News Jefferson Intermediate


Jefferson 5th Graders Launch and Track Weather Balloon on Epic Journey
Published on March 25, 2025On Wednesday, March 12, Jim Emmert, Mike Morgan, and other amateur radio operators from Pella launched a picoballoon for the Jefferson Intermediate 5th-grade science classes, engaging approximately 180 students in the project. The balloon was launched from the west side of the school building shortly after 9:00 AM. They are flying a SkyTracker on a […]

Introducing Our New Teachers for the 2024-25 School Year!
Published on August 12, 2024We are excited to welcome new staff members to the Pella Community School District for the 2024-25 academic school year! The group of 24 teachers will be spread across six school buildings, including Little Dutch Academy, Lincoln Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate, Middle School, and the High School. Let’s make them feel at home and […]

School Supply Lists for the 2024-2025 School Year
Published on June 13, 2024Please click on the link(s) below to see the supplies needed for the 2024-25 school year. Little Dutch Academy | Lincoln Elementary | Madison Elementary | Jefferson Intermediate | Middle School | High School

Jefferson Digital Yearbook (2023 – 2024)
Published on May 29, 2024Check out the 2023 – 2024 Jefferson Digital Yearbook! (click image below)

“Good Inside” Parenting Learning Opportunity – Tuesday, May 7th at 6pm
Published on April 23, 2024Scan the QR code to RSVP or click this link: https://forms.gle/VCyR611s55Wi1Gx49. RSVP’s are helpful, but not mandatory!

Blaine Forsythe: 2025-2026 Jefferson Intermediate Principal
Published on April 9, 2024Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Blaine Forsythe for the Jefferson Intermediate Principal. Blaine, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Dean of Students at Madison Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate, has accepted the role as the leader of Jefferson Intermediate beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Blaine […]

Introducing Little Dutch Club: A New Childcare Program for School-Aged Children
Published on April 5, 2024Families, We are excited to announce that Pella Schools will be offering a childcare program called Little Dutch Club for school-aged children starting Fall of 2024. We are dedicated to providing high quality childcare for kindergarteners through 4th graders in a fun environment for the children to look forward to coming to each day. Academics […]

Good Inside Parent Learning Opportunities (April 9th and May 7th)
Published on March 5, 2024Join us to discover Dr. Becky Kennedy’s “Good Inside” method and gain simple yet effective techniques for addressing behavior in children aged 1-12. Hosted by Pella Community Schools, this event welcomes all community members. Enjoy snacks and complimentary childcare while your school-aged children participate in a free soccer clinic organized by Pella Rush. No RSVP […]

Jefferson Students Join Together to Support Local Food Shelf
Published on December 5, 2023Jefferson Intermediate School students and staff held a food drive and collected over 750 items! Food was donated to the Pella Community Food Shelf. Fourth graders brought in the most items and won the reward of throwing pie at school staff members at an all school assembly. The food drive and assembly were organized by […]