
Sarah Holbert from Cares Inc. recently visited to recertify our professional therapy dog team! 🐾 A huge shoutout to our dedicated handlers and their amazing therapy dogs for their hard work and commitment. Together, we are #BETTerTogether! 🌟#BettPride

BCSD 4th and 5th graders got an exciting introduction to band and orchestra instruments earlier this month! 🎶 A big thank you to seniors Owen Braun, Emma Pearson, and Jacob Somers for showcasing their talents during the demonstration. 🎻🥁 #BettPride #MusicEducation








Join the BHS Cheerleaders for the Little Bulldog Cheer Clinic on NEW DATE - October 16 at Mark Twain Elementary! It’s a great opportunity for kids ages 4-14 to learn cheers and have fun. Don’t miss out—sign up here: https://forms.gle/t8fjzsHF5KbhJjKx6! 🐶📣


Videos of our BHS students taking the pep assembly on the road, spreading school spirit to our elementary schools! 🎉👏 #BettPride #BETTerTogether https://www.facebook.com/share/p/pijHMdL3bGNbywef/

Huge thanks to our amazing BHS students for bringing the fun of a pep assembly to our elementary students today! 🎉 Awesome demo and school spirit all around! #BETTerTogether #BettPride


Check out the back-to-school edition of the BCSD Libraries newsletter! 📚✨ Stay updated on all the latest resources, events, and exciting library programs for the new school year. #BettPride #BCSDLibraries #BackToSchool


Get ready for next week's Spirit Week 🎉 dress-up days! Homecoming spirit!


Hey 5th Graders! 🎺🎷 Join the band and discover your musical talent! Come to "Try the Instruments" Nights on Sept 4 & 5 at Bettendorf High School's Fine Arts Room. For more info, contact cschmertman@bettendorf.k12.ia.us. Let's make music together! 🎶 #BETTerTogether #BettBand


🎻 Calling all 4th & 5th grade students! Join the orchestra and be part of something amazing! Sign up online by Sep. 6 at www.tinyurl.com/bettelemorchestra or use the paper form sent home. Don’t forget to attend our beginning orchestra meeting on Thursday, September 5, at 6 pm in the BHS Performing Arts Center/Commons.
Check out our video: https://youtu.be/YtieefZ89eg
For questions, contact Graciela Burroughs (gburroughs@bettendorf.k12.ia.us) or Carla Gonyo (cgonyo@bettendorf.k12.ia.us). 🎶 #BettOrchestra #BettPride


Our offices will be closed until 1:30 PM tomorrow (Thursday) as we gear up for the new school year with our All Staff Welcome Back event. We apologize for any inconvenience. 177 Days of AWESOME begin on Friday! #BacktoSchool #BETTerTogether #BettPride


Bettendorf elementary teachers are diving into Brain Health PD, focusing on regulatory practices to enhance classroom support for all learners. 🌟🧠 #BrainHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #BettPride


Nora (2nd) and Finley (1st) from Mark Twain went on adventures in San Diego with their mom, Nurse Jordan Drane, including SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and swimming with sea lions! #BettSummerAdventures


Logan (BHS, 9th) and Carter (MT, 3rd) fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida. #BettSummerAdventures





Can't wait? Send us a video of what excites you most about the upcoming school year - cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us or message us on Facebook. The video clips will be shared at the staff welcome back and online. #BETTerTogether #BettPride


Elementary and secondary teachers, instructional coaches, interventionists, special education teachers, and administrators are kicking off two days of data literacy learning in support of strong Tier I instruction and the BCSD strategic plan.

Ms. Amanda Mark Twain and Ms. Deb Neil Armstrong are working for the Davenport Library outreach in the parks. Come see them at Fejervery, Emeis, Lindsay Park, and Goose Creek! #BettSummerAdventures https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/






Nariyah (5th Grant Wood), Ja’Layah (5th Mark Twain), Samone (4th Mark Twain), and Ms. Knobloch (Neil Armstrong) canoeing at Scott County Park for Spring Forward Summer Camp. #BettSummerAdventures



Mrs. WS and Miss Helen from Mark Twain attended Litapalooza and met some very cool authors and illustrators. They cannot wait to share the experience and everything they learned during this 2-day educator festival. #BettSummerAdventures #BettPride







The 2024-25 District Events Calendars are here! 🎉 Grab your copy at the district administration center, Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm, or from your school office starting in August. Don't miss important dates and events for the upcoming school year! 📅 #BettPride


It's the last week of free summer meals for kids. Please join us! Breakfast and lunch served 8-9 am and 12-1 pm at Mark Twain Elementary and Bettendorf Middle School. #BETTerTogether
