Middle School Student Ambassadors spent time with Madison third-grade classes running a craft activity together. The ambassadors helped the students with their projects, answered questions, and made sure everyone was having fun. Third graders enjoyed working with the older students, and the ambassadors got to practice being leaders and helpers. The classrooms were full of creativity, […]
Three sixth-grade students from Jefferson Intermediate spent part of their day visiting Madison Elementary, where they read aloud to first-grade students. The sixth-grade boys wanted to demonstrate the importance of fluent reading—using good speed, accurate word recognition, and expressive voices. The experience gave both the older and younger students a chance to share the joy […]
Recently at Pella High School, more than 60 community members volunteered their time to speak with our iLead classes about their careers. Students learned about education and training pathways, pay and job outlooks, the rewards and challenges of various careers, and received valuable advice. They also had the opportunity to ask questions and make real-world […]
Happy Global School Play Day! Play gives elementary students the chance to practice social skills, develop resilience, and explore their creativity—skills they’ll use for a lifetime. Today Lincoln Elementary celebrated Global School Play Day by putting play first and celebrating learning through joy.
Engineers from Pella Corp came to Jefferson as part of the PEERS program to teach 4th graders about simple machines. Students participated in hands-on learning activities where they learned about incline planes, pulleys, wheel and axles, and a lever using a trebuchet.
For families who would like to learn more about our early childhood programs at Pella Community Schools, please join us for one of the events below. There are two informational nights, depending on your child’s age as of September 15. Please see the ad for the correct date and time. *The PreK/Kindergarten night is for […]
The Pella Community School District School Board has named Dr. Kyle Koeppen as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Koeppen is the superintendent of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, where he leads an organization of approximately 1,600 students and 320 staff members. During his extensive tenure as superintendent, the district has secured over $2 million in […]
Our 5th grade students recently had the opportunity to participate in a Flag Essay Contest sponsored by the Pella American Legion. Lily Heesch was the overall winner of the contest. Through this class assignment, students got to deepen their understanding of the American flag—its history, meaning, and proper etiquette. The experience helped students grow in […]
We loved welcoming former PHS graduates back to campus to share their post–high school journeys with our iLead classes! With over 40 alumni returning, our students gained valuable advice, real-world insights, and inspiring stories about what life can look like after graduation. It was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our alumni’s successes while helping current […]
We are pleased to announce that The Career Academy has been selected to receive a 2026–2027 Iowa STEM BEST Program Award from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Department of Education—one of just 31 school districts statewide to earn this honor! Program advisor Teri Vos shared: “Pella Community School District and WorkSMART Connector […]