Van Meter Community School District

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the unique talents and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels welcomed, valued, and supported. 💙💛

Thank you to the Van Meter Fire Department for spending time with our students during Fire Prevention Week! Our students learned important safety tips, explored the fire truck, and had the chance to ask great questions. 🔥🚒

We’re grateful for your partnership and continued support in keeping our community safe.

GAMEDAY: Let’s go, dawgs! Our boys and girls cross country teams are competing at the Saydel Community Meet tonight! 🏃
🕖 5:00pm
📍 Saydel HS
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GAMEDAY: Good luck to our volleyball team tonight as they host a triangular at home for our Pink Out Night! Go dawgs! 🏐
🕖 5:00pm
📍 Van Meter HS
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During Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, we recommit ourselves to building a positive school environment. Each of us—students, staff, and families—has a role in ensuring our schools are safe and welcoming. Thank you for doing your part! 🫶

GAMEDAY: Best of luck to our volleyball team as they travel to take on the Woodward-Granger Hawks! Let’s go, dawgs! 🏐
🕖 6:30pm
📍 Woodward-Granger HS
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Happy National Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day! Instructional coaches play a vital role in supporting teachers with strategies, tools, and guidance that strengthen classroom instruction.

⭐ Kate Lamoureux
⭐ Abby Teigland
⭐ Shawn Hyer
⭐ Renee Martin

We are so thankful for all our instructional coaches and everything they do to support teaching and learning. 🎉

During Fire Prevention Week, we encourage families to talk about their plans in case of a fire in the home. Here are some quick tips:

✅ Practice your escape plan twice a year
✅ Make sure kids know how to dial 911
✅ Teach everyone to stay low and go if there’s smoke
✅ Agree on a meetup place after evacuating the home

Find more tips: http://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/escape-planning

Schedule update 🚨

Due to today’s weather conditions, our cross country teams will now compete at the North Polk Invitational at North Polk Community Schools, 311 NE 141st Street, Alleman, IA.

➡️ 4:15pm: Middle School Girls
➡️ 4:35pm: Middle School Boys
➡️ 5:00pm: High School Girls (Varsity and JV)
➡️ 5:30pm: High School Boys (Varsity and JV)

Admission is $8 per person at https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20241014062959352bf92cc78ac3f48/checkout. Credit or debit card only—no cash accepted.

Fan parking is available in the High School and Middle School lots. Spectators are not allowed on the west side of the creek near the bridge area.

Just a reminder for families: There will be an early dismissal on Thursday, October 9 at 1:30pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place from 3:00 to 7:00pm. 🍎

There is no school on Friday, October 10.

On Friday morning, all Van Meter Bulldogs came together for various activities. It was a short, but sweet time! We love being a K-12 building! 🌟

Last week, our Homecoming Court visited elementary classrooms and read books! 📚

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our girls and boys cross country teams as they compete at the Nodaway Valley Invitational today! Go dawgs! 🏃
🕖 5:00pm
📍 Greenfield Country Club
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The Van Meter High School Homecoming Dance is tonight, starting at 8:00pm. Have a great time, everyone! 🪩

You can still get your tickets here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/58100

GAMEDAY: Good luck to our volleyball team as they compete in the Greene County Rams’ varsity tournament today! 🏐
🕖 9:00am
📍 Greene County HS
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Yesterday was National Custodians Day, and today we're taking a moment to celebrate the amazing custodial staff who help our schools shine.

⭐ Jay Nikolish
⭐ Tom Von Rentzell
⭐ Tris Coffin
⭐ Mekhail Baker
⭐ Sandra Solorzano
⭐ Gilmar Guerra
⭐ Jarin Young
⭐ David Barringer
⭐ Jake McNair
⭐ Chas Funaro
⭐ Carlos Solorzano
⭐ Deanna Hepworth

Your hard work keeps our learning spaces clean, safe, and ready for success. Thank you for all that you do! 👏

Congratulations to September’s Lead Dawgs from Grades 6-8! You make us proud! #VanMeter 🐾

Congratulations to all of September’s TK-5 Top Dogs for showing trustworthiness! You make us proud! #VanMeter 🐾

Congratulations to the Van Meter CSD 2025 Homecoming Court!

✨ Seth Alexander
✨ Quinton Hall
✨ Gabe Jones
✨ Liam Newell
✨ Keaton Mennen
✨ Ava Baumhover
✨ Bella Bruins
✨ Tysa Hancock
✨ Ava Muller
✨ Cielo Sparks