Graduation is a milestone cherished by many, symbolizing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. However, for the graduating class of 2020, the traditional pomp and circumstance were disrupted by the challenges of the global pandemic. Now, as they cross the stage at Western Illinois University, these graduates are finally experiencing the celebratory […]
A huge shoutout to Young Lions Roar wrapping up National Poetry Month with us last Friday! They started the day visiting and working with our 5th and 6th graders on creative writing and poetry. We finished the day with a Poetry Showcase after school where 12 of our Lions shared poems in front of a […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has nominated five students from Central and Northwestern Illinois for admission to the United States Service Academies for the class entering the fall of 2024. The nominated students are: United States Military Academy: John Nienhaus- Moline High School, Moline, IL United States Naval Academy: Sean Conner […]
Iowa City — In a clash of the titans, the number 9 ranked Bettendorf boys varsity soccer team defeated number 1 ranked and previously undefeated Dowling Catholic. After a physical and tough back-and-forth regulation ending in a 0-0 tie, Bettendorf outlasted Dowling in penalty kicks 3-2. Coming down to the final kick and holding a […]
Bettendorf High School science teacher Spencer Mesick and his students planted wildflowers to help preserve endangered bees and remove invasive species on the Bettendorf High School campus on Earth Day.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-AL), and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. This legislation will provide states with federal grants to help working families afford clean drinking water and wastewater services. “We have wonderful communities here in Central and […]
BHS Parent Teacher PRIDE is excited to share with you a new program that we are starting this year for our seniors: the Life Impact Award! With this program, seniors will be given the opportunity to select any person from their K-12th grade education whot has impacted or inspired them. The students will write a letter […]
Last week, Rock Island High School hosted its annual Construction Trades Career Expo for all QCA students. It was a great opportunity for students and their families to come out and learn more about apprenticeship programs and career opportunities in construction trades.
Aligned with our core principles, the Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department remains unwavering in our commitment to ensuring equitable access to organized sports leagues for all children, irrespective of their economic circumstances. Through the generous support of sponsors like you, we can make our program accessible to every child, empowering them to participate in […]
A huge congratulations to Davenport Community School District’s incredible high school teams who participated in the Eastern Iowa High School Battle of the Books alongside teams from neighboring districts! With a total of 12 captivating books and 60 challenging questions, they demonstrated their dedication to literature and their commitment to excellence.
