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Pella Schools Names Nicholas Fynaardt as New Activities Director

Published on April 30, 2026

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 […]

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Save the Date: Upcoming Early Childhood Parent Meetings

Published on February 2, 2026

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 […]

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Pella Community School District Board Names Kyle Koeppen Next District Superintendent

Published on January 28, 2026

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 […]

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Iowa STEM BEST Award Supports New EMT Training Partnership

Published on January 14, 2026

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 […]

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District Celebrates Statewide Recognition: All Five Schools Rated High Performing

Published on October 2, 2025

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 […]

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Pella Superintendent Honored for Leadership

Published on July 2, 2025

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.⁠ […]

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Celebrating School Board Recognition Month: Honoring Our Pella School Board Members

Published on May 19, 2025

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 […]

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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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