Our 5th grade students recently had the opportunity to participate in a Flag Essay Contest sponsored by the Pella American Legion. Lily Heesch was the overall winner of the contest. Through this class assignment, students got to deepen their understanding of the American flag—its history, meaning, and proper etiquette. The experience helped students grow in […]
Our 5th graders had an incredible day on December 2 visiting the State Capitol and volunteering at Meals from the Heartland — and WOW did they make a difference! Together, our students helped raise money and package 39,000 meals, feeding approximately 120 children for an entire year. Their hard work, teamwork, and compassion were on […]
The Jefferson Intermediate 6th Grade SALT group “Caring for the Community” has been spending the first semester of the year getting to know residents from The Cottages. Each girl has been paired with two or three residents and has written encouraging notes. drawn colorful posters, and made name bracelets for their buddies! On Monday December […]
Jefferson 4th and 5th grade students hosted a special Veterans Day program to honor those who have served our country. Veterans and community members were invited to attend as students shared heartfelt essays about what the flag means to them, sang patriotic songs, and participated in a Q&A session with the veterans. We are so […]
The 6th grade Language Arts students had the opportunity to present their original poems to family and friends over the course of three evenings. The event kicked off with the students performing a lively rendition of the poem Try Again, before each sharing their own personal creations. After the readings, everyone enjoyed a warm cup […]
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 […]
Our Jefferson Intermediate 4th graders spent a morning at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, diving into the world of agriculture and its impact both locally and globally. Thanks to Marion County Farm Bureau and the Ag in the Classroom program for providing this hands-on learning experience — and to the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association […]
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 […]
On 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 […]