Lost and Found items in the Main Office!
Upcoming events/deadlines:
Would you like to spend time with your friends while helping children who are battling cancer or other serious illnesses? If so, Dance Marathon is for you. For $20, you could help a child and their family while also gaining admission to BHS Dance Marathon on March 8th from 8 pm to 12 am where families of BHS will share their own experiences.
Congrats to the Boy’s Bowling Bulldogs!!! They Qualified in second for a trip to State next week. Way to go Bulldogs!
This announcement is for all students who started their Seal of Biliteracy tests in December. The last day to complete your Seal of Biliteracy test is March 2nd. Please make Seal test-taking time a priority if you have not yet completed the test.
SENIORS! Scholarships are open! Click this LINK to apply. If you need help printing anything or have any questions please see Mrs. Cauwels in Student Services. Scholarships close March 14th.
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:
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!!
German Club meets every Tuesday in February in D-270 from 3:30-4:15.
There will be no Chess Club today. See you next week!
Film Club meets every Friday during PRIDE in Mrs. Mojeiko's room, B210.
Anyone interested in boys' track and field - see Coach Terronez in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Girls Track & Field: The first day of practice is Monday, February 24th. We will meet in the Cafeteria at 3:45 that day. Please get your physical uploaded to Family ID before the first day of practice. See Coach Deuth in room D103 with questions.
The Spring Esports Sign-Up meeting will be POSTPONED to Thursday from 3:30-3:45. Join us then to talk about Valorant, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and League of Legends.
Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
Gray Matters Collective - every Friday
Any 9th-11th grade girl interested in golf this spring, please sign up for Coach Furne's Pride for Friday, February 21.
Career Readiness Corner
February is CTE month! (CTE = Career & Technical Education)
"CTE classes are such a great way to explore and immerse yourself into a potential career path. Many offer the ability to get a head start on your future career! It is so wonderful that Bettendorf High School offers these great classes to explore your future!! Your future awaits, just get started!!" -Mrs. Schmertmann
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
2/20/25 - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Careers - 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
2/27/25 - 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 on February 13th. We will have a hands-on activity for a real-world glimpse into cybersecurity. Signup Here
3/7/25 - La James College Visit - Join us for a tour of La James College where we’ll learn about careers in the beauty industry, including cosmetology, esthetics, massage and nails. Space is limited! Signup Here
Upcoming Career Center PRIDE sessions
2/21/25 - Augustana College
3/3/25 - LaJames College
3/3/25 - St Ambrose
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.
3/10/25 - EICC (Scott Community College)
Upcoming Military Visits:
2/18/25 - Marines (11-1 in Commons)
3/4/25 - National Guard (11-1 in Commons)