Lost and Found items in the Main Office!
The wait is over! The FBLA snack vending machine is officially open at the South Entrance! Get your hands on some Cheez-Its, Rice Krispies, and other delicious snacks today! The machine also takes cards and Apple Pay. Don’t wait—come by and grab your snack fix! Don’t see your favorites in stock? Click this link to let us know what you would like to see stocked in the future!
Upcoming events/deadlines:
SENIORS! Scholarship date changes. Scholarships will open on February 10th and will close on March 14th. Please see Mrs. Cauwels in Student Services if you have questions.
Regional Dual wrestling is at PV, TOMORROW night at 6pm! Be there!
Hey Bettendorf! We need 30 more blood donors for our Blood Drive at BHS on Tuesday, February 4th! Sign up to donate and help save lives. You need to be 16 or older to donate and if you're 16 you need a parent permission slip filled out, pick it up in Student Services now to make sure you're approved to donate. Don't wait- sign up to donate!
Attention all Ceramics students from 2nd quarter! Please come and pick up any projects by Wednesday, February 5th or they will be thrown away.
The BHS Library has debuted collectible bookmarks! Visit our traveling book displays in Student Services, the Career Center, and Ms. Huff's art room (G001) to collect the first 3. New books and bookmarks will be added to these locations at the start of every new month until the end of the school year. Keep checking each of these traveling book displays to collect all 15 bookmarks. Happy reading!
The BHS Library is hosting Black History Month Read-Ins for the month of February. All students and staff are invited to sign up using this form. Participants will choose one of 4 recently published award winning books by Black authors to read and discuss in twice-weekly lunch groups in the library on Thursdays and Fridays. If you are signed up, you will be allowed to eat in the library. Students who complete "the challenge" by the end of the month will receive a FREE BOOK. See the image in your announcement email for more info.
Upcoming meetings:
Boys soccer players need to briefly stop by Mr Hornaday's room (C364) right after school on Wednesday, February 5.
The Speech and Debate Team meets Mondays - Thursdays in Room D105 - new members are always welcome. Stop by and see Mr. Rankin to learn more.
Conservation Club meets every Monday from 3:30-4:30 in room C302. If you're interested in saving species by planting flowers and testing water quality, or you're interested in going on field trips that include boating on the Mississippi River or hiking through forests, join us!!
Chess Club meets every Wednesday after school in the Cafeteria
German Club meets every Tuesday in February in D-270 from 3:30-4:15.
HOSA's next meeting is Wednesday, February 5th at 7:30 am in B202:)
Cultural Diversity Club next meeting :) Wednesday, February 12th at 7:30 am in B202-- all are welcome!
French club will meet next Thursday, February 5. We will be exploring French pastries. Some pastries will be provided, but feel free to bring a snack of your own to share! It doesn't have to be a French pastry. :)
Tech Crew for Cinderella will meet this week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 4pm in the shop behind the PAC. Please see Mr Shoemaker for more information. That’s J Shoemaker not C Shoemaker
Skills USA will meet in Mr. Shoemakers room on Thursday. That is J Shoemaker not C Shoemaker.
Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
Gray Matters Collective - every Friday
Career Readiness Corner
Here's a look at what’s planned in the Career Center, sign up now so you don’t miss out! Contact Mrs. Husser at shusser@bettendorf.k12.ia.us for any questions or to schedule a time to meet with us!
Upcoming Events
2/6/25 - BHS will be offering the ASVAB test on February 6 in the Career Center. The test is free and there is absolutely no obligation to join the military. The ASVAB is required for anyone that does plan on joining the military, but also can help guide decisions about college, technical schools, or skilled trades, for students not enlisting. If you have any questions, please stop in the Career Center! An email will be sent with more information prior to testing for those that did sign up. Signup HERE
2/13/25 - IT, Cybersecurity, and AI Career Visit - Discover more about the exciting career paths in IT, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. Rouse Consulting Group located in the QC will be here for an interactive session about the education, certifications, and career opportunities in these exciting fields. We will have a hands-on activity for a real-world glimpse into cybersecurity. Space is limited! Signup Here
2/20/25 - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Careers - Come visit Augustana College and learn about a career in speech-language pathology or audiology! You will have the opportunity to meet with students and faculty in the program, and tour the clinic where they serve hundreds of speech therapy clients. You will also learn more about speech and hearing through hands-on activities like being introduced to sign language and hearing screenings. You will find out about careers in SLP at schools, hospitals and private practice. Signup Here
2/27/25 - Careers in Mental Health - We will meet several professionals currently working in the Mental Health field. This event will include general information about various career paths, a mindfulness exercise, therapy dogs and more! Signup Here
Upcoming Career Center PRIDE sessions
2/6/25 - University of Wisconsin-Platteville
2/10/25 - Loras College
2/11/25 - University of Iowa Engineering visit - Come learn more about the engineering program at the University of Iowa from a current professor!
2/21/25 - Augustana College
3/3/25 - LaJames College
3/3/25 - Augustana College
3/6/25 - QC Electrical Training Center (Electricians Union) - We will have a representative here to provide information on the apprenticeship program, training, benefits, and what is required to become a licensed union electrician.