Skip to main content
Settings
Light Mode

News High School

Pella High Presents Inaugural WorkSmart Connector Career Fair

Published on March 8, 2024

On Wednesday, March 6, Pella High School hosted its first-ever WorkSMART Connector Career Fair. Over 60 members of the surrounding community presented to our students during iLead time, showcasing a variety of career options. Volunteers and students were grouped into Career Clusters based on their interests. Students had the opportunity to learn from volunteers about […]

Read Full News Story

Registration Now Open for CNA Training (Summer 2024)

Published on March 1, 2024

The Career Academy of Pella is pleased to share an opportunity at no charge, for students to earn CNA and Advanced CNA certifications, with college credit, this June.  This is made possible by grant funding, and is intended to serve the region.  The registration deadline is March 22, 2024.        

Read Full News Story

Local Apprenticeship Programs Shine During Iowa Lawmakers’ Day on the Hill

Published on February 23, 2024

A group of students showcased local apprenticeships at a “Day on the Hill” earlier this month. Students were visited by state lawmakers, including State Senator Ken Rozenboom and Representative Barb Kniff McCulla.  They showcased their work-based learning experiences through WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella. The School Administrators of Iowa, the Iowa Association […]

Read Full News Story

Robotics Team Makes School History

Published on February 21, 2024

Congratulations to the Bionic Dutch for securing a spot in the State of Iowa Robotics Championship, marking the first time in school history! Alongside this historic accomplishment, the team also earned the prestigious Engineering Design Award and the Finalist Alliance Award. Let’s extend a special congratulations to team Captains Jack Weaver and Ben Holmbeck, acknowledged […]

Read Full News Story

Jay McKinstrey Named to Iowa Football Coaches Hall of Fame

Published on January 25, 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 […]

Read Full News Story

Racing Toward Success: Fundraising Event Hosted by the Girls’ Wrestling Team

Published on December 22, 2023

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, […]

Read Full News Story

Fortè Team Earns Top Awards at State Championship

Published on December 5, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS! Fortè earned 1st place in CLASS 5 JAZZ, 1st place in CLASS 12 POM and 1st place in CLASS 2 MILITARY!  They also received a Judge’s Choice Award for their military routine and a Distinguished Academic Award.  Senior Fortè members Olivia Cunningham and Stella Stelpfulg were finalists and recipients of Senior Scholarship Awards. A special congratulations […]

Read Full News Story

Doug Cutler Named Class 3A Girls Cross Country State Coach of the Year

Published on November 16, 2023

Congratulations Doug Cutler! Doug Cutler has been named Class 3A Girls Cross Country State Coach of the Year! “Doug exemplifies what it means to be a true coach of young people. His focus on developing his student-athletes into better people is evident in everything he does. Pella High School is proud of Coach Cutler as he is […]

Read Full News Story

Future Ready Conferences – November 13th & November 16th

Published on November 13, 2023

Parents / Guardians of students at PHS: We are hosting our fall Future Ready Conferences Monday, November 13 and Thursday, November 16. There is still time to sign up! https://docs.google.com/…/1dY6yYvFS6GhkLQHSEvL3CfL…/edit

Read Full News Story