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.
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.
🦖 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
Friday Night Lights Theme - White Out.
Students please remember white powder is a safety issue and is not allowed.
Students please remember white powder is a safety issue and is not allowed.
The Hunger Drive Competition Begins!! Lets' go Bulldogs and show up to support our community!
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
🏆 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
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
💙 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
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
🐾 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
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
🧹💙 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
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
🏈 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
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
👑 Congratulations to our 2026 Bettendorf High School Homecoming Queen and King, Katelyn Fritz and Gavin Barr! 🎉💙
Katelyn and Gavin were crowned during last weekend’s Homecoming festivities. Congratulations to our Homecoming royalty!
🐾 #BettPride #BETTerTogether #BettHomecoming
Katelyn and Gavin were crowned during last weekend’s Homecoming festivities. Congratulations to our Homecoming royalty!
🐾 #BettPride #BETTerTogether #BettHomecoming
🎬 A special #BettPride moment!
Two years ago, Bettendorf student Adrian Gillette, now a 9th grader, created the National History Day documentary FREADOM on Trial: Rights and Responsibilities in Island Trees Board of Education v. Pico.
Adrian’s documentary earned third place at the National History Day national contest in Washington, D.C. and has since been screened several times locally.
Now, Adrian’s work will be featured at the Bettendorf Public Library on Monday, where his documentary will be screened before a presentation by Stephen Pico, the subject of Adrian’s documentary.
The event is free and open to the public and is being held in recognition of Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. 📚
We’re incredibly proud to see Adrian’s work continue to educate and engage our community. We hope you’ll join him for this special event!
🔗 Event details: https://www.bettendorflibrary.com/event/17330199
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NationalHistoryDay
Two years ago, Bettendorf student Adrian Gillette, now a 9th grader, created the National History Day documentary FREADOM on Trial: Rights and Responsibilities in Island Trees Board of Education v. Pico.
Adrian’s documentary earned third place at the National History Day national contest in Washington, D.C. and has since been screened several times locally.
Now, Adrian’s work will be featured at the Bettendorf Public Library on Monday, where his documentary will be screened before a presentation by Stephen Pico, the subject of Adrian’s documentary.
The event is free and open to the public and is being held in recognition of Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. 📚
We’re incredibly proud to see Adrian’s work continue to educate and engage our community. We hope you’ll join him for this special event!
🔗 Event details: https://www.bettendorflibrary.com/event/17330199
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #NationalHistoryDay
🎨🏃 Get ready to RUN in COLOR!
Join us for the Bettendorf Color Run on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. at the BHS track at TouVelle Stadium!
👟 Kids Race, 1 Mile & 3 Mile
🎨 Plenty of COLOR!
🏆 Individual & team prizes
🚚 Food trucks
💵 $15/person or up to 8 people for $100
📝 Sign up the day of the event
Best of all, all proceeds support the Student Hunger Drive! Come run, have fun and help fight hunger in our community. 💙
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
Join us for the Bettendorf Color Run on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. at the BHS track at TouVelle Stadium!
👟 Kids Race, 1 Mile & 3 Mile
🎨 Plenty of COLOR!
🏆 Individual & team prizes
🚚 Food trucks
💵 $15/person or up to 8 people for $100
📝 Sign up the day of the event
Best of all, all proceeds support the Student Hunger Drive! Come run, have fun and help fight hunger in our community. 💙
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
📣 We’re hiring at Bett!
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
BHS students got a firsthand look at the world of manufacturing during a demonstration from the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF). #BettCareerReady #BettPride #BETTerTogether
Join us as we recognize Bettendorf High School students for their outstanding academic achievements at the Academic Letter Ceremony!
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14
⏰ 7:00 pm
📍 Bettendorf High School Gymnasium
Congratulations to our Bulldogs being honored! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication! 🎉 See names of recipients.
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #AcademicExcellence
💙🐾 Get your Bett Gear and support our future business leaders!
Bettendorf High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is selling Bett Gear to help students attend leadership conferences. Proceeds will help cover travel and lodging expenses while students build leadership skills, network and represent Bettendorf!
🛍️ Shop Bett Gear: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aJP22cDfw2
📅 Orders are due October 5!
Show your #BettPride while supporting our students! 💛💙
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #FBLA
Bettendorf High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is selling Bett Gear to help students attend leadership conferences. Proceeds will help cover travel and lodging expenses while students build leadership skills, network and represent Bettendorf!
🛍️ Shop Bett Gear: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aJP22cDfw2
📅 Orders are due October 5!
Show your #BettPride while supporting our students! 💛💙
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #FBLA
🏈💵 Bring your cash to the Homecoming game tonight!
Bettendorf Student Council is taking on a Minute to Win It challenge! Between the first and second quarters of the varsity game, StuCo members will race through the stands collecting cash donations.
❤️ Every dollar collected supports the Student Hunger Drive!
Have your cash ready, Bulldogs, and let’s see how much we can collect in just ONE minute! ⏱️🐾
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
Bettendorf Student Council is taking on a Minute to Win It challenge! Between the first and second quarters of the varsity game, StuCo members will race through the stands collecting cash donations.
❤️ Every dollar collected supports the Student Hunger Drive!
Have your cash ready, Bulldogs, and let’s see how much we can collect in just ONE minute! ⏱️🐾
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #StudentHungerDrive
🐾💛 Bett Pride was on parade! 💛🐾
What a night! Our students, staff, families, alumni, and community filled the streets with Bulldog spirit for the Bettendorf Homecoming Parade! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who marched, cheered, waved, and helped make Homecoming such a special celebration of our schools, traditions, and community.
There’s nothing quite like Homecoming in Bettendorf! 💛🐾
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #Homecoming2026
What a night! Our students, staff, families, alumni, and community filled the streets with Bulldog spirit for the Bettendorf Homecoming Parade! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who marched, cheered, waved, and helped make Homecoming such a special celebration of our schools, traditions, and community.
There’s nothing quite like Homecoming in Bettendorf! 💛🐾
#BettPride #BETTerTogether #Homecoming2026
Lets Go Bulldogs! Grab your neon/ wigs and join Friday Night Lights!
