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 […]
We 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 […]
Check out the 2023 – 2024 Jefferson Digital Yearbook! (click image below)
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Pella 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 […]
Families, 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 […]
Join 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 […]