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Online Learning Opportunities Begin March 30

Published on March 23, 2020

Pella Community Schools will begin posting online learning opportunities for students beginning Monday, March 30. Please review the Online Learning Etiquette:

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Kids Heart Challenge

Published on March 4, 2020

MADISON ELEMENTARY RAISED $8,238 FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. Staff and students assembled for the Kids Heart Challenge, where they celebrated American Heart Month with jump roping and learning a few heart healthy habits: Add color to your plate with fruits and vegetables Be Kind Help Others Be Ready- Plan ahead Avoid vaping and tobacco […]

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Introducing SafeSchools Alert

Published on February 25, 2020

District ID code:  1915 _____________________________________ Our district is now using SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting app that allows students, staff and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration. You  can easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism, threats of violence or any safety issue you’re concerned about through SafeSchools Alert. Do a search […]

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8th Grade: HS Excellence in Electives, Feb 10

Published on February 10, 2020

8th Grade Parents, We want to invite you to Excellence in Electives on Monday, February 10 at Pella High School. This evening will allow students and parents to explore elective class opportunities in an open house format with a short 8th grade meeting to follow. 5:30pm-7pm:  Teachers will have tables set up in the HS […]

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#9 Best School District in Iowa

Published on January 23, 2020

The data analysis website, Niche,  has ranked Pella Community Schools as one of the top school districts in Iowa for 2020. The rankings were based on analysis of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. It also included state test scores, college preparedness, graduation rates and standardized testing scores. […]

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Thank you to Liz Evans!

Published on January 15, 2020

A big THANK YOU to Liz Evans for her work in acquiring a grant from The Pella Community Foundation, totaling $9,449.48. Liz is the school nurse at Madison Elementary and secured the grant to purchase twenty six  Stop The Bleed kits, each kit equipped for five individuals. The kits will be placed throughout every school […]

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Mr. Boots Wins Golden Apple Award!

Published on January 6, 2020

Congratulations to Bob Boots on winning the WHO Golden Apple Award! https://whotv.com/2020/01/02/middle-school-science-teacher-wins-golden-apple-award-for-combining-education-and-entertainment/ #pellapride

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