Lost and Found items in the Main Office!
REMINDER - Make sure you sign up for a PRIDE session every day we have PRIDE (normally each Monday/Tuesday/Thursday and Friday).
Check out "What's on the Menu" to see what is being offered in the cafeteria!
Upcoming events/deadlines:
This week marks the annual Iowa Eat Local Day to kick start Farm to School Month. We are excited to share this again at Bettendorf High School.
This year's Homecoming Dance is right around the corner! Fill out this form to request songs for the DJ to play at the dance!
Homecoming week is this week! Time to start planning those spirit week outfits. Wednesday - pick polos or flannels for country vs country club. Thursday- wear your homecoming shirt or all gold for gold rush day! Friday- show your Bulldog spirit in black and gold!
All homecoming shirt orders will be handed out in ADVISORY this Wednesday! If you know you are/will be absent that day please contact your advisory teacher for another time to pick it up.
Homecoming guest forms are now available in the activities office.
Printz-award winning author A.S. King will be at BHS on Monday, Nov. 16! Click the link in your announcement email to sign up for the author visit. It will be during 3rd block and students will be excused to attend on a first come, first serve basis. Both students who already enjoy reading and students who do not already enjoy reading are encouraged to sign up.
Athletic Events for the Week! Click here! Come out and support the Bulldogs!
If you signed up for Powderpuff, you need to attend the mandatory PRIDE TODAY to learn the rules, tie-dye shirts, and practice.
Looking for a way to earn easy community service hours or gain real-world political experience? Check out two campaign opportunities available for students this fall: Bridgford for Iowa Fellowship: Gain hands-on experience working on a statewide legislative campaign. Apply directly at bridgfordforiowa.com/Fellowship or email kasey@bridgfordforiowa.com Rob Sand for Iowa Fellowship: Work directly on a high-profile gubernatorial campaign. Learn more about the role via the campaign position guide and submit your application through the online form. If you have questions, email zoe@robsand.com. Both positions offer flexible scheduling for high school students looking to build their resumes and complete volunteer hours.
Students who are taking the PSAT October 14th--the pre-administration session will be Thursday, September 24th during pride in the commons. You are required to attend if you are taking the test.
Help HOSA support Breast Cancer Awareness! Know someone who has or had breast cancer? Stop in the commons before school and during the first 10 minutes of lunches on today and Wednesday (Sept 23rd) and sign a pink ribbon with their name in honor of them! Let’s fill the nurse's bulletin board with love and support!
Join us Wednesday for Film on the Field, featuring Grease! Because “Grease is the word!” Admission is $5 or five canned goods, and concessions will be available. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the movie begins at 8:00 PM. Bring your friends and enjoy a movie under the lights!
Get ready for this year's Homecoming Dance, Golden Gala, on September 26th from 8-10 PM!! Tickets will be available for purchase for $7 in the activities office or $10 at the door!
Upcoming meetings:
Cultural Diversity Club - Next meeting, tomorrow at 7:35 am in B202. Planning for upcoming events: Visiting artist at the Adler, UIowa trip, and more :) All are welcome!
Bett Buddies is Thursday 9/24 during Pride
The Industrial Tech Skills Club next meeting will be this Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting in Mr. Deuth’s room tomorrow at 7:15 am! Come through the main doors for faith, friends, and donuts!
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Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
Are pigs communists? Join Book Club to find out! We will start reading George Orwell's political satire, Animal Farm, on Thursday during Pride in the library.
Here's a reminder for upcoming Pride Sessions related to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Tuesday 9/22 is Check Your Circle, how to support your friends' well being Thursday 9/24 is Hope In Action: Arts & Crafts projects with messages of hope/positivity. Everyone is welcome and sign up under Mrs Hilton-Cullum's activity.
Ms. Mitola will hold National History Day (NHD) pride sessions on both Mondays AND Fridays now. Don't worry! Comic Circle will still meet on Mondays too. All sessions will be held in the library. Library Pride Sessions Quarter 1: Mondays: Comic Circle AND National History Day (NHD) Tuesdays: Closed Session (Literacy Intervention) Thursdays: Book Club Fridays: National History Day (NHD)
HOSA Hosted PRIDE - Tuesday, September 29th - Sign up for Dr. A. Roeder's PRIDE Write Notes for Local Patients currently fighting Breast Cancer and Doc will drop them off for the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Career Center Announcements:
To access events, log into Clever →Kuder Navigator and go to the Work-Based Learning tab→ "Explore Opportunities". Then select “All Opportunities” in the center of the screen.
Here's a look at some upcoming events with the Career Center:
9/28/26 - University of Iowa PRIDE session
9/30/26 - Luther College visit (during lunch in Commons)
10/2/26 - Cybersecurity Career Fair
10/6/26 - ASVAB test
10/6/26 - MercyOne PRIDE (careers, job shadows, volunteer opportunities in healthcare)
10/8/26 - Coast Guard, National Guard, and Marines Visit (during lunch in Commons)
10/9/26 - Scott Community College Campus tour
10/12/26 - College Showcase - Held at BHS in the PAC/Commons during PRIDE
10/14/26 - University of Chicago Visit (12-12:30 in Commons)
10/20/26 - Stock Market Challenge
Contact Mrs. Husser at shusser@bettschools.org for any questions or to schedule a time to meet with us!