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{{Short description|Public school district in Bettendorf, Iowa, United States}}
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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 blocks.
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{{Infobox Secondary school
| name = Bettendorf High School
| established = 1951
| type = Public secondary school
| principal = Jimmy S. Casas
| grades = 9–12
| city = [[Bettendorf, Iowa|Bettendorf]]
| state = [[Iowa]]
| country = [[United States|USA]]
| faculty = 100
| students = 1,478 <ref>http://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/district/insert.pdf</ref>
| mascot = Bulldog
| school_colours = {{color box|black}} [[black]]<br>{{color box|yellow}} [[gold]]
| website = [http://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/bhs/index.html School website]
}}
}}
{{Infobox school
| name = Bettendorf High School
| image = Bett High.jpg
| caption = Bettendorf High front view from 18th Street
| established = 1951
| type = Public secondary school
| principal = Kristy Cleppe
| superintendent = Michelle Morse
| grades = 9–12
| address = 3333 18th St
| city = [[Bettendorf, Iowa|Bettendorf]]
| state = [[Iowa]] 52722
| country = [[United States]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|41.5565|-90.4975|type:edu_region:US-IA|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| faculty = 98.74 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 15.01<ref name=NCES/>
| students = 1,482 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1904860&ID=190486000142|title=Bettendorf High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=July 15, 2024}}</ref>
| mascot = Bulldogs
| colors = [[Black]] and [[gold (color)|Gold]] <br />{{color box|black}} {{color box|yellow|border=darkgray}}
| athletics = [[Baseball]], [[basketball]], [[cheerleading]], [[Color guard (flag spinning)|color guard]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[competitive dance|dance]], [[American football|football]], [[golf]], [[marching band]], [[soccer]], [[softball]], [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[tennis]], [[Track and field|track]], [[volleyball]], [[wrestling]]
| conference = [[Mississippi Athletic Conference]]
| website = {{URL|http://bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/}}
}}
'''Bettendorf High School''' (BHS) is a [[state school|public]] four-year comprehensive [[high school]] located in [[Bettendorf, Iowa]] and is part of the [[Bettendorf Community School District]].


==History==
==History==
The $8 million Bettendorf High School was completed in 1973 at 3333 18th Street in Bettendorf. At the time, BHS was on the edge of town, surrounded by mostly undeveloped land. The new school replaced the old BHS. A subsequent addition added 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, fully networked computer labs, a 405 seat auditorium/theater, and an expansive field house with an 6 lane, 25 yard swimming pool with an attached diving well. In 2007 an addition to the music/drama area was completed.


===Early history===
A new {{convert|7500|sqft|m2|sing=on}} 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.
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 Central High School|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.
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.


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.
Before 1973, Bettendorf High School was located next to the former Neil Armstrong Elementary, in a building now utilized by the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (AEA 9). The old Neil Armstrong building was originally an annex building of BHS.


The original BHS building was completed in 1953 at a site between 21st and 23rd streets behind Central Avenue. Previously, Bettendorf students attended grades 9-12 at Davenport High School, now Davenport Central. The old 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. As the school population grew, students at the old BHS walked to some classes in rented store fronts on State and Grant Streets. The old BHS 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 1981 until Touvelle Stadium was completed. The old BHS gymnasium was utilized by lower level teams until the mid 1980's.
The former BHS building had a track/baseball field on the front side and a [[American football field|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 team|varsity]] level until 1980, when Touvelle Stadium was completed, while the old BHS [[gym]]nasium 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===
==Community==
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 [[stadium|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.
[[Bettendorf, Iowa|Bettendorf]] is a young community of more than 30,000 people: the median age of the residents is 34 years. It is a well-educated area, with more than 30 percent being college graduates and more than 10 percent holding postgraduate degrees.


A new {{convert|7500|sqft|m2|adj=on}} 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.
The [[Bettendorf, Iowa|Bettendorf School District]] serves 4,500 students with a high school, middle school and six elementary schools.


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.
==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, Jimmy S. Casas, and three associate principals.


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.<ref name="mcglynn2010">{{Cite news
==Music==
|last=McGlynn
The music department has many offerings for students interested in furthering their interest and talents. Opportunities include the Bulldog Marching Band, symphonic band, orchestra, wind ensemble, jazz band, pep band, chorus, and a show choir named Surround Sound. These performing groups have been involved in athletic intermission presentations, state contests, as well as department sponsored trips to major contests every year. The Bulldog Marching Band has won 16 consecutive division 1 ratings at the state marching band competition since 1991. The Bettendorf High School Band & Orchestra Boosters support the many trips, events, and equipment purchases necessary to the program.
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|title=Student newspaper containing critical article confiscated at Iowa high school
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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.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110625053617/http://bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/HS_Facility_Projects/ Bettendorf High School – Facility Projects<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://qctimes.com/news/local/curtain-goes-up-on-performing-arts-center-at-bettendorf-high/article_65210ec2-8b84-11e2-9225-0019bb2963f4.html Curtain goes up on performing arts center at Bettendorf High School<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
==Athletics==
Interscholastic teams at Bettendorf compete as the Bulldogs. The school offers 18 sports: baseball, football and wrestling for boys; volleyball for girls; and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis and track for both boys and girls.


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.<ref>[http://m.qctimes.com/news/local/bettendorf/bettendorf-approves-stadium-renovation/article_1188bad0-9cd0-5750-a4c0-27ef58a6b2d7.html?mobile_touch=true TouVelle Stadium Project<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://qctimes.com/news/local/bettendorf/touvelle-stadium-ready-for-action/article_1d60c8ca-e486-5cac-95df-cd2f08ebdca1.html TouVelle Stadium ready for action<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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. The Bulldogs maintain a strong presence in the MAC and is well-respected around the state, contending for conference championships in many sports.


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 [https://bettendorffootball.com/ 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.
One sport where Bettendorf has been particularly successful is football. The first year the sport was played was in 1951 and ten seasons later in 1960 the Bulldogs were declared by the U.P.I. as the "Mythical State Champs of Iowa" after going 9-0 and winning both their 4th-straight conference title and 25th-consecutive game. Since the 1972 implementation of the Iowa High School Football playoffs, Bettendorf has won seven state championships (1981, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2004 and 2007) which is a state best in Iowa Class 4A, Iowa's largest division.<ref>Gremmels, Jon, "Bettendorf wins seventh state title," ''[[Quad-City Times]]'', November 17, 2007 [http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/11/17/sports/doc473e952a64314769979495.txt]</ref> As well, they have placed second in 1980, 2000, and 2003. The Bulldogs also have had several notable winning streaks of 36-games (1987-89), 30-games (1991-93), 25-games (1958-60), and 24-games (2007-08) respectively. In addition to being a qualifier for the state playoffs virtually every year, the Bulldogs have seen numerous players continue their careers at the collegiate and professional level and two of Bettendorf's former coaches, Merrit Parsons and Merv Habenicht, are members of the Iowa Football Coaches Hall of Fame. After winning the 2007 state championship, head coach Randy Scott--who had previously served as an assistant coach from 1976-1999--retired and in his place Aaron Wiley became just the sixth person to helm Bettendorf's football program. An assistant coach since 1996, Wiley went 11-1 in 2008 and took the team to the Quarterfinals of the Playoffs. The squad has probably one of the most archival and historical websites in existence for a high school team: [http://www.bettendorffootball.com Bettendorf Football] as well as an eBook called, [http://www.bettendorffootball.com/eBook/ebook.html The Complete History of Bettendorf Football: 1951-Present] which is currently available free.


==Music==
The Class of '09 broke records by having seven of its football players sign letters of intent, four with NCAA Division I schools. These players were Kyle Lichtenberg (Iowa State), Mitch Overstreet (North Dakota), Pat Brown (South Dakota State), Carter Ridenour (Western Illinois), Jared Masterson (Morningside), Casey Nabb (St. Ambrose) and Corey Roper (St. Ambrose). Five other Bettendorf athletes in other sports also signed. Bettendorf athletic director Mark Brooks said he couldn’t recall the school ever having 12 scholarship athletes in one year during his 21 years at the school.
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',<ref name="Audio Intensity">{{cite report |url=https://www.bettmusicdepartment.com/audio-intensity.html |title=Audio Intensity |access-date=Aug 4, 2021}}</ref> and a show [[choir]] named 'Surround Sound'.


==Athletics==
In addition to football, the Bulldogs have been very successful in volleyball, golf, swimming, soccer and boys' basketball.
The '''Bulldogs''' compete in the [[Mississippi Athletic Conference]](MAC), in the following sports:
* '''Summer''': Baseball and softball
* '''Fall''': Football, volleyball, girls' swimming, boys'cross country, girls' cross country, boys' golf
* '''Winter''': Boys' basketball, girls' basketball, girls' bowling, boys’ bowling, boys' swimming, wrestling
* '''Spring''': Boys' track and field, girls' track and field, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, boys' tennis, girls' tennis, girls' golf


===State championships===
==Dance==
* Boys' Basketball (2-time State Champions - 1986, 2005)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Basketball-Stat-Book-1.29.20.pdf|title=2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2020-01-29|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
Bettendorf High School offers the opportunity to its students to be apart of a state recognized dance/drill team. The Bettendorf Goldusters have won eleven state championships in dance and pom categories. State judges consider the categories the Goldusters compete in to be two of the hardest categories in the state. The Golduster team ranges in size from 10 to 20 members and is made up of highly skilled dancers, most of whom have been dancing since an early age. They entertain Bettendorf fans at all home football and basketball games, as well as, outside performances in the community. A few of their outside performances have included: Iowa Hawkeye basketball, Iowa Girls State Basketball Finals, Quad City Steamwheelers, Tugfest, and various volunteer events. Members of the Golduster team have also participate in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Auditions are held every spring to pick the new team.
* Girls' Basketball - 1994 Class 4A State Champions<ref>{{cite web|title=All Time State Tournament Results|url=http://www.ighsau.org/hoops/2014/14HoopScoop.pdf|publisher=[[Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union]]|accessdate=15 March 2014|pages=10–17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315072558/http://www.ighsau.org/hoops/2014/14HoopScoop.pdf|archive-date=15 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Girls' Cross Country (3-time State Champions (1977, 1984, 1987)<ref name=sports>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/iahsaasports/iowa-high-schools/current-high-schools/bettendorf|title=Bettendorf|publisher=Iowa High School Sports|accessdate=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* Football (7-time Class 4A State Champions - 1981, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2004, 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-RB-Football-6.9.20.pdf|title=Record Book Football 2020 Complete Edition|publisher=Iowa High School Athletic Association|date=2020-06-09|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* Boys' Golf (5-time State Champions - 1978, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-20-Golf-Stat-Book-12.16.19.pdf|title=2019-2020 Golf Stat Book|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2019-12-16|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* Boys' Soccer (3-time State Champions - 1995, 1999, 2004)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SoccerStatbook.pdf|title=2020 Soccer Stat Book|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2019-06-12|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* Girls' Soccer (2-time State Champions - 1998, 2024)<ref name=sports/>
* Boys' Swimming (4-time state Champions - 1978, 1986, 1999, 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-Swimming-Stat-Book-2.6.20.pdf|title=2020 Swimming Stat Book|publisher=Iowa High School Athletic Association|date=2020-02-05|access-date=2020-08-14}}</ref>
* Girls' Swimming (7-time state Champions - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)<ref name=sports/>
* Boys' Tennis - 2004 Class 2A State Champions<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/TennisStatbook.pdf|title=2020 IHSAA Tennis State Book|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2020-06-10|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* Girls' Tennis (7-time Class 2A State Champions - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003)<ref name=sports/>
* Girls' Track and Field (3-time Class 3A State Champions - 1986, 1989, 1990)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ighsau.org/upl/downloads/library/track-2019-recordbook6-18-19.pdf|title=2019 IGHSAU Track & Field Record Book|publisher=[[Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union]]|date=2019-05-13|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* Volleyball (2-time Class 5A State Champions - 2012, 2013)<ref name=sports/>
* Wrestling (4-time Class 3A State Champions - 1981, 1982, 2012, 2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Wrestling-Stat-Book-2020-1.29.20.pdf|title=2020 Wrestling Stat Book|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2020-01-29|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>
* Wrestling (2-time Class 3A State Duals Champions - 2012, 2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Wrestling-Stat-Book-2020-1.29.20.pdf|title=2020 Wrestling Stat Book|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2020-01-29|access-date=2020-09-20}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==State Championships==
{{alumni|date=December 2015}}
* [[Pat Angerer]], former [[NFL]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–[[NFL 2013 season|2013]]) and [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}).
* [[Scott Beck and Bryan Woods|Scott Beck]],<ref name="qctimes.com">{{cite web | url=https://qctimes.com/community/bettendorf/nothing-is-quiet-about-the-lives-of-filmmakers-from-bettendorf/article_682edbe0-ffeb-52f0-9c2a-9ab9a845278e.html | title=Nothing is 'Quiet' about the lives of filmmakers from Bettendorf | date=28 March 2018 }}</ref> Screenwriter, Director <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1399714/ | title=Scott Beck &#124; Writer, Producer, Director | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
* [[Scott Beck and Bryan Woods|Bryan Woods]],<ref name="qctimes.com"/> Screenwriter, Director <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1456816/ | title=Bryan Woods &#124; Writer, Producer, Director | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
* [[D. J. Carton|D.J. Carton]], [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player for the [[Greensboro Swarm]] of the [[NBA G League|G League]]
* [[Tavian Banks]], former [[NFL]] [[running back]] for the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|1998}}–[[2000 NFL season|2000]]) and [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2002}}–[[2004 NFL season|2004]])
* [[JP Flynn]], former [[NFL]] [[offensive lineman]] for the [[San Francisco 49ers]]
* [[Frank Fritz]], [[American Pickers]]
* [[Amber Hunt (journalist)|Amber Hunt]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://qctimes.com/amber-hunt/image_dd4b54a5-b1ec-5332-93df-ea73a600e4a9.html | title=Amber Hunt | date=26 December 2014 }}</ref> Journalist, [[Accused (Podcast)|Podcaster]]
* [[Jordan Johnson (fighter)|Jordan Johnson]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gculopes.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jordan-johnson/946 | title=Jordan Johnson - Wrestling }}</ref> UFC Middleweight
* [[Mark Kerr (fighter)|Mark Kerr]], 2-time NCAA Wrestling Champion; retired [[Mixed martial arts (MMA)|MMA]] fighter; 2-time [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] Heavyweight Tournament Winner<ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Kerr UFC Bio|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/mark-kerr|access-date=2014-01-01}}</ref>
* [[Robbie Lawler]], professional [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] fighter, former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] welterweight champion
* [[Drew McFedries|Michael "Drew" McFedries]], former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter<ref>{{cite web|title=Drew McFedries UFC Bio|url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/athlete/drew-mcfedries|access-date=2014-01-01}}</ref>
* [[Pat Miletich]], retired professional [[Mixed Martial Artist]], first [[UFC Welterweight Champion]], [[UFC Hall of Fame]] member<ref>{{cite web|title=Pat Miletich UFC Bio|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/pat-miletich|access-date=2014-01-01}}</ref>
* [[Eric Christian Olsen]], [[actor]]
* [[Linnea Quigley]], [[actress]]
* [[Darien Porter]], college football cornerback for the [[Iowa State Cyclones football|Iowa State Cyclones]]<ref>[https://qctimes.com/sports/high-school/football/bulldogs-porter-commits-to-iowa-state-football-program/article_7f1e4f0a-9bee-5be7-96c9-01d003cfc994.html Bulldogs' Porter commits to Iowa State football program]</ref>
* [[Thomas D. Waterman]], Justice, Iowa Supreme Court
* [[Mike Wolfe (personality)|Mike Wolfe]], [[American Pickers]]
* [[Andrew Yohe]], U.S. Paralympian, [[Sledge hockey|Sled Hockey]]
* Lana Zak,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://qctimes.com/lana-zak/image_5162e843-3eda-5b48-b079-c25db5981b7a.html | title=Lana Zak | date=4 September 2015 }}</ref> Journalist, CBS <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-news-and-stations/talent/?view=lana-zak | title=Paramount Press Express &#124; CBS News and Stations &#124; Journalists }}</ref>
* Samuel Silverstein,<ref name="bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us">{{Cite web |title=Bettendorf High School |url=https://www.bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/our-school/alumni/hall-honor |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=www.bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us}}</ref> physicist,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.su.se/english/profiles/silver-1.186713 | title=Samuel Silverstein - Stockholm University }}</ref> [[ATLAS experiment|ATLAS]]
* Robert S. Gallagher, Mayor of Bettendorf,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bettendorf.org/government/mayor___council/index.php | title=Bettendorf, IA }}</ref> 2012–present
* Ann Hutchinson,<ref name="bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us"/> former Mayor of Bettendorf, 1988–2003<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wvik.org/government-politics/2019-06-07/bettendorf-honors-mayor-ann | title=Bettendorf Honors "Mayor Ann" | date=7 June 2019 }}</ref>


==See also==
Some but not all of Bettendorf High's State Championships
*[[List of high schools in Iowa]]

2009 Dance<br>
2007 Boys Swimming, Football<br>
2006 Boys Golf<br>
2005 Boys Golf<br>
2004 Football, Boys Basketball, Boys Golf, Boys Tennis, Boys Soccer<br>
2003 Boys Golf, Girls Tennis, Dance<br>
2002 Girls Swimming, Girls Tennis, Dance<br>
2001 Girls Swimming<br>
2000 Girls Swimming<br>
1999 Boys Swimming, Boys Soccer, Girls Swimming<br>
1998 Girls Tennis, Dance/Pom Pon, Girls Soccer<br>
1997 Girls Tennis<br>
1996 Girls Tennis, Pom Pon<br>
1995 Girls Tennis, Boys Soccer, Pom Pon,<br>
1994 Girls Basketball, Dance, Pom Pon<br>
1993 Dance, Pom Pon<br>
1992 Girls Swimming, Football<br>
1991 Girls Swimming, Football<br>
1990 Girls Swimming, Girls Track, Dance<br>
1989 Girls Track<br>
1988 Football<br>
1987 Football, Girls Cross Country<br>
1986 Boys Swimming, Boys Basketball, Girls Track<br>
1984 Girls Cross Country<br>
1982 Wrestling<br>
1981 Wrestling, Football<br>
1978 Boys Swimming, Boys Golf<br>
1977 Boys Swimming, Boys Golf<br>
1977 Girls Cross Country<rt>

==Notable former students==
* [[Tavian Banks]], Former NFL player
* [[Robbie Lawler]], MMA fighter
* [[Pat Miletich]], [[UFC]] Guru
* [[Eric Christian Olsen]], Actor
* [[Drew McFedries]], [[UFC]] Fighter
* [[Tony Rizzuti]], [[Speed Channel]] Sports Broadcaster


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/index.html Bettendorf School District]
*[http://bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/ Bettendorf High School]
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*[http://www.bettendorffootball.com/ Bettendorf Football]

*[http://www.bettendorfbaseball.com/ Bettendorf Baseball]
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*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4532922305128110730&q=bettendorf+high+school Reunion Documentary]
*[http://www.qctimes.com/sports/high-school Quad Cities High School Sports News]


[[Category:High schools in Iowa]]
[[Category:Bettendorf, Iowa]]
[[Category:Bettendorf, Iowa]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Iowa]]
[[Category:Schools in Scott County, Iowa]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1951]]
[[Category:1951 establishments in Iowa]]

Latest revision as of 00:55, 6 January 2025

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

Bettendorf
,
Iowa 52722

United States
Coordinates41°33′23″N 90°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
   
AthleticsBaseball, basketball, cheerleading, color guard, cross country, dance, football, golf, marching band, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling
Athletics conferenceMississippi Athletic Conference
MascotBulldogs
Websitebhs.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.

History

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Early history

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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

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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

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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

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

  • Summer: Baseball and softball
  • Fall: Football, volleyball, girls' swimming, boys'cross country, girls' cross country, boys' golf
  • Winter: Boys' basketball, girls' basketball, girls' bowling, boys’ bowling, boys' swimming, wrestling
  • Spring: Boys' track and field, girls' track and field, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, boys' tennis, girls' tennis, girls' golf

State championships

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  • Boys' Basketball (2-time State Champions - 1986, 2005)[11]
  • Girls' Basketball - 1994 Class 4A State Champions[12]
  • Girls' Cross Country (3-time State Champions (1977, 1984, 1987)[13]
  • Football (7-time Class 4A State Champions - 1981, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2004, 2007)[14]
  • Boys' Golf (5-time State Champions - 1978, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)[15]
  • Boys' Soccer (3-time State Champions - 1995, 1999, 2004)[16]
  • Girls' Soccer (2-time State Champions - 1998, 2024)[13]
  • Boys' Swimming (4-time state Champions - 1978, 1986, 1999, 2007)[17]
  • Girls' Swimming (7-time state Champions - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)[13]
  • Boys' Tennis - 2004 Class 2A State Champions[18]
  • Girls' Tennis (7-time Class 2A State Champions - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003)[13]
  • Girls' Track and Field (3-time Class 3A State Champions - 1986, 1989, 1990)[19]
  • Volleyball (2-time Class 5A State Champions - 2012, 2013)[13]
  • Wrestling (4-time Class 3A State Champions - 1981, 1982, 2012, 2014)[20]
  • Wrestling (2-time Class 3A State Duals Champions - 2012, 2014)[21]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Bettendorf High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. ^ McGlynn, Ann (2010-02-06). "Bettendorf High School administration confiscates student newspaper". Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  3. ^ Ocran, Nicole (2010-02-10). "Student newspaper containing critical article confiscated at Iowa high school". Student Press Law Center. Archived from the original on 2010-07-12. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  4. ^ "Administrators pull Bettendorf school paper". Newsday. Associated Press. Retrieved 2010-06-30.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Administrators pull Bettendorf school paper". KTTC. Associated Press. 2010-02-09. Retrieved 2010-06-30.[dead link‍]
  6. ^ Bettendorf High School – Facility Projects
  7. ^ Curtain goes up on performing arts center at Bettendorf High School
  8. ^ TouVelle Stadium Project[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ TouVelle Stadium ready for action
  10. ^ Audio Intensity (Report). Retrieved Aug 4, 2021.
  11. ^ "2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  12. ^ "All Time State Tournament Results" (PDF). Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. pp. 10–17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  13. ^ a b c d e "Bettendorf". Iowa High School Sports. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  14. ^ "Record Book Football 2020 Complete Edition" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  15. ^ "2019-2020 Golf Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  16. ^ "2020 Soccer Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  17. ^ "2020 Swimming Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
  18. ^ "2020 IHSAA Tennis State Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  19. ^ "2019 IGHSAU Track & Field Record Book" (PDF). Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  20. ^ "2020 Wrestling Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  21. ^ "2020 Wrestling Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  22. ^ a b "Nothing is 'Quiet' about the lives of filmmakers from Bettendorf". 28 March 2018.
  23. ^ "Scott Beck | Writer, Producer, Director". IMDb.
  24. ^ "Bryan Woods | Writer, Producer, Director". IMDb.
  25. ^ "Amber Hunt". 26 December 2014.
  26. ^ "Jordan Johnson - Wrestling".
  27. ^ "Mark Kerr UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  28. ^ "Drew McFedries UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  29. ^ "Pat Miletich UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  30. ^ Bulldogs' Porter commits to Iowa State football program
  31. ^ "Lana Zak". 4 September 2015.
  32. ^ "Paramount Press Express | CBS News and Stations | Journalists".
  33. ^ a b "Bettendorf High School". www.bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  34. ^ "Samuel Silverstein - Stockholm University".
  35. ^ "Bettendorf, IA".
  36. ^ "Bettendorf Honors "Mayor Ann"". 7 June 2019.
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