Van Meter Community School District

Please join us in congratulating Bree Ary! She will now serve as the Administrative Assistant at our elementary school. 🌟

Bree is an Iowa State University graduate and previously worked for Van Meter Schools as a teacher's associate.

“I love boating with my family and traveling to cheer on my two boys at their sporting events,” she says. “I also enjoy going on long walks with a good podcast, and every once in a while, I like to dive into a fun DIY project.”

Congratulations, Bree!

GAMEDAY: Our volleyball team is taking on the AC/GC Chargers tonight in the home opener–We hope to see you there! Go Dawgs! 🏐
🕖 7:15pm
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Today is Women’s Equality Day. It is a time to honor the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in this country for the first time. 🗳️

Learn more about this day: https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/womens-equality-day

We’re excited to welcome Tim Redding as our Special Education Director at Van Meter Schools! 🎉

Tim is from Grand River, Iowa, and attended Graceland University, Morningside University, and Drake University. He enjoys spending time with family, hunting, and golfing.

Join us in giving Tim a warm welcome!

GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our volleyball team as they travel to Kueper Catholic to compete against Underwood and Kuemper Catholic. Go Dawgs! 🏐
🕖 5:30pm & 6:30pm
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Happy first day of school to all of our TK-12th grade students, staff, and families! We are excited to welcome everyone back for the 2025-26 school year. 😃

Today and tomorrow are TK/Kindergarten Discovery Days, giving our youngest learners the chance to explore their new classrooms, meet teachers, and build confidence for a great start.

We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities! ✨

Let’s give a big welcome to Chris Guess, our new Work-Based Learning Coordinator!

Chris graduated from Graceland University and enjoys coaching basketball, watching sports, and being outdoors.

We’re so glad you’re here, Chris! 🙌

We’re excited to welcome Carmen Alexander as a Special Education Teacher!

She has three daughters, whom she loves cheering on, as well as the Bulldogs. 🐾

Welcome to Van Meter Schools, Carmen!

Meet Zach Mohr, one of our newest additions to Van Meter Schools! Zach will be serving as a secondary math teacher.

A fun fact about Mr. Mohr is that he is an avid online chess player.

We’re excited to begin the 2025-26 school year with him on board! 🍎

Please join us in welcoming Miranda Steinfeldt to Van Meter Schools! She will serve as an accounting generalist/district administrative assistant.

Ms. Steinfeldt is from Van Meter, went to Simpson College, and loves cheering on the Bulldogs!

We’re excited to have her board for the 2025-26 school year! 🙌

Today is our Preschool-6th grade Open House and TK/Kindergarten Intake Conferences! This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for an outstanding school year. 📚

✅ Last names A-K: 4:00 to 5:00pm
✅ Last names L-Z: 5:00 to 6:00pm

We look forward to seeing all our students and families! 😊

We're excited to welcome Emily Blok to our team for the 2025-26 school year! She’ll be joining us as a secondary business teacher.

Ms. Blok enjoys spending time with family and friends, competing in sports, kayaking, and more!

Please help us give her a warm welcome! 🎉

The next meeting of the Van Meter Board of Education will take place Wednesday, August 20, beginning at 7:00am in our new Board Room near the District Office. The meeting is open to the public.

Get ready to celebrate school spirit at Fan Fest this Friday, August 22! 🎉

This event supports the Van Meter Athletic Boosters and kicks off an exciting season for Bulldog Fall Athletics. Bring your family, friends, and community pride for a night full of fun, sports, and giving back.

Here’s what’s happening:
➡️ High School Football Scrimmage: 4:30pm
➡️ High School Volleyball Scrimmage: 4:30pm
➡️ Introduction to Cross Country Team: 5:00pm
➡️ Parade of Athletes (Grades 7-12): 6:15pm

At the Van Meter School Baseball/Softball Fields:
➡️ Fan Fest & DJ Select Entertainment: 6:00 to 10:00pm
➡️ Food Trucks & Inflatables: 6:30 to 9:30pm
➡️ Silent Auction: Ends at 9:00pm

We cannot wait to see our community come together to cheer on our athletes and enjoy the festivities.

As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, we encourage families to check their children’s vaccination records and consult their healthcare providers about any needed updates. 🩺

We appreciate your help in keeping everyone healthy and safe this school year!

We’re getting ready to welcome our Bulldogs and their families back to school! Join us on Thursday, August 21, for our Preschool-6th Grade Open House and Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Intake Conferences.

This is a great opportunity to meet your teachers, explore the classrooms, and get ready for an amazing year ahead! 🐾✏️

We’re excited to welcome students and families back with several important events and milestones in the coming days:

➡️ August 21: Preschool through 6th grade Open House, plus TK/Kindergarten Intake Conferences
➡️ August 25: First day of school for TK-12th grade
➡️ August 25-26: TK/Kindergarten Discovery Days
➡️ August 25-29: Preschool Home Visits
➡️ September 1: No School (Labor Day)
➡️ September 2-3: Preschool Discovery Days

We cannot wait to kick off another year of learning, growth, and connection! 🎉

International Youth Day is the perfect time to recognize that school is about more than academics—it’s a place where youth find connection, purpose, and support. Thank you to everyone who supports the young people in our community! 🫶

August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month! It’s the perfect time to prepare your child for school success by establishing daily routines and talking about what they can expect at school. 📚

We are looking forward to welcoming our newest learners on Monday, August 25! 🗓️

Happy Book Lovers Day! Encourage your child to read today and every day. A love of reading is a gift that lasts a lifetime! 💙📖