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Jefferson Students Share Holiday Cheer with Residents at The Cottages

Published on December 10, 2025

The Jefferson Intermediate 6th Grade SALT group “Caring for the Community” has been spending the first semester of the year getting to know residents from The Cottages. Each girl has been paired with two or three residents and has written encouraging notes. drawn colorful posters, and made name bracelets for their buddies! On Monday December […]

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Building Confidence and Kindness: Social Skills a Key Focus at Little Dutch Academy

Published on December 8, 2025

At Little Dutch Academy social skills is a focus in the preschool classrooms. Here students got done sharing their home project and their classmates are practicing giving compliments.  

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Lincoln Elementary Brings Families Together for Fall Family Night

Published on November 26, 2025

Lincoln Elementary staff would like to thank all families who were able to join them for their Fall Family Night! Lincoln families got to participate in STEM activities, drive a robot with the HS robotics team, shop the Book Fair, race adults, and “Tat the Teacher” with tattoos!  

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Jefferson 4th and 5th Graders Honor Veterans with Special Program

Published on November 13, 2025

Jefferson 4th and 5th grade students hosted a special Veterans Day program to honor those who have served our country. Veterans and community members were invited to attend as students shared heartfelt essays about what the flag means to them, sang patriotic songs, and participated in a Q&A session with the veterans. We are so […]

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6th Grade Language Arts Students Share Original Poems in Evening Showcase

Published on November 5, 2025

The 6th grade Language Arts students had the opportunity to present their original poems to family and friends over the course of three evenings. The event kicked off with the students performing a lively rendition of the poem Try Again, before each sharing their own personal creations. After the readings, everyone enjoyed a warm cup […]

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Pella Middle School 8th Graders Tour Pella Corporation

Published on November 5, 2025

On October 22, Pella Middle School 8th graders had the opportunity to tour Pella Corporation. Students received an up-close look at the many operations and innovations that make Pella Corporation such an integral part of our community. A big thank-you to everyone at Pella Corporation for providing an outstanding and inspiring experience for our students! […]

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Students and Families Invited to Explore Work-Based Learning on November 4

Published on October 31, 2025

Join us Tuesday, November 4, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the Pella High School Auditorium to learn about the many work-based learning programs available to students! These opportunities are open to students from any high school in the region — a fantastic way to gain real-world skills, earn class credit, and get paid at the same […]

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WorkSMART Students Shine at Iowa STEM Summit

Published on October 20, 2025

Ben, Davis, Mykaylah (Melcher-Dallas), Hayden and Daniel were invited to present at the Iowa STEM Summit in Des Moines on their WorkSMART Connector paid, work-based learning experience in IT. The Summit showcased Pella’s distinctive business-education partnership, to educators, employers, students and legislators from across the state. The audience applauded Pella for “offering a truly unique […]

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Anne of Green Gables – Fall Show 2025: Tickets for October 30 & November 1 Performances!

Published on October 20, 2025

2025 Fall Play: Anne of Green Gables The dates for the fall show are October 30 at 7:00 PM, November 1 at 2:00 PM, and November 1 at 7:00 PM.  All reserved seating must be purchased online at phsproductions.booktix.com. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and will go on sale October 20.  Reserved seating will provide the most favorable […]

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Wednesdays Spark Joy at Madison Elementary with Fall Friend-zy Fun

Published on October 17, 2025

Wednesdays at Madison Elementary have been full of energy, laughter, and imagination! During our Fall Friend-zy rotation of Joy Blocks, students have engaged with peers from other classrooms to tinker, move, create, and problem-solve — building friendships, sparking curiosity, and finding joy in the everyday moments of the season.  

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