Van Meter Community School District

Recently, our 4th and 5th grade Girls Who Code Club wrapped up their final session, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they accomplished! 👏 Over the past several weeks, these young coders explored the foundations of computer science, developed their problem-solving skills, and created their own projects. Along the way, they built a strong sense of sisterhood, supported each other through challenges, and celebrated taking risks together. We can’t wait to see where their coding journeys take them next!

Join us tonight for an evening of music and talent as the High School Band & Choir take the stage! 🎙️🎺🎶 The concert begins at 6:30pm in the South Gym. We hope to see you there!

Interested in our 2025-26 Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program? Fill out the interest form below today! 📌 If your child will be 5 years old by September 15, 2025, 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/1FAIpQLScaYxGVVF5jC6BSssYjofh7DWE7kdo6jURRRi7py0BYcbj_vQ/viewform. Note: This is not official registration—it helps us plan for next year. Official registrations will be sent out later this spring to families that have completed this form.

Due to the inclement weather, all activities have been canceled for today, April 28.

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, 2025! Fill out our interest form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebLRittJZcSmDd3IgOgFqa34uUqITu-RNfE6bhrqq8VNB_Tg/viewform. Note: This is not official registration; it helps us plan for next year. Official registrations will be sent out later this spring to families that have completed this form.

Puppy Dog Relays are coming up soon! 🐶 Our TK and kindergarten students will compete on Thursday, May 8, while our 1st through 5th grade students will compete on Monday, May 12. It’s sure to be a fun event!

The Jazz Cafe is happening today, starting at 11:00am in the PAC. Our 7th-12th Grade Jazz Bands will be performing! 🎷🎼

MEET DAY: The girls track qualifiers are running on the blue oval today for the last day of Drake Relays! ⏲️: 4x100 Prelims at 9:40am ⏲️: 4x800 Final at 10:44am ⏲️: 400m Hurdles at 2:12pm ⏲️: 1500m Final at 4:14pm 📍: Drake Stadium #VanMeter

GAMEDAY: Our boys soccer team is traveling to take on the Clarke Community Indians! Go Dawgs! ⏲️: 7:00pm 📍: Clarke HS #VanMeter

MEET DAY: Our girls and boys track & field teams are traveling to the West Central Valley Meet! Go Dawgs! ⏲️ 4:00pm & 4:30pm 📍 West Central Valley HS #VanMeter

MEET DAY: Our girls and boys golf teams are traveling to Lakeview Country Club for today’s meet! Go Dawgs! ⏲️: 4:00pm 📍: Lakeview Country Club #VanMeter

MEET DAY: Laura Streck is competing in the 3000m Final today at 6:07pm! 📍: Drake Stadium #VanMeter

Get your tickets today for our 5th grade performance of “Seussical Kids,” with performances on Friday, April 25, at 5:15pm and 6:30pm in the Van Meter School Performing Arts Center! ➡️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter

GAMEDAY: Our girls and boys soccer teams are traveling to take on the Panorama Panthers! Go Dawgs! ⏲️: 5:30pm & 7:00pm 📍: Panorama HS #VanMeter

Students in English III and AP Language & Composition participated in mock interviews today, April 23. Community volunteers interviewed the students, helping them learn about the job‑interview process, refine their speaking skills, and understand the importance of making a strong first impression. Thank you to our community leaders for supporting this initiative, and great work to all our students!

Mr. Rutter’s AP Biology class spent the morning at Des Moines’ Ape Initiative—one of only two facilities in the world devoted exclusively to bonobo research. From learning about and observing intricate social behaviors to chatting with scientists about experimental design and conservation challenges, our students saw real‑world biology in action and left inspired to protect these amazing primates!

Whether it’s greeting families with a smile or organizing schedules, managing communication, or supporting staff and students, the work of our administrative professionals makes an enormous impact. We’d like to thank these critical staff members for all they do as we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉

Congratulations to our girls' Drake Relays qualifiers! They’ll compete on Thursday and Saturday this week—way to go, girls! Thursday, April 24 ✨ 3000m Final (Laura Streck) – 6:07pm Saturday, April 26 ✨ 4x100 Prelims (Makenzie Dubbin, Haedyn Rebelsky, Teya Speltz, Avery Banks) – 9:40am ✨ 4x800 Final (Emma McCoy, Liv Halfpap, Lizzy McCann, Laura Streck) – 10:44am ✨ 400m Hurdles (Madi Boese) – 2:12pm ✨ 1500m Final (Laura Streck) – 4:14pm