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 Sept. 15, 2025!
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 that have completed this form.
Congratulations to the AP Language and Composition students for their impressive work during the mock trial at the Law Museum of Iowa in Windsor Heights! With Principal Adam Lamoureux presiding as judge, students took on the roles of attorneys and witnesses, presenting well-crafted arguments to a jury of their peers. Way to go!
This past Saturday, seven individuals competed at District Individual Speech at CAM High School, and all seven earned a 1 rating, qualifying for State!
Keira Hulse qualified in Storytelling, Nadia Sparks in Musical Theater, Keaton Mennen in Poetry, Samantha Akers in Review, Kynzee Shaver in After Dinner Speaking, and both Mason Bradley and Lukas Hetland in Musical Theater. They will compete at Ames High School on Saturday, March 15.
Congratulations to all!
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 helps us plan for next year. Official registrations will be sent out later this spring to families that have completed this form.
Congratulations to all of February’s TK-5 Top Dogs! You make us proud! #VanMeter 🐾
We are currently hiring coaches: two Assistant High School Football Coaches, a Junior High Football Coach, and a Junior High Volleyball Coach. 🏐🏈
To apply, visit: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com
We’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week by giving a shoutout to our amazing Van Meter food service team! 🍓🍌
They work hard every morning to provide nutritious meals that help students start the day right. Join us in thanking them! 👏
During School Social Work Week, we celebrate the incredible social workers serving our schools!
From supporting students’ mental health to connecting families with resources, their efforts make a difference every day. Thank you! 👏💙
Share the love of reading with your child on Read Across America Day! Encourage them to visit the library sometime this week and find a book that excites them. 📚💫
We’ll be rooting for our students competing in the District Individual Speech Contest at CAM High School today. We know you’ll make us proud! 🙌
As the sun sets this evening, we wish the very best to those in our community beginning their observance of Ramadan. Wishing peace and reflection during this important time. #VanMeter
We're hiring a Work-Based Learning Coordinator for the 2025-26 school year! The WBL Coordinator will oversee opportunities such as internships, pre-apprenticeships, and work experiences for students.
Apply today at: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/
Congratulations to Dylan Williamson on winning Van Meter's first-ever individual state championship as the 2A 106 lb champ! 🏆
Congratulations to Quinn Arellano for earning 8th place in the 2A 113 lb division!
Finally, a HUGE thanks to Chas Funaro and our entire coaching staff for their dedication and leadership in guiding our athletes to success at the 2A State Wrestling Tournament! 🤼♂️
We're hiring a Math Interventionist Teacher for the 2025-26 school year! Learn more about this opportunity today: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/ ✏️
We're hiring a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 school year! 🍎
Join our team and make a difference—apply online today: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/
Kindergarteners in Mrs. McIlravy's class are learning about forces and motion. Using ramps, they planned and conducted an investigation to answer the question, "How can I make the cup go farther when rolling a ball into it?"
Their class came up with many great predictions, such as using a taller ramp, trying a heavier ball, and giving the ball a push. They then tested each of these ideas to see how they affected the distance the cup traveled. After observing these different pushes, they repeated the experiment with a string attached between the ball and the cup to compare the differences between pushing and pulling.
The next meeting of the Van Meter Board of Education will take place Wednesday, February 26, beginning at 5:00pm in the Elementary Collaboration Space. The meeting is open to the public.
Happening TODAY: Our boys basketball team is taking on the Albia Blue Demons for the next round of district play. Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🏀
⏲️: 7:00pm
📍: Chariton HS
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We’re celebrating Public Schools Week in Van Meter Schools! 🎉
Strong public schools are essential for building a brighter tomorrow. Thanks to our teachers, staff, parents, and community for your commitment to our students!
The Van Meter Drama Department is proud to present “The Alibis.” Performances will take place Friday, March 7 at 7:00pm, and Saturday, March 8 at 7:00pm. 🎭
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night of laughter and mystery—get your tickets today: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
