Bettendorf High School

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BHS Drama/Friends of Theater Scholarship

*We have modified the criteria, and you no longer have to major or minor in theater to qualify; you just need to be an official member of the Thespian Society.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary Spirit of Community Scholarship

*If you attended Thomas Jefferson or Mark Twain, you will be eligible for this scholarship.

Tyler Hurd Scholarship

*This scholarship represents friendship; the essay you write nominates another student and talks about their honor, friendship, and how they impact the lives of others.  

Please reach out to Mrs. Cauwels in Student Services with any questions.

The championship battle is set for tonight between the Puma and the popular Polar Bear. Here are the BHS standings as of now:

Check out the full BHS leaderboard and the battle details. 

Congratulations to the following students for their awards!:

Help desk Sreya Alla  1st place
Hospitality & Event Planning Olivia Keninger & Kelly Le 2nd place
Broadcast Journalism Delainey Sullivan 8th place
Advertising Delainey Sullivan 8th place
Intro to Business Communications Sreya Alla 1st place
Intro to Business Concepts Preston Tennant 4th place
T-shirt design Sreya Alla & Delainey Sullivan 4th place
T-shirt design Olivia Keninger & Kelly Le 6th place
Vocabulary Relay Connor Wehr, Preston Tennant & Winston Shanner 3rd place
Marketing Connor Wehr & Preston Tennant 4th place
Social Media Strategies Sreya Alla, Olivia Keninger, & Delainey Sullivan 4th place
Visual Design Connor Wehr & Kelly Le. 8th place

Upcoming events/deadlines:

• Need a prom or formal dress? There are 2 opportunities for free or affordable prom dresses.

1) On April 7th & 8th there is a dress giveaway at First Presbyterian Church in Davenport from 5-7pm both days

2) The Discovery Shop in the back of Cumberland Square has a big selection of dresses that only cost $25. They are open 10-4 every day except Sunday.

• The Discovery Shop just got 400 new prom dresses. Heard they are beautiful and high quality - originally priced much, much higher. They will be selling them beginning on Thursday for $25 each. 2397 Cumberland Square Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=discovery%20shop-bettendorf. Over 450 NEW special occasion dresses will be on the floor on Thursday. All of them, size 00 to 34, only $25 each!! 

• Ever wanted to be a part of organizing pep assemblies, dances, and service opportunities? Are you passionate about improving our school atmosphere and experiences? Bettendorf Student Council is now accepting applications for the 25-26 school year. Our Student Council is recognized as one of the best in the Nation and State, and we would love to see you apply! Applications are due on April 9th. After applications are reviewed, all students that applied will be interviewed and your peers will vote for who they would like to represent their class. If you have any questions feel free to contact Miss Mahoney. Find the application link here. Please read the application carefully before applying.

• The Spring Seal of Biliteracy Testing will begin on Monday, April 14th during Pride.  The cost for French, German and Spanish tests is $25.  Please see Frau Law or your World Language Teacher for a sign up sheet. All money needs to be turned into the activities office.  You can receive the Seal of Biliteracy for other languages besides French, Spanish and German as well.  Please see Frau Law in D263 or email her at elaw@bettnedorf.k12.ia.us for other language testing options and pricing. 

• Trivia night is being hosted in the commons on April 8th at 6 pm! Money raised will go towards Senior Prom this year!

• New collectable bookmarks drop! Check the traveling book displays in the Career Center, Student Services, and Ms. Huff's art room (G001) for the March bookmarks to add to your collection. Missed last month's drop? Ask nicely and the staff members will give you the bookmarks from last month too. Happy reading!

• The 2025 Senior Awards season is upon us.  Please fill out this LINK to be recognized at the April 30th awards ceremony.  The form must be filled out by Monday, April 14th, please see Mrs. Cauwels in Student Services with any questions.

Upcoming meetings:

• 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!!

• There will be No Chess Club TODAY! See you next week!

• DnD club's next meeting will be on Monday, April 14. 

• HOSA will meet on Friday, April 4th, at 7:35 am in B202. 

Upcoming PRIDE sessions:

• Film Club meets every Friday during PRIDE in Mrs. Mojeiko's room, B210.

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

4/10/25 - QC Youth Hiring Fair 

Looking for a part-time job, a summer gig, or a full-time career right after you graduate? The QC Youth Hiring Fair is your chance to connect with local employers offering immediate opportunities for high school students. Meet with local businesses, employers, and organizations ready to hire you! BHS will be taking a bus from the high school to this event. Signup Here to attend.

4/15/25 - Kirkwood Community College Visit

Join us for a tour of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. Kirkwood is the largest community college in Iowa with 13,000 students and over 120 programs. Known for affordable tuition and transfer-friendly credits, we will tour the campus, learn about housing options, and meet with current students. Click here to visit the Kirkwood website to learn more. Signup to attend the visit here.

Upcoming Career Center PRIDE sessions

Signup Here!

4/3/25 - University of Iowa
4/7/25 - Iowa State
4/7/25 - University of Wisconsin-Platteville
4/11/25 - Luther College
4/14/25 - Grand Canyon University

Upcoming Military Visits:

4/8/25 - National Guard (11-1 in Commons)