Join us Tuesday, November 4, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the Pella High School Auditorium to learn about the many work-based learning programs available to students! These opportunities are open to students from any high school in the region — a fantastic way to gain real-world skills, earn class credit, and get paid at the same […]
Ben, Davis, Mykaylah (Melcher-Dallas), Hayden and Daniel were invited to present at the Iowa STEM Summit in Des Moines on their WorkSMART Connector paid, work-based learning experience in IT. The Summit showcased Pella’s distinctive business-education partnership, to educators, employers, students and legislators from across the state. The audience applauded Pella for “offering a truly unique […]
2025 Fall Play: Anne of Green Gables The dates for the fall show are October 30 at 7:00 PM, November 1 at 2:00 PM, and November 1 at 7:00 PM. All reserved seating must be purchased online at phsproductions.booktix.com. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and will go on sale October 20. Reserved seating will provide the most favorable […]
October is National Principals Month! We’re thankful for the dedication, compassion, and support our principals show each day. Their leadership strengthens our schools and helps students and staff thrive—academically, socially, and personally. Superintendent Greg Ebeling shared, “October is a time to celebrate the incredible leadership of our principals. Their commitment to creating safe, caring, and […]
Pella High School’s Worked-based Learning Programs include: Construction Trades, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Patient Care, and Welding. Want to learn more? Fill out the student interest form at the provided link and join the list to be invited to our Work-based Learning Information Night on November 4, 2025.
PCSD is proud to announce that all five of our school buildings, serving grades K-12, have been recognized as High Performing in the Iowa Department of Education’s annual rankings. Each year, Iowa schools are evaluated on academic performance, survey results, and grade-level data. Rankings range from Priority/Comprehensive through Exceptional, with High Performing reflecting strong results […]
ATTN: Pella High School students – Attend any or all of three 3-hour local career prep sessions this summer and earn $50 each! Employers want to help local high school students think about and prepare for any future career, and will pay each student $50 per session to participate! Active group sessions will focus on professional presence, […]
We still have a few spots left for our Summer CNA Training Class! The original deadline was May 9th. However, if spots remain open, the date will be extended.
Congratulations to freshmen Peyton Phillips, Kayle Huffaker, and Zoe Shaffer for earning first place in the high school division at the Iowa Technology Student Association (TSA) Robotics State Championship! This achievement qualifies them to advance to the National TSA Conference and Competitions this summer in Nashville, TN. This outstanding achievement marks the fourth consecutive state robotics title for the Pella High School […]
WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella joined a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of 38 area high school students who recently enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeship and certificate opportunities with area employers. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, Ottumwa, and homeschool backgrounds are embarking on […]