National FFA Week ran from February 20 through 24, and the Pella FFA celebrated by having class competitions in the agriculture classes. They competed in hay bale stacking, pedal tractors, welding darts, truck show, and competed at subdistricts. The class competitions were a fun way to get students excited about FFA throughout the week, and […]
Students in Mrs. Hones’ 1st and 2nd period Anatomy and Physiology classes hosted representatives from the Iowa Donor Network on Thursday, February 23. The guest speakers provided students with information on organ donation. The presentation was not only about the facts; the representatives were also able to share individual case stories about lives saved through […]
The common area of the high school is scheduled to be completed by the time students return from Spring Break. The wrestling room and locker rooms are also approaching completion. See the virtual tour of the construction site. Virtual Tour
Excellence in Electives is a program showcasing the work that the students and teachers of Pella High do in the school’s many elective classes. This year’s event was hosted on February 13. See Pelladium’s Roving Reporter in Excellence in Electives.
The theme of the Acapella show choir this year is “What Happened to Mr. Body?”. It is based on the board game “Clue.” See Pelladium.com’s interview with senior Tate Petty who plays Mr. Body. Interview with Mr. Body.
On January 26, the Pella High adaptive P.E. class traveled to Simpson College. They attended an event that the local AEA (Area Educational Agency) puts on every year called “Hoop it Up.” This event has activities related to basketball for kids with special needs to participate in. Pella High has attended this event ever since […]
Senior wrestlers and their parents were honored at the home wrestling meet against Dallas Center-Grimes on January 19. See the photo gallery on Pelladium.com. Photos were taken by Hannah Davis. http://pelladium.com/wrestling-senior-night-2017/
Large group speech competed at districts in Grinnell on Saturday, Jan 21. Twenty two groups performed. Fifteen groups will advance to state with a Division I rating. Seven groups received a Division II rating. Caroline Henry, Natalie Henry, Lexi VanHaaften, and Bailee Meyer prepare for their Musical Theater act.
On Saturday, Jan. 21 played Oskaloosa at Excit a bowl. Results: the boys bowling team won with 2839 points and the girls bowling team lost with 1939 .