The Pella Community School District School Board has named Dr. Kyle Koeppen as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Koeppen is the superintendent of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, where he leads an organization of approximately 1,600 students and 320 staff members. During his extensive tenure as superintendent, the district has secured over $2 million in […]
Our 5th grade students recently had the opportunity to participate in a Flag Essay Contest sponsored by the Pella American Legion. Lily Heesch was the overall winner of the contest. Through this class assignment, students got to deepen their understanding of the American flag—its history, meaning, and proper etiquette. The experience helped students grow in […]
We loved welcoming former PHS graduates back to campus to share their post–high school journeys with our iLead classes! With over 40 alumni returning, our students gained valuable advice, real-world insights, and inspiring stories about what life can look like after graduation. It was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our alumni’s successes while helping current […]
We are pleased to announce that The Career Academy has been selected to receive a 2026–2027 Iowa STEM BEST Program Award from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Department of Education—one of just 31 school districts statewide to earn this honor! Program advisor Teri Vos shared: “Pella Community School District and WorkSMART Connector […]