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Kids and teens across our community can get free meals this summer at participating locations. To find a site near you text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.

May is School Board Recognition Month, and we would like to extend a special thank you to our Pella School Board members for their unwavering support and dedication to our district, staff, and students. Their tireless efforts and countless hours volunteering their time exemplify their commitment to education and the well-being of our community. Join […]

An annual U.S. News & World Report publication shows that Pella High School is ranked among Iowa’s best in state rankings. The magazine ranked Pella High School as the 3rd best high school in the state, with Iowa City West and Gilbert High School ranked number one and two. Principal Josh Manning said, “We are […]

  Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Sarah Boyce for the Madison Elementary Principal position. Sarah, a current 7th grade Language Arts Teacher at Pella Middle School, has accepted the role as the leader of Madison Elementary beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Sarah is married to Jason Boyce and […]

Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Blaine Forsythe for the Jefferson Intermediate Principal. Blaine, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Dean of Students at Madison Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate, has accepted the role as the leader of Jefferson Intermediate beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Blaine […]

Families, We are excited to announce that Pella Schools will be offering a childcare program called Little Dutch Club for school-aged children starting Fall of 2024.  We are dedicated to providing high quality childcare for kindergarteners through 4th graders in a fun environment for the children to look forward to coming to each day.  Academics […]

Congratulations to Pella High School’s Jazz 1 on winning the 2024 Iowa Jazz Championships! This is the fourth consecutive state championship for Jazz 1. Historically, of the forty-six held events, Pella has performed in the evening finals thirty-three times and won the state championship twenty-one times. We are proud of these students for their amazing […]

The Pella Community School District has platform music risers for sale via sealed bid.  To schedule a time to see the risers in person please contact Middle School Principal, Scott Tjeerdsma via email or at (641) 628-4784. Sealed bids are due to the Middle School office by April 12, 2024.  

Congratulations Coach Jay McKinstrey! The Iowa Football Coaches Association has named Jay McKinstrey to the IFCA Hall of Fame Class of 2024. A graduate of Maurice-Orange City and Northwestern College, McKinstrey has been head coach at Pella through one of the great runs in Iowa high school football history. The Dutch won three consecutive championships […]

While brainstorming fundraising ideas for the team, Coach Adam Hale conceived the “Indy 500” workout, a unique event where teams of two alternate carrying dumbbells and run around Pella High School. This event, coinciding with Christmas and our wrestling team’s downtime, became an opportunity to raise funds. Inspired by the Jump Rope for Heart model, […]