Bettendorf High School

The BHS Chess Club made its final move of the school year this week as members celebrated another great season of strategy, competition, and camaraderie. A special thank you to Coach Diana Williams for her dedication and support of the club throughout the year. ♟️#BettPride

Grab dinner for a cause! 🥪

Visit Jersey Mike’s from 4–9 p.m. TONIGHT, May 6, and help support the Bettendorf High School Girls Soccer team. Enjoy some great subs while giving back to our athletes!

#BETTerTogether

BHS students attended the Blackhawk College Law Enforcement and First Responder Career Fair, where they connected with local law enforcement and first responder agencies to explore career opportunities and learn about the roles and responsibilities within the field.

Students also participated in mini sessions featuring simulations, discussions on how AI is transforming criminal justice, and conversations about the impact of social media on police work. Great real-world learning opportunities for our students!

Join us tonight at 7 pm for the BHS Spring Choir Concert in the Performing Arts Center 🎶

Come enjoy an evening of incredible music and celebrate the hard work of our talented students! #BettPride

We need YOU! 👏

Help inspire Bettendorf students during Future Ready Month this May by sharing your career story.

✔️ Read a career-themed book to younger students - https://bit.ly/4uvy20J
✔️ Talk with 4th graders about your job - https://bit.ly/4n7Osd8

It’s a fun, meaningful way to give back—and students love it!

👉 Sign up today and choose a time that works for you!
#FutureReadyMonth #CommunityConnections

🔥 Welding RPP Contest Success! 🔥
Out of 23 competitors, Bettendorf shined with Noah Crump (1st) and Landon Desseyn (3rd)—great work! 👏
Thanks to generous support from SJ Smith and Airgas, every student took home their project and a tool or gear.
Shoutout to Haleigh Hoyt and Andy Zinn (Davenport West) for helping everything run smoothly.
A great example of teamwork between students, staff, and industry partners across the QC! 💪
#BettendorfPride #CTE #FutureReady

🌱 BHS Conservation Club Plant Sale 🌱

Basil • Pink Turtlehead • Lettuce
📅 Monday, May 4
⏰ After school | 📍 Main entrance
💵 $5 each

Fresh, organically grown basil & lettuce (roots attached—ready to eat or plant!)

Don’t miss Pink Turtlehead—a rare, state-threatened wildflower you won’t find in stores!

This week, join us in celebrating the heart of our schools! 💙 During Teacher Appreciation Week—and especially on Teacher Appreciation Day—we honor the educators who inspire, support, and make a difference in students’ lives every single day. Take a moment to thank a teacher who has made an impact! 🍎👏

Grab dinner for a cause! 🥪

Visit Jersey Mike’s from 4–9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, and help support the Bettendorf High School Girls Soccer team. Enjoy some great subs while giving back to our athletes!

#BETTerTogether

May is Mental Health Month! Mental health conditions are medical conditions, and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s lead with understanding. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health #SeeThePerson #MHAM2026

Behind every great school is a great principal! Join us in honoring our principals for all they do to support our students, staff, and families! #BETTerTogether

They do it all—with a smile 💙

From preparing meals to meeting nutrition standards and caring for student needs, our Nutrition Services team keeps students fueled every day.

Join us on May 1 in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day—thank you for all you do! 👏🍎

Check out the Bett staff/coach summer camps! https://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/

Baseball Youth Skills Camp 3rd-8th

Basketball
Girls: 3rd-12th
Boys: 3rd - 8th | 6th-9th Offensive Skills | Freshmen | Sophomore (Incoming) | Varsity

Cross Country 6th-12th

Robotics 3rd-8th

Soccer K-12 Summer Camp | K-12 League 7x7

Volleyball 3rd - 12th

BHS Football Cheerleading Tryouts
Clinic: Monday and Tuesday 4pm-6pm, Lobby Gym
Tryout: Wednesday beginning 4pm (time will be assigned at the clinic).

Registration: https://forms.gle/3pqnQ49SYJxeAKkf6

It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Join us in thanking our transportation staff for all they do to help get students safely to and from school each day! #BettPride

Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley Community School Districts are hosting an All Abilities Family Fun Fair on April 28 from 5–6:30 pm.at the Family Museum.

This event is a great opportunity to learn about recreational programs and resources available in our community for students with individualized learning needs.

Former Bett grad Will Luebke (Class of 2020) visited German classes to talk about the benefits of learning German. Will graduated from the University of Iowa with a double major in German and International Studies in 2024 and is now the Assistant Director of International Student Programs at Grinnell College. #BettPride

🌱💧 The BHS Conservation Club has been selected as a 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment grant recipient! This funding will support the purchase of native plant seeds to help absorb rainwater, reduce flooding, and prevent pollutants from entering our local streams—protecting the very water we drink.

The grant will also fund an electric mower to help create a trail through the prairie and forest areas maintained by our students. This space will serve as an outdoor classroom, educating both students and our community about the importance of native landscapes in protecting water quality.

We’re proud of our students for leading the way in environmental stewardship!

#AWCF #KeepCommunitiesFlowing #2026WaterAndEnvironment

Congratulations to BHS senior Kayden Clawson on earning a $2,000 scholarship from Midwest Technical Institute! 🎉

Kayden plans to pursue the Welding & Pipefitting program—an exciting step toward a skilled and in-demand career. We’re proud of your hard work and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! #BettPride