24 Apr 2025

Bettendorf Board of Education Approves Reduced Property Tax Levy for 2025-2026

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 24, 2025) — At its April 23 meeting, the Bettendorf Board of Education approved a property tax levy rate of $12.40 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This marks a decrease of 44 cents from the previous year’s rate of $12.84.

22 Apr 2025

Scott Martin Selected as Bettendorf Community School District Director of Operations

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 22, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District is pleased to announce the selection of Scott Martin as the district’s new Director of Operations.

10 Apr 2025

Bettendorf High School Trebuchet Contest April 11

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 4, 2025) — Bettendorf High School students will be competing with their peers from four other area schools in a trebuchet contest Friday, April 11. Each team’s challenge will be to present their designs and ideas to a panel of engineers as well as ensure their trebuchet launches accurately and consistently.

03 Apr 2025

Bettendorf Find Success at State Leadership Conference

By Celeste Miller

Sreya Alla, newly elected, 2025-26 Iowa State Secretary

02 Apr 2025

School Library Month (April) and National School Librarian Day (April 4)

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — April marks School Library Month, and Bettendorf Community School District is proud to honor the vital role school libraries and librarians play in shaping curious minds, fostering a love of reading, and empowering student learning. As part of this celebration, School Librarian Day on April 4 shines a special spotlight on the dedicated professionals who bring school libraries to life.

01 Apr 2025

Celebrate Unsung Heroes: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day April 2

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 1, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District proudly recognizes and celebrates the dedication, compassion, and impact of our school paraeducators. These essential team members play a critical role in supporting students, teachers, and the entire school community.

05 Mar 2025

Bettendorf STEM Expo Features FUN Activities for Kids, Saturday, March 8

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 25, 2025) — Join us for the Bett STEM Expo on Saturday, March 8, 10AM-1PM, at Bettendorf Middle School (2030 Middle Rd, Bettendorf).

This free event features over thirty hands-on exhibits in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) designed for kids and families to explore and learn together.

04 Mar 2025

Bettendorf Community Schools to Host Annual Parade of Bands Concert

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 4, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District is excited to present its annual Parade of Bands concert, bringing together fourth- through twelfth-grade band students for an incredible evening of music and celebration. This special event will take place in the Bettendorf High School gym and highlights the musical growth and talent of our student musicians as they progress through the district’s outstanding band program.

26 Feb 2025

Bettendorf High School Mental Health Career Day with Eagle View Behavioral Health February 27

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — Bettendorf Community School District, in partnership with Eagle View Behavioral Health is hosting a Mental Health Career Day for area high school students on Thursday, February 27, 9:30-11AM, at Bettendorf High School.

24 Feb 2025

National Guard Mobile Service Vehicle to Visit Bettendorf High School Power Mechanics Class

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 24, 2025) — On Thursday, February 27, Bettendorf High School (BHS) power mechanics students will have the unique opportunity to engage with the National Guard's mobile service vehicle. This specialized vehicle, deployed in the field to repair broken-down military vehicles, functions as a fully-operational auto shop on wheels.

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