Our 3rd and 4th grade students did a fantastic job sharing their Christmas Reader’s Theater with their buddy classrooms last week! They were proud of their performance and had a wonderful time bringing the story to life together. 🎄📚
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
3rd and 4th graders perform a Reader's Theater of The Elves' Night Before Christmas with classroom scenes and festive decorations.
We're hiring a Secondary Science Teacher for the 2026-27 school year! This full-time position offers a minimum salary of $52,000, honors prior experience, and includes excellent benefits in a supportive work environment. Early outs every Friday allow time for meaningful professional development. 📚

Think you'd be a great fit at Van Meter Schools? Apply today at: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Job opening for Secondary Science Teacher for 2026-27 with $52,000 minimum pay and excellent benefits at VM school district.
GAMEDAY: Our boys varsity wrestling team is traveling to compete at Pella today. Go dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 9:30am
📍 Pella CSD
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVo5kbjzRp7-ahu9QPjzuag
🎟️ $10/Person - Cash or Card
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about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Boys Wrestling Meet Day!
Through our community partnership with Dallas County Ag in the Classroom, preschoolers learned about the cranberry life cycle and taste-tested a variety of cranberry products with Mrs. Champion! They also explored the physical properties of cranberries through a hands-on science experiment. 🌟
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
A student in a red and white striped shirt holding a cranberry they had taken a bite of and smiling for the camera.
Teacher in blue shirt holding a clear plastic container with a cranberry in it for young boy in a red shirt inside a classroom.
Two young students looking closely as a cranberry on the table.
A student in a striped blue shirt holding a cranberry they had taken a bite of and smiling for the camera.
Two young girls sitting on a carpeted floor, one in a white shirt and beige pants holding a cranberry, the other in a purple tracksuit watching closely.
Congratulations to December’s Lead Dawgs from Grades 6-8! You make us proud!🐾
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Lead Dawgs - December 2025
GAMEDAY: Our girls and boys basketball teams are taking on the Earlham Cardinals tonight at HOME. Go get 'em, dawgs! 🏀
🕖 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
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about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Basketball gameday!
The Van Meter Board of Education has officially approved a move from the West Central Activities Conference to the Raccoon River Conference, starting in the 2027-28 school year.

With expanded opportunities in both athletics and the performing arts, our students will benefit from new challenges and experiences that support their growth and success.

Read more in the full letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X3lg2D8KN1LSYWFLANli0hMOeM2AGJYp/view?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
The Van Meter Board of Education has officially approved a move to the Raccoon River Conference starting in the 2027-28 school year.

Our kindergarten classrooms have been full of holiday fun this week! Elves made a surprise visit, and students have been writing in their journals each day to track their elf’s latest hiding spot. We also celebrated Grinch Day with creative crafts, games, and plenty of green smiles. 💚

about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Four children stand around a black wire stand filled with books and a grinch toy with an elf in a classroom setting.
Group of young children wearing handmade grinch hats posing in a colorful classroom with educational posters and alphabet carpet.
Students with their grinch hats on in a colorful classroom.
Three students with their festive clothing on standing in front of a door with a cut-out tree.
Three students with their Elf Adventures Journals
Two students standing in front of the white board with a Christmas scene being displayed.
Two students with their grinch hats on pointing to where the grinch toy got himself stuck at.
Three students writing in their Elf Adventures journals.
Students showing off their Elf Adventures journals.
We’re proud to share that Van Meter CSD has been rated High Performing on the Iowa School Performance Profiles and named the third-highest performing K-12 district in the state! ⭐

Strong attendance, quality instruction, high achievement, and a shared commitment to learning continue to make a difference for our students.

View the full report on the Iowa Department of Education’s website: https://www.iaschoolperformance.gov/ECP/StateDistrictSchool/DistrictSummary?k=9498&y=2025
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter CSD recognized as High Performing and named the 3rd highest performing K-12 district in Iowa!
GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls and boys basketball teams as they take on the Madrid Tigers on the road! Go dawgs! 🏀
🕖 6:15pm & 7:15pm
📍 Madrid HS
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/madrid/organization/17316/madrid-high-school
🎟️ $7/Person - Cash Only
#VanMeter
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Basketball gameday!
GAMEDAY: Our girls and boys basketball teams are taking on the Pleasantville Trojans tonight at HOME. Go get 'em, dawgs! 🏀
🕖 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
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Basketball gameday!
GAMEDAY: Our boys varsity wrestling team is traveling to compete in the Central Decatur Tournament today. Go dawgs! 🤼‍♂️
🕖 1:00pm
📍 Central Decatur HS
🎟️ $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased on Bound, https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldecatur/tickets, or at the door with cash or card.
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about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Boys Wrestling Meet Day!
GAMEDAY: Good luck to our boys basketball team as they take on St. Albert Catholic. Let’s go, dawgs!🏀
🕖 7:30pm
📍 St Alberts HS
🎟️ https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/stalbert/tickets
#VanMeter
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Boys Basketball Game Day!
GAMEDAY: Our girls basketball team is traveling to take on the Pella Christian Eagles tonight. Go dawgs! 🏀
🕖 7:15pm
📍 Pella Christian HS
🎥 http://fan.hudl.com/pceagles
🎟️ $6/person, Entry is cash or card.
#VanMeter
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Girls basketball gameday!
Mrs. Flaws and the 3rd grade team are teaming up to spread holiday cheer with a brand-new multiplication strategy game that’s keeping minds sharp and spirits bright. Students are having a blast practicing their facts while thinking strategically and working together—holiday fun and learning, all in one! 🎄
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Two children sitting at a small round table in a classroom, working on a worksheet with a Santa hat placed on the table.
A teacher in a red sweater at the front of the room with the whiteboard displaying numbers in boxes
Two students smiling for the picture, one has a hat on
Two students sitting on the floor with their activity in their laps and smiling up at the camera
Two students on the classroom floor with their activity in front of them
Two students standing at a desk with a red plant
Two students with their whiteboards and activities
Two students on the ground with their whiteboards, markers, and activity sheet
Two students smiling for the camera with their activity on the table in front of them
2nd graders had a visit from Living History Farms this week to wrap up their social studies unit on comparing life "then and now." They learned the commands used to direct oxen that pulled wagons, made candles, and designed their own square for a class quilt! 🐂🕯️
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Four students with the oxen wood piece
A student with the quilted section
Students designing their quilt pieces on paper
Students following the leader, like oxen did
Students following the leader, like oxen did
Students making candles
Van Meter is hiring an Assistant Baseball Coach for Summer 2026! A coaching authorization is required. ⚾

For questions, contact Athletic Director Eric Trudo at eric.trudo@vmbulldogs.com.

Apply online at https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
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Our 9th to 12th grade students had the chance to explore a variety of career paths and meet professionals from fields such as aviation, healthcare, law enforcement, business, real estate, construction, sports media, and the arts during our Career Day last week! Students were able to ask questions, gain practical insights, and learn about the skills and experiences needed for a variety of careers. 🤝

It was a great day of learning and connection, giving students a clearer picture of the opportunities ahead as they think about their futures!
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Panel with Professionals
Andy Garman talking to the students in that session
Sargent Paul Parizek talking to students in the gym
Ben Ackerman of Nevada Monument Company
Col. Tony Bradley of 132nd Fighter Wing with the Iowa Air National Guard
Tori Smiley (VM Alumni), Water/Wastewater Design Engineer and Craig Hennager of Bolton & Menk, Inc.
GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls and boys basketball teams as they take on the AC-GC Chargers at home! Let’s 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
about 2 months ago, Van Meter Schools
Girls basketball gameday!

Last week, the Van Meter Student Conservation Club (VMSCC) had to forego harvesting prairie seed due to extreme cold temperatures and instead took a last-minute field trip to Perry to explore the Forest Park Museum! 🦉

Students were graciously hosted by Dallas County Naturalists and the Museum Curator, who gave short presentations on DCCB's High School Summer Wilderness Trek, native Iowa birds, snakes, and reptiles. Next month, VMSCC will travel to Winterset to meet with a local nature photographer. We'll also learn about soil and water conservation in Madison County.

about 2 months ago, Van Meter Schools
A group picture outside of the building
A demonstration with an owl
Students listening to the speaker while sitting at desks