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At last night’s School Board meeting, Pella Community Schools proudly presented its first-ever Dutch Difference Maker Award to Lowell Ernst, who serves as the district’s Director of K–12 Instruction. This new award recognizes staff members and community partners who go above and beyond in their service to Pella Community Schools. Beginning his 29th year with […]

Pella School Board Meeting When:  Monday, August 24 at 5:30 pm Where: High School Library (212 East University St) Agenda  For More Information Visit the School Board Page

We’re ready to LEVEL UP our minds, our attitudes, and our spirit! Lincoln staff is bringing the energy and excitement for an incredible school year. Let’s LEVEL UP, Lincoln!  

U.S. News & World Report released their 2026–2027 Best High Schools rankings, and Pella High School has earned high marks at both the state and national levels! Ranked #8 high school in the state of Iowa! Schools are evaluated on state assessment performance, graduation rates, and college readiness—including Advanced Placement® (AP®) participation, where Pella High […]

We’re thrilled to welcome our new staff members to the Pella Community School District for the 2026–27 school year! This talented group will be joining buildings across the district, including Lincoln Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate, Pella Middle School, Pella High School, and the Career Academy of Pella. Let’s extend a warm Pella welcome and […]

Pella Families and Staff, Please click the link below for the District Newsletter.  – Back to School Newsletter

Please click on the link(s) below to see the supplies needed for the 2026-27 school year. Little Dutch Academy | Lincoln Elementary | Madison Elementary | Jefferson Intermediate | Middle School | High School 

Congratulations to Pella Middle School teacher Cody DeKruyff on being selected as a recipient of the Educator of Character Award as part of the 2026 Iowa Character Awards! Presented by the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, the Iowa Character Awards recognize individuals and organizations across the state who exemplify the Six […]

High school and college students are a vital piece to the LDA and LDC morning and evening care staff. It is a win-win to staff our programs with quality individuals while they gain experience in working with kids that often matches their future career. We were blessed with great ones who have now graduated and […]

We invite our families, friends, and community members to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Pella High School Class of 2026 at this year’s commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 PM at the Pella Stadium. Doors will open to the public at 6:00 PM, and […]