GAMEDAY: Best of luck to Dylan as he competes in the State Championship match tonight! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 5:15pm
📍 Casey’s Center
🎥 https://www.iahsaa.org/watch/ or on Iowa PBS at https://www.iowapbs.org/schedule/shows/2026-ihsaa-boys-wrestling-championships?s=062920930000
🎟️ https://hyveetix.evenue.net/events/WR
#VanMeter
about 4 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Two high school wrestlers in blue and black singlets prepare to grapple on a mat during a crowded state tournament match.
We’re hiring for the 2026-27 school year and seeking a Secondary Math Teacher! ✏️

Van Meter CSD has been recognized as a High Performing district in the recent Iowa School Performance Profiles and named a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register. We are proud to support both students and staff in a culture of excellence.

Applications are due by Thursday, March 5. To view the job description and apply, visit the district hiring page: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/
about 20 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Hiring announcement for a secondary math teacher for 2026-27 with $56,000 minimum pay and excellent benefits.
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.
about 21 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Two preschool children wearing headphones read a book together in a colorful classroom at Van Meter Elementary School's Preschool Program.
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.
about 24 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Young children in a classroom at Van Meter Elementary engaged in a group activity, promoting kindergarten planning for 2026-27.

Good luck to our talented show choir students as they take the stage at the Spirit Lake “Shake the Lakes” Show Choir Competition tomorrow! 🎤

Performance times include:
➡️ 12:10pm: Sparkline Express
➡️ 2:50pm: Vocal Loco-Motion

We can’t wait to see you shine! ✨

1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
Announcement for Spirit Lake's 'Shake the Lakes' show choir competition on February 21 with performances by Sparkline Express and Vocal Loco-Motion.
GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our boys basketball team as they compete against PCM in the district semifinal at home–let’s go, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎥 fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/van-meter/organization/15612/van-meter-high-school
🎟️ https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
#VanMeter
1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
High school basketball player in white jersey holding ball on court during game with spectators in background.
Congratulations to our talented student artists from Intro to Art, 2D Art, 3D Art, and Collaborative Art for being recognized in this High School Art Shout Out! 🎨

We’re proud to celebrate the creativity of:
⭐️ Gavin Morrell
⭐️ Ryder Rasmussen
⭐️ Ivy Vaught
⭐️ Aylia Noble
⭐️ Olivia Hernandez
⭐️ Avery Goins
⭐️ Christian Parkison
⭐️ Austin Croat
⭐️ Khloe Mennen
⭐️ Gracelynn Crittenden
1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
Green abstract painting with a central black and green circular shape radiating black lines outward, surrounded by the numbers 2, 0, 2, and 6 in white.
Black pirate flag with white skull and crossbones wearing a yellow straw hat, next to the number '26' on a white background.
Black and white patterned cat silhouette against a textured purple watercolor background.
Circular floral design divided into eight colorful segments, each featuring different hand-drawn flowers and leaves with watercolor shading.
Black and white stippled drawing of a horse's head wearing a bridle on a white cutout background.
Detailed white line drawing of a sea turtle swimming with bubbles on a black background.
Two handmade ceramic bowls with a glossy light gray glaze sit on a table next to a round wooden disc with holes.
Abstract pencil sketch featuring a grid of shaded rectangles and vertical lines with varied textures and intensities.
Watercolor butterfly with a vibrant left wing in blue, green, and orange hues and a right wing outlined with delicate black flowers.
Hand-drawn fish, shark, penguin, turtle, and blue whale shapes filled with their respective names in stylized lettering.
GAMEDAY: Let’s go, Dylan! He competes in the State Wrestling Tournament Quarterfinals this morning! Go Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 9:00am
📍 Casey’s Center
🎥 https://iahsaa.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1206a90179a95538dd2767725&id=64b15172ee&e=94d3078909 (Subscription required for Quarterfinal Round)
🎥 Semifinals are Free on https://www.iahsaa.org/watch/
🎟️ https://hyveetix.evenue.net/events/WR
#VanMeter
1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
Two boys wrestling on a mat during a match with a referee watching closely in a crowded arena.
Schedule update for today, February 19 🚨

Due to the weather and Dallas County falling in the Winter Weather Warning area, we have postponed the boys basketball game originally scheduled for tonight to tomorrow, February 20, at 7:00pm.
2 days ago, Van Meter Schools
VM school activities update for Thursday, February 19, 2026, on a blue gradient background.
ADM High School's first-ever show choir traveled to Van Meter on Monday, February 16 for a show choir exchange! 🎶
All three ensembles, Van Meter's Prep Ensemble (Sparkline Express) and Varsity Ensemble (Vocal Loco-Motion), along with ADM's Ensemble (Uncharted), performed for one another, and directors provided feedback.

Following the exchange, students enjoyed donuts and snacks while connecting about their seasons and the excitement of competing. ✨
2 days ago, Van Meter Schools
A large group of performers rehearsing on a theater stage with an audience seated on the floor watching attentively.
We wish our Jazz Choir the best of luck as they travel to Spirit Lake for the “Shake the Lakes” Jazz Choir Competition tomorrow, February 20! 🎶

Be sure to cheer them on as Off the Leash takes the stage at 8:10pm for their performance!
2 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Ten young singers perform on stage in front of a red curtain at a jazz choir competition event.
GAMEDAY: Good luck to Dylan Williamson as he competes today in the Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament! Go get ‘em, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 2:30pm
📍 Casey’s Center
🎥 https://iahsaa.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1206a90179a95538dd2767725&id=64b15172ee&e=94d3078909 (Subscription required for 1st & 2nd Rounds)
🎟️ https://hyveetix.evenue.net/events/WR
#VanMeter
2 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Wrestler in white singlet with 'VAN METER' raised hand by referee during boys' wrestling meet at Casey's Center.
Congratulations to Ben Koster on being named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist! 🎓

To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship Program, visit the National Merit Scholarship Corporation website: https://www.nationalmerit.org.
3 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Portrait of Ben Koster with text congratulating him as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist on a blue background.
The All-State Festival for Large Group Speech is this Saturday at Iowa State University. Our Radio News Broadcasting group will be recognized at the program! 🎙️

Congratulations to our students in the group (left to right): Brody Wiederholt, Mason Bradley, and Ace Harcey. 🎉
3 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Three teenage students standing together in front of a Van Meter Schools emblem on a beige wall, wearing casual hoodies and smiling.
The next meeting of the Van Meter Board of Education will take place Wednesday, February 18, beginning at 5:00pm at the Elementary Collaboration Space. The meeting is open to the public.
3 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Announcement for VM Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 PM in the new board room near the district office.
GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls basketball team as they travel to compete in the Regional Semifinal vs. Kuemper Catholic tonight–let’s go, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Carroll (Kuemper Catholic HS)
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/carroll/organization/15304/kuemper-high-school/video
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlsbasketball/2025-26/tickets
#VanMeter
3 days ago, Van Meter Schools
High school girls' basketball player in white uniform preparing to shoot a free throw during a game against a team in red uniforms.
Members of the High School Student Leadership Team recently volunteered at Meals From the Heartland! 💙
4 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Group of young people wearing matching white shirts posing inside a warehouse with shelves and boxes in the background.
On Presidents Day, we recognize the leaders who have guided our nation through history. 🇺🇲
5 days ago, Van Meter Schools
American flag waving in front of Mount Rushmore with text honoring Presidents Day on February 16, 2026.
Congratulations to Dylan Williamson on winning the District Championship in Class 2A at 120 lbs! 🎉

With that, he has qualified for the state wrestling tournament. We are proud of his hard work and look forward to cheering him on at state! 🤼‍♂️
6 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter High School wrestler Dylan Williamson poses with a bracket sheet after qualifying for the 2026 Boys Wrestling State Tournament at 120 lbs in Class 2A.
It’s National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day! 💫

We want to thank Officer Andrew Cooper for his positive impact on our schools. His friendly approach and dedication help students feel comfortable and supported.
6 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Blue and white graphic honoring National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day with a thank you message for community service.