🎶 BMS Musicians Shine at Coe College Honor Band! 🎶
6th graders Liam Buntemeyer (trumpet) & Ben Pisel (oboe) represented Bettendorf MS in Cedar Rapids on April 12, rehearsing with talented peers & wrapping up with a stellar concert. Way to go, Liam & Ben ! 👏🎺🎼 #BettPride
Color Run is Coming to BMS!
🌟 SAVE THE DATE: May 9!
BMS is hosting its first-ever Color Run for students and staff! This event builds community and raises money for field trips, celebrations, clubs, and more. Fundraising and packet earning starts April 14.
Color Run Store is open now until Mon, April 20th: https://stores.inksoft.com/bms_color_run_2025/shop/home
Fundraising Starts Mon, April 14th!
All the Details on the Color Run: https://bmsparentlink.weebly.com/bms-color-run.html
Thank you to Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Naumann for presenting the City of Bettendorf Mayor’s Proclamation declaring today as Therapy Dog Day in Bettendorf! We appreciate your support in recognizing the positive impact our therapy dogs have on our schools and community. 🐾
Safe+Sound Iowa is a free, anonymous K-12 school safety reporting system to prevent violence, weapons, self-harm, and other threats. Report safety concerns via the app, SafeandSoundIowa.gov, or by calling 800-224-6018. Let's keep our schools safe! #SafeSchools #BETTerTogether
🐾 BULLDOGS FIGHT BACK! 🐾
Join our fight against Type 1 Diabetes! 💙
💥 Support the JDRF Walk:
👕 Order a T-shirt: https://bit.ly/3XPzZHC
👣 Join the Walk Team or 💸 Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/42EQl8C
📅 T-shirt orders due April 20!
Together we can #FundACure 💙
🐼 Support Bett nurses & students in the fight against Type 1 diabetes! Stop by the NEW Panda Express (4711 E 53rd St, Davenport) on Tues, April 22, 9:30am–9:30pm. Show the flyer or use code 3839257 online—50% of sales go to Breakthrough T1D! #BETTerTogether 💙🍜
Attendance matters! 📚 Every day counts toward your child's success. Consistent attendance helps students stay on track, build strong habits, and achieve their goals. Let's make sure every student is present and ready to learn! #BettPride #EveryDayCounts #SchoolSuccess
Join us in celebrating our amazing librarians TODAY (April 4) for their dedication to supporting students and staff. Be sure to thank your school librarian for helping to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of reading! #BETTerTogether
📚 “The library is the heart of the school.” MS Teacher-Librarian Deb Tempery loves supporting students, staff & teachers as they learn, explore, and grow together. ❤️
Read more about her passion:
🔗 https://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/article/2118145
#BettPride
Mark Your Calendar! Support BMS PTO & enjoy the NEW Panda Express! 🍜
📍4711 E 53rd St, Davenport
🕤 Wed, April 16 | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM
📲 Use code 3838091 online/app or show promo in person.
50% of sales go to the middle school parent-teacher organization!
#BETTerTogether
🐢 Bettendorf 8th grader Nicolina Pappas (Nicolina’s Turtle Co.) is leading the charge to make April 1 "Skip the Plastic Day" in Illinois! Her mission? Inspire everyone to cut back on plastic use—residents, businesses, and visitors alike! 💪🌍 https://bit.ly/4jgbxr3 #BettPride
Middle School paras Nikki Rollins, Kathleen VanHorn, and Deb Thomas with their crew!
“The best part about being a paraeducator is the relationships we get to build with students. The victories—big & small—make it all worth it!” 💛 Melissa Hart, BMS Para #BettPride #BETTerTogether Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/BettParas
April is School Library Month, a time to celebrate the essential role school libraries play in fostering a love of reading, research, and lifelong learning. #BETTerTogether
Attention 5th Grade Parents
Revised Moving to Middle Sign Up
Help your middle student prepare for their future! Join the free ACT x Collegewise webinar - April 16 - 6:30 pm to build skills for HS & beyond. Register - https://bit.ly/4hAXgEd
💜 Wear purple on Wednesday, March 26th, to support our students with epilepsy! Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures, and together, we can raise awareness and show our support. #EpilepsyAwareness #BettPride
Check out the Bett Schools app for news, events, staff, alerts, athletic calendars, links to the district and school websites, and more. Select the option to receive school notifications by school through the app. https://bit.ly/BettAppApple https://bit.ly/BettAppAndroid
Enjoy your spring break, BCSD! 🌸☀️ Take time to relax, recharge, and make great memories. We can't wait to see you back refreshed and ready to learn! Please note that the district offices will be closed on Friday, Mar 21. #BettPride #SpringBreak
Safe+Sound Iowa is a free, anonymous K-12 school safety reporting system to prevent violence, weapons, self-harm, and other threats. Report safety concerns via the app, SafeandSoundIowa.gov, or by calling 800-224-6018. Let's keep our schools safe! #SafeSchools #BETTerTogether
