Van Meter Community School District

On Friday, April 25, 27 Van Meter Student Conservation Club (VMSCC) members participated in a spring field trip and service project! The day began with a tour of one of the nation's largest native prairie seed distributors—Allendan Seed, located in Winterset. We toured greenhouses, viewed machinery, and tried our hand at prairie plug transplanting. Students then took part in a roadside cleanup along our adopted section of Highway F-90. Thanks to Officer Delic for ensuring our safety during this activity! Finally, VMSCC members gathered at Trindle Park for a picnic lunch and oriole feeder-building session. Migrating orioles will soon return from Central and South America. Our next VMSCC event will be attending the Loess Hills Prairie Seminar at the end of the month!

MEET DAY: Our girls and boys track & field teams are hosting the Dave Tapps Invite! Go Dawgs! ⏲️: 4:30pm 📍: Van Meter HS #VanMeter

Congratulations to all of April’s TK-5 Top Dogs! You make us proud! #VanMeter 🐾

On National School Principals Day, we celebrate the passion and leadership of our outstanding principals: 🌟Adam Lamoureux, 6-12 Principal 🌟Cody Tibbetts, Elementary Principal Thank you for inspiring success in every student! 🙌

Recently, our 4th and 5th grade Girls Who Code Club wrapped up their final session, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they accomplished! 👏 Over the past several weeks, these young coders explored the foundations of computer science, developed their problem-solving skills, and created their own projects. Along the way, they built a strong sense of sisterhood, supported each other through challenges, and celebrated taking risks together. We can’t wait to see where their coding journeys take them next!

Join us tonight for an evening of music and talent as the High School Band & Choir take the stage! 🎙️🎺🎶 The concert begins at 6:30pm in the South Gym. We hope to see you there!

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.

Due to the inclement weather, all activities have been canceled for today, April 28.

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 September 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.

Puppy Dog Relays are coming up soon! 🐶 Our TK and kindergarten students will compete on Thursday, May 8, while our 1st through 5th grade students will compete on Monday, May 12. It’s sure to be a fun event!

The Jazz Cafe is happening today, starting at 11:00am in the PAC. Our 7th-12th Grade Jazz Bands will be performing! 🎷🎼

MEET DAY: The girls track qualifiers are running on the blue oval today for the last day of Drake Relays! ⏲️: 4x100 Prelims at 9:40am ⏲️: 4x800 Final at 10:44am ⏲️: 400m Hurdles at 2:12pm ⏲️: 1500m Final at 4:14pm 📍: Drake Stadium #VanMeter

GAMEDAY: Our boys soccer team is traveling to take on the Clarke Community Indians! Go Dawgs! ⏲️: 7:00pm 📍: Clarke HS #VanMeter

GAMEDAY: Our girls and boys soccer teams are traveling to take on the Panorama Panthers! Go Dawgs! ⏲️: 5:30pm & 7:00pm 📍: Panorama HS #VanMeter

Get your tickets today for our 5th grade performance of “Seussical Kids,” with performances on Friday, April 25, at 5:15pm and 6:30pm in the Van Meter School Performing Arts Center! ➡️ https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/vanmeter

MEET DAY: Our girls and boys golf teams are traveling to Lakeview Country Club for today’s meet! Go Dawgs! ⏲️: 4:00pm 📍: Lakeview Country Club #VanMeter

MEET DAY: Laura Streck is competing in the 3000m Final today at 6:07pm! 📍: Drake Stadium #VanMeter

MEET DAY: Our girls and boys track & field teams are traveling to the West Central Valley Meet! Go Dawgs! ⏲️ 4:00pm & 4:30pm 📍 West Central Valley HS #VanMeter