Van Meter Community School District

Congratulations to the 2026-27 Student Leadership Team! 👏

Incoming Freshmen:
✨ ​Harrison Strong
✨ Jameson Jaspers
✨ Gavin Giesking
✨ Brynn Weitl
✨ Jillian Soderholm
✨ Emersyn Bahr

Incoming Sophomores:
✨ Julia Teigland
✨ Stella Cook
✨ Nick Leary
✨ Cohen Giesking
✨ Hendrix Moyer

Incoming Juniors:
✨ Landry Olsen
✨ Annika Strong
✨ Christian Williams
✨ Ella Fennessey
✨ Luke Leary

Incoming Seniors:
✨ Talon Haverstick
✨ Mallory Young
✨ Johannah Williams
✨ Emma Dea
✨ Gabe Scott

On Saturday, May 2, the 2026 West Central Conference Art Fair was judged. Congratulations to all of our students who participated! 🎨

To view the results, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ZFPHSrjq07EJ05qSvH9J8Jqwx_qeY2/view?usp=sharing.

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls and boys soccer teams today as they travel to take on the Underwood Eagles! Go Dawgs! ⚽
🕖 5:00pm & 7:00pm
📍 Underwood HS
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🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/underwood/tickets
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MEETDAY: Best of luck to our girls golfers today at the WCAC Meet–let’s go, Dawgs! 🏌️
🕖 9:00am
📍 Pleasantville Golf & Country Club
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Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉

Our teachers go above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences for every student. Their dedication helps prepare students for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Join us as we thank them for all they do—this week and all year long! 🙏

Interested in having your child attend 4-Year-Old Preschool next year? Please complete the following survey if your child will be 4 years old by September 15, 2026. ✨

Fill out our interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuI22ruJNKFUTAU7tM2r0AdDP7cM0c3F_i0yR9lnROVALAOw/viewform.

Please note: This is not official registration. It helps us plan for next year. Official registrations will be sent later this spring to families who have completed this form.

Interested in our 2026-27 Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program? Fill out the interest form below today! 📝

📌 If your child will be 5 years old by September 15, 2026, please complete the form linked below.
📌 If your child currently attends TK at Van Meter, there’s no need to fill this out.
📌 Considering TK? This is the correct form for you!

Interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCVK6y5kJX2v7cIlasAHkxIkmEHXLoZEnXbKO3NHK8ZeJeWg/viewform.

Please note: This is not official registration. It helps us plan for next year. Official registrations will be sent later this spring to families who have completed this form.

GAMEDAY: Good luck to the boys soccer team in their game this morning against Treynor. Go Dawgs! ⚽
🕖 10:00am
📍 Treynor HS
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Congratulations to all of April’s TK-5 Top Dogs for perseverance! You make us proud! 🐾

On Monday, the High School Choir traveled to Dallas Center-Grimes High School and received a Division I (Superior) rating at the Large Group Clinic. Congratulations! 🎶

Congratulations to April’s Lead Dawgs from Grades 6-8! Great job! 🐾

Today, we recognize National School Principals Day by thanking the dedicated leaders who guide our schools forward:

🌟 Adam Lamoureux, Secondary
🌟 Cody Tibbetts, Elementary

Their focus on student success and strong support for staff makes a meaningful difference every day. We are grateful for their leadership! 👏

We’re hiring an office assistant! 📣

Benefits include a minimum of $17 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS and single health insurance. This position’s work days follow the student school calendar.

Apply today at https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5672158.

Congratulations to the following seniors on their acceptance into the following ensembles! 🎉

2026 Iowa All-State Show Choir:
🎶 Ella King, Alto
🎶 Dane Bernhardt, Tenor
🎶 Mason Bradley, Bass
🎶 Elliana Reid, Soprano Alternate

2026 Iowa All-State Show Band:
🎶 Samantha Siegel, Bass Guitar

2026 Iowa All-State Jazz Choir:
🎶 Liam Newell, Bass II

The Iowa All-State Show Choir and Iowa All-State Jazz Choir will be performing on Monday, July 20, at Douwstra Auditorium at Central College, with the Show Choir taking the stage at 1:15pm and the Jazz Choir following at 4:00pm.

GAMEDAY: Our boys soccer team is traveling to take on North Polk tonight. Good luck, Dawgs! ⚽
🕖 7:00pm
📍 North Polk
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GAMEDAY: Good luck to the girls soccer team in their home game tonight against North Polk! Go get ‘em, Dawgs! ⚽
🕖 4:30pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎟️ CASH ONLY, $7 per Adult and K-12 Student
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MEETDAY: Best of luck to our boys golf team in their meet at Winterset tonight–go Dawgs! 🏌️
🕖 12:00pm
📍 Lakeview Country Club (Winterset)
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Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🎉

We’re thrilled to recognize the outstanding food services team members who keep our students fueled and ready to learn. Join us as we thank them for all they do! 🙏

✨ Doug Ramsey
✨ Abbie Devine
✨ Brandy Halsten
✨ Anna Joost
✨ Olivia Hepworth
✨ Hayley Lincoln
✨ Deanna Hepworth
✨ Mychelle College
✨ Dominique Gorham
✨ Sue Gilman
✨ David Barringer (Not pictured)
✨ Michelle Hastie (Not pictured)

Our 3rd grade students from Mrs. Ferguson’s and Mrs. Wright’s classes had an amazing field trip to Kuehn Conservation! 🌿

Guided by naturalists Ally Sun and Zack Backpack, students explored Dallas County’s prairie life, learning about both its past and present in a fun and engaging way. The experience sparked lots of curiosity and excitement.

Students are already looking forward to returning this summer with their families. It was a great day of learning outdoors!

MEETDAY: Good luck to our girls and boys track and field teams as they compete at home tonight. It’s also Senior Night, and we will be recognizing our senior track and golf athletes, along with their parents, immediately following the 4x800m relays. Go Dawgs! 🏃‍♀️
🕖 4:30pm
📍 Van Meter HS
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