Lost and Found items in the Main Office!
Attendance Challenge Update:
Here are the numbers after last week:
9th Grade – 18 + 5 bonus points for a total of 23 points
10th Grade – 12 points
11th Grade – 5 points
12th Grade – 16 points
Seniors showed the most growth last week. As the winners of the ISASP challenge, the 9th graders will enjoy a special “fun” PRIDE on Thursday. Keep up the good work everyone!
Upcoming events/deadlines:
Congratulations to the Girls Golf team for their victory over Central Dewitt last night. The Bulldogs were led by Liliana Graham's 38.
Prom Guest forms are now available in the Activities Office.
The Spring Seal of Biliteracy Testing will begin TODAY, April 15th 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. 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.
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!
Got talent? We’re calling all singers, dancers, comedians, lip syncers, trivia champs, and unique performers of all kinds to audition for our Vegas Show Night Variety Show! Auditions will be held on TOMORROW, April 16 during PRIDE in the PAC (sign up for Zimmerman's pride), and we want to see what you’ve got! To audition, be sure to fill out the form in your announcement email. You’ll perform in the big show on April 25, with a rehearsal after school on April 23. This is your moment—don’t miss it! Variety show audition form
Esports awards banquet and senior night will be held on Thursday, May 8th from 5-7 in the BHS Library. ALL students who have participated in Esports in any season this year are invited to attend. Esports students should check their email from Ms. Mitola to nominate their teammates for awards. Award nominations are due this Friday!
The BHS Spanish Club is selling bracelets in the Commons for the Pulsera Project. The Pulsera Project is a fair trade nonprofit organization that educates, empowers, and connects Central American artists with students in more than 4,000 U.S. schools through the sale of colorful handwoven bracelets, or "pulseras" in Spanish. Buy them for $5 before and after school this week!
Join us in the fight against Type 1 Diabetes!
Support our JDRF WALK and help fund life-changing research by (Click the links):
Together, we can make a difference for the 1 in 10 who have diabetes and the 1 in 5 who don’t know they have it.
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!!
Chess Club meets every Wednesday, after school, in the Cafeteria.
French club will meet TODAY, in room D268.
Softball: There will be a short softball meeting this Wednesday after school in Coach Matthys room, B-218, for all those going out for the High School Softball Teams. Tryouts are May 5th-7th.
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
Are you interested in furthering your knowledge in construction? Consider signing up for the Student Built Homes Program offered to Bettendorf students. By taking these two college level classes throughout next school year, you will build a home from the ground up with other area high school students! Apply at this link by April 21st to be considered for this opportunity.
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.
4/24/25 - Careers in Sports at Vibrant Arena Signup here
5/1/25 - Business Career/Degree Information at St. Ambrose
Come check out the St. Ambrose College of Business and learn all about careers and degrees in business! You'll hear from both professors and current SAU students. Whether you're already thinking about a business major or just want to see what it’s all about, this is a great chance to explore your options and ask questions. Signup here!
5/1/25 - Careers in CAD (computer-aided drafting)
Explore how things get designed and built using CAD with a current local mechanical designer. You’ll learn about 3D scanning, parts modeling, BIM coordination, and pre-fabrication. This hands-on intro also shows the path to careers in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing. Signup here!
Upcoming Career Center PRIDE sessions
4/22/25 - Scott Community College
4/25/25 - UW Platteville
4/28/25 - EMT Information
Military Info:
4/17/25 - National Guard (11-1 in BHS Commons)
4/29/25 - ASVAB in BHS Career Center Link to sign up