Attention students taking the ACTs this Saturday: you will need to bring a physical ID - a school or driver's license or passport in order to take the test. Minga and Infinite Campus CAN NOT be used.
Seniors: Thursday, September 11th, will be a mandatory senior meeting during PRIDE time.
Congratulations to the 7 seniors who were honored last night: Piper Fredricksen, Rachel Frohlich, Audrey Seneli, Claire Franzman, Mariana Martiniez, Addison Carter, and Emma Knoer. Varsity defeated Davenport Central 9-0 as Claire Franzman and Jordyn Blake won in 3 sets. Junior Varsity continues to improve and won 12-2. Our last home meet will be next Monday when we host Clinton. Come out and cheer on the girls. Go Dawgs!!!
Upcoming events/deadlines:
Please scan the QR Code below to request songs for Homecoming!
Let me hear your Bulldog Spirit! What's that you say? Homecoming shirts and other spirit wear are now available for purchase until Sept 15th. Find the link in your announcements and make sure you get your orders in! Choose a bright color to match the student section's neon theme for the homecoming game. Link: https://bit.ly/BHSHoco25
Stop by the activities office to grab a signup form for PowderPuff! The form is due on September 11th by the end of the day with the money. The PowderPuff game will be on Thursday, October 2nd at 7:30. If you have any questions, stop by Mrs. Doherty's room (Ms. Fank D264).
Just Two Weeks Away! Be a hero. Donate blood. Save lives. 
We are hosting our first blood drive at BHS on September 16th. All BHS students age 16 and older are encouraged to donate. Donations only take an average of 45 minutes and you could help 3 people with the amount of blood you donate in that time. If you are 16, you must bring a Parent Permission Slip with you every time you donate. Pick up your permission slip in Student Services or the Career Center now! Every donation makes a difference—and YOU can help. Sign up here now! See Mrs. Hoyt with questions.
The 2025-26 "Surround Sound" Show Choir is looking for students interested in joining our show crew for the upcoming season! Show Crew helps out with many things, such as organizing costumes, handling props, and even moving some smaller extension risers. Below are the dates we would need you to be available, but we can be flexible!!!
- Show Choir Rehearsals on Mondays & Thursdays (6-9 pm) starting in November through February
- Winter Preview - Sunday, January 25th
- Davenport North "The Big Dance" Show Choir Competition - Saturday, January 31st
- Bettendorf "Rhythm on the Riverbend" Show Choir Competition - Saturday, February 7th
- North Polk "Comet Sensation" Show Choir Competition - Saturday, February 14th
- Cedar Rapids Jefferson "Show Choir Invitational" - Saturday, February 21st
- Western Dubuque "The Main Event" Show Choir Competition - Saturday, February 28th
- Spring Showcase - Saturday, March 7th
Upcoming meetings:
Chess Club will start after Christmas Break!
FCCLA will have its first meeting next Tuesday, before school starts at 7:45 am in room B 217. Join us and enter to win a door prize
Cultural Diversity Club First meeting is Wednesday, September 10th at 7:35 am :) In B202 (Dr. Roeder's Room). All are welcome!
Registration information is now available for students wishing to attend the Thespian Festival. Please see Mrs. Howard for more information.
Auditions for the fall play, 26 Pebbles, will be on Monday after school in the auditorium. You do not have to prepare anything in advance
French club will meet TODAY, Sept 5, from 5:45-7:15 pm at the back of the reserved/band section of the North parking lot for our parking lot fundraiser. Drop in for a while or stay the whole time if you can. Everyone is welcome, and we will have snacks!
Did you know that BHS has 2 Robotics teams that compete in an international competition every season? We have been competing for over 10 years and are looking for new recruits to carry on the tradition of excellence.
We are looking for students who want to compete in a fun and challenging robotics competition against teams locally and internationally. We need team members who are interested in 3D modeling, graphic design, communications, building and designing robots, problem solving a new game each and every season. We have a lot of fun, and no experience is necessary.
If you are interested, look for the posters around the building for more team info and a code to scan to sign up. If you have questions, please email Coach McCoy at roboticscoach@bettendorf.k12.ia.us.
Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
Are you interested in making Bett the safest school in the Quad Cities?! Join BHS Crime Stoppers today! Please complete the following form https://forms.gle/iB6uVT2kr4geKJWc6 and sign up for Mrs. Schanz's PRIDE on Tuesday, September 9th, to learn more.
Career Readiness Corner
To view and sign up for events and trips with the Career Center, please log into ICC and go to the Work-Based Learning tab under "Explore Opportunities".
Video directions to access ICC
Here's a look at some upcoming events listed in ICC with the Career Center:
ASVAB Test - Aptitude Test required for military held here at BHS
Maritime Industry Interaction Day - Learn about the many careers in the maritime industry
College Showcase - Over 15 colleges will be here at BHS to meet with
JA Stock Market Challenge - Fun, high-paced event with friendly competition against other high schools participating in mock stock market trading.
Union Showcase - Meet with union representatives to learn more about what they offer