Lost and Found items in the Main Office!
Homecoming Dance Guest Forms are now available in the Activities Office. Forms are due by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 1st.
Homecoming tickets will be for sale starting MONDAY in the activities office. Buy your ticket ahead of time for $7, or they will be $10 each at the door of the dance. If you are bringing a guest from another school, make sure to get the guest form filled out and turned in before Friday at 3:25! Forms will not be accepted after that time. A reminder - you must be passing all classes to attend the dance, and no heels will be permitted in the gym, so plan accordingly! Can't wait to see you there!
Upcoming events/deadlines:
We are so excited to announce that the HOBY Youth Leadership experience is now open for registration. The conference is June 5, 2026, through June 7, 2026, at Drake University. If you are a sophomore and interested in this opportunity, please stop into Student Services and talk with Mrs. Cauwels regarding this amazing opportunity.
Athletic Events for this week can be found here.
Please scan the QR Code below to request songs for Homecoming!
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!!! Please fill out this Google Form Below!
- 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
Show Choir Rehearsals on Mondays & Thursdays (6-9 pm) starting in November through February
Upcoming meetings:
Are you a student taking Spanish who wants to explore the brick-lined streets of Madrid and Sevilla? Eat churros with chocolate at a famous Spanish market? Visit the Royal Palace? Travel the Sun Coast to see the Mediterranean Sea? If so, come to an informational meeting for this trip for the Spring of 2027 on October 1st at 6:30 in Mrs. Doherty's class. RSVP to attend the meeting here. E-mail Mrs. Zimmerman with questions!
POLITICS TODAY: Are you passionate about current events, government, activism, or debating the issues that shape our world? Come be a part of Politics Today — where student voices meet real-world issues. No experience needed — just bring your ideas and an open mind. Everyone is welcome!
We will:
Discuss local, national & global political issues
Host debates & guest speakers
Plan activism projects & voter drives
Learn how to make change in our community
Meetings: Every Friday during PRIDE
Location: [Mrs. Schanz’s Room - C-372]
Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
The Gray Matters will be meeting with Mrs. Hilton Cullum in the Brain Health Retreat Room TODAY for PRIDE. Be sure to sign up under her name on FlexiSched.
Students who registered for the PSAT will be requested to attend Pride on Thursday, October 2nd, to complete the pre-registration. We will meet in the Commons, and you will need to bring your charged Chromebook.
Are you interested in building sets for the fall play? Join the team that makes it happen! Come to an information session during PRIDE on Friday, September 27th in Mr. Tolle’s room - B105. Information will be available on set construction, lighting, sound, stage crew, and all of the other things involved with the production.
Career Center Announcements:
Please check your Announcements email to see all the activities and trips currently available. After Announcements are finished, log into ICC to view and sign up!
To access events, 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:
Maritime Industry Interaction Day - Learn about the many careers in the maritime industry
Phoenix Packaging Tour - If you are interested in machining, production, or manufacturing, this is for you!
Iowa 3D Expo - The Army will demonstrate how they use 3D Printing
College Showcase - Over 15 college representatives will be here at BHS
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
Bettendorf Police Visit - We will be touring the BPD to learn about careers in law enforcement
Agriculture Visit Day - We will learn about the exciting degrees and careers in Agriculture
Contact Mrs. Husser at shusser@bettendorf.k12.ia.us for any questions or to schedule a time to meet with us!