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As part of the BMS Career Exploration program, 8th graders interested in automotive visited the Quad City Auto Show! #BETTerTogether
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Don't miss the Bett STEAM Expo TOMORROW (Sat. March 2) at Bettendorf Middle School! FREE hands-on fun exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our community partners. It's a can't-miss event! #BETTerTogether
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Don't forget to complete the enrollment/annual updates for your student(s) for the 2024-25 school year before the deadline this Thursday (Feb. 29)! https://bit.ly/BettEnroll24-25 Thank you to those who have already registered. #BETTerTogether
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Don't miss this free, hands-on event for all Quad Cities students and their families - Bett STEAM Expo 11 am - 2 pm on Sat. March 2 at Bettendorf Middle School. Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math opportunities from our community partners. #BETTerTogether
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Join us in celebrating & honoring Bettendorf Police Officers Brian Hanssen and Jeremy Salsberry, our amazing School Resource Officers! They go above and beyond to ensure our students' safety and make our community stronger. Let's show them some love! #BETTerTogether
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5th Grade Parent Night at BMS
Thursday, February 15, 2024 (In the Cafeteria) at 6:30 pm
5th Grade Honors Presentation (learn about the Honors Classes offered for your incoming 6th grader) at 7:15 pm
If you are unable to attend this presentation we will share the link with families. You will also have a second chance to hear the presentation in August at our New Student Night.
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Help support the Bettendorf Schools Foundation as well as elem and middle schools and students! Purchase a Major Saver card for $15 from students or online at https://www.majorsaver.com/cards/ and identify a student/school to benefit from your purchase. #BETTerTogether
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📚🌟 Attention #Bettendorf parents! Secure your child's spot for a bright 2024-25 school year 🎒🍎. Enroll by Feb 29 to ensure their placement! ➡️ https://bit.ly/BettEnroll24-25 #BCSD #FutureReady
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It’s time to register kindergarten students and new families for the 2024-25 school year! Annual Updates (online registration) for returning families open Feb. 8. Please be sure to register by Thursday, Feb. 29 for placement. https://bit.ly/BettEnroll24-25
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5th grade parents! Join us for Bettendorf Middle School 5th Grade Parent Night beginning at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Feb. 15. Learn about the transition to middle school, courses available to 6th graders, the Moving to Middle program, and so much more.
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Join us in honoring the hearts guiding our future! This #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek, let's celebrate the incredible impact of our counseling team. They uplift our students' hearts and minds every day!! 💖🎉 #BettPride #BETTerTogether
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Our BettConnect community is growing. Join us to connect with classmates, sign up to mentor students, volunteer, give back, post on our business directory, and stay connected! https://bettconnect.com/ #BETTerTogether
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Join the Bettendorf Middle School Drama Club for their production of Finding Nemo Jr. January 25 - 27 in the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center. #BettPride
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Shout out to our dedicated secondary teachers who toured TBK this Wednesday to learn about our district's family reunification plans! Kudos to their commitment to safety and family. #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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Happy Holidays! May the magic of the holidays bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. NO SCHOOL, winter holiday break, Thursday., Dec. 21 - Tuesday., Jan. 2.
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BMS History Teacher Ron Bergman and his BMS Lego Club built a replica of the Battle of the Bulge (Dec. 16, 1944 - January 28, 1945) as a tribute to his grandfather and our serviceman. Bergman's grandfather is the only soldier in his company who survived the German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II. #BettPride https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/bettendorf-middle-school-lego-club-builds-tribute-to-the-battle-of-the-bulge/
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Friday, staff at BMS were shown how thankful we are for them! Thank you to Annie Thomas and our AMAZING Parent Link for getting donations from 140 local businesses. Every single one of our staff members received a gift throughout the school day! BMS staff, thank you for all that you do for our students, we appreciate you!
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Bettendorf Police Officer Hanssen visited 6th-grade students in Mr. Kunz's health classes to discuss the dangers and consequences of alcohol. Officer Hanssen simulated how vision and judgment are impacted by alcohol by using Impairment Goggles. #BETTerTogether
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8th grade Parent Night (formerly Feb. 5) will now be Monday, January 29th. Sorry for any inconvenience! Mark your calendar for 6-8 pm BHS Performing Arts Center.
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Congratulations to all of our BMS students who earned the Student of 1st Quarter Wayne Cheramy Award. Thank you for being great role models by being respectful, responsible and ready!
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