Administration Center Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm | Friday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Summer Hours - June 10 - August 2
Monday - Thursday: 7 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 -11:30 am
Student Day
Preschool: MT & NA 8:30 am - 1:30 pm | GW & TJ 8:45 am - 1:45 pm (Wed. Release 1:20 pm)
Elementary: 8:30 am - 3:20 pm (Wed. Early Release - 2:30 pm)
Middle School: 7:55 am - 2:56 pm (Wed. Early Release - 2 pm)
High School: 8:10 am - 3:20 pm (Wed. Early Release - 2:10 pm)
Four positions in the seven-member Bettendorf Board of Education will be up for election this November. Learn more
- Aug. 26 - First day to file nomination papers with board secretary
- Sept. 19 - Last day to file nomination papers
- Sept. 24 - Last day candidates may withdraw; last day to file objections
- Oct. TBD - Board Candidate Forum
- Nov. 5 - Election Day - 7 am - 8 pm
Accepting Applications for 2019-2020 4-Year-Old Preschool Program
2019-2020 MT/TJ Elementary Schools Transition Plan
We are on track to open the new Mark Twain School to students in January 2020. The district has evaluated options for the completion of the new building as well as demolition of existing school and required site work. Please see information sheets about the plans for the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year that will answer many questions. 2019-2020 MT/ TJ Transition Packet | Additional Questions & Answers - Feb. 20 Meeting
Category: Board Minutes
June 17 - School Board Meeting - Minutes & Audio
Link to the minutes and audio for the June 17 board meeting.
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BHS Students Awarded Seal of Bilteracy
Congratulations to our 17 BHS students awarded the Iowa Seal of Biliteracy!
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June 17 - School Board Meeting - Agenda
View the agenda for the June 17 school board meeting.
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Mark Twain Elementary Moving Sale - June 13
Don't miss the Mark Twain Elementary moving sale - 12 - 3 pm on Thursday, June 13
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Honoring Our 2019 Retirees
Please join us in honoring our 2019 retires for their dedication and years of service.
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Congratulations to the BCSD Employees of the 4th Quarter
Congratulations to the BCSD Employees of the 4th Quarter!
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BHS StuCo Earns 2019 National Gold Council of Excellence Award
Congratulations to the BHS Student Council for earning the 2019 National Gold Council of Excellence Award!
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Iowa School Performance Profiles Updated
The IA Department of Education announced new features have been added to school accountability reporting system.
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Lindsey Burken Named BCSD Employee of the 4th Quarter
Congratulations to BCSD Medicaid Nurse Lindsey Burken for being named one of the BCSD Employees of the 4th Quarter.
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Summer Meals for 1-18-year-olds @ Neil Armstrong
BCSD will have a summer meal site for 1-18 year-olds at Neil Armstrong Elementary. Check out the dates and times!
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BHS CTE Red Carpet Night
Congratulations to the students honored at the BHS CTE Red Carpet Night!
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2019 District Satisfaction Survey - Results
Thank you to all who participated in the 2019 District Satisfaction Survey!
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Iowa DE Seeking Input for Career and Technical Education Standards
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking the public’s input on proposed standards for career and technical education (CTE).
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Grit! 5th Grade Track Meet
May 9 BCSD 5th-grade students came together for the annual 5th Grade Track Meet!
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Looking for Volunteers to Help Move - June 10-12
June 10th - 12th we will be moving classrooms and the offices out of Mark Twain and we need your help!
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Mississippi River Flood Donation Center Opening May 10
The Flood Donation Center will be a location for individuals to donate items, and to receive items.
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2019 School Board Election - November 5
Information about the 2019 School Board Election - Tuesday, November 5.
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School Nurse Day - May 8
Join us in recognizing the contributions our school nurses make every day to improve the health and success of our students!
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Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10
Join us for honoring our teachers for changing the lives of students every day!
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May is School Board Recognition Month
Thank you to our school board “Superheroes for Public Education” for the incredible work they do!
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Principals Day - May 1
Please join us in taking time to thank our principals for all they do on School Principals' Day!
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April 24 - Special Board Meeting Facility Work Session - Minutes & Audio
Link to the minutes and audio for the April 24 facilities board work session.
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BCSD Students Place in State National History Day Contest
Congratulations to our TJ, BMS & BHS students who participated in the State National History Day competition!
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Retirement Celebration - Barb Jordan - May 16
Please join us for a retirement celebration for Barb Jordan on Thursday, May 16!
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District Plans to Sell TJ Property to Applestone Homes, Inc.
At the May 6 board meeting, directors will vote on the approval of the sale of the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School property f…
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MT Open House - Celebration of 1956 Building - May 9
Join us for a public open house for the original Mark Twain Elementary building.
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Thomas Jefferson Jubilee Weekend - May 3-4
Please join us for the Thomas Jefferson Jubilee Weekend - May 3 & 4
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Portrait of a Graduate Update - April 2019
The committee is currently in Phase 3 working to gather input from stakeholders to create our plan.
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Joyce Jackson Retirement Celebration - May 30
Please join us in honoring Joyce Jackson for her 59 years of service!
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Administrative Professionals' Day - April 24
Thank you all our administrative assistant for all they do to support our district!
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April 24 - Special Board Meeting - Agenda
View the agenda for the April 24 special board meeting - facilities work session.
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April 15 - School Board Meeting - Minutes & Audio
Link to the minutes and audio for the April 15 board meeting.
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Public Schools Volunteer Week - April 22-26
Please join us in thanking our volunteers for all they do!
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5th & 6th Grade Students Selected for Coe College Honor Band
Fourteen BCSD 5th & 6th-grade students were selected to take part in the Coe College Honor Band.
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PN Young Writers Conference
On Friday, April 12, PN hosted their annual Young Writers Conference.
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Collier Named BCSD Director of Finance & Business Services
Please join us in welcoming Brietta Collier to the position of BCSD Director of Finance & Business Services. She begins on June …
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BCSD Invites Community to Participate in District Satisfaction Survey
We would like to know how we are doing and where we can improve.
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BCSD Employees of the 3rd Quarter
Congratulations to our Employees of the 3rd Quarter: Perry Bentsen, Kitty Clingingsmith, and Jackie Leathers
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April 1 - Board Committee of the Whole Meeting - Minutes
Link to the minutes and audio for the April 1 board meeting.
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Associate Principals Week - April 8-12
Please join us in thanking our associate principals for all they do!
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Looking for Your Support in Fighting Childhood Diabetes
Join the BCSD nurses in the fight against diabetes in supporting the JDRF One Walk
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MT & TJ Come Together to Sign Beam for New School
Mark Twain and Thomas Jefferson came together to put their stamp on the new school by signing one of the steel beams.
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District Wellness Meeting - April 23
The district wellness meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 3:00 PM at the district administration office.
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BCSD Sets Property Tax at $13.06
Board approves the 2019-2020 levy rate of $13.06 per $1,000 taxable valuation, a $0.90 decrease.
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New School on MT Campus to Remain Mark Twain Elementary
The new school being built on the Mark Twain campus will remain named Mark Twain Elementary.
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Little Bulldog Show Choir Camp - June 1
Inviting 4th - 6th grade students to see what show choir is all about.
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April 1 - Board Committee of the Whole Meeting - Agenda
Check out the agenda for the Monday, April 1, board committee of the whole meeting.
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BHS Theatre Presents "The Wizard of Oz" - April 11-14
Don't miss the Bettendorf High School production of "The Wizard of Oz" - April 11-14
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Category: District Notice
No Early Release - March 28 | No School - March 29
Just a reminder that Thursday is a regular school day and Friday is a NO SCHOOL day.
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Board Minutes & Audio - March 4
Link to the minutes and audio for the March 4 board meeting.
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BHS Dance Marathon - March 28
Dance Marathon to benefit Children's Miracle Network - more than just dancing!
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Board Minutes & Audio - March 18
Link to the minutes and audio for the March 18 board meeting.
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March 18 - School Board Meeting - Agenda
Check out the agenda for the Monday, March 18, school board meeting.
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NA PTA Trivia Night – March 22
Join the Neil Armstrong PTA for Trivia Night on Friday, March 22.
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BCSD Battle of the Books 2019
Congratulations to all our students who took part in the 2019 Battle of the Books competition!
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BMS Honors Program Information
Learn more about the Bettendorf Middle School honors program
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BCSD Students Qualify for State National History Day Competition
Congratulations to all our National History Day Competition participants!
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BCSD Students Perform in Honor Band
BCSD 5th & 6th grade band students performed with the State Young Musician’s Honor Band on February 16.
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Board Minutes & Audio - Feb. 19
Link to the minutes and audio for the Feb. 19 board meeting.
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BCSD Employees of the 2nd Quarter
Congratulations to the BCSD Employees of the 2nd Quarter!
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BMS Introduces Read & Ride
The BMS library media center has introduced a “Read & Ride” option in the library.
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Accepting RFPs for the Sale of Thomas Jefferson
The district is now accepting requests for proposals for the sale of Thomas Jefferson Elementary
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School Counselors Week - Feb 4-8
Join us in honoring our counselors during National School Counselors Week - Feb. 4-8
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No School - Monday, Jan. 21
No School on Monday, Jan. 21 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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The Moxie Strings with Special Guests Bettendorf Orchestras – Jan. 24
The Bettendorf Community School District proudly presents The Moxie Strings with special guests Bettendorf Orchestras!
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State Release of ESSA School Performance Profiles
The state has released new information on school performance.
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2019-2020 School Year Calendar
The 2019-2020 School Year Calendar is now available!
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Bett STEM Expo - Jan. 26
The Bett STEM Expo is an annual event featuring fun and educational science, technology, engineering and math activities for kid…
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Nelson and Connelly Named BCSD Employees of the 1st Quarter
Congratulations to Bob Connelly and Rhonda Nelson for being selected at the BCSD Employees of the 1st Quarter!
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Dec. 11 G.O. Bond Referendum - Does Not Pass
The referendum was declined by voters with 35.6% of the vote for and 64.4% against the proposed property tax increase.
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Bett Robodog Teams Qualify for State
At the regional competition on Dec. 9, the 5th/6th and 7th/8th teams successfully qualified for the state competition
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BHS Seniors Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship
Congratulations to Logan Quick, Semifinalist; Sheldon Deng and Emma Doyle, commended scholars in the 2018 National Merit Scholar…
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BHS Ranks 25th in the State of Iowa - 57 Students Earn AP Scholar Awards
Bettendorf High School recently ranked #25 in the Iowa AP Index for the Top 50 Schools. 57 Students Earn AP Scholar Awards.
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Elizabeth Woolley Selected for Fulbright Teacher Program
BHS Language Arts Teacher Elizabeth Woolley has been selected for participation in the 2018-2019 Fulbright Teachers for Global C…
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Looking for Guest Teachers and Paraeducators
Do you know someone who is looking for a part-time position supporting student learning?
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BHS Christmas Star Program - Dec. 10-16
The Donald A Schaefer Planetarium will be showing their annual Christmas Star program Dec. 10-16 at 7 pm.
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Thank You for Your Patience & Understanding Today
Please be mindful of the responsibility each of us has in promoting a safe, supportive school district.
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American Education Week - Nov. 12-16
Celebrating public education and honoring all our staff for making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality …
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Twelve BCSD Students Selected for Iowa Jr. Honors Orchestra
Congratulations to our BCSD 7th-9th-grade students for being selected to participate in Iowa Junior Honors Orchestra 2018!
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BHS Students Selected for All-State Festival Concert - Nov. 17
Thirteen BHS music students were selected for the 2018 All-State Music Festival Concert - Saturday, Nov. 17.
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Nov. 5 - Board Annual Meeting/Committee of the Whole - Agenda
View the agenda for the Monday, Nov. 5, Annual Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings
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4th Grade Orchestra Concert - Nov. 5
Join the 4th Grade Orchestra for their first concert with the BHS Chamber Orchestra
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5th-12th Orchestra Hauntcert - Nov. 1
Don't miss the BCSD 5th - 12th-grade Orchestra Hauntcert on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Cent…
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It's All Greek to Me
BCSD 4th & 5th-grade ELP students working together to explore advanced math, science, language arts and engineering concepts.
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TJ Night @ Chipotle - Nov. 12
Come into the Chipotle at 5270 Elmore Avenue Suite 3 in Davenport on Monday, Nov. 12 and help support Thomas Jefferson.
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School Bus Safety Week Oct. 22-26
October 22-26 is National School Bus Safety Week! Please join us in honoring our transportation staff for all they do.
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Used iPad Sale - Oct. 26
The district will be selling used iPads Friday, October 26, 8-10 am at Bettendorf High School.
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Matthew Garside Named Individual Golf State Champion
Congratulations to BHS Senior Matthew Garside for being named the Individual Golf State Champion!
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BHS Band Showcase Night - Oct. 18
Join the BHS Band for Showcase Night - 9th Band | Varsity Marching Band | BHS Drumline on Thursday, Oct. 18
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If you see something. Say something.
Public safety is everyone's responsibility. If you see suspicious activity, report it.
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Mark Twain Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Building
On Thursday, Oct. 4, Mark Twain Elementary hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of their new school.
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October is National Principals Month
Please join us this October in honoring the hard work and dedication of our principals!
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Iowans Invited to Give Input on Children's Mental Health Services
Iowans are invited to provide input on children’s mental health needs at regional listening posts scheduled statewide beginning …
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Involving Students in Interactive Learning - New SCALE Room
Getting students as involved as possible as the teacher facilitates the experience and interacts with the groups.
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Groundbreaking for Mark Twain Elementary - Oct. 4
Please join us for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Mark Twain Elementary - 10 am Thursday, October 4…
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Elem Family Math Night - Oct. 2
Join us for a fun-filled math learning night with learning stations to explore ways to support your student with math.
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TJ Trivia Night - Oct. 13
Join the Thomas Jefferson PTA for a trivia night to benefit Bettendorf Community Schools Outreach Program.
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Challenge 5 Perfect Attendance Day - Sept. 13
Join us on Thursday, September 13, for Challenge 5 Perfect Attendance Day!
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BHS and John Deere Host Career Event
John Deere BERG and Bettendorf High School staff coordinated a career event for area high school sophomores.
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BHS 2018 Homecoming T-Shirts - Orders Due Sept. 11
2018 BHS Homecoming t-shirt order forms are now available! Order by Sept. 11.
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MT Bid Release 2 Public Hearing - Sept. 17
BCSD will conduct a public hearing for the New Mark Twain Elementary School construction project.
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Sept. 3 - No School - Labor Day
No school Monday, Sept. 3 in honor of Labor Day. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
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District Aware of North Scott Incident
North Scott Junior High has been on lockdown this morning (Aug. 31). We are aware of and monitoring the situation.
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4th-Grade Orchestra Sign Up
4th-grade students can now begin signing up for orchestra!
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5th Grade Band Instrument Try-Outs
Fifth grade band instrument try-outs are scheduled for Thursday, August 30; Tuesday, September 4; and Wednesday, September 5
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Teachers Attend History Day Workshop
A group of teachers attended a National History Day workshop hosted by the Iowa State Historical Society.
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Advertisement for Bids
Advertisement for bids for mass excavation, site utilities, and foundations for new Mark Twain Elementary
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District Opens Stunning New Elementary School
The district hosted a ribbon cutting and open house for the new Grant Wood Elementary School on Aug. 21.
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Plans Underway for New Mark Twain Elementary School
Plans are underway for the new 3-section school at Mark Twain Elementary School. Check out the designs!
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Superintendent Message Re. TJ & MT Consolidation
Superintendent Raso letter to parents, staff and community regarding the consolidation of Thomas Jefferson and Mark Twain Elemen…
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Board Approves Consolidation of TJ with MT
Directors approved a motion to close Thomas Jefferson and consolidate the TJ students with Mark Twain Elementary.
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Grant Wood Elementary Ribbon Cutting/Open House - Aug. 21
Please join us for the Ribbon Cutting & Open House for the new Grant Wood Elementary School.
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Looking for School Improvement Advisory Committee Members
The district is looking for representatives to serve on the BCSD School Improvement Advisory Committee.
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Bulldog Booster All Purpose & Football Passes
The Bulldog Booster All Purpose & Football Passes for parents and community members are now available to purchase for the 2018-2…
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BMS National History Day Trivia Night - Oct. 6
Come show off your smarts at BMS Trivia Night on Oct. 6 at 7 pm at the Knights of Columbus.
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Mesick Working with US Army Corps of Engineers
Spencer Mesick, life science teacher at BHS is spending six weeks expanding his STEM careers and job skills knowledge at US Arm…
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Discussion/Vote to Close Thomas Jefferson to be on August 6 Bettendorf Board Agenda
Superintendent Raso is proposing a consolidation of Thomas Jefferson Elementary with the new Mark Twain Elementary.
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