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News Archive for May 2025

Exciting Summer Opportunity for Students: Professional Development Experience + $150 Stipend

Published on May 20, 2025

ATTN: Pella High School students – Attend any or all of three 3-hour local career prep sessions this summer and earn $50 each! Employers want to help local high school students think about and prepare for any future career, and will pay each student $50 per session to participate! Active group sessions will focus on professional presence, […]

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Celebrating School Board Recognition Month: Honoring Our Pella School Board Members

Published on May 19, 2025

May is School Board Recognition Month, and we’re proud to honor the incredible individuals who serve on the Pella School Board. Their continued support, volunteer hours, and steadfast commitment to our students, staff, and schools make a lasting impact on our entire community. We invite you to join us in expressing gratitude for their exceptional […]

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Congratulations to Mary Wisniewski, LSB 2025 Teacher of the Year! 

Published on May 15, 2025

Congratulations to Mary Wisniewski, LSB 2025 Teacher of the Year! Photo Credit: KNIA/KRLS   Lincoln Elementary’s own Mrs. W was honored by Leighton State Bank for her incredible dedication and impact in the classroom. With 30 years of teaching experience—20 of them in Pella Community Schools—Mrs. W has touched countless lives. She was nominated by […]

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Registration Open for CNA Training (Summer 2025)

Published on May 9, 2025

We still have a few spots left for our Summer CNA Training Class! The original deadline was May 9th. However, if spots remain open, the date will be extended.

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Robotics Team Wins State Championship

Published on May 5, 2025

Congratulations to freshmen Peyton Phillips, Kayle Huffaker, and Zoe Shaffer for earning first place in the high school division at the Iowa Technology Student Association (TSA) Robotics State Championship! This achievement qualifies them to advance to the National TSA Conference and Competitions this summer in Nashville, TN. This outstanding achievement marks the fourth consecutive state robotics title for the Pella High School […]

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Pella Middle School Packs Over 22,000 Meals to Fight Hunger

Published on May 5, 2025

On Friday, April 25, Pella Middle School students and staff came together for a powerful cause—packing more than 22,000 meals for families in need through Meals from the Heartland. The initiative was made possible through a generous $4,000 grant from the Pella Community Foundation. Thanks to the incredible efforts of students, teachers, and volunteers, the […]

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A Day of Recognition and Giving at Pella Middle School

Published on May 5, 2025

On Thursday, Pella Middle School marked a special day of recognition and generosity as seventh-grade social studies students presented donation checks to local non-profit organizations. This event upholds a long-standing tradition of raising funds through the winter activities concession stand. The project is made possible thanks to the support of Mr. Fynaardt, Mr. Tjeerdsma, and […]

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