News High School

At last night’s School Board meeting, Pella Community Schools proudly presented its first-ever Dutch Difference Maker Award to Lowell Ernst, who serves as the district’s Director of K–12 Instruction. This new award recognizes staff members and community partners who go above and beyond in their service to Pella Community Schools. Beginning his 29th year with […]

U.S. News & World Report released their 2026–2027 Best High Schools rankings, and Pella High School has earned high marks at both the state and national levels! Ranked #8 high school in the state of Iowa! Schools are evaluated on state assessment performance, graduation rates, and college readiness—including Advanced Placement® (AP®) participation, where Pella High […]

We’re thrilled to welcome our new staff members to the Pella Community School District for the 2026–27 school year! This talented group will be joining buildings across the district, including Lincoln Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate, Pella Middle School, Pella High School, and the Career Academy of Pella. Let’s extend a warm Pella welcome and […]

Pella Families and Staff, Please click the link below for the District Newsletter.  – Back to School Newsletter

Please click on the link(s) below to see the supplies needed for the 2026-27 school year. Little Dutch Academy | Lincoln Elementary | Madison Elementary | Jefferson Intermediate | Middle School | High School 

High school and college students are a vital piece to the LDA and LDC morning and evening care staff. It is a win-win to staff our programs with quality individuals while they gain experience in working with kids that often matches their future career. We were blessed with great ones who have now graduated and […]

ATTN: Pella High School students – Attend three 3-hour local career prep sessions this summer and earn $150! Employers want to help local high school students think about and prepare for future careers, and will pay each student to participate! Active group sessions will focus on personal finance, goal achievement, resume and interview preparation, your “elevator pitch” and […]

Recently, 11 students from our middle school and high school enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics track meet! More than anything, it was a day filled with smiles, encouragement, and time spent together as a team. We are so grateful for opportunities like this that allow all of our students to participate, connect, and create […]

WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella recently joined community supporters for a student signing event to recognize nearly 50 area high school students who have committed to work-based learning opportunities with local employers. Students from Pella High School, along with peers from other schools and homeschool backgrounds, are beginning hands-on experiences that will […]

Cadyn Rollings, a 2025 Pella High School graduate, recently hosted his Hospitality Capstone dinner with huge success. More than 75 community members attended the Italian dinner planned, prepared, and hosted by Cadyn. The event completes his Hospitality Registered Apprenticeship certification through WorkSMART Connector, the work-based learning program hosted by the Career Academy of Pella (CAP). […]