Today, we reflect on leadership and the power of serving others. Happy Presidents Day! 🇺🇲 #VanMeter

On National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to recognize Officer Adin Delic. His commitment to protecting and guiding our students makes a lasting impact.
Thank you for all you do! 💙

REMINDER: There will be no school for Van Meter students on Monday, February 17. This is a staff professional development and workday. We’ll see our students again on Tuesday! 📝

Best of luck to Mason Bradley as they swim at the state swim meet today, February 14, and tomorrow, February 15! 🏊 #VanMeter

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
We are grateful for the incredible students, dedicated teachers, and supportive families who make our school community so special.

Happening TODAY: Our boys basketball team is taking on the Newton Cardinals. Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🏀
⏲️: 7:30pm
📍: Newton HS
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Happening TODAY: Our girls basketball team takes on the PCM Mustangs. Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🏀
⏲️: 7:15pm
📍: Van Meter HS
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Happening TODAY: Our girls and boys basketball teams travel to take on the Roland-Story Norsemen. Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🏀
⏲️: 6:00pm & 7:15pm
📍: Roland Story HS
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February is Dental Health Month! Let's remember to brush, floss, and smile big every day. 😁🦷
Find important tips here: https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/prevention/oral-health-tips-for-children.html

Our talented show choir students will be taking part in the Norwalk Nexus Show Choir Competition today! Best of luck on a fantastic performance! 🎶🎙️

Good luck to our speech students at the State Large Group Speech Contest today. We know you’ll make us proud! 💯

Happening TODAY: Our girls and boys basketball teams take on the Woodward-Granger Hawks at home! Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🏀
⏲️: 6:00pm & 7:15pm
📍: Van Meter HS
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Happening TODAY: Our boys wrestling team is traveling to take on the Mount Ayr Raiders, Lenox Tigers, and Southwest Valley Timberwolves! Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🤼
⏲️: 5:30pm
📍: Mount Ayr HS
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Best of luck to Katie Biscoglia, Izzy Duncan, and Bella Bruins as they compete at the IGHSAU’s 2025 Girls State Wrestling Tournament today and tomorrow!
📍: Xtream Arena, Coralville, IA
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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 simply helps us plan for next year. Official registrations will be sent out later this spring to families who have completed this form.

It’s Career & Technical Education Month! Let’s shine a spotlight on the dedicated educators guiding students through meaningful, career-focused learning opportunities. 🛠️
We’re proud to provide students with the learning experiences they need to prepare for in-demand careers!

Happening TODAY: Our girls and boys basketball teams travel to take on the Des Moines Christian Lions. Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🏀
⏲️: 6:00pm & 7:15pm
📍: Des Moines Christian Schools
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Happening TODAY: Our boys wrestling team is taking on the Knoxville Panthers, Oskaloosa Indians, and Webster City Lynx at home! Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🤼
⏲️: 5:30pm
📍: Van Meter HS
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Congratulations to January’s Lead Dawgs from Grades 6-8! You make us proud! #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!
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 who have completed this form.

