March is National Nutrition Month!
Cooking together is a great way to teach kids about nutrition! Let them help prepare meals at home to build lifelong healthy habits. 🍽️🍎
Tonight, our talented students will take the stage in the South Gym for an evening of music! The 5th-8th grade band will kick things off at 5:00pm, followed by the high school band and choir at 6:30pm.
We hope to see you there to support our incredible musicians! 🎵👏 #VanMeter
Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Students will be dismissed early at 1:30pm. 🗓️
Additionally, Spring Break will take place March 14-21! 🌷
During Women’s History Month, we honor the contributions of women who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations.
Daylight saving time starts at 2:00am on Sunday, March 9. Set your clocks forward one hour! ⏰ #VanMeter
On International Women’s Day, we honor the achievements of women and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive. #VanMeter
We want to wish our 7th-12th grade student musicians the best of luck as they take part in the Waukee Jazz Band Competition today! 🎶 #VanMeter
Congratulations to February’s Lead Dawgs from Grades 6-8! You make us proud! #VanMeter 🐾
We're hiring a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2025-26 school year! 🍎
Join our team and make a difference—apply online today: https://vmcsd.schoolspring.com/
The Van Meter Drama Department presents: “The Alibis.” Performances will take place tonight, March 7, and Saturday, March 8—at 7:00pm both evenings. 🎭
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night of laughter and mystery—tickets are online purchase only! Get yours today: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
We’re thrilled to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day! 🎉
We want to take this opportunity to thank our teachers and staff for all they do to support our students’ learning journeys on a daily basis. You truly are appreciated!
Shoutout to our amazing maintenance staff on Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day! Thank you to Chas Funaro, Jay Nikolish, and Tris Coffin for all you do.
You keep our schools safe, clean, and ready for learning every day. From repairing classrooms to maintaining our HVAC systems, we appreciate your hard work! 👏
The Van Meter Drama Department presents: “The Alibis.” Performances will take place Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8—at 7:00pm both evenings. 🎭
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night of laughter and mystery—get your tickets today: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter
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! 👏
