News Middle School

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 […]

For the past eight years, the students of Pella Middle School have dedicated themselves to supporting those facing hunger. Through their partnership with Meals from the Heartland, they have packaged an astounding 180,000 meals during this time frame. This year, their commitment to making a difference was as strong as ever. Once again, students came […]

While brainstorming fundraising ideas for the team, Coach Adam Hale conceived the “Indy 500” workout, a unique event where teams of two alternate carrying dumbbells and run around Pella High School. This event, coinciding with Christmas and our wrestling team’s downtime, became an opportunity to raise funds. Inspired by the Jump Rope for Heart model, […]

The Pella Middle School Student Council collaborated with Crossroads of Pella to provide support for their Adopt a Family Program. Under the guidance of Middle School teacher Kristin Schulz, the 21-member Student Council adopted a single mother and her 7-year-old son. To raise funds for their donation, the students organized two Middle School tailgate events. […]

This is your friendly reminder that it is almost time to register your 8th grader for his/her high school classes! Jessica Manning and Rachel Van Zante (the high school counselors) will be holding a Student AND Parent Course Registration Meeting on Wednesday, December 6th. Student AND Parent Course Registration Meeting – Wednesday, December 6th Location : Pella High School Auditorium […]

An annual U.S. News & World Report publication shows Pella Middle School ranked among Iowa’s best in state rankings. The magazine ranked Pella Middle School as the 4th best in the state based on its math and reading performance and proficiency.  According to these metrics, Northeast Iowa school Denver Middle School was the top-ranked school […]