Bettendorf High School

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Bettendorf High School
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Bettendorf High front view from 18th Street
Address
Bettendorf High School
3333 18th St

Bettendorf
,
Iowa 52722

United States
Coordinates 41°33′23″N90°29′51″W / 41.5565°N 90.4975°W / 41.5565; -90.4975
Information
TypePublic secondary school
Established1951
SuperintendentMichelle Morse
PrincipalKristy Cleppe
Faculty98.74 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,482 (2022-23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio15.01 [1]
Color(s) Black and Gold
  
Athletics Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, color guard, cross country, dance, football, golf, marching band, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling
Athletics conference Mississippi Athletic Conference
MascotBulldogs
Website bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Bettendorf High School (BHS) is a public four-year comprehensive high school located in Bettendorf, Iowa and is part of the Bettendorf Community School District.

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History

Early history

Prior to its opening in 1951, there was no high school in Bettendorf. High school-age students living in the city had to go to Davenport High School or Le Claire High School to receive their secondary education.

The original BHS building was completed in 1951 at a site between 21st and 23rd streets south of Central Avenue. In its very early years, the high school housed seventh through 12th grade students, although junior high students were moved by the late 1950s.

The community of Bettendorf quickly grew during the 1950s and 1960s, and by the early 1960s, the district had outgrown the school due to increasing enrollment. Students walked to some classes in rented store fronts on State and Grant Streets, while an annex building (which later became Neil Armstrong Elementary) also helped serve students. By 1971, with enrollment still growing at a fast pace, plans were started to build a new high school along 18th Street in the northern part of the city, roughly 1½ miles north of Middle Road.

The former BHS building had a track/baseball field on the front side and a football field on the back side; both are still evident at the site. The old school's athletic facilities were used for a number of years after the opening of the new high school. The old football field was used on a varsity level until 1980, when Touvelle Stadium was completed, while the old BHS gymnasium was utilized by lower level teams until the mid-1980s. Today, the old BHS building is the headquarters for the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency District 9, which oversees public school education across east-central Iowa.

Current high school

The current high school building was completed in 1973, at a cost of roughly $3 million. At the time of its opening, BHS was on the edge of town, surrounded by mostly undeveloped land. A subsequent addition added a new industrial arts/locker room and an athletic stadium completed in 1980. The six-building, air-conditioned complex is highlighted by a landscaped inner courtyard, planetarium, library/media center, computer labs, a 405-seat auditorium, and a field house with a 6-lane, 25-yard swimming pool. In 2007, an addition to the music and drama area was completed.

A new 7,500-square-foot (700 m2) facility is attached to the east side of the high school and accessible to all athletic and physical education areas. The center houses weights and exercise and cardiovascular equipment.

A group of community members organized the BHS Fitness Education Center Committee and raised $300,000 in funds for the fitness education center at Bettendorf High School. The Bettendorf School Board matched $300,000 to fund the $600,000 project. The project was completed in the summer of 2002.

In 2010, copies of the student newspaper, The Growl, were confiscated by school administrators because of an article about inconsistent disciplinary action against students, specifically athletes. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Renovations to the high school took about three years to complete from October 2011 to March 2013, with an estimated cost of $16.2 million. [6] [7]

A $3.25 million renovation project to TouVelle Stadium began in May and finished in August, in time for the 2014 season. The upgrades replaced the stadium's grass field with synthetic turf, reconfiguration of the eight-lane track and a new lighting system among others. [8] [9]

The Bettendorf High School football team, established in 1952, has been a cornerstone of athletic excellence. Renowned for its enduring success and commitment to tradition, the team has achieved numerous championships and milestones over its storied history. In 2002 www.bettendorffootball.com launched, an extensive and meticulously curated archival website. This resource stands as one of the most comprehensive of its kind, offering a deep dive into the team’s legacy through game records, player highlights, and historical insights.

Music

The music department has a marching band, freshmen band, symphonic band, orchestra, wind ensemble, jazz band, pep band, chorus, a prep group show choir named 'Audio Intensity', [10] and a show choir named 'Surround Sound'.

Athletics

The Bulldogs compete in the Mississippi Athletic Conference(MAC), in the following sports:

State championships

Notable alumni

See also

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