Lost and Found items in the Main Office!
The Bulldog mascot costume has been stolen, and the last sighting was at the staff karaoke party!
To figure out who did it, we need investigators like you! Join the Safe & Sound Mystery Hunt: The Case of the Stolen Bulldog Costume and help us figure out who’s behind the mic!
How to help:
Use your Detective Card (you can collect these in the Library, Activities Office, Student Services, or with Mrs. Schanz) to follow 12 clues hidden around the school between the staff.
Each staff member is considered a “suspect” with a clue leading to the next person.
Collect initials at each stop and learn quick Crime Stoppers / Safe & Sound tips along the way.
Once all clues are solved, find the culprit and turn in your completed card!
Why Participate:
This holiday-themed game is designed to promote school safety awareness through the Safe & Sound app and Crime Stoppers.
It’s fun, fast-paced, and a great way to connect with staff while learning how students can report safety concerns anonymously.
If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, this could be it for you
What can you win: If you crack the case, you can be entered into a raffle to win a $10 gift card to a local business!
Check out "What's on the Menu" to see what is being offered in the cafeteria!
Technology & Books Reminders:
Chromebooks in Cars: No one should ever leave their Chromebooks in a vehicle overnight. With the weather getting colder, leaving your Chromebook in a vehicle for an extended period of time will cause tech issues. Your Chromebook cannot withstand extremely high or extremely low temperatures. You must bring your Chromebook inside and charge it each night if you are able to.
Loaner Chromebooks: Loaner Chromebooks are available for students to check out from the library on the rare occasion that they leave their Chromebook at home. If you need to borrow a loaner Chromebook for the day, please come and take care of that before school. The library is open in the morning from 7:50-8:10. Get your loaner during that time and head to class prepared to learn.
Overdue Books: Our school currently has over 300 overdue books! Ms. Mitola begs you to please return or renew your books as soon as possible! This goes for Language Arts books, too.
Upcoming events/deadlines:
If you are interested in taking a Spring CCIR course with Scott Community College, please complete the form using this LINK, and we will get you an appointment with your counselor to further discuss and look at your schedule. If you have any questions, please stop by Student Services.
Bettendorf Key Club is collecting fabric and throw blanket donations till TODAY, to help QC Closet2Closet make care packages for foster children. Please bring all donations to Mrs.Schneckloth's room (D314).
Students! The latest issue of The Growl is here! Pick up your copy outside D115, in the library, the commons, or the main office! Hurry, because they're flying off the shelves!
Winter Coat giveaway - Upper Commons until Winter Break. Take one if you need one!
French students: If you are interested in going on the France Trip in 2027, please email Madame Keech
"The Bulldog Mystery Hunt is underway! Here is the first hint! "StuCo Advisor, Social Studies, LAMPS, Graduated PV in 2011, Plays 5 Instruments". As a reminder, you are only allowed to collect signatures before and after school or during passing periods. Good luck!"
BHS is seeking juniors and seniors interested in mentoring Bettendorf elementary students. If you are interested in being a positive role model and joining them for lunch and recess, please fill out the link here.
Upcoming meetings:
Cultural Diversity Club (CDC) Next meeting is a holiday fun one! Wednesday, Dec 17th at 7:35 am in B202 :) All are welcome :)
Join Trivia Club, which meets on Thursdays after school in room D305
HOSA Next meeting is a holiday fun one! Wednesday, Dec 10th at 7:35 am in B202 :) Come have hot cocoa and cookies! :)
Join FCA on Wednesday, December 17th, at 7 am in FA2 for our annual Christmas Breakfast! We will be cooking breakfast and reading the Christmas Story together. Even if you've never been to FCA before, you're invited! Hope to see you there!
Join Women in STEM after school on Tuesday, December 9 in Mrs. Rowland's room, D317, to discuss scholarships
Spanish Club will meet Thursday after school in Mr. Dominguez' classroom. We will discuss holiday traditions from around the Spanish-speaking world.
The SELL Crew Leadership team will meet today in the Commons during PRIDE. Sign up for Mrs. Zimmerman's PRIDE. All SELL Crew Leaders will meet Tuesday in the Commons during PRIDE.
Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
Ms. Mitola is hosting a card-making party during Pride TODAY for the December Letters Project. We will be writing letters and cards to patients staying in psychiatric hospitals this winter. All are welcome to sign up.
Students taking the STAMP test need to report to the following rooms on the following days during Pride. You will report to these rooms no matter what language you are taking your STAMP test in:
Thursdays and Fridays - Frau Law's classroom
Mondays - Senora Martens' classroom
Tuesdays - Senora Doherty's classroom
Career Center Announcements:
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 with the Career Center:
12/5/25 - Marine Visit - Located in Commons during lunch 11-1
12/5/25 - Auto Mechanics & Collision Career Visit - We will tour a dealership and autobody shop to learn about careers in these sought-after fields. A representative from Southeastern Community College will share information about their AAS degrees and programs available.
12/9/25 - Scholarship PRIDE - learn about over 70 local scholarships offered to QC high school students
Contact Mrs. Husser at shusser@bettendorf.k12.ia.us for any questions or to schedule a time to meet with us!