News Little Dutch Academy

We’re thrilled to welcome our new staff members to the Pella Community School District for the 2026–27 school year! This talented group will be joining buildings across the district, including Lincoln Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate, Pella Middle School, Pella High School, and the Career Academy of Pella. Let’s extend a warm Pella welcome and […]

Pella Families and Staff, Please click the link below for the District Newsletter.  – Back to School Newsletter

Please click on the link(s) below to see the supplies needed for the 2026-27 school year. Little Dutch Academy | Lincoln Elementary | Madison Elementary | Jefferson Intermediate | Middle School | High School 

High school and college students are a vital piece to the LDA and LDC morning and evening care staff. It is a win-win to staff our programs with quality individuals while they gain experience in working with kids that often matches their future career. We were blessed with great ones who have now graduated and […]

This spring the 4 year old preschool classrooms are doing a study on what to expect in PreK and Kindergarten next year. There will be many differences to what “school” looks like, this unit provides a great opportunity to talk about what will be similar and what will be different next year. On Friday, one […]

For families who would like to learn more about our early childhood programs at Pella Community Schools, please join us for one of the events below. There are two informational nights, depending on your child’s age as of September 15. Please see the ad for the correct date and time. *The PreK/Kindergarten night is for […]

Smiles filled the room as families enjoyed watching their preschoolers sing and dance at the Little Dutch Academy Christmas Program for the 4-year-old Preschool. It was a joyful celebration of the season and a special moment for our students and their families!

At Little Dutch Academy social skills is a focus in the preschool classrooms. Here students got done sharing their home project and their classmates are practicing giving compliments.  

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 […]

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!  Little Dutch Academy celebrated last Friday with an assembly highlighting their preschool friend, Beau, and associate, Bella!  They all wore mismatched socks too!