Congratulations to Pella High School’s Jazz 1 on winning the 2024 Iowa Jazz Championships! This is the fourth consecutive state championship for Jazz 1. Historically, of the forty-six held events, Pella has performed in the evening finals thirty-three times and won the state championship twenty-one times. We are proud of these students for their amazing […]
Four Pella High School students recently traveled to Space Center Houston to compete with other students from Iowa and Texas in the NASA Space Settlement Design Competition. Students Kaysar Lines, Lorien McClure, Jack Weaver, and Owen McCracken participated in the competition under the supervision of Erin Yoder-Funk, a science teacher at Pella High School. Kaysar […]
Congratulations to Marie Vander Wilt for being the first Pella High alum to complete a United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship in Patient Care. Marie received skills training at the Career Academy of Pella through the WorkSMART Connector program, with work-based learning experience at The Cottages and Pella Regional Health Center. Marie shares, “I […]
The Pella Community School District has platform music risers for sale via sealed bid. To schedule a time to see the risers in person please contact Middle School Principal, Scott Tjeerdsma via email or at (641) 628-4784. Sealed bids are due to the Middle School office by April 12, 2024.
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 […]