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Kids and teens across our community can get free meals this summer at participating locations. To find a site near you text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.

May is School Board Recognition Month, and we would like to extend a special thank you to our Pella School Board members for their unwavering support and dedication to our district, staff, and students. Their tireless efforts and countless hours volunteering their time exemplify their commitment to education and the well-being of our community. Join […]

Grace VanderBeek and Jack Conrad represented Pella High School at the Governor’s Scholar Program Ceremony. The largest 64 schools in Iowa were invited to select two seniors who are the highest academic achievers for their first seven semesters. The students received a photo plaque and certificate commemorating their achievement at the ceremony. Congratulations to Grace […]

An annual U.S. News & World Report publication shows that Pella High School is ranked among Iowa’s best in state rankings. The magazine ranked Pella High School as the 3rd best high school in the state, with Iowa City West and Gilbert High School ranked number one and two. Principal Josh Manning said, “We are […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Pella High hosted a WorkSMART Connector and Career Academy of Pella signing event on Wednesday, joined by a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of area high school students who enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeships and certificate opportunities. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, and homeschool backgrounds […]

WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella joined a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of area high school students who enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeship and certificate opportunities. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, and homeschool backgrounds are embarking on a journey to gain technical […]

Congratulations to the following Pella High students and their success at the 2024 State of Iowa Technology Student Association’s STEM competitions. Haden Papendick – 1st Place: CAD Engineering and 3D Modeling Grant Hartke and Jack Weaver – 1st Place: Structural Design and Engineering Jack Weaver and Seth Vos – 1st Place: VEX Robotics Meav Swank – 3rd […]