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2023-24 School Supplies

Published on July 3, 2023

Click on the link(s) below to see what supplies you will need for this coming school year. Last updated: July 18, 2022 High School | Middle School | Jefferson Intermediate | Madison Elementary | Lincoln Elementary

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Deb Fessler Receives Golden Apple Award

Published on May 25, 2023

Pella Community School District is excited to share that Deb Fessler was awarded the Golden Apple Award on Tuesday, May 23rd. The Golden Apple Award is given to those nominated across central Iowa by WHO-13 in Des Moines. Deb has been a Pella staff member since 2008 and is currently a first grade teacher at […]

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Kelsie Parton Named PT Special Education Director

Published on May 4, 2023

Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Kelsie Parton for Pella PT Special Education Director. Kelsie, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and currently a Special Education Teacher at the Middle School, has accepted the role as the half-time Special Education Director and will continue in her role half-time as […]

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Scott Tjeerdsma Named Pella Schools Middle School Principal

Published on May 2, 2023

Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Scott Tjeerdsma for Pella CSD Middle School Principal. Scott, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Dean of Students at Pella Middle School, has accepted the role as the leader of Pella Middle School beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Scott […]

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Pella High School Hosts WorkSmart Connector Apprenticeship Signing Event

Published on April 21, 2023

Pella High School hosted a WorkSmart Connector Apprenticeship signing event on Wednesday to celebrate 30 area students. Congratulations to all the new apprenticeship students! Thank you WorkSmart Connector and all the local businesses who will be partnering with the students for these opportunities. Click here to see KNIA-KRLS coverage of the event.  

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Josh Manning Named Pella High School Principal

Published on April 13, 2023

Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Josh Manning for Pella CSD High School Principal. Josh, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Middle School Principal, has accepted the role as the leader of Pella High School beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Josh has been the Pella […]

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Little Hawkeye Conference Art Show 2023

Published on April 10, 2023

The annual 2023 Little Hawkeye Conference Art Day was held on Wednesday, April 5th hosted by DCG in Grimes. Each of the eight conference schools are allowed to send 10 art students and 20 pieces of artwork overall to represent their art departments. The Event includes three main components: Competitive Art Show Each conference school […]

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Sarah Kuennen Named Early Childhood Center Director

Published on February 16, 2023

  Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of the first Director of the Early Childhood Center, expected to open in the fall of 2024. Sarah Kuennen, long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Instructional Coach at Madison Elementary, has accepted the role as the leader of this exciting new […]

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Pella Community School District Receives STEM BEST® + HD Program Award

Published on February 2, 2023

Pella, Iowa – The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced Pella Community School District as one of the 37 school districts joining the STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) + HD (High Demand) Program. The STEM BEST Program brings schools and businesses together to provide students with real workplace experiences, introduce businesses and career […]

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2023-24 Early Childhood Informational Meeting

Published on January 25, 2023

Join us on February 23 from 5:00-6:00 PM at Madison Elementary! It is for parents with incoming Preschoolers (age 4), Pre-kindergartners (age 5), and Kindergartners for the 2023-24 school year. See you there!

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