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Bettendorf board honors students, staff and a district hunger drive that collected tens of thousands of pounds of food
Summary
The board recognized musical and athletic achievements, honored York Middle School crisis interventionist Tristy Stromquist as Iowa School Social Workers Association Student Advocate of the Year, and noted a student-led hunger drive that raised nearly 66,000 pounds of food (reported as 186,795 meals).
The Bettendorf Community School District board used part of its meeting to highlight student and staff achievements across academics, arts and athletics.
The instrumental music department sent 28 students to IHSMA All-State auditions; nine were selected and one recalled as among the top performers in Iowa. Several students were named to the Iowa Junior Honors Orchestra and multiple students received first- and second-year all-state honors.
The board recognized Tristy Stromquist, York Middle School crisis interventionist, who was named Student Advocate of the Year by the Iowa School Social Workers Association for her work supporting students in need.
Administrators also reported athletic successes: the boys cross-country team placed first at the district meet and placed eleventh at state; golfers and swimming teams earned state-level honors. Bettendorf High School’s student council led a community hunger drive that district representatives said raised nearly 66,000 pounds of food — described in the meeting as the equivalent of 186,795 meals.
Administrators and board members praised volunteers, staff and student leaders and thanked the community for its support. No follow-up actions tied to these recognitions were recorded beyond congratulations and public acknowledgment.
