Congratulations to Coach Jay McKinstrey! He has been named the IHSAA Character Counts! Coach of the Year, an incredible honor awarded to those who truly embody the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness | Respect | Responsibility | Fairness | Caring | Citizenship. Coach McKinstrey’s unwavering dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students go far beyond the […]
Congratulations to Brittany Buck, Head Girls Wrestling Coach at the middle school, for being named the IWCOA (Iowa Wrestling coaches and Officials Association) Junior High Coach of the Year! This marks the first-ever time the award has been given for girls wrestling—what an incredible honor! Thank you, Coach Buck, for your dedication to growing […]
For any families that 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 different informational nights, depending on your child’s age on Sept 15. Please see below for the correct day and time. *The PreK/Kindergarten night is for […]
Congratulations to Coach Doug Cutler, who has been named the for the state of Iowa by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)! This prestigious honor, proudly sponsored by the United States Marine Corps, recognizes the top high school coaches at both state and national levels. We are beyond grateful for […]
Pella Community Schools extends a heartfelt thank you to the Pella Knights of Columbus for their generous donation to our Special Education Department! Funds were raised through their Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Your support makes a meaningful impact on our students and programs. We are thankful to have such incredible community partners!
Industrial Technology students from the Career Academy of Pella, led by instructor Brent Ewell, were honored during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Kerstmarkt Dutch Christmas Market for their impressive work on a special project. As part of their Fundamentals of Construction classes, these students collaborated with the Visit Pella organization to construct a dedicated […]
Students from Pella Community and Pella Christian Schools recently participated in the Special Olympics Bowling Competitions, where they showcased their incredible skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship on the lanes. Their dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring to all who attended! Back Row (Left to Right): Sarah Diers (HS), Christine Rozendaal (HS) Cayla Garland (HS), Teah […]
Pella High School and Pella Middle School are honored to be recognized as “High Performing” on the Iowa School Performance Profile. This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of our exceptional staff, the commitment of our hardworking students, and the invaluable support of our parents and community. See the full profile for The Pella Community School […]
The Middle School Student Council, led by 8th grade president Lauren VanKley, adopted a family of five for Christmas, providing them with gifts and support to brighten their holiday season. Additionally, the council collaborated with Crossroads of Pella to organize and set up their Toy Shelf, ensuring that families in need had access to holiday […]
Thanks to the Jensen Group for their incredible generosity! Because of their donation, every Madison second grader now has their own copy of Just Like Caitlin—the inspiring story of Clark’s journey to the WNBA. The Jensen family believes Clark is a fantastic role model and hopes to empower kids to dream big and see that […]