News High School

Congratulations to Coach Jay McKinstrey! He has been named the IHSAA Character Counts! Coach of the Year, an incredible honor awarded to those who truly embody the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness | Respect | Responsibility | Fairness | Caring | Citizenship. Coach McKinstrey’s unwavering dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students go far beyond the […]

Congratulations to Coach Doug Cutler, who has been named the for the state of Iowa by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)! This prestigious honor, proudly sponsored by the United States Marine Corps, recognizes the top high school coaches at both state and national levels. We are beyond grateful for […]

Industrial Technology students from the Career Academy of Pella, led by instructor Brent Ewell, were honored during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Kerstmarkt Dutch Christmas Market for their impressive work on a special project. As part of their Fundamentals of Construction classes, these students collaborated with the Visit Pella organization to construct a dedicated […]

Students from Pella Community and Pella Christian Schools recently participated in the Special Olympics Bowling Competitions, where they showcased their incredible skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship on the lanes. Their dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring to all who attended!   Back Row (Left to Right): Sarah Diers (HS), Christine Rozendaal (HS) Cayla Garland (HS), Teah […]

Pella High School and Pella Middle School are honored to be recognized as “High Performing” on the Iowa School Performance Profile. This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of our exceptional staff, the commitment of our hardworking students, and the invaluable support of our parents and community. See the full profile for The Pella Community School […]

Derek Schulte is Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year Pella High School would like to extend its congratulations to Mr. Derek Schulte for being named the 2025 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI)! “Selected by a group of his peers, Derek stands out as a dedicated leader whose […]

2024 Fall Musical: Freaky Friday 2024 Show Dates Due to the football playoff game on Friday night, the showtimes for the PHS Fall Musical, Freaky Friday, are scheduled for: Thursday evening (11/7) at 7 PM Saturday afternoon (11/9) at 2 PM Saturday evening (11/9) at 7 PM More information and ticket purchasing can be found at […]

The 2024 Duchess yearbook has been awarded Yearbook of the Year by the Iowa High School Association, a prestigious recognition of the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the yearbook staff. In addition to this honor, individual members of the yearbook team took home an impressive 31 awards across various categories. Congratulations to all involved […]

Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country Team, who won the 3A State Championship on Friday, November 1st! The team scored 23 points, which is the all-time state low score in the 5K era. The girls placed six of their seven runners in the top 15, including Marissa Ferebee in 1st, Elsie Brenneman in 2nd, Ruth […]