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 […]
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Little Dutch Academy celebrated last Friday with an assembly highlighting their preschool friend, Beau, and associate, Bella! They all wore mismatched socks too!
Little Dutch Academy celebrated Rare Disease Day on Friday, February 28th by wearing blue, green, pink, or purple. They also held assemblies to celebrate two of their students who have rare diseases. During the assembly, students talked about what makes each of them different and special. “If you are always trying to be normal, you […]
The Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance (PACE Alliance) recognized three outstanding recipients of the Pella Impact Awards at its Annual Membership Breakfast on Friday. These awards honor individuals and organizations that have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. Among this year’s honorees was Little Dutch Academy (Pella Community Schools), […]