May is School Board Recognition Month, and we’re proud to honor the incredible individuals who serve on the Pella School Board. School board members play a vital role in shaping the future of education, making thoughtful decisions that support students, educators, and families. We thank our school board for their countless hours of service and unwavering focus […]
Lincoln students helped prepare a warm welcome for tourists and our community during Tulip Time by chalking the sidewalks with colorful messages and creating little tulip notes filled with recommendations for fun activities and places to visit throughout the celebration. Visitors can pick a tulip from the fence to discover student suggestions and enjoy all […]
Recently, 11 students from our middle school and high school enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics track meet! More than anything, it was a day filled with smiles, encouragement, and time spent together as a team. We are so grateful for opportunities like this that allow all of our students to participate, connect, and create […]
Lincoln Elementary recently had so much fun celebrating National High Five Day! The staff welcomed students with smiles, energy, and plenty of high fives to start the day on a positive note. It was a simple but meaningful way to connect, build relationships, and create a welcoming environment for everyone who walked through the doors. […]
Nick Fynaardt: 2026-2027 Activities Director April 30, 2026 Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Nicholas Fynaardt for the Pella CSD Activities Director. Nick, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Middle School Activities Director and Student Success Coordinator, has accepted the role as the leader of Activities […]
Our middle school students recently competed in the Iowa Knowledge Bowl tournament! We had two 7th grade teams and one 8th grade team—made up of students across 6th, 7th, and 8th grades—representing our school district. Congratulations to our 8th grade team for earning 3rd place out of 14 teams! We’re proud of their teamwork! […]
Last fall, Lincoln 3rd grade students helped plant one of the tulip beds at the Sunken Gardens—a meaningful connection to Pella’s rich Dutch heritage. Throughout the year, they’ve been able to watch their hard work grow right from their learning pod window. Recently, they saw the tulips in full bloom and captured a special photo […]
WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella recently joined community supporters for a student signing event to recognize nearly 50 area high school students who have committed to work-based learning opportunities with local employers. Students from Pella High School, along with peers from other schools and homeschool backgrounds, are beginning hands-on experiences that will […]
Our 5th graders had an incredible hands-on learning experience courtesy of the Marion County Extension & 4-H on Thursday, April 23, at the Vermeer Pavilion during Ag Safety Day! Students rotated through a variety of interactive stations focused on important agricultural safety topics. From UTV safety and chemical safety to animal safety and more, each […]
Our 5th grade science students at Jefferson are working in teams to design and carry out experiments centered on an essential question: What does a seed need to sprout? Each group is testing different variables—such as sunlight, soil type, and temperature—while carefully controlling other factors to ensure a fair and accurate test. They began by […]