A huge thank-you to Jersey Mike’s for its incredible donation of $3,264.83 toward the new outdoor patio outside the high school’s special education classrooms! The restaurant’s manager shared that this was its largest fundraiser to date. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and showed their support!
Fridays mean Smart Start Café at Pella Middle School! Students in Mrs. Buck’s class manage and operate this business, preparing and delivering coffee and treats to staff members. Through this experience, students build important social, life, and academic skills. They learn to cook, measure ingredients, communicate with others, take orders, work as a team, clean, […]
The Foundations and Futures Program at Pella High School launched its new in-house coffee shop! Students are excited to learn, grow, and develop valuable skills through this new opportunity.
Students at Jefferson Intermediate are loving the new Gaga ball pit on the playground! The pit was generously donated and constructed by Boy Scout and former Pella student Evan Johnson as part of his Eagle Scout service project. Thank you, Evan, for giving back to our school and creating such a fun addition for our […]
Pella Families and Staff, Please click the link below to view the latest district newsletter. October Newsletter
Pella Middle School paraeducator Stan Eysink has been named September’s Dutch Difference Maker. Eysink was recognized for his welcoming presence, dedication to students, and continued support of Pella students and activities alongside his wife, Carla. The board honored him for helping create a positive, connected school community. Congratulations, Stan! Thank you for making a positive […]
Tuesday evening, guests gathered to celebrate 2026 Pella High School graduate Izzy Roose at her “Taste of Haiti” apprenticeship capstone event. Through WorkSMART Connector, Izzy gained valuable experience working with local employers in the hospitality industry. She showcased the skills she developed by leading a Haitian cooking class featuring Haitian spaghetti, plantains with vegetable slaw, […]
Pella Families and Staff, Please click the link below to view the latest district newsletter. September Newsletter
At last night’s School Board meeting, Pella Community Schools proudly presented its first-ever Dutch Difference Maker Award to Lowell Ernst, who serves as the district’s Director of K–12 Instruction. This new award recognizes staff members and community partners who go above and beyond in their service to Pella Community Schools. Beginning his 29th year with […]