Van Meter Community School District

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! 💙📖

11 of our Middle School students enjoyed a five-day trip to Washington DC and New York City! They explored the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, Times Square, and so much more. 🗽

Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible, including our four dedicated chaperones! 🙌

Join us for Preschool-6th Grade Open House & TK/K Intake Conferences on Thursday, August 21! 🎒

It’s a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for an exciting new school year. See you there!

The start of a new school year is just around the corner! Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar:

🌟 August 21: Preschool-6th Grade Open House & TK/K 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 welcome our Bulldogs back for another amazing year of learning, growth, and connection! 🎉

National Truancy Prevention Month is a reminder that every day in school brings new opportunities. Let’s work together to keep our students learning, connecting, and thriving. 🤝

Remember, attendance matters!

From group projects to lunch table laughs—friendship is at the heart of the school experience. Happy International Day of Friendship to all who lift each other up! 🙌 #VanMeter

On National Parents Day, we want to thank the people who pack lunches, help with homework, and support our students every step of the way. We appreciate all the ways you stay engaged with your children’s education! 🙌

It’s CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY! Best of luck to our softball team as they take on the West Lyon Wildcats today! Let's go, Dawgs! 🥎💪
🕖 5:00pm
📍 Rogers Park - Channel Seeds Field
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Reminder: Family Week runs from Sunday, July 27 through Sunday, August 3, as part of Iowa’s Unified Activity Federation calendar.

During this time:
✅ No contact between high school staff and student-athletes
✅ School facilities closed for all activities

Take this opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy time together as a family! 😊

GAMEDAY: Our softball team is playing in the state SEMIFINALS today! Best of luck to the team as they take on the West Fork Warhawks. Go Dawgs! 🥎
🕖 3:00pm
📍 Harlan Rodgers Park - Fort Dodge (Iowa Central Field)
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Congratulations to our baseball team on qualifying for state! This is the first time since 2022 and the ninth in the last 13 years! We’re so proud of you! ⚾ #VanMeter

GAMEDAY: Today’s Substate Championship day! Best of luck to our baseball team as they travel to take on the West Marshall Trojans! Go Dawgs! ⚾
🕖 7:00PM
📍 Marshalltown HS
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