Herbert Hoover Elementary

"I love being a para educator to kindergarteners because I get to encourage their curiosity, confidence, and joy as they take their very first steps in learning."
Abbey Dickens
April 1 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day - #BETTerTogether

2 months ago, Bett Schools

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day - April 1

April is National Library Month, a time to celebrate the important role our school libraries play in supporting learning, curiosity, and a love of reading. Thank you to our library staff for creating welcoming spaces where students can explore, discover, and grow every day!

2 months ago, Bett Schools

No School March 16-20 - offices closed. We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing week! We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready for a strong finish to the school year.

3 months ago, Bett Schools

Herbert Hoover Elementary students played ukuleles while singing All the Lonely People with student music teacher Ryan Sander—showcasing creativity, collaboration, and the joy of learning music. https://youtu.be/HS8Ku3V6VEI

#BettPride #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth

3 months ago, Bett Schools

Music in Our Schools Month - Herbert Hoover Elementary

Shout out to our elementary instrumental music team for bringing music to life for our young musicians! 🎶

Thank you to Carla Gonyo (orchestra), Connor LaPage (band), Emma Thompson (band), and Graciela Burroughs (orchestra).

#MusicInOurSchoolsMonth

3 months ago, Bett Schools

BCSD Elementary Instrumental team. Carla Gonyo (orch), Connor LaPage (band), Emma Thompson (band), Graciela Burroughs (orch)

Join us for the Bett STEAM Expo - featuring fun, hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for families.

📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 10 am – 1 pm
📍 Bettendorf Middle School
2030 Middle Rd

This event is FREE and open to all. https://bit.ly/BettSTEAMExpo

3 months ago, Bett Schools

4th Graders took a field trip to Symphony Day. More than 6,500 4th & 5th graders across the Quad Cities region experienced a live orchestra performance by the Quad Cities Symphony.

3 months ago, Bett Schools

Music education builds creativity, confidence, collaboration, and resilience. 🎶 Thank you to our talented student musicians and their incredible music teachers for inspiring them every day! 👏#MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #BettPride

3 months ago, Bett Schools

Join the BHS baseball players and coaches for a 2-day pitching camp for grades 3-8 on March 24 & 31. To register, send an email to bettendorfbaseballclub@gmail.com. Register by March 1st to guarantee a camp t-shirt.

3 months ago, Bett Schools

School Social Work Week 2026 celebrates the power of school social workers to unite students, families, schools, and communities—igniting positive change. Their resilience, compassion, and expertise support student success and well-being every day. 💙

3 months ago, Bett Schools

Congratulations to our 5th-grade band students for performing in the Young Musicians' Honor Band.
Vivienne Perkins- MT
Reeti Nanavati- NA
Lagatha Villa- HH
Natalie Madesian- GW

3 months ago, Bett Schools

Vivienne Perkins - MT | Reeti Nanavati - NA | Lagatha Villa - HH | Natalie Madesian - GW

4 months ago, Bett Schools

2026–27 kindergarten families joined us for Kindergarten Sneak Peek last night! 💙🐾 The incoming bulldogs explored classrooms, met our amazing teachers and staff, and discovered some of the excitement ahead in kindergarten! #BettPride

4 months ago, Bett Schools

Student shaking hands with the Mark Twain principal

Family visiting a kindergarten classroom

Students posing for a picture with a Sneak Peak photo frame

Student sharing book suggestions with the school librarian

Student talking with his mom about his picture

Student with a beautiful smile in the cafeteria

Parents of 2026-27 kindergartners! Join us tomorrow night for Bett Kindergarten Sneak Peek! Learn what makes BCSD a great place to learn and grow.

📅 Wed., Feb. 11 | 🕒 5:30–6:30 pm
📍 Grant Wood Elem & Mark Twain Elem

Learn more - https://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/article/2637208

4 months ago, Bett Schools

Registration is now open for all families for the 2026–27 school year! 🎒✨
Enroll by February 28 for placement.

🔗 https://bit.ly/Bett26-27Registration

#BETTerTogether

4 months ago, Bett Schools

Registration Open for 2026-27 School Year

Bring your 2026-27 kindergartener to Bett Kindergarten Sneak Peek! Meet caring staff, explore classrooms, and learn what makes BCSD kindergarten a great place to learn and grow.

📅 Wed., Feb. 11 | 🕒 5:30–6:30 pm
📍 Grant Wood Elementary & Mark Twain Elementary

Learn more - https://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/article/2637208

4 months ago, Bett Schools

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our first-ever elementary Dance Marathon Friday night at Neil Armstrong! 💃🕺 Whether you donated, volunteered, or cheered us on, you helped raise ~$2,600 for @UIChildrens. Our community showed up in the best way! 💛 #BettPride

4 months ago, Bett Schools

Dance Marathon - Brother and sister posing for a pic

Dance Marathon - Student poses for a pic with teacher

Dance Marathon - Student with glow stick outfit with another student

Dance Marathon - Students posing for a pic in their event t-shirts

Dance Marathon - Students showing off their costume and lights

It’s National School Counseling Week! 🎉
Join us in celebrating the incredible impact our school counselors have on students’ academic success, social-emotional well-being, and future planning. Thank you for your care, dedication, and compassion! #BettPride💙

4 months ago, Bett Schools

We’re excited to welcome families for the 2026–27 school year! Registration is now open for preschool, kindergarten, and new families - https://bit.ly/Bett26-27Registration. Registration for returning families opens February 9. #BETTerTogether

4 months ago, Bett Schools