🧡🖤

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6 days ago, Bett Schools
Two students working on pumkins - one with a great surprised face.
Two students smiling at the camera while working on their pumpkin. A third student busy painting.
Two tables of students working on painting pumpkins
A student showing her pink pumkin with her teacher
A paraeducator helping a stundet to paint his pumkin
A student working on painting his pumpkin
A girl showing off her beautiful purple and orange pumkin
A table of students painting pumpkins
Two student busy painting their pumkins
Student huddled over pumkin with a paint brush
BHS Last Chance for a school yearbook photo - Picture Retakes are tomorrow October 19th.
7 days ago, Kristy Cleppe
The image is reminding students that picture retakes are tomorrow the 19th from 8-1 in the commons. Last chance for yearbook photos

Final Exam Week Reminder for BHS - Finish Strong!

7 days ago, Kristy Cleppe
Sign up for PRIDE all 5 days, Wednesday is a Full Day and Thursday and Friday are Final Exams
Want to help fight the literacy crisis? So does award winning author for teens, A.S. King. On Monday, Nov. 16, she is visiting BHS to discuss this very issue with our students. There will be a book signing from 10:00-11:00 on the stage in the PAC, followed by King's presentation, "Literacy: the Secret Sauce of Life." All students are invited to sign up individually. Staff are also invited to bring their 3rd block classes to the PAC to attend the presentation.
7 days ago, Kristy Cleppe
Want to help fight the literacy crisis? So does award winning author for teens, A.S. King. On Monday, Nov. 16, she is visiting BHS to discuss this very issue with our students. There will be a book signing from 10:00-11:00 on the stage in the PAC, followed by King's presentation, "Literacy: the Secret Sauce of Life."
Empowering leaders, inspiring change! 💛🖤

Bettendorf Community School District staff are in Des Moines attending the Women Lead Change Conference, connecting with inspiring leaders, gaining fresh perspectives, and bringing back ideas to strengthen our schools and community.

We’re proud of our staff for investing in their professional growth and leadership!

#BettPride #BETTerTogether #WomenLeadChange
10 days ago, Bett Schools
A group of Bettendorf schools staff in front of a Women Lead Change backdrop
📱 Stay connected with Bett Schools wherever you go! Get district news, school updates, events, reminders and important documents—all in one convenient app.

Download the Bett Schools App today! 💛🖤

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10 days ago, Bett Schools
Graphic promoting the Bett Schools App for Bettendorf Community School District. Four phone screens highlight app features, including district information, events, news and school updates, and easy access to documents. A yellow banner at the bottom reads “Download Today!” with Apple App Store and Google Play icons.
💜 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
11 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.
📚 Big Kids, Little Readers, Great Connections! 💛🖤

Students from Ms. Koepnick’s Education Careers class at Bettendorf High School visited Neil Armstrong Elementary today to read and connect with first graders!

What a wonderful opportunity for our high school students to gain hands-on experience while sharing their love of reading with younger Bulldogs!

Thank you, Neil Armstrong, for the warm welcome! 🐾

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
13 days ago, Bett Schools
The group of HS and NA students pose for a picture.
Two HS students sitting with two elementary and reading
A HS student playing Candy Land with a NA student
A HS and NA student sitting on the floor with a book smiling.
A HS student reading to a group of three students in a classroom
A HS student reading to a NA student in a classroom
A HS student reading to two student on a carpet of smiley faces
Students lined up on the floor in front of lockers with the HS students reading to small sets of elem students
HS student molding playdough with a NA student
🎶🍂 An Evening of Beautiful Music!

Join us TONIGHT for the Bettendorf High School Fall Choir Concert! 🎤

Enjoy performances by our talented students in Concert Choir, Bettendorf Singers, Advanced Treble Choir, and Chorale.

📅 Monday, October 12
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 BHS Performing Arts Center

Come support our talented student musicians as they share their voices and kick off the concert season! 🎵💛🖤

#BettPride #BETTerTogether
13 days ago, Bett Schools
Promotional graphic for the Bettendorf High School Fall Choir Concert featuring a photo of the BHS Performing Arts Center. The concert features Concert Choir, Bettendorf Singers, Advanced Treble Choir, and Chorale. Monday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the BHS Performing Arts Center.
Dawg Pound themes for next week!
16 days ago, Kristy Cleppe
Tuesday the theme is country for volleyball at North Scott, Thursday Home Volleyball is Pink Out and Friday Football is Pink Out.
🐾🖤💛 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.