We invite our families, friends, and community members to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Pella High School Class of 2026 at this year’s commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 PM at the Pella Stadium. Doors will open to the public at 6:00 PM, and […]
May is School Board Recognition Month, and we’re proud to honor the incredible individuals who serve on the Pella School Board. School board members play a vital role in shaping the future of education, making thoughtful decisions that support students, educators, and families. We thank our school board for their countless hours of service and unwavering focus […]
Nick Fynaardt: 2026-2027 Activities Director April 30, 2026 Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Nicholas Fynaardt for the Pella CSD Activities Director. Nick, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Middle School Activities Director and Student Success Coordinator, has accepted the role as the leader of Activities […]
For families who would like to learn more about our early childhood programs at Pella Community Schools, please join us for one of the events below. There are two informational nights, depending on your child’s age as of September 15. Please see the ad for the correct date and time. *The PreK/Kindergarten night is for […]
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 […]
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 […]
PCSD is proud to announce that all five of our school buildings, serving grades K-12, have been recognized as High Performing in the Iowa Department of Education’s annual rankings. Each year, Iowa schools are evaluated on academic performance, survey results, and grade-level data. Rankings range from Priority/Comprehensive through Exceptional, with High Performing reflecting strong results […]
We’re thrilled to welcome our new staff members to the Pella Community School District for the 2025–26 school year! This talented group will be joining six buildings across the district: Little Dutch Academy, Lincoln Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate, Middle School, and High School. Let’s extend a warm Pella welcome and show our support as […]
At the annual Humanex Ventures Leadership Conference in Omaha, NE, Mr. Greg Ebeling, Superintendent of Pella Community School District, was honored with the prestigious Exemplar Award in Education. This award is presented to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and create a lasting, positive impact on their schools and communities—leaving a meaningful legacy for future generations. […]