First graders from Madison Elementary had a special visit from some high school speech students this week. These students gave a performance of their Reader’s Theater piece, Scooby Doo’s “What A Night For A Knight,” which they presented at the State Speech Contest last month. Part of the curriculum used in the K-3 classrooms includes […]
Excellence in Electives is a program showcasing the work that the students and teachers of Pella High do in the school’s many elective classes. This year’s event was hosted on February 13. See Pelladium’s Roving Reporter in Excellence in Electives.
The 7th grade class at Pella Middle School packed 20,700 meals in the middle school on Thursday, February 9. Hannah Nedder, a 7th grader in Mrs. (Kristin) Schulz’s Social Studies class wrote and obtained a $2000 grant toward this project as a result of the annual 7th grade social studies “Go Make a Difference/Change the […]
The theme of the Acapella show choir this year is “What Happened to Mr. Body?”. It is based on the board game “Clue.” See Pelladium.com’s interview with senior Tate Petty who plays Mr. Body. Interview with Mr. Body.
On January 26, the Pella High adaptive P.E. class traveled to Simpson College. They attended an event that the local AEA (Area Educational Agency) puts on every year called “Hoop it Up.” This event has activities related to basketball for kids with special needs to participate in. Pella High has attended this event ever since […]
Senior wrestlers and their parents were honored at the home wrestling meet against Dallas Center-Grimes on January 19. See the photo gallery on Pelladium.com. Photos were taken by Hannah Davis. http://pelladium.com/wrestling-senior-night-2017/
Large group speech competed at districts in Grinnell on Saturday, Jan 21. Twenty two groups performed. Fifteen groups will advance to state with a Division I rating. Seven groups received a Division II rating. Caroline Henry, Natalie Henry, Lexi VanHaaften, and Bailee Meyer prepare for their Musical Theater act.
On Saturday, Jan. 21 played Oskaloosa at Excit a bowl. Results: the boys bowling team won with 2839 points and the girls bowling team lost with 1939 .
Show choir competed at Dallas Center Grimes on Saturday, Jan. 21. Acapella placed 1st in 3A and 2nd overall. Jarod Martens won best soloist. Bravo won 1st in Prep and 5th overall.