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Pella 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 […]

Congratulations 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 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 […]

High 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 […]

Photo 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 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!

These young leaders have shown every day this week what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible!

Six Pella Community High School athletes were recognized at the Fall National Letter of Intent college signing: Natalie Clayberg – Wartburg – Volleyball – Div 3 commitment Nick DeJong – Iowa – Football – preferred walk-on Grace Held – University of Sioux Falls – Soccer – Div 2 signing Emily Holterhaus – UNI – Volleyball […]

Students at Jefferson participate in a moving Veteran’s Day Program lead by music teacher Lori Lourens.