News Archives: News
8th Grade Orientation
Published on February 8, 2019Please click on the here to view the 8th Grade Orientation Presentation.
New High School Principal Hired
Published on February 7, 2019Pella Community School District is pleased to announce that Adam Beckel will be joining our team as Pella High School Principal beginning July 1, 2019. He will be filling the position after Eric Nelson retires at the end of this school year. Mr. Beckel earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education at the University […]
Pella High School Jazz Ensembles Rated Among the Best in Iowa
Published on January 28, 2019Congratulations to Pella Jazz I and Jazz II for earning the highest score possible, a Division I superior rating, from the Iowa High School Music Association at the state festival in Oskaloosa. KNIA Article -Pella High School Jazz Ensembles Again Rating Among Best in Iowa
Pella Graduate Recognized by Governor
Published on January 25, 2019Pella High School alumn, Billy Fox, was credited by Governor Kim Reynolds for his actions as Head of Secucrity at Vermeer Corporation during the EF-3 tornado that hit Pella on July 19, 2018, causing extensive damage at Vermeer. Congratulations to Billy on being recognized for his outstanding leadership in helping keep employees and visitors safe […]
Annaleigh Babcock Selected for Honor Band of America
Published on January 9, 2019High School Junior, Annaleigh Babcock, has been selected to participate on the Honor Band of America. Babcock plays trumpet in the Jazz 1 Ensemble and participates in the Marching Dutch. We are honored to have her represent Pella as a member of the Honor Band of America during the Music for All national festival, March […]
Isaac Piersma Receives National Recognition
Published on December 20, 2018Photo courtesy of KNIA/KRLS. We are full of Pella Pride for sophomore Isaac Piersma, who was named alternate drummer for the Jazz Band of America. This is a nation-wide audition and Isaac finished second. Congratulations Isaac! Read the article featured on KNIA/KRSL: Isaac Piersma Receives National Recognition
Kristin Schulz Recognized by Local VFW
Published on December 14, 2018Kristin Schulz has been recognized by the VFW 5th District as Middle School Teacher of the Year. Ms. Schulz does an amazing job engaging students in Social Studies, and leading our middle school student council. Congratulations to Mrs. Schultz, we are proud to have her as part of the Middle School family!
Madison Students of the Week – November 30
Published on November 30, 2018These young leaders have shown every day this week what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible!