Mark Twain Elementary

Check out this list of local food pantries!
If you or someone you know could use support, our community has several food pantry options available. Explore the resources below to find locations, hours, and services offered. We are BETTerTogether https://5il.co/3sipl

It takes the dedication of every staff member in our schools to help students thrive. From cafeteria teams preparing hundreds of nourishing meals to bus drivers safely navigating our neighborhoods, every role helps our students succeed and reach their full potential. 💛📚

Families play a powerful role in our students’ success. 💛
Thank you to our families for your involvement, encouragement, and collaboration.
Honoring American Education Week Family Day! Check out the video - https://bit.ly/AEWBettFamilyDay2025
#WeAreBETTerTogether

Math Mania Night was a hit! Games, JiJi photos, and prize giveaways made for an awesome evening for students and families. 🎉📸➗

Join the Bett Nurses at Iron Tee Golf to lift up our community and support the fight against Type 1diabetes on Wed., Dec. 10. Iron Tee will donate 25% of all golf bay rentals from 3-9 pm. #BETTerTogether

Our Epilepsy Walk on Saturday was a huge success! 💜
Just shy of $18,000 raised, 190 participants, neurologists sharing their expertise, and our incredible nursing team leading the charge.
Thank you to all who walked, donated, and supported epilepsy awareness!

Check out Bettendorf’s results in the 2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles! 🎉
Congratulations to our students and staff for performing above the state average in many categories.
🔗 https://bit.ly/Bett2025PerformanceProfile

#BettPride #BETTerTogether

🎥 We’re excited to share our new We Are Bett video — a celebration of what makes Bettendorf Schools special! 💛🖤

Hear from our students, staff & families about what it means to be part of the Bett community — inspiring classrooms, supportive friendships & dedicated teachers.

👉 Watch now: https://bit.ly/WeAreBett

#BettPride #BETTerTogether

💜 Join the Bett Nurses for the Epilepsy Awareness Walk — Sat., Nov. 8 on the BHS track!
🏃‍♀️ Gates open at 8 am, walk starts at 9 am.
Join our team and donate - http://bit.ly/47pmuSK
Order shirts through Oct. 29 - http://bit.ly/4o7CCPS
#BettPride #EpilepsyAwareness #WeAreBett

💜 Join the Bett Nurses for a Dine & Donate this Saturday, 11 am –3 pm at Meatball’s Sandwich Co. (2317 Cumberland Sq. Dr.) to support the Epilepsy Awareness Walk! #BettPride #EpilepsyAwareness

🚍 It’s School Bus Safety Week! Let’s reflect on the importance of safety on and around our buses.

🚨 Always stop when the stop arm is out—it’s the law and protects our students.

🙏 Thank you to our drivers and transportation staff for keeping kids safe!
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #BettPride

🥪 It's National School Lunch Week! 🍎
Every day, the National School Lunch Program fuels nearly 30 million students across the country.

Let’s give a big THANK YOU to our incredible lunch teams for keeping our kids healthy, happy & ready to learn! 💛

#NSLW2025 #BettPride

It's School Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our custodial staff for all they do to clean our schools and help support our students, staff and families! Your effort make a huge difference every day! We appreciate you! #BettPride

🌟 October is National School Principals Month! 🌟A huge thank you to our dedicated principals for their leadership, vision, and unwavering support for our students and staff. Your hard work inspires us all! 🙌 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #BettPride

October is National Bullying Prevention Month 💙
🌟 Schools and classrooms will also be doing lessons and activities to help prevent bullying. Join us in promoting kindness, acceptance & inclusion. Learn more ➡️ https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/facts/ We are #BETTerTogether

Join our nurses for an Epilepsy Foundation fundraiser at Panda Express 10 am - 9:30 pm on Tues., Sept., 23. Ordering online - use code 3846891. In person - show this post

Join us in honoring our technology professionals for all their incredible work. They keep us connected, protected & running smoothly every day. Your behind-the-scenes work makes a BIG difference. We appreciate all you do! #BettPride We are #BETTerTogether!

🎨 A big thank you to our amazing student artists and their families for joining us at the Administration Center Student Art Gallery Open House! We’re proud to showcase your talent and creativity as part of the 2025–2026 school year. 💛🖼️ #BettPride

🎨🎶🎭🤖 In celebration of National Arts in Education Week (Sept. 14–20), Bettendorf students & teachers are sharing their passion for music, visual arts, theater & robotics—highlighting the vital role the arts play in learning, expression & school culture. #BettPride https://youtu.be/_JmC9R0E6TU

🏐 The BHS Volleyball Team invites all Summer Camp athletes to our home game Sept 9 @ 6:30 PM!
🎟️ Wear your camp shirt = FREE admission
📣 MS students in Bettendorf jerseys get in FREE too!
Come cheer on the Bulldogs! 💛🖤