News Blaine Forsythe: 2025-2026 Jefferson Intermediate Principal

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 is married to Morgan Forsythe, who is a Special Education Teacher at Pella Schools, and has two children, Brady (KG) and Brynn (PS). Along with serving as the Dean of Students, Blaine has served the Pella Community School District as a 6-8 Math teacher, coaching various sports and is currently the Head Girls Basketball Coach.

“I am honored to accept the Jefferson Intermediate principal position for the 2025-2026 school year. I look forward to working collaboratively with students, staff, and parents to maintain a positive learning environment. Our Jefferson team will strive to build relationships, develop potential, and pursue excellence. It is important for us to hold our students to high academic standards and prepare each student to continue to develop as a leader.”

– Blaine Forsythe,
Future Jefferson Intermediate Principal

“We are pleased to announce Blaine as the principal to succeed Brian Miller at Jefferson. I have watched Blaine grow as a leader over the last several years. He will bring a youthful energy to this role at Jefferson Intermediate. I am excited to have Blaine continue in a leadership role with the Pella School District. He will make a positive impact on Jefferson and our 4th through 6th graders.”

– Greg Ebeling,
Superintendent of Pella Schools