News Middle School

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 Friday, April 25, Pella Middle School students and staff came together for a powerful cause—packing more than 22,000 meals for families in need through Meals from the Heartland. The initiative was made possible through a generous $4,000 grant from the Pella Community Foundation. Thanks to the incredible efforts of students, teachers, and volunteers, the […]

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 […]

Congratulations to Brittany Buck, Head Girls Wrestling Coach at the middle school, for being named the IWCOA (Iowa Wrestling coaches and Officials Association) Junior High Coach of the Year!  This marks the first-ever time the award has been given for girls wrestling—what an incredible honor!   Thank you, Coach Buck, for your dedication to growing […]

Students from Pella Community and Pella Christian Schools recently participated in the Special Olympics Bowling Competitions, where they showcased their incredible skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship on the lanes. Their dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring to all who attended!   Back Row (Left to Right): Sarah Diers (HS), Christine Rozendaal (HS) Cayla Garland (HS), Teah […]

Pella High School and Pella Middle School are honored to be recognized as “High Performing” on the Iowa School Performance Profile. This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of our exceptional staff, the commitment of our hardworking students, and the invaluable support of our parents and community. See the full profile for The Pella Community School […]

The Middle School Student Council, led by 8th grade president Lauren VanKley, adopted a family of five for Christmas, providing them with gifts and support to brighten their holiday season. Additionally, the council collaborated with Crossroads of Pella to organize and set up their Toy Shelf, ensuring that families in need had access to holiday […]

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 […]

In their 13th year of operating a concession stand, 7th-grade Social Studies students from Mrs. Schulz’s and Mrs. Lybbert’s classes at Pella Middle School have continued their tradition of generosity. During the basketball season, they raised $6,230 in revenue from their concession stand efforts, ultimately contributing $3,200 in profits to various charitable causes. Their cumulative […]