News Archive for August 2026

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 […]

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