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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30 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter girls basketball player in white and blue uniform dribbling the ball on a gym court during a game. Girls' Basketball Game day vs Elk Horn Kimballton on Thursday, January 22 at 6:15 PM.
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
#VanMeter
30 days ago, Van Meter Schools
Two high school wrestlers competing on a mat during a match in a gymnasium with spectators in the background. Van Meter Boys' Wrestling Meet Day on Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 PM at Southeast Warren Junior-Senior HS.
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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about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Seven students stand on stage holding candles during a Van Meter NHS Cabinet ceremony with a congratulatory banner below.
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.
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Announcement for VM Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, January 21 at 5:00 PM in the new board room near the district office.
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!
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Announcement for Simpson Jazzfest at Simpson College with Van Meter's Jazz 1 at 10:30am and Jazz 2 at 1:30pm on Wednesday, January 21.
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/
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter hiring announcement for secondary (6-12) science and P.E. teachers with strength and conditioning focus for 2026-27 school year.
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.
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Two preschool children wearing headphones read a colorful book in a classroom at Van Meter Elementary School's Preschool Program.
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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about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter girls basketball player in white and blue uniform preparing to pass during a game with spectators in the background. Basketball gameday vs Pleasantville on Tuesday, January 20.
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.
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Group of young children playing and learning together in a classroom setting at Van Meter Elementary School.
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
#VanMeter
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Two female wrestlers in black and yellow singlets competing intensely during a match at the Girls' Wrestling Meet Day event. Girls' Wrestling Meet Day on Tuesday, January 20 at 5:00 PM at Waukee NW HS for the CIML Championship.
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.
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Graphic honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, 2026, with the quote, 'The time is always right to do what is right.'
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
#VanMeter
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter CSD High school boys basketball player in white and blue jersey prepares to shoot during a game with spectators in the background. Basketball game day, Van Meter vs Winterset, Monday, January 19.
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/
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Van Meter CSD announcement for secondary science and P.E. teachers for 2026-27, with applications due January 25.
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
#VanMeter
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Two female wrestlers, one Van Meter student, compete intensely on a mat during a high school wrestling match with spectators in the background. Girls' Wrestling Meet Day on Saturday, January 17, starting at 10:00 AM at Waukee Northwest HS.
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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about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Two high school wrestlers grappling on a mat during a match with spectators in the background at a wrestling meet. Boys' Wrestling Meet Day on Saturday, January 17, starting at 9:00 AM at Panorama HS for the WCAC Tournament.
Students in 3rd grade are using a new tool called "We Will Write" to enhance their writing creativity and stamina! ✍️✨
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Group of elementary students posing in a classroom with a screen showing '1905 words' behind them.
Third grade students in a classroom using laptops and tablets while a coding lesson is projected on the whiteboard.
Third grade students focused on laptops in a colorful classroom filled with educational posters and materials.
Collage of third grade students focused on using laptops in a colorful classroom setting with educational posters and supplies.
Third grade students sitting in a classroom setting and working on their laptops.
Four students working at their laptops. We can see the computer screen of the girl in a pink sweatshirt.
Students working at their laptops. We can see the computer screen of the girl in a gray sweatshirt.
Computer screen of a girl with red hair and tie-dye shirt.
A computer screen is pictured with a pair of glasses and 229 word written about them.
A picture of a laptop screen with text at the top that is asking "Which text is easiest to understand?" Below it is gray and red blocks on the left and right sides with white text.
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! 🙏
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Bold text 'Thank You Month' over a background of a smiling dog and person, highlighting appreciation from Van Meter Schools.
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
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
High school basketball player in white jersey preparing to shoot during a game. Basketball GAME DAY vs the Panorama Panthers on January 16 at Panorama HS.
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
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Hand-drawn wooden artist mannequin standing upright with right arm raised and palm facing outward on a plain background.
Sculpture of a small animal with a white head, brown body, and a yellow beak standing on a concrete floor.
Black and white pen drawing of a rural landscape with mountains, swirling sky, trees, and two houses on a hillside.
A detailed pencil sketch of a lit candle with melting wax dripping down its sides on a holder against a smoky background.
Black and white pencil sketch of a person with long hair tied back and wearing a choker with a bow detail.
Black and white patterned turtle illustration with intricate geometric and organic designs on a blue background.
A colorful drawing of a forest island with a campfire, treehouse, tall trees, a river, mountains, and a Bigfoot figure waving in the background.
Close-up of a dark-toned painting featuring white hydrangea flowers against a textured background with hints of brown and black.
Abstract face portrait created entirely from handwritten words and letters in black ink on white background.
Ceramic cup decorated with black soot sprites holding stars, filled with paintbrushes, next to a small orange-yellow cup with a smiling face and a handle.
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! 🎤
about 1 month ago, Van Meter Schools
Large group of Van Meter Show Choir performers in coordinated red and black outfits posing on stage under bright lights for the "Touch of Class" invitational.