10 Feb 2026

Bettendorf Schools Invite Incoming Kindergarten Families to “Kindergarten Sneak Peek”

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 10, 2026) Bettendorf Community School District is inviting families of incoming kindergarten students to attend Kindergarten Sneak Peek, a special event designed to help children and parents feel confident and excited about the start of school.

28 Jan 2026

Alexander Matt Turner the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation 2026 Visiting Science Scholar

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 28, 2026) — Alexander Matt Turner will be presenting to Bettendorf High School students on March 6 and will also be at the Bett STEAM Expo on March 7.

21 Jan 2026

Bettendorf Community School District (BCSD) Accepting Applications for 4-Year-Old Preschool Program

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is now accepting preschool applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

If your child will be four years old on or before September 15, 2026, he/she is eligible to participate.

Funding provided by the State of Iowa in support of the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program allows us to place children four years of age in local preschool programs.

15 Jan 2026

Host a Hands-On STEAM Exhibit at the Bett STEAM Expo — March 7

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 15, 2026) Join us in bringing the wonders of STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, snd Mathematics — to elementary school students and families in our community by hosting a hands-on exhibit at the annual Bett STEAM Expo.

The Bett STEAM Expo will take place on Saturday, March 7, 10AM-1PM, at Bettendorf Middle School.

12 Dec 2025

Enjoy the Magic of the Season Through Our Winter Choirs and Concerts

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 12, 2025) — The sounds of the season are filling the air as Bettendorf students take the stage to share the music they’ve been working so hard to prepare. From our youngest singers to our high-school choirs, these performances showcase student talent, holiday spirit, and a love of music.

18 Nov 2025

BHS Christmas Star Program December 10-16

By Celeste Miller

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.

04 Nov 2025

Bettendorf High School Hosts “Funding the Future” Featuring Gooding

By Celeste Miller

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.

21 Oct 2025

Join the Fun at the Bettendorf Color Run November 2

By Celeste Miller

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.

08 Oct 2025

Bettendorf School Board Candidate Forum October 22

By Celeste Miller

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:

06 Oct 2025

Bettendorf Middle School Selected for Iowa’s First Brain Health Retreat Room

By Celeste Miller

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.

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