News High School

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 […]

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 […]