Madison students and staff recently came together to celebrate our amazing bus drivers, showing heartfelt appreciation for the important work they do every day. From early mornings to late afternoons, our bus drivers play a vital role in ensuring students arrive safely to and from school. Their dedication, kindness, and commitment do not go unnoticed. […]
Madison 3rd graders recently enjoyed a trip to the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. Students had a great day learning through hands-on exploration, discovering new concepts, and strengthening relationships with their classmates. Experiences like this bring learning to life and create lasting memories.
Middle School Student Ambassadors spent time with Madison third-grade classes running a craft activity together. The ambassadors helped the students with their projects, answered questions, and made sure everyone was having fun. Third graders enjoyed working with the older students, and the ambassadors got to practice being leaders and helpers. The classrooms were full of creativity, […]
Three sixth-grade students from Jefferson Intermediate spent part of their day visiting Madison Elementary, where they read aloud to first-grade students. The sixth-grade boys wanted to demonstrate the importance of fluent reading—using good speed, accurate word recognition, and expressive voices. The experience gave both the older and younger students a chance to share the joy […]
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 […]
Wednesdays at Madison Elementary have been full of energy, laughter, and imagination! During our Fall Friend-zy rotation of Joy Blocks, students have engaged with peers from other classrooms to tinker, move, create, and problem-solve — building friendships, sparking curiosity, and finding joy in the everyday moments of the season.
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 […]
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 […]
The Madison Elementary Book Fair! When: October 17–22 Where: Madison library The fair is open to the public during parent-teacher conferences: Oct. 21 | 3:30–7:00 p.m. Oct. 22 | 2:00–7:00 p.m. Can’t make it in person? Shop our online fair now through Oct. 22 https://literati.com/store/?school=madison-elementary-school-pella-us_ia Thank you for encouraging a love of reading!
For any families that 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 different informational nights, depending on your child’s age on Sept 15. Please see below for the correct day and time. *The PreK/Kindergarten night is for […]