Our 4th graders had an amazing day learning about agriculture with a visit from a mobile agriculture classroom! 🌱🚜

Students explored a variety of hands-on learning stations where they discovered how plants grow and why agriculture is so important in our everyday lives. They loved stepping into virtual reality experiences, getting an up-close look at farming in a whole new way!

One of the highlights of the day was the sunflower seed planting station, where each student planted their own seeds and learned what plants need to grow and thrive. 🌻

Special thank you to Iowa Agricultural Literacy Foundation for bringing this opportunity to our school!
about 1 hour ago, Van Meter Schools
Group of smiling students pose together while holding a container with a sample from their hands-on science activity.
Teacher showing students how to mix the soil around in their individual cups.
Congratulations to our talented student artists from Intro to Art and 2D Art for being recognized in this High School Art Shout Out! 🎨

We’re proud to celebrate the creativity of:
⭐️ Harper Hall
⭐️ Kenna Lappe
⭐️ Elly Duncan
⭐️ Brady Schultzen
⭐️ Adam Boeck
⭐️ Rilee Comito
⭐️ Dawson Wiebelhaus
⭐️ Marah Karaidos
⭐️ Cole White
⭐️ Stone Poley
about 5 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
View through a stone archway onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with pastel-colored houses and a vintage street lamp.
Tall lighthouse with red and white horizontal stripes standing on rocky terrain under a cloudy sky.
Colorful turtle illustration with a segmented shell featuring blue, red, yellow, green, and purple shapes on a white background.
Chalkboard drawing of a large bird with outstretched wings and the text 'I OMAHA HAWKEYES' in block letters.
Handmade ceramic mushroom with a red and white cap on a glossy dark green rectangular base.
Close-up of an abstract painting with swirling orange and beige textures on the left and a purple, wavy pattern on the right.
White chalk sketch of an owl's head on a black background, highlighting detailed feathers and a large eye.
Bright pink fluffy tree with a slender trunk planted in a circular patch of soil surrounded by green grass and an orange cartoon character, the Lorax, standing nearby.
White lighthouse stands tall on a grassy cliff overlooking a calm blue sea under a cloudy sky.
Silhouettes of two trees against a vibrant orange sunset sky with birds flying above.
Second grade students in Mrs. Hetland's class had the chance to meet Gary, a bottle-fed goat, and ask agricultural student Cody Deemer questions about caring for him! 🐐
about 9 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
A group of children standing in line outdoors watching a man in a blue hoodie interact with a small white goat on a sunny day.
Child gently petting a small white goat while others watch on a sunny sidewalk.
We are sharing a notice about the school district's proposed property tax rate for FY27, along with information about an upcoming public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, March 25.

View the financial information on the Business Office page of our website: https://www.vmbulldogs.com/page/business-office.

Note: The school district's tax rate is preliminarily set to decrease from $16.07 to $16.00 for next year.
about 11 hours ago, Van Meter Schools
Notice announcing a proposed change to the property tax rate in bold blue letters on a white background.
On Thursday, March 12, we will host a Kindergarten and 1st grade Related Arts Open House from 3:00 to 7:00pm. Join us anytime during conferences to explore the showcase and see what our students have been creating! 🎨
1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
Kindergarten and 1st grade related arts open house event on March 12 from 3 to 7 PM at the Performing Arts Center.
Good luck to our Jazz Choir in their performance tomorrow, March 12 at 12:30pm at the Reiver Jazz Choir Competition at Iowa Western! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🎶🎤
1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
Four high school students singing on stage with a red curtain backdrop during a jazz choir performance.
March is National Reading Month, and we’re celebrating the power of books! From picture books to chapter novels, every story helps students grow their knowledge and creativity. 🌟

We encourage families to visit the school or local library and find something that excites their reader. Reading together builds lifelong memories and skills. 📖❤️
1 day ago, Van Meter Schools
A young boy sitting cross-legged on the floor, focused on reading a book during National Reading Month at VM school.
Future pitchers and catchers had a great time learning from the best! 🥎

Our high school coaches and players loved spending time with these young athletes, working on fundamentals, building skills, and sharing their passion for the game.

A big thank you to everyone who came out, and to our players for being such great role models for the next generation. The future of our program is bright!
2 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Group of young softball players in blue shirts pose with coaches in a school gym, many holding bright yellow softballs.
Group of youth softball players in blue “Bulldogs” shirts pose with coaches and older players in a school gym under a “Van Meter” sign.
Our talented students are ready to take the stage for this year’s school play, “Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic!” 🎭

Join us on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28 at 7:00pm for a clever and hilarious production by Matt Cox that tells the story of the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal, and somewhat overlooked students who just happened to attend a certain Wizard School at the same time as a very famous boy wizard.

We hope you will join us for this laugh-out-loud adventure and support our incredible student performers!

Get your tickets here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
2 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Blue marquee sign announcing 'Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic' with show dates March 27 and 28 at 7 PM.
Join us tomorrow night for our 5th-8th Grade Band and High School Band and Choir concerts. The performances will take place in the South Gym and will begin at 5:00pm and 6:30pm. 🎶
3 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Concert announcement for 5th and 8th grade band at 5 PM and high school choir and band at 6:30 PM on March 10, 2026, in the South Gym.
REMINDER: All Van Meter schools will have a 1:30pm early dismissal on Thursday, March 12. Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place from 3:00 to 7:00pm that day.

There will be no school on Friday, March 13.
5 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Reminder for early dismissal at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 12, and no school on Friday, March 13, with a school building background.
Our preschool students learned about the community by visiting the post office! They had many questions about how mail is sorted and delivered. While there, they even got to mail a letter home to their families. 📬
6 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Child in winter jacket and patterned hat reaches up to mail a letter in a blue USPS mailbox while an adult steadies it.
Postal worker shows a package scanner to a group of young children seated on the floor during a behind-the-scenes post office tour.
Postal worker leans on a mail bin while speaking with a young girl in a red coat and earmuffs holding a letter inside a busy post office.
Postal worker shows a sheet of stamps to a group of bundled-up children gathered at the counter during a post office visit.
Child wearing a black winter jacket and gloves reaching up to mail a letter in a blue USPS mailbox on a sunny day.
Children wearing winter coats and hats gather around a wall of vintage postal mailboxes inside a post office lobby.
Two children in colorful winter jackets mailing a letter at a blue USPS mailbox on a sunny sidewalk.
Child dressed as a mail carrier holding a USPS Priority Mail box in a classroom setting.
Young boy in a camouflage jacket reaching up to mail a letter in a blue USPS mailbox on a sunny day.
Congratulations to February’s Lead Dawgs from Grades 6-8! Great job! #VanMeter 🐾
6 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Ten students from grades 6 to 8 hold certificates as February's Lead Dawgs at Van Meter school gym.
Best of luck to our 7-12 Jazz Bands as they travel to Waukee Northwest for the Waukee Jazz Band Competition! Go Dawgs! 🎷🎼
6 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Jazz band performing on stage with various instruments under a banner saying 'Good luck, jazz band!' at Waukee Jazz Band Competition.
Congratulations to our talented student artists from Intro to Art, 2D Art, and 3D Art for being recognized in this High School Art Shout Out! 🎨

We’re proud to celebrate the creativity of:
⭐️ Cannon Robinson
⭐️ Nathan Martinez
⭐️ Kahlen Luvaas
⭐️ Jaxyn Kuhn
⭐️ Kaleb Hudson
⭐️ Ashlyn Lake
⭐️ Annie Netten
⭐️ Aiden Paul
⭐️ Madyson Schnell
⭐️ Cole Barney
6 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Glossy black ceramic sculpture shaped like a boot standing upright on a white surface.
Silhouetted city skyline with tall buildings under a purple night sky dotted with stars and a crescent moon.
Glossy ceramic artwork of a large flower with five textured purple petals and a cluster of beige beads at the center on a turquoise background.
Circular drawing of colorful buildings arranged in a ring with a gray center, each building uniquely patterned and shaded in rainbow hues.
Black and white spiral pattern with alternating shaded and unshaded segments creating a hypnotic vortex effect.
Watercolor painting of a solitary tree with lush green leaves against a swirling pastel sky with white clouds.
Black and white patterned lighthouse with intricate designs stands against a vibrant blue textured sky background.
Detailed black and white sketch of a cheetah's face and upper body with distinct spots and intense eyes on a dark background.
Detailed white line drawing of a rooster with intricate feather patterns on a black background.
A winding dirt path cuts through green fields under a vibrant sunset sky with deep orange and blue hues and a bird flying near the glowing sun.
On Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day, we recognize the people who help keep our buildings safe, clean, and ready for success.

We’re grateful for their commitment to our school community! 🙌🛠️
7 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Honoring Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day on March 6, 2026, featuring three workers' photos inside gear shapes against a blue brick background.
Our 4th graders had fun tracking medal counts from the 2026 Winter Olympics and turning the data into meaningful math practice! 🥇

Students recorded gold, silver, and bronze totals, organized their data, and created both bar graphs and line plots to compare countries and answer questions. 📊

This project deepened their data analysis skills while helping them see how math applies to real-world events happening around the world.
7 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Students collaborating on a classroom project using rulers and markers at a shared table with laptops nearby.
Two boys collaborate on a worksheet at a classroom desk filled with school supplies and a laptop.
Three children working together on a table, drawing and coloring bar graphs on paper with pencils and crayons nearby.
Child in classroom holding a hand-drawn bar graph comparing different countries' populations.
Two girls collaborate on a drawing project at a classroom table filled with pencils, markers, and paper.
Two students collaborate on a worksheet with bar graphs at a classroom table, surrounded by school supplies and laptops.
Two young students working on math assignments with bar graphs and calculations at a classroom table.
Two young boys collaborate on math homework using a calculator at a classroom desk filled with papers and pencils.
Two boys sitting at a classroom table reviewing handwritten charts and notes spread out before them.
Join us for the performance of “Annie Jr.,” by Van Meter Performing Arts! 🎭

Shows will take place on March 5 at 6:00pm and March 6 at 3:00pm and 6:00pm.

Get your tickets for $5 when they become available at: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
7 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.
Van Meter Baseball is hosting a Youth Baseball Camp on March 28 at the Van Meter Rec Fields—a great opportunity for young athletes to build skills, have fun and connect with our program. ⚾️🧢

Camp Times:
🕖 6th & 7th Grade: 10:00am-12:00pm
🕖 3rd-5th Grade: 1:30-3:30pm

The cost is $40 per student and includes a camp shirt. To register and submit payment, please visit: https://vmbulldogs.revtrak.net/-baseball/#/list
9 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Youth baseball camp sign-up announcement for March 28 at Van Meter Rec Fields with session times for grades 3-7 and $40 fee including a shirt.
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.
9 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Two preschool children wearing headphones read a colorful book together in a classroom at Van Meter Elementary School's preschool program.