News A Day of Recognition and Giving at Pella Middle School

On Thursday, Pella Middle School marked a special day of recognition and generosity as seventh-grade social studies students presented donation checks to local non-profit organizations. This event upholds a long-standing tradition of raising funds through the winter activities concession stand.

The project is made possible thanks to the support of Mr. Fynaardt, Mr. Tjeerdsma, and the dedicated staff members who consistently check in on students at every game. Running the concession stand offers students a hands-on opportunity to witness how hard work can yield meaningful results. More importantly, it instills a sense of purpose, showing them the impact of contributing to causes greater than themselves, as all proceeds are donated to deserving organizations.

Recipients included:
Crisis Canines – $1000 (presented by Eden Jones, Ellie Hardman, Gabi McAninch & Cora Terlouw)
Marion County Humane Society – $650 (presented by Camille VandeLune & Elizabeth Sharkey)
SWIM for Him – $400 (presented byOlivia VanBeek, Lily Zimmerman & Danielle Smith)
Freedom House – $800 (Mackenzie Faber, Jasmine Buse & Anna Hartman)
Many Hands – $400 Kevin (presented by Paige Pfoltner, Piper Hastings, Nora Schroder & Justice Bailey)
Care Bags – $300 (presented by Evelyn Tjeersdsma)
Sensory Wall at Lincoln Elementary – $300 (presented by Beau Visselman & Reagan Cross)
Pella Middle School — IPAD and Movie Theatre – $600 (presented by GW Grimm & Silis Vos) – not pictured

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A group of seventh and eighth grade students were also recognized for their character by the Pella Middle School student council:
Seventh grade – Khy Edgeton, Keegan Shaw, Emmett Manning, Evelyn Tjeerdsma, Mercy Cranmer, Whitley Sorheim

Eighth grade – Zylie Hoekstra, Nina Carlton, Ady VanEssen, Drake Nominee Maddox Bare, Henry Place, Andrew Roe