We loved welcoming Turner Construction into our 4th grade science classroom this week! ⚡️💡

Students connected their learning about energy and electricity to real-world careers and future pathways. With help from a skilled electrician, they built flashlights using simple circuits, and an experienced engineer shared how those same concepts power large-scale projects.

Thank you for inspiring our young scientists to imagine all they could become!
about 11 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Group of elementary students posing together in a classroom with a whiteboard and motivational posters behind them.
Four children engaged in a classroom activity involving paper folding and crafting at a round table with worksheets and scissors.
Guest speaker sitting in a classroom reading to a group of attentive young students seated on the floor.
Guest speaker sitting in a classroom reading to a group of attentive young students seated on the floor.
Guest speaker in blue sweatshirt helping young student with a classroom activity involving green paper pieces.
Guest speaker standing and interacting with a student in a classroom while other children sit on the floor watching attentively.
Guest speaker standing near a whiteboard explaining a lesson to attentive elementary students seated on the classroom floor.
Congratulations to January’s Lead Dawgs from Grades 6-8! Great job! #VanMeter 🐾
about 13 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Group of smiling students from grades 6-8 holding certificates as January's Lead Dawgs at VM Middle School.
Our kindergartners visited the Science Center this week! They learned about Cold-Blooded Critters, climbed through the TapeScape, explored forces in the When Things Get Moving room, and had a great time discovering something new. 🔬
about 15 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Two VM students playing with small toy cars on a black and red racing table in a brightly lit museum exhibit space.
Two VM students sitting side by side on a large, netted play structure with sunlight casting shadows around them.
Two young boys in blue shirts interact with a hands-on exhibit at a science museum, exploring its features closely.
Three children in blue shirts interact with a large orange and black circular exhibit table indoors.
Three children interact with a space-themed educational exhibit featuring a touchscreen and a glowing display about rocket parts in Spanish.
Two children seated on red pulley swings, pulling ropes to lift themselves while three other kids watch nearby in an indoor play area.
Two young girls in blue shirts play together on an orange and blue interactive exhibit inside a modern museum space.
Group of children and two adults posing inside a numbered arch exhibit in a museum setting with blue walls and informational signage.
Congratulations to all of January’s TK-5 Top Dogs for being great communicators! You make us proud! #VanMeter 🐾
about 17 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Group of young students posing in front of a Van Meter backdrop celebrating TK-5 top achievers.
Group of elementary students posing in front of a Van Meter Bulldogs backdrop celebrating TK-5 top achievers.
GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our girls wrestling on the RRW team today at the IGHSAU Regionals–let’s go, Dawgs! 🤼‍♀️
🕖 4:00pm
📍 Ottumwa HS
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlswrestling/2025-26/tickets
#VanMeter
about 18 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Two female wrestlers competing intensely on a mat during a high school wrestling match with teammates watching in the background. Girls' Wrestling Meet Day on Friday, January 30 at 4:00 PM at Ottumwa HS.
GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls and boys basketball teams tonight as they compete against West Central Valley at home! 🏀
🕖 6:15pm & 7:15pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎥 fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/van-meter/organization/15612/van-meter-high-school
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
#VanMeter
about 18 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Female basketball player in Van Meter CSD uniform shooting a jump shot during a game in a gymnasium with spectators in the background. Basketball Game Day vs West Central Valley on Friday, January 30. Girls at 6:15 PM and Boys at 7:15 PM at Van Meter HS.
Congratulations to our talented student artists from Intro to Art, 2D Art, 3D Art, and Adv. Art for being recognized in this High School Art Shout-Out! 🎨

We’re proud to celebrate the creativity of:
⭐️ Raina Haugen
⭐️ Kadyn Rainey
⭐️ Gabe Scott
⭐️ Aubrey Esser
⭐️ Isabella Sorensen
⭐️ Hudson Soderholm
⭐️ Sami DeWall
⭐️ Stella Cook
⭐️ Cody Deemer
⭐️ Burkli Harkins
about 21 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Stylized jaguar illustration with the word 'JAGUAR' creatively integrated into its body shape and spots.
Hand-drawn sketch of a tall lighthouse on a rocky cliff with a small adjacent building and three birds flying overhead.
Three handmade ceramic bowls in blue, beige, and yellow with black polka dots arranged on a gray surface.
Detailed black ink drawings of various marine animals including sharks, starfish, turtles, and jellyfish on white paper.
Pink pig-shaped figure with a pastel rainbow unicorn horn and a round light pink belly on a gray background.
Black and white drawing of a turtle filled with various intricate geometric and abstract patterns on a dark background.
A sketch of a winged figure falling backward from the sky above a textured landscape with scattered clouds.
Black and white stippled drawing of a sea turtle with detailed shell patterns and flippers on a plain background.
A black and white pencil geometric drawing with shading.
Hand-painted depiction of Kinnick Stadium with Iowa Hawkeyes football field and black and yellow striped stands under a cloudy sky.
Students in Foods 2 wrapped up their cheese unit this week by making mozzarella with Jamie Champion from Ag in the Classroom! 🧀

They used it in pizza snacks and manicotti, capping off a dairy unit that included learning about milk processing, cooking with milk, and a grilled cheese challenge.
1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
Three Van Meter students wearing aprons and gloves stand in a kitchen classroom, one holding a bowl with dough inside.
Three Van Meter students wearing aprons and gloves prepare ingredients in a kitchen, focusing on mixing a white substance in a pot on the stove.
Good luck to our students heading to the Mid-Iowa Show Choir Championships this Saturday at Ankeny Centennial High School! 🎶

Sparkline Express will take the stage at 8:00am, followed by Vocal Loco-Motion at 12:45pm.

We’re so proud of all your hard work and can’t wait to cheer you on! 💫
1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter show choir performers in gold jackets and white dresses sing energetically on stage under bright lights.
GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our boys basketball team as they travel to take on the Pella Christian Eagles! Go Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 7:30pm
📍 Pella Christian HS
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/pella/organization/7754/pella-christian-high-school
🎟️ $6/Person. Cash or card at the gate.
#VanMeter
2 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter high school boys' basketball player dribbling past a defender during a game in a gymnasium. Boys' Basketball Game Day vs Pella Christian on Thursday, January 29 at 7:30 PM at Pella Christian HS.
GAMEDAY: Good luck to our varsity boys wrestling team as they compete against ADM in a dual! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 5:30pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎥 fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/van-meter/organization/15612/van-meter-high-school
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
#VanMeter
2 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Two high school wrestlers competing on a purple mat during a match in a gymnasium with wooden bleachers in the background. Boys' Wrestling Meet Day on Thursday, January 29, starting at 5:30 PM, at Van Meter HS.
2nd graders have been working on asking thought-provoking questions about a text and exploring the different ways readers answer them. 📚

Mrs. Lamoureux visited each classroom to teach a collaborative and engaging lesson about the types of questions readers ask. Thank you, Mrs. Lamoureux! ✨

#VanMeter
3 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Teacher engaging 2nd grade students in a classroom with colorful educational posters on the walls.
2nd grade students engaged in a classroom activity sorting colorful paper cards and reading printed worksheets at a wooden table.
Van Meter 2nd grade students collaborate on a classroom activity using colored cards and worksheets at a shared table.
Congratulations to our Van Meter Student Conservation Club (VMSCC), serving students in grades 8-12, on receiving the Connie Saylor Johnson Wilderness Education Grant! 🎉

This funding will support the purchase of gear, help cover costs for the annual VMSCC Senior Trip to the Black Hills, and contribute to monthly service projects and field trips.

See additional details in this post: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D6un9qAJL/
5 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter's Conservation group pictured outside at sunrise by a body of water, trees, and green plants.
GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our girls and boys basketball teams in their rescheduled game against the Earlham Cardinals tonight! Go Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 5:00pm & 6:30pm
📍 Earlham HS
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/earlham
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/earlham/tickets
#VanMeter
7 days ago, Van Meter Schools
High school basketball player in white dribbling the ball. Basketball Game Day against Earlham on January 24 at Earlham HS.
GAMEDAY: GO DAWGS! Our wrestlers on the RRW team are wrestling at the SWAT Invite today. Best of luck! 🤼‍♀️
🕖 10:00am
📍 Atlantic HS
#VanMeter
7 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Two female wrestlers competing intensely on a mat during a girls' wrestling meet at Atlantic High School. Van Meter Girls' Wrestling Meet Day on Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 AM at Atlantic HS for the SWAT Invite.
GAMEDAY: Good luck to our boys wrestlers at the Interstate 35 tournament today! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 9:00am
📍 Interstate 35 HS
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/truro/organization/20073/interstate-35-high-school
🎟️ Cash only - $7/person
#VanMeter
7 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Two boys wrestling on a mat during a match with spectators watching in the background. Boys' Wrestling Meet Day on Saturday, January 24 at 9:00 AM at Interstate 35 HS.
Van Meter students are headed to the Large Group District Speech Contest tomorrow, January 24, at Creston High School! Five of our teams will take the stage to compete for a chance to advance to state. Good luck to all of our incredible performers—we’re proud of you! 🎭
8 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Announcement for Large Group District Speech Contest at Creston High School on Saturday, January 24, with a good luck message and speech bubbles graphic to the Van Meter students.
There are just two days left to apply! We're currently seeking a Secondary Science teacher (6th-12th) and a Secondary P.E. teacher with a focus on strength and conditioning. 🚨

With recent recognition as a High Performing district in the Iowa School Performance Profiles and a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register, this is a great time to join our team!

Applications are due by Sunday, January 25. View the job descriptions and apply here: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/
8 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter hiring announcement for secondary (6-12) science and P.E. teachers with strength and conditioning focus for 2026-27 school year.
The Van Meter Performing Arts team is proud to present Annie Jr., with performances on March 5 at 6:00pm and March 6 at 3:00 and 6:00pm! 🎭

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable show featuring the incredible talents of our student performers.
8 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Red curtain backdrop with spotlight and city skyline promoting Annie Jr. performances on March 5 and 6 at Van Meter Performing Arts.
Congratulations to our talented student artists from Intro to Art, 2D Art, and 3D Art for being recognized in this Secondary Art Shout-Out! 🎨

We’re proud to celebrate the creativity of:
⭐️ Molly Comer
⭐️ Brayden Jimmerson
⭐️ Maisey Patterson
⭐️ Jordyn Prickett
⭐️ Annie Miller
⭐️ Owen Roberts
⭐️ Jude Matt
⭐️ Abby Shipman
⭐️ Adelyn Wosmansky
⭐️ Ella Fennessey
8 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Close-up of a segmented, shiny beetle larva resting on a textured surface with detailed shading.
A curled-up cat formed entirely from repeated handwritten words 'Cat' in varying sizes and densities.
Detailed white chalk drawing of a young tiger cub looking upward against a black background.
Black and white hand-drawn lighthouse with intricate patterns and surrounding waves and birds on white paper.
Yellow ceramic plate with blue polka dots next to a glossy blue bowl and a gray plate on a gray surface.
Black and white pencil drawing of a wristwatch with a metal band on a geometric patterned background.
Close-up of a wooden artist mannequin painted in warm yellow and orange tones against a textured purple and white background.
Four colorful cassette tape prints arranged in a 2x2 grid with red, yellow, blue, and a rainbow gradient design on a white background.
White rabbit with floppy ears wearing a pink flower hat against a backdrop of green leafy vines.
Glossy ceramic bowls and a vase in red, blue, and pink hues arranged on a white surface.