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 Friday, April 25th. Keep up the good work, everyone!
Upcoming events/deadlines:
The Boys Tennis team defeated Clinton 7-2 in a meet that started Tuesday and finished Wednesday evening due to rain. The team is now 5-2 on the season and 4-1 in Conference. We play again tonight at Davenport West! Go Bulldogs!
Prom and After Prom tickets are now available in the Activities Office. You must have your ID to purchase. No After Prom Tickets will be sold after TOMORROW, Friday, April 25th.
Prom Guest Forms are due to the Activities Office by TOMORROW, 4pm on Friday, April 25th.
Panda Express - Dine and Donate for After Prom Event - Tuesday 4/29
ATTENTION JUNIORS! CCIR classes are now open to register for. Please fill out this LINK to apply. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Cauwels in Student Services.
The Art Department would like to thank all the talented students who had work in our recent art show in the commons. Now that the show is over, don't forget to see your teacher to pick up your work!
Attention to all students who had a ceramics course last quarter! If you still have work to pick up, you must do it by the end of this week. On Friday we will be throwing out unclaimed work.
Attention Bettendorf Bulldogs! Make a difference and save lives—right here at school! Bettendorf High School is hosting a Blood Drive on May 6th, and YOU can be a hero. One donation can save up to three lives, and it only takes a little of your time during the school day. Whether you’re a first-time donor or a seasoned lifesaver, we need YOU to roll up your sleeve and help our community. It’s quick, easy, and you even get snacks afterward! Sign up now at the link below to reserve your time slot. Let’s show what Bulldog pride is all about—compassion, courage, and community! If you're 16- you need a parent permission slip, even if you've donated before. Get one in Student Services now! Questions? See Mrs. Hoyt. Let’s make this blood drive the biggest yet! Link to sign up!
The library wants to show how seniors and their favorite childhood books were so great to have and to show how time has "BOOKED"
so fast! Just a little something fun to help create one of their senior 
year moments.
Pictures of seniors with their book will be our gift to them. LINKIf you are a current SELL Crew leader who is interested in being a member again next year, please fill out this application by TOMORROW, Friday, April 25th. This is for RETURNING members only. A new form will be sent for those students who are interested in becoming one of our outstanding leaders for the 2025-2026 school year! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Zimmerman.
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!
Thanks to everyone who voted for their future Student Council Representatives last week. We had many tight races and impressive interviews. To see who got elected, check the roster in your announcements!
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.
On Saturday, April 26th, from noon to 6 pm, there will be a Battle of the River Esports event at Augustana College in the Viking Esports Center. Please email Ms. Mitola if you're interested in signing up. Transportation will NOT be provided
This Earth Day, donate to the BHS Conservation Club to help save the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee from extinction by buying apparel! Link to purchase
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.
Upcoming PRIDE sessions:
Film Club meets every Friday during PRIDE in Mrs. Mojeiko's room, B210.
There will be an important drama meeting TODAY during Pride and after school. Please see Mrs. Howard with any questions.
Finally, after several weeks without a Friday PRIDE, Politics today will meet this Friday during PRIDE. Sign up with Mrs. Ahrens to discuss all the crazy things that have been going on.
Hosted by Cultural Diversity Club! Monday, April 28th. Join us for a special presentation by our exchange student, Hana Schouip, as she takes us on a vibrant journey to her home country—Egypt! Come and try a snack from the region :) All are welcome- sign up for A. Roeder PRIDE for Monday, April 28th!
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
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. Sign Up here!
5/15/25 - Fine Arts Visit to Augustana College
Join us for a visit to Augustana to learn all about their Fine Arts program. Augustana offers degrees in Art, Art History, Film, Graphic Design, Music, Music Education, and Theatre. Sign up here!
Upcoming Career Center PRIDE sessions
4/24/25 - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
4/25/25 - University of Wisconsin - Platteville
4/28/25 - EMT PRIDE (Information about becoming a certified Emergency Medical Technician while in high school)
Military Info:
4/29/25 - ASVAB in BHS Career Center Link to sign up