Congratulations to Mary Wisniewski, LSB 2025 Teacher of the Year! Photo Credit: KNIA/KRLS Lincoln Elementary’s own Mrs. W was honored by Leighton State Bank for her incredible dedication and impact in the classroom. With 30 years of teaching experience—20 of them in Pella Community Schools—Mrs. W has touched countless lives. She was nominated by […]
We still have a few spots left for our Summer CNA Training Class! The original deadline was May 9th. However, if spots remain open, the date will be extended.
Congratulations to freshmen Peyton Phillips, Kayle Huffaker, and Zoe Shaffer for earning first place in the high school division at the Iowa Technology Student Association (TSA) Robotics State Championship! This achievement qualifies them to advance to the National TSA Conference and Competitions this summer in Nashville, TN. This outstanding achievement marks the fourth consecutive state robotics title for the Pella High School […]
On Friday, April 25, Pella Middle School students and staff came together for a powerful cause—packing more than 22,000 meals for families in need through Meals from the Heartland. The initiative was made possible through a generous $4,000 grant from the Pella Community Foundation. Thanks to the incredible efforts of students, teachers, and volunteers, the […]
On Thursday, Pella Middle School marked a special day of recognition and generosity as seventh-grade social studies students presented donation checks to local non-profit organizations. This event upholds a long-standing tradition of raising funds through the winter activities concession stand. The project is made possible thanks to the support of Mr. Fynaardt, Mr. Tjeerdsma, and […]
WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella joined a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of 38 area high school students who recently enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeship and certificate opportunities with area employers. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, Ottumwa, and homeschool backgrounds are embarking on […]
On Wednesday, March 12, Jim Emmert, Mike Morgan, and other amateur radio operators from Pella launched a picoballoon for the Jefferson Intermediate 5th-grade science classes, engaging approximately 180 students in the project. The balloon was launched from the west side of the school building shortly after 9:00 AM. They are flying a SkyTracker on a […]