Students in 3rd grade are using a new tool called "We Will Write" to enhance their writing creativity and stamina! ✍️✨

During Thank You Month, we would like to express our gratitude to every person who plays a role in supporting our school community. From classrooms to community events, you help students feel valued and inspired. Public education is stronger because of you! 🙏

GAMEDAY: Good luck to the girls and boys basketball teams! They are traveling to take on Panorama for tonight’s contest. Go Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 6:15pm & 7:15pm
📍 Panorama HS
🎟️ $7 per person. Cash or card at the gate.
#VanMeter

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

We’re proud to celebrate the creativity of:
⭐️ Emrey Schweitzberger
⭐️ Helaina Jones
⭐️ Olive Wright
⭐️ Cael Stodola
⭐️ Ezra Noble and Ryan Melton (drawing collaboration)
⭐️ Hannah Everett
⭐️ Ainsley Watson
⭐️ Haylie Woods
⭐️ Saylor Simmons
⭐️ Delanie Lyftogt

Our Show Choir, Vocal Loco-Motion, is kicking off the 2026 competition season this Saturday with their debut performance of Icarus at Benton Community High School’s “Touch of Class” invitational! Their performance time is 1:10pm. 🚀

Inspired by the Greek myth, Icarus tells the story of a boy who dared to fly too close to the sun—a tale of ambition, risk, and the unstoppable desire to soar. This year's show is packed with energy, emotion, and unforgettable moments.

Let’s bring the hype and cheer on Vocal Loco-Motion as they take the stage for their first competition of the year! 🎤

Our jazz bands are headed to Triton Jazzfest tomorrow, January 15 at Iowa Central Community College! 🎶

Jazz 2 will take the stage at 10:15am, followed by Jazz 1 at 12:15pm. We’re proud of all the hard work our students have put into preparing for this performance.

Good luck to all of our talented musicians! 🌟

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/

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls wrestlers on the RRW team! They take on West Des Moines and DMPS for Senior Night tonight. Go get ‘em, Dawgs! 🤼‍♀️
🕖 6:00pm
📍 Waukee HS
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/60682, $8 per person, cash or electronic tickets
#VanMeter

GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our girls and boys basketball teams today as they compete against Interstate 35 at HOME! Go Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 6:00pm & 7:15pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎥 fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/van-meter/organization/15612/van-meter-high-school
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
#VanMeter

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our boys varsity wrestling team as they travel to take on Nodaway Valley, Clarke and Earlham! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 5:30pm
📍 Nodaway Valley HS
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/nodawayvalley/tickets, Admission is $7 per adult, $5 per student, no cash
#VanMeter

We're looking for a Secondary Science Teacher to join Van Meter Schools for the 2026-27 school year! This full-time role starts at a minimum salary of $56,000, includes excellent benefits, and recognizes previous teaching experience. 🔬

Ready to make a difference? Apply now at: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/

GAMEDAY: Our varsity boys' wrestlers are competing in the Winterset Tournament today. Go get ’em, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 9:30am
📍 Winterset HS
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/winterset/tickets
#VanMeter

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.

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: Best of luck to our girls' and boys' basketball teams tonight as they take on the Des Moines Christian Lions! Let’s go, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 6:15pm & 7:15pm
📍 DM Christian School
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/des-moines-christian-school-urbandale-ia
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/dmchristian/tickets
#VanMeter

GAMEDAY: Our varsity boys wrestling team is headed to a quad
against SW Valley, East Union, and AC/GC tonight. Good luck, Dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 5:30pm
📍 AC/GC HS
🎟️ $7 per person - Cash Only
#VanMeter

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls' and boys' basketball teams as they take on the Ogden Bulldogs at home tonight! Let’s cheer our Dawgs on!🏀
🕖 6:15pm & 7:15pm
📍 Van Meter HS
🎥 fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/van-meter/organization/15612/van-meter-high-school
🎟️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
#VanMeter

Mentors play a key role in shaping futures—often in ways they may never fully see. By sharing your experience and encouragement, you can help others grow both personally and professionally.

Mentoring is not just impactful, it’s incredibly rewarding. National Mentoring Month is a great time to start! 💙✨

GAMEDAY: Our girls basketball team is traveling to take on the Pella Christian Eagles tonight–go get ‘em, Dawgs! 🏀
🕖 7:30pm
📍 Pella Christian HS
🎥 http://fan.hudl.com/pceagles
🎟️ Cash or card at the gate
#VanMeter