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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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School Board Meeting (Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM)

Published on May 9, 2025

Pella School Board Meeting When:  Monday, May 12th at 5:30 pm Where: High School Library (212 East University St) Agenda  For More Information Visit the School Board Page

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Little Dutch Academy Recognized with Community Impact Award by PACE Alliance

Published on February 25, 2025

    The Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance (PACE Alliance) recognized three outstanding recipients of the Pella Impact Awards at its Annual Membership Breakfast on Friday. These awards honor individuals and organizations that have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. Among this year’s honorees was Little Dutch Academy (Pella Community Schools), […]

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Coach Jay McKinstrey Honored as IHSAA Character Counts! Coach of the Year

Published on February 20, 2025

Congratulations to Coach Jay McKinstrey! He has been named the IHSAA Character Counts! Coach of the Year, an incredible honor awarded to those who truly embody the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness | Respect | Responsibility | Fairness | Caring | Citizenship. Coach McKinstrey’s unwavering dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students go far beyond the […]

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Save the Date: Upcoming Early Childhood Parent Meetings

Published on January 27, 2025

For any families that 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 different informational nights, depending on your child’s age on Sept 15.  Please see below for the correct day and time. *The PreK/Kindergarten night is for […]

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Pella Schools Receive Generous Special Education Donation

Published on December 13, 2024

Pella Community Schools extends a heartfelt thank you to the Pella Knights of Columbus for their generous donation to our Special Education Department! Funds were raised through their Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.  Your support makes a meaningful impact on our students and programs.  We are thankful to have such incredible community partners!

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Derek Schulte Named Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year for 2025

Published on November 12, 2024

Derek Schulte is Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year Pella High School would like to extend its congratulations to Mr. Derek Schulte for being named the 2025 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI)! “Selected by a group of his peers, Derek stands out as a dedicated leader whose […]

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Introducing Our New Teachers for the 2024-25 School Year!

Published on August 12, 2024

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 […]

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