BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 18, 2025) — The Donald A Schaefer Planetarium will be showing its annual Christmas Star program beginning Wednesday, December 10. The show will run every night through Tuesday, December 16. All shows will start at 7PM. Arrive early for holiday music and light show starting at 6:30. The Christmas Star is a tradition at BHS dating back to 1974. The show is free of charge, but seating is limited.

BETTENDORF, IOWA — The media is invited to attend “Funding the Future” with Gooding at Bettendorf High School on Friday, November 7, 2PM, in the BHS Performing Arts Center.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Are you, your students, or your family looking for a fun and colorful activity? Join the Bettendorf High School Student Council for the Bettendorf Color Run on November 2, 11AM — an exciting event for all ages!

This event is designed to be non-competitive and full of fun, perfect for families, friends, and students who just want to enjoy a great day together.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 8, 2025) — The public is invited to attend a Bettendorf School Board Candidate Forum at 6:30PM, on Wednesday, October 22, moderated and broadcast by KWQC-TV6.

The forum, hosted by the Bettendorf Community School District, will take place at the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center, 3333 18th Street.

This year, eight candidates are running for four open seats on the Board of Education:

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 6, 2025)  Bettendorf Middle School is proud to announce it has been selected as Iowa’s first middle school to receive a Brain Health Retreat Room, launching in the 2026–27 school year.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Bettendorf High School senior Gabriella Wade has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 3, 2025) Bettendorf Middle School (BMS) is bringing color, energy, and community spirit to campus with its second Color Run, happening on Friday, October 10, 2025 during the final hour of the school day.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 30, 2025) — Bettendorf School District will host a Scholarship Night on Monday, October 7, at Bettendorf High School, welcoming students in grades eight through twelve and their families from across the Quad Cities community.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 16, 2025) — On Friday, October 3, Bettendorf High School will honor three outstanding graduates as new members of the school’s Hall of Honor during a ceremony in the BHS Commons.

2025 Hall of Honor Inductees

 

Dr Carrie Barker, Class of 1986

Dr Jennifer Barker, Class of 1986

Dr Rebecca Myers, Class of 1998

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 19, 2025) The Bettendorf Community School District is excited to announce the Bett Community Expo, a celebration of local organizations offering valuable information and opportunities for families. The event will be held Friday, August 22, 4:30–6:30PM, along the drive in front of Bettendorf High School, 3311 18th Street.

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