Recently, 11 students from our middle school and high school enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics track meet! More than anything, it was a day filled with smiles, encouragement, and time spent together as a team. We are so grateful for opportunities like this that allow all of our students to participate, connect, and create […]
Our middle school students recently competed in the Iowa Knowledge Bowl tournament! We had two 7th grade teams and one 8th grade team—made up of students across 6th, 7th, and 8th grades—representing our school district. Congratulations to our 8th grade team for earning 3rd place out of 14 teams! We’re proud of their teamwork! […]
Middle school students participated in Meals from the Heartland on Friday, April 10, helping in the effort to fight hunger. Working together, the students packaged more than 26,000 meals during the event. These meals will help feed over 160,000 individuals in need around the world. The experience gave students an opportunity to give back while learning […]
We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community during our recent student-led conferences at the middle school! One of our stations focused on service, where students and their families came together to tie blankets that will be donated to the Care Bags Foundation. It was inspiring to see everyone working side by side […]
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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, […]
Recently, nearly all of our middle school students participated in a career exploration day by visiting a variety of nearby businesses. These local partners generously opened their doors and gave students a firsthand look at what a career in their field is really like. We are grateful for the time, support, and mentorship they provided. […]
On October 22, Pella Middle School 8th graders had the opportunity to tour Pella Corporation. Students received an up-close look at the many operations and innovations that make Pella Corporation such an integral part of our community. A big thank-you to everyone at Pella Corporation for providing an outstanding and inspiring experience for our students! […]
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 […]