Bettendorf High School
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Bettendorf High School (BHS) is a four-year comprehensive high school located in Bettendorf, Iowa. Roughly 100 instructors teach more than 1500 students using a four-period block daily schedule with 85 minute periods.
| Bettendorf High School |
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| Established | 1951 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Jim S. Casas |
| Faculty | 100 |
| Students | 1,500 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Bettendorf, Iowa USA |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Website | www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/bhs |
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[edit] History
The $8 million Bettendorf High School was completed in 1973 with a new industrial arts/locker room addition and athletic stadium completed in 1980. The six-building, air-conditioned complex is highlighted by a landscaped inner courtyard, a planetarium, spacious library/media center, resource centers in each instructional area, six fully networked computer labs, a 405 seat auditorium/theater, a TV studio with a media control center, and an expansive field house with an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Before 1973, the high school was located next to Neil Armstrong Elementary, in a building now utilized by the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (AEA 9).
[edit] Community
Bettendorf, Iowa, is a young community of more than 30,000 people. The median age of the residents is 34 years. It is a well-educated residence with more than 30 percent being college graduates and more than 10 percent holding postgraduate degrees.
The Bettendorf School District serves 4,500 students with a high school, middle school and six elementary schools.
[edit] Staff
The Bettendorf High School instructional staff consists of 100 teachers and two media specialists. The staff is supported by six counselors, two attendance clerks, a nurse and twenty-seven support staff. The administrative team consists of the building principal, Jim S. Casas, and three associate principals.
[edit] Athletics
Interscholastic teams for boys include: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, and wrestling. Interscholastic teams for girls include: basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball. Bettendorf High School is a member of the Mississippi Athletic Conference, the Iowa High School Athletic Association, and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Past records reflect many conference champions in all of these sports, as well as regional, state-level, and All American champions.
[edit] Fitness Center
A new 7,500 square foot facility is attached to the east side of the high school and immediately accessible to all athletic and physical education areas. The center houses house weights, exercise equipment and cardiovascular equipment.
A group of community members organized the BHS Fitness Education Center Committee and raise $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.
[edit] State Championships
2006 Boys Golf, Boys Swimming
2005 Boys Golf
2004 Football, Boys Basketball, Boys Golf, Boys Tennis, Boys Soccer
2003 Boys Golf, Girls Tennis
2002 Girls Swimming, Girls Tennis
2001 Girls Swimming
2000 Girls Swimming
1999 Boys Swimming, Boys Soccer, Girls Swimming
1998 Girls Tennis, Dance/PomPon, Girls Soccer
1997 Girls Tennis
1996 Girls Tennis, Pom Pon
1995 Girls Tennis, Boys Soccer, Pom Pon,
1994 Girls Basketball, Dance, Pom Pon
1993 Dance, Pom Pon
1992 Girls Swimming, Football
1991 Girls Swimming, Football
1990 Girls Swimming, Girls Track, Dance
1989 Girls Track
1988 Football
1987 Football, Girls Cross Country
1986 Boys Swimming, Boys Basketball, Girls Track
1984 Girls Cross Coutnry
1982 Wrestling
1981 Wrestling, Football
1978 Boys Swimming, Boys Golf
1977 Boys Swimming, Boys Golf
[edit] Music
The music department has many offerings for students interested in furthering their interest and talents. Opportunities include symphonic band, concert band, orchestra, wind ensemble, jazz band, pep band, chorus, Limited Edition, and the musical. These performing groups have been involved in athletic intermission presentations, state contests, as well as department sponsors travel to major contests every year. The Bettendorf High School Band & Orchestra Boosters supports the many trips, events, and equipment purchases necessary to the program.
