03/24/2026
We are so proud to share that the Give Like Charly Foundation has gifted a therapy dog and training to the Bettendorf Community School District.
Meet Ernie πΎ β the newest member of the district, who will be supporting students and staff, especially at the middle and high school levels. οΏΌ
Therapy dogs have a powerful impact β bringing comfort, reducing anxiety, and helping students feel safe, seen, and supported.
Charlyβs light continues to shine in the most beautiful ways. π
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Meet Ernie, our new BCSD Therapy Dog. Thanks to a generous gift from the Give Like Charly Foundation, which is funded in memory of BHS '22 grad Charly Erpelding, Ernie will join the BCSD Therapy Dog Program to support staff and students all around BCSD. Charly was known for her positive mindset and being a wonderful friend to all and that is exactly Ernie's purpose in his job. Ernie will be working all around BCSD with Mrs. Hoyt, he's headed to BMS to start his day on Monday. He'll also be working at BHS with Mr. Hoyt!