GAMEDAY: Good luck to our boys wrestlers at the Interstate 35 tournament today! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 9:00am
📍 Interstate 35 HS
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/truro/organization/20073/interstate-35-high-school
🎟️ Cash only - $7/person
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Van Meter students are headed to the Large Group District Speech Contest tomorrow, January 24, at Creston High School! Five of our teams will take the stage to compete for a chance to advance to state. Good luck to all of our incredible performers—we’re proud of you! 🎭

There are just two days left to apply! We're currently seeking a Secondary Science teacher (6th-12th) and a Secondary P.E. teacher with a focus on strength and conditioning. 🚨

With recent recognition as a High Performing district in the Iowa School Performance Profiles and a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register, this is a great time to join our team!

Applications are due by Sunday, January 25. View the job descriptions and apply here: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/

The Van Meter Performing Arts team is proud to present Annie Jr., with performances on March 5 at 6:00pm and March 6 at 3:00 and 6:00pm! 🎭

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable show featuring the incredible talents of our student performers.

Congratulations to our talented student artists from Intro to Art, 2D Art, and 3D Art for being recognized in this Secondary Art Shout-Out! 🎨

We’re proud to celebrate the creativity of:
⭐️ Molly Comer
⭐️ Brayden Jimmerson
⭐️ Maisey Patterson
⭐️ Jordyn Prickett
⭐️ Annie Miller
⭐️ Owen Roberts
⭐️ Jude Matt
⭐️ Abby Shipman
⭐️ Adelyn Wosmansky
⭐️ Ella Fennessey

GAMEDAY: Come out and support our girls basketball team tonight! They’re taking on Elk Horn Kimballton at home! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 6:15pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎥 fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/van-meter/organization/15612/van-meter-high-school
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
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GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our boys wrestling team at the Southeast Warren Triangular tonight–go Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 5:30pm
📍 Southeast Warren Junior-Senior HS
🎟️ $7/adult, $5/student
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On Sunday, January 11, seven NHS members were officially installed as the Cabinet in the VM National Honor Society! Congratulations to all!

✨ Historian/Photographer: Mason Bradley
✨ Social Media Chair: Emma Dea
✨ Graphic Design Chair: Samantha Siegel
✨ Treasurer: Josie Bemis
✨ Secretary: Dane Bernhardt
✨ Vice President: Elli Reid
✨ President: Jane Nelson

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The next meeting of the Van Meter Board of Education will take place Wednesday, January 21, beginning at 5:00pm at the Elementary Collaboration Space. The meeting is open to the public.

Our jazz bands are back at it today for the Simpson Jazzfest at Simpson College! 🎷

Jazz 1 performs at 10:30am, and Jazz 2 follows at 1:30pm. We’re cheering you on for another great day of music.

Good luck, everyone!

We’re hiring for the 2026-27 school year and seeking a Secondary (6th-12th) Science Teacher and a Secondary P.E. Teacher with a strength and conditioning focus!

Van Meter CSD has been recognized as a High Performing district in the recent Iowa School Performance Profiles and named a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register. We are proud to support both students and staff in a culture of excellence. 💼

Applications are due by Sunday, January 25. To view the job descriptions and apply, visit the district hiring page: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/

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.

GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our girls and boys basketball teams tonight! They’re traveling to take on the Pleasantville Trojans. Let’s go, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 6:15pm & 7:15pm
📍 Pleasantville HS
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/pleasantville/organization/14078/pleasantville-high-school
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pleasantville/tickets
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Interested in our 2026-27 Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program? Fill out the interest form below today! 📝

📌 If your child will be 5 years old by September 15, 2026, 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/1FAIpQLScCVK6y5kJX2v7cIlasAHkxIkmEHXLoZEnXbKO3NHK8ZeJeWg/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.

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls wrestlers on the RRW team as they travel to the CIML Championships tonight! Go Dawgs! 🤼‍♀️
🕖 5:00pm
📍 Waukee NW HS
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/?aid=425
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Today, we honor Dr. King’s belief that “the time is always right to do what is right.” He lived this principle through his leadership and actions. His legacy reminds us that standing up for justice is always meaningful.

GAMEDAY: Let’s go, bulldogs! Our girls and boys basketball teams are traveling to take on the Winterset Huskies tonight! 🏀
🕖 6:00pm & 7:30pm
📍 Winterset HS
🎥 https://tinyurl.com/Winterset-Huskies-YouTube
🎟️ http://gobound.com/ia/schools/winterset/tickets
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Van Meter CSD is hiring for the 2026-27 school year! We’re looking for a Secondary (6th-12th) Science teacher and a Secondary P.E. teacher with a focus on strength and conditioning. 💪

Our district was recently recognized as High Performing in the Iowa School Performance Profiles and named a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register. Join a district committed to fostering a culture of excellence for both students and staff! 🎉

Applications are due by Sunday, January 25. To view the job descriptions and apply, visit the district hiring page: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/

GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our girls wrestlers as they are at Waukee Northwest for today’s tournament! Go Dawgs! 🤼‍♀️
🕖 10:00am
📍 Waukee Northwest HS
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/61604, $10 per person
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GAMEDAY: Good luck to our boys wrestlers competing in the WCAC Tournament today! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 9:00am
📍 Panorama HS
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