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Congratulations to Pella Jazz on their win at state! Photo courteous of KNIA/KRLA. KNIA Article – Pella Jazz Wins 18th State Championship

Please read the attached article to see how FFA is “learning to do and doing to learn” in the community. Pella FFA Chapter – Stairs for the Opera House

Pella Community School District is pleased to announce that Adam Beckel will be joining our team as Pella High School Principal beginning July 1, 2019. He will be filling the position after Eric Nelson retires at the end of this school year. Mr. Beckel earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education at the University […]

Congratulations to Pella Jazz I and Jazz II for earning the highest score possible, a  Division I superior rating, from the Iowa High School Music Association at the state festival in Oskaloosa. KNIA Article -Pella High School Jazz Ensembles Again Rating Among Best in Iowa

Pella High School alumn, Billy Fox, was credited by Governor Kim Reynolds for his actions as Head of Secucrity at Vermeer Corporation during the EF-3 tornado that hit Pella on July 19, 2018, causing extensive damage at Vermeer.  Congratulations to Billy on being recognized for his outstanding leadership in helping keep employees and visitors safe […]

High School Junior, Annaleigh Babcock, has been selected to participate on the Honor Band of America.  Babcock plays trumpet in the Jazz 1 Ensemble and participates in the Marching Dutch.  We are honored to have her represent Pella as a member of the Honor Band of America during the Music for All national festival, March […]

Photo courtesy of KNIA/KRLS.   We are full of Pella Pride for sophomore Isaac Piersma, who was named alternate drummer for the Jazz Band of America. This is a nation-wide audition and Isaac finished second.  Congratulations Isaac! Read the article featured on KNIA/KRSL: Isaac Piersma Receives National Recognition