The Bettendorf Community School District is proud to host its Annual Future Ready Month throughout May. This month-long celebration is designed to inspire and support students as they explore future career pathways and post-secondary opportunities.
Future Ready Month features engaging events, hands-on experiences, and meaningful conversations aimed at helping students envision and prepare for life after high school. Highlights include career exploration activities, guest speakers, and a special celebration honoring our graduating seniors and their next steps whether it be college, career, or military service.
Throughout the month:
1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade - Community Readers
Volunteers will read a career-related book (will be provided) to the students and then share a little about their own career journey. We still need volunteers: Sign up here!
4th Grade Classrooms – Career Day Showcase
Volunteers will speak about their career, how they achieved their current role, what they love about their job, and other highlights from their professional journey. We still need volunteers: All spots are full - check here for time/day information to cover events.
May 11th:
9 - 10 am - Bettendorf Middle School - 7th Grade Career Fair - Community Members join 7th grade classes to share about their careers.
May 12th:
8 - 11 am - Bettendorf Middle School - Rev Up - A Parking Lot Career Fair - Local businesses fill the BMS parking lot to showcase their careers for our 6th Grade students.
May 13th:
10:30 - 11 am - Bettendorf High School - Donuts and Decision - A Senior Class Decision Day to celebrate our Seniors future plans. Students will have a photo booth, donuts bar, raffle, signing the class banner, and giving the Life Impact staff award. This is a high energy event.
1:30 - 2 pm- Bettendorf High School - Military Signing Day - During this ceremony, Senior students that are enlisting in the military or enrolling in an ROTC program will be recognized with area service members, recruiters, families, and peers. This is a special opportunity for our students that have decided to serve their country after graduation.
May 29th:
1 - 2 pm - Bettendorf High School - Future Ready Friday - All High School teachers host “adulting” sessions for high school students to attend.