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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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

Congratulations to Daria Haynie, Nora Ausman and Anna German! The local VFW sponsored an essay contest open to all 6-8 grade Pella students. The essay topic:  What makes America Great? Three of our 7th grade students were selected as winners for their amazing essays.  Russ Bollard visited the middle school on Friday, December 13 to […]

Kari Pingel, Gifted & Talented Teacher at Jefferson Intermediate   Kari Pingel was named 2019 IATC Assistant Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Coach Pingel has been an integral member of our coaching staff for many years.  She has coached Pella high school girls track and field […]