News Archive for April 2024

In their 13th year of operating a concession stand, 7th-grade Social Studies students from Mrs. Schulz’s and Mrs. Lybbert’s classes at Pella Middle School have continued their tradition of generosity. During the basketball season, they raised $6,230 in revenue from their concession stand efforts, ultimately contributing $3,200 in profits to various charitable causes. Their cumulative […]

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For the past eight years, the students of Pella Middle School have dedicated themselves to supporting those facing hunger. Through their partnership with Meals from the Heartland, they have packaged an astounding 180,000 meals during this time frame. This year, their commitment to making a difference was as strong as ever. Once again, students came […]

Pella High hosted a WorkSMART Connector and Career Academy of Pella signing event on Wednesday, joined by a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of area high school students who enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeships and certificate opportunities. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, and homeschool backgrounds […]

WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella joined a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of area high school students who enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeship and certificate opportunities. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, and homeschool backgrounds are embarking on a journey to gain technical […]

Congratulations to the following Pella High students and their success at the 2024 State of Iowa Technology Student Association’s STEM competitions. Haden Papendick – 1st Place: CAD Engineering and 3D Modeling Grant Hartke and Jack Weaver – 1st Place: Structural Design and Engineering Jack Weaver and Seth Vos – 1st Place: VEX Robotics Meav Swank – 3rd […]

  Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Sarah Boyce for the Madison Elementary Principal position. Sarah, a current 7th grade Language Arts Teacher at Pella Middle School, has accepted the role as the leader of Madison Elementary beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Sarah is married to Jason Boyce and […]

Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Blaine Forsythe for the Jefferson Intermediate Principal. Blaine, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Dean of Students at Madison Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate, has accepted the role as the leader of Jefferson Intermediate beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Blaine […]

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