Van Meter Community School District

As a PreK-12 staff appreciation activity, students in all 4th grade classes, as well as some 5th and 6th grade sections, created staff portraits by drawing half of each staff member's face. 😊👏

about 1 hour ago, Van Meter Schools

Smiling student and school police officer pose together holding a half-drawn portrait in classroom.

Student and teacher smile together while holding a half-drawn portrait sketch in a classroom.

Student hugs smiling teacher while holding a portrait drawing in front of classroom posters.

Teacher and smiling student hold a detailed portrait drawing together in classroom.

Young student and teacher smile while holding a completed half-drawing portrait in classroom.

Student and teacher smile in classroom while holding a detailed half-drawn portrait artwork.

Student in gray hoodie stands beside smiling staff member holding a portrait drawing in office.

Student in yellow hoodie smiles beside staff member holding a finished portrait sketch in school cafeteria.

Student and teacher in pink tops smile while holding a completed half-drawn portrait artwork.

Our 3rd graders in Mrs. Ferguson’s, Mrs. Garrison’s, Mrs. Plein’s, and Mrs. Wright’s classes recently completed five exciting sessions of Junior Achievement! This year’s 3rd grade theme, “Let’s Build a City!,” helped students explore important financial literacy concepts, such as earning, saving, spending, and sharing money. Through interactive games, songs, character stories, and collaborative hands-on activities, students had fun while building valuable real-world skills. 👏⭐️

A special thank you goes to our wonderful parent volunteers who dedicated their time to teaching these lessons. We are so grateful for this enriching program, which helps prepare our students for future financial success!

about 2 hours ago, Van Meter Schools

Cover of Junior Achievement “JA Our City” learning log titled “Let’s Build a City!” with illustrated neighborhoods and city scenes.

Student-built paper buildings arranged on a large city map mat during a Junior Achievement classroom activity.

Teacher leads students seated around a city map as they discuss and place model buildings during a classroom lesson.

Small group of students and teacher collaborate around a city map, holding paper buildings for a city-planning activity.

Elementary students sit at tables watching a classroom presentation projected on the board during a Junior Achievement lesson.

Students work independently at classroom tables, coloring and assembling paper buildings for a city-building activity.

Guest speaker visits elementary classroom, talking with students during a Junior Achievement city-planning lesson.

Adult volunteer and students gather around a city map, discussing placement of buildings during a hands-on activity.

Elementary students proudly hold Junior Achievement certificates beside their teacher in a classroom group photo.

Classroom of students participates in a Junior Achievement lesson while a presenter leads discussion at the front of the room.

The next meeting of the Van Meter Board of Education will take place Wednesday, May 20, beginning at 5:00pm at the District Board Room. The meeting is open to the public.

about 2 hours ago, Van Meter Schools

Announcement for VM Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:00 PM in the District Board Room.

The new members of NHS were inducted, and the new cabinet was installed on the evening of May 13! We also bid farewell to our outgoing senior NHS members and wish them all the best. 🎉

New Members:
⭐️ Isabella Arellano
⭐️ Macy Hyer
⭐️ Kinsley Curran
⭐️ Natalie Marzen
⭐️ Isabelle Duncan
⭐️ Ava Scott
⭐️ Talon Haverstick
⭐️ Gabriel Scott
⭐️ Hayden Hayes
⭐️ Brystal Webb
⭐️ Olivia Hernandez
⭐️ Johannah Williams
⭐️ Lucy Hovda
⭐️ Adelyn Wosmansky
⭐️ Lydia Hunter

New Cabinet:
⭐️ Emma Dea, President
⭐️ Sammy Akers, Vice President
⭐️ Danica Bartz, Treasurer
⭐️ Johannah Williams, Secretary
⭐️ Callie Fiala, Graphic Design Chair
⭐️ Mallory Young, Social Media Chair
⭐️ Anna Warren, Historian

about 21 hours ago, Van Meter Schools

Seven young women stand arm in arm in front of blue gym bleachers, smiling and wearing pastel floral and solid-color dresses.

Group of students holding National Honor Society certificates pose on gym bleachers in semi-formal attire.

Large group of teenage students pose together in a gymnasium, dressed in colorful dresses and collared shirts.

National Honor Society students gather for a large group photo on gym bleachers, several holding certificates.

GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our softball team tonight in their scrimmage against the Carlisle Wildcats! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🥎
🕖 6:00pm
📍 Carlisle
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1 day ago, Van Meter Schools

Girl in blue softball uniform running on the field during a game at Van Meter High School.

National Mental Health Awareness Month encourages us to build healthy routines that support our overall wellbeing. When students feel supported, they are empowered to achieve their goals.

Our school counselors are here to listen, guide, and cheer students on. 🤝

1 day ago, Van Meter Schools

Blue brain illustration with a green ribbon and stars, highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

May 18 is National Speech Language Pathologist Day! 🎉

SLPs play an important role in helping students overcome speech disorders, strengthen language skills, and communicate with confidence. We’re grateful for all they do! 🙏

2 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Illustration of a speech-language pathologist assessing a child, with large text reading National Speech Language Pathologist Day on a blue background.

Join us tonight for our 5th-8th grade Band and Choir Concert in the North Gym at 5:00pm! We’re excited for a wonderful evening of music, and we hope to see you there! 🎶

2 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Announcement for 5th-8th grade band and choir concert on Monday, May 18 at 5:00pm in the North Gym.

GAMEDAY: Our baseball team kicks off their season tonight in Mason City as they take on Newman Catholic. Good luck, Dawgs! ⚾
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Newman Catholic
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2 days ago, Van Meter Schools

High school baseball player in blue uniform prepares to bat during a game at Newman Catholic field.

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our boys golf team as they compete today at the 2A District Golf Meet–let’s go, Dawgs! 🏌️
🕖 10:00am
📍 Shenandoah Golf Course (1800 S. Elm, Shenandoah)
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2 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Boy golfer swinging on a sunny day at Shenandoah Golf Course for the Boys' Golf Meet Day event.

Join us today as we celebrate the Class of 2026 at Graduation! 🎓🎉

The event starts at 2:00pm in the North Gym. Congratulations to our graduating seniors!

Watch the livestream at: https://youtube.com/live/p6_kMtKWh9U?feature=share

3 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Blue and white sign congratulating the Class of 2026 with details for a graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00pm in the North Gym.

We’re proud to shine the alumni spotlight on Shae Bernhardt (‘22)! 🌟

Shae has recently been selected as the spring 2026 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Convocation student marshal. 🎓

Read more in the Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences article: https://news.las.iastate.edu/2026/05/14/finding-her-place/.

5 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Portrait of Shae Bernhardt in graduation attire on a football field for Bulldog Alumni Spotlight.

Congratulations to our High School girls track and field team on winning the 2A State Qualifying Track Meet last night! Great job, Dawgs! 🏃‍♀️🏆

5 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Van Meter girls track and field team posing on grass with 2026 state qualifying meet champion banner at night.

We have 53 senior Spanish students who took a rigorous Spanish placement assessment and earned Spanish honors by scoring at or above proficiency in the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. We also want to give a huge congratulations to the 34 seniors who earned the Iowa Seal of Biliteracy by scoring Intermediate Mid or higher in all four skill areas.

Please join us in congratulating all 53 senior Spanish students who worked hard throughout all four years and demonstrated their skills with excellence! 🎉

⭐️ Seth Alexander
⭐️ Audrey Barr
⭐️ Ava Baumhover
⭐️ Joslyn Bemis
⭐️ Dane Bernhardt
⭐️ Gracie Beving
⭐️ Katie Biscoglia
⭐️ Mason Bradley
⭐️ Isabella Bruins
⭐️ Noah Champion
⭐️ Molly Comer
⭐️ Tate Doggett
⭐️ Teigan Dubsky
⭐️ Brayden Fennessey
⭐️ Jack Fiedler
⭐️ Adam Glade
⭐️ Olivia Halfpap
⭐️ Quinton Hall
⭐️ Ace Harcey
⭐️ Burkli Harkins
⭐️ Messina Haugen
⭐️ Steven Hepworth
⭐️ Lukas Hetland
⭐️ Faith Jones
⭐️ Gabriel Jones
⭐️ Helaina Jones
⭐️ Kylie Keller
⭐️ Ella King
⭐️ Benjamin Koster
⭐️ Jackson Lappe
⭐️ Henry Lounsbury
⭐️ Elizabeth McCann
⭐️ Keaton Mennen
⭐️ Gavin Morrell
⭐️ Ava Mueller
⭐️ Wyatt Mickael
⭐️ Jane Nelson
⭐️ Liam Newell
⭐️ Cory Oliver
⭐️ Ryder Rasmussen
⭐️ Elliana Reid
⭐️ Carsen Reynolds
⭐️ Drew Rhodes
⭐️ Evan Roberts
⭐️ Josie Schlueter
⭐️ Abigail Shipman
⭐️ Samantha Siegel
⭐️ Micah Simeck
⭐️ Cielo Sparks
⭐️ Austin Strong
⭐️ Sophia Tinkey
⭐️ Andon Watson
⭐️ Kaegan Wigant

5 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Collage of 2026 Spanish Honors & Seal of Biliteracy graduates with individual portraits and names on a blue background.

Collage of 2026 Spanish Honors and Seal of Biliteracy graduates with individual portraits and names on a blue background.

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls and boys soccer teams as they take on Pella Christian today at HOME–go Dawgs! Tonight, we will celebrate our seniors for Senior Night and host Youth Soccer Night! ⚽
🕖 4:30pm & 6:00pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎟️ $7/K-12 Student & Adult - Cash Only
#VanMeter

5 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Two high school soccer players, one in white and one in blue, compete for the ball on a grassy field during a sunny day.

GAMEDAY: Best of luck to the girls golf team as they compete at regionals today! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🏌️
🕖 10:00am
📍 River Bend Golf Course (Story City, IA)
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5 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Girl golfer preparing to swing on a green golf course with trees in the background during a regional meet announcement.

Last Friday, 22 members of the Van Meter Student Conservation Club visited and enjoyed local public and private conservation areas! 🌳

The group hiked at Trindle Park, transplanted native compass plant and rosinweed seedlings into cone-tainers, built oriole feeders, and viewed migrating pelicans.

Next, they learned from local citizen scientist Dan C., who welcomed them to his home and spoke about the prairie and habitat restoration efforts to which he has dedicated his retirement.

Finally, the group visited a remnant oak savannah that has been owned by a local family for more than a century. Among the massive oaks, they searched for spring ephemeral flowers and climbed on fallen oak giants while two red-tailed hawks soared above on their late morning hunt.

Thank you to our community hosts for sharing their conservation efforts. VMSCC is a club open to students in grades 8-12.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Schreck at kim.schreck@vmbulldogs.com.

6 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Students plant seedlings in yellow tubes at a park pavilion during an outdoor environmental activity.

Flock of white birds flies across a deep blue sky beside sunlit tree branches with fresh green leaves.

Two students smile while carrying a large fallen tree branch near a wooded gravel driveway.

Student in a blue hoodie decorates wooden blocks with markers at a picnic table in a sunny park.

Group of students listens to a guide while standing on a grassy hill overlooking rolling countryside.

Large group of students and adults pose under a sprawling tree on a sunny spring day.

Students walk along a gravel path beside a pond surrounded by grassy hills and leafy trees.

Group of students poses on a large fallen tree trunk in a wooded area filled with spring foliage.

Students gather outdoors for a group photo in a sunny clearing surrounded by tall trees.

Sunlight shines through the branches of a tall tree with fresh spring leaves against a bright sky.

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our boys and girls track and field teams at the State Qualifying Track Meet this afternoon! Go get ‘em, Dawgs! 🏃
🕖 4:00pm
📍 Roland-Story
🎟️ https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
#VanMeter

6 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Female athlete mid-air clearing a hurdle during a track meet with spectators in the background at an outdoor stadium.

We’re hiring a High School Head Boys Golf Coach for the 2026-27 school year! ⛳

A coaching authorization is required for this position.

If you have questions about the position or plan to apply, please contact our Athletic Director, Eric Trudo, at eric.trudo@vmbulldogs.com.

For more information and to apply, visit our hiring website: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/.

7 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Hiring announcement for a high school head boys golf coach position for the 2026-27 school year requiring coaching authorization.

Today, Mrs. Ferguson’s 3rd grade class and Mrs. Wosmansky’s Kindergarten class celebrated their final buddy class meeting!

This year has been filled with fun, laughter, learning, and friendship between the two classes, and it has been so special for the teachers to watch friendships blossom and grow throughout the year.

We are so proud of the kindness, leadership, and connections our students have built together. We love this tradition at Van Meter Elementary and the opportunities it creates for our students! 😊

7 days ago, Van Meter Schools

Group of children sitting outdoors on stone steps surrounded by greenery on a sunny day.