On Wednesday, March 6, Pella High School hosted its first-ever WorkSMART Connector Career Fair. Over 60 members of the surrounding community presented to our students during iLead time, showcasing a variety of career options. Volunteers and students were grouped into Career Clusters based on their interests. Students had the opportunity to learn from volunteers about […]
Join us to discover Dr. Becky Kennedy’s “Good Inside” method and gain simple yet effective techniques for addressing behavior in children aged 1-12. Hosted by Pella Community Schools, this event welcomes all community members. Enjoy snacks and complimentary childcare while your school-aged children participate in a free soccer clinic organized by Pella Rush. No RSVP […]
A group of students showcased local apprenticeships at a “Day on the Hill” earlier this month. Students were visited by state lawmakers, including State Senator Ken Rozenboom and Representative Barb Kniff McCulla. They showcased their work-based learning experiences through WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella. The School Administrators of Iowa, the Iowa Association […]
Congratulations to the Bionic Dutch for securing a spot in the State of Iowa Robotics Championship, marking the first time in school history! Alongside this historic accomplishment, the team also earned the prestigious Engineering Design Award and the Finalist Alliance Award. Let’s extend a special congratulations to team Captains Jack Weaver and Ben Holmbeck, acknowledged […]
On Wednesday, January 24th, Lincoln Elementary celebrated the birthday of our former student, Milly Zellmer. Milly was a preschooler at Lincoln that passed away last winter after a sledding accident. The whole school dressed in her favorite color (pink!) and came together to participate in an assembly in her honor. All students and staff participated […]
Congratulations Coach Jay McKinstrey! The Iowa Football Coaches Association has named Jay McKinstrey to the IFCA Hall of Fame Class of 2024. A graduate of Maurice-Orange City and Northwestern College, McKinstrey has been head coach at Pella through one of the great runs in Iowa high school football history. The Dutch won three consecutive championships […]
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. […]
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