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 […]
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. […]
May is School Board Recognition Month, and we’re proud to honor the incredible individuals who serve on the Pella School Board. Their continued support, volunteer hours, and steadfast commitment to our students, staff, and schools make a lasting impact on our entire community. We invite you to join us in expressing gratitude for their exceptional […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]