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Happy National Substitute Educators Day! Thank you to all of our guest staff for their role in our district's success. Your willingness to take on a new adventure daily, often on short notice, is much appreciated. #BETTerTogether
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So proud of our paraeducators for the work they do every day to support our students and teachers! Thank you to Melissa, Deb, Kathleen, and Samantha for going above and beyond with the Scanlan fellowship! #BettPride https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/quad-city-paraeducators-selected-for-iowa-mental-health-fellowship/526-69f31bfe-0824-4e90-92b2-10d4bce36c46&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTI0OTY5ODI4OTMyNTg1MDQ5MzUyGmExOTRmOGI4MmVlOTliZjE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw31mCzNw4X2zdkgz-3GZ3hn
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It's American Education Week (Nov. 13-17)! Please join us in celebrating our staff for all they do throughout the year to support students, families and each other. Nov. 15 - Education Support Professionals Day. Nov 17 - Substitute Educators Day. #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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Bettendorf Middle School honored veterans with a flag ceremony this morning in honor of Veterans Day. #BettPride Please join us in honoring those who serve our country.
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Getting to know BMS Principal, Mr. Hartley!
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Help Support BMS History Day!
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Come join us at the BHS Student Council Harvest Fest! Thursday from 4-7 pm in the BHS Gym - we'll have games, pumpkin painting, and more! Join us and have some spooky fun! #HarvestFest #BHSStuCo 🎃🍁
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Just a reminder! Thursday is an End of Quarter Early Release: PS 11:20 am | HS 12 pm | MS 1 | Elem 2 pm. NO SCHOOL on Friday & Monday! Enjoy your fall break!
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Check out the Bettendorf Middle School fall apparel store! https://bettmiddleschoolwinter2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Give the perfect holiday gift with awesome items for pupils! Shop now and show your school spirit. #BettMSSpirit #BETTerTogether
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Don't miss the Orchestra Hauncert tomorrow night (Thurs, Oct. 19) in the BHS Performing Arts Center! 5th - 7th - 6pm | 8th, String, and Chamber - 7:15 pm. #BettPride #BETTerTogether
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University of Iowa's Department of Cinematic Arts students and faculty visited Lisa Barnes's Intro to Film Genre class and provided feedback on BMS movie trailer projects. The students were excited to hear the feedback on their work and receive suggestions for improvements. #BETTerTogether
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This National School Lunch Week, join the league of 30 million kids who receive the boost of a healthy school lunch every day. #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch #BETTerTogether
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Join us for Bett Academy, a fun opportunity to learn about the district as well as our programs and services for students and parents, and our schools. We'll meet 6-7:30 pm Oct. 16 - May 13 at different school sites. Contact the district office at (563) 359-3681 or email cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us to sign up. Learn more - https://ow.ly/Y9tz50PUFb8
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October is National Principals Month! Please join us in thanking our principals for their unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and remarkable impact on student success. #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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Just a reminder! No school on Monday, Sept. 25 due to staff in-service. Enjoy your long weekend!
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Today is National IT Professionals Day! Join us in showing appreciation to our amazing tech team, who work tirelessly to ensure student learning and our success. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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Homecoming is next week! Check out what we have planned - we can't wait to see everyone participate!
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Homecoming shirts are available now! Orders are due by Sept 10th, for the easiest experience choose shipping unless you are at the high school. Our theme this year is Once Upon a Homecoming and will include all of our favorite fairytale references. Get your Homecoming shirt (or the other Bett merch available) in the store now! Link to order: https://classical-graphics.printavo.com/merch/betthomecoming23
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Breakfast is served daily! Elem 8-8:30 am | Middle School 7:20 -7:45 am | High School 7:50-8:10 am & 9:35 - 9:42 am . Elem Students - $1.75 | MS/HS Students - $1.80 | Reduced Student Breakfast - $.30
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Bettendorf Middle School staff welcomed students and parents during their open house tonight kicking off the 2023-24 school year. Welcome BMS Bulldogs! We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday for the start of the school year! #BETTerTogether
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