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We are excited to welcome new staff members to the Pella Community School District for the 2024-25 academic school year! The group of 24 teachers will be spread across six school buildings, including Little Dutch Academy, Lincoln Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate, Middle School, and the High School. Let’s make them feel at home and […]

Please click on the link(s) below to see the supplies needed for the 2024-25 school year. Little Dutch Academy | Lincoln Elementary | Madison Elementary | Jefferson Intermediate | Middle School | High School 

Kids and teens across our community can get free meals this summer at participating locations. To find a site near you text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.

May is School Board Recognition Month, and we would like to extend a special thank you to our Pella School Board members for their unwavering support and dedication to our district, staff, and students. Their tireless efforts and countless hours volunteering their time exemplify their commitment to education and the well-being of our community. Join […]

An annual U.S. News & World Report publication shows that Pella High School is ranked among Iowa’s best in state rankings. The magazine ranked Pella High School as the 3rd best high school in the state, with Iowa City West and Gilbert High School ranked number one and two. Principal Josh Manning said, “We are […]

  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 […]

Families, We are excited to announce that Pella Schools will be offering a childcare program called Little Dutch Club for school-aged children starting Fall of 2024.  We are dedicated to providing high quality childcare for kindergarteners through 4th graders in a fun environment for the children to look forward to coming to each day.  Academics […]