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Pella High School Students Soar to Success at NASA Space Settlement Design Competition

Published on March 27, 2024

Four Pella High School students recently traveled to Space Center Houston to compete with other students from Iowa and Texas in the NASA Space Settlement Design Competition. Students Kaysar Lines, Lorien McClure, Jack Weaver, and Owen McCracken participated in the competition under the supervision of Erin Yoder-Funk, a science teacher at Pella High School. Kaysar […]

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Apprenticeship News – Marie Vander Wilt Completes Patient Care Apprenticeship

Published on March 27, 2024

Congratulations to Marie Vander Wilt for being the first Pella High alum to complete a United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship in Patient Care. Marie received skills training at the Career Academy of Pella through the WorkSMART Connector program, with work-based learning experience at The Cottages and Pella Regional Health Center. Marie shares, “I […]

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Platform Music Risers For Sale (By Sealed Bid)

Published on March 20, 2024

The Pella Community School District has platform music risers for sale via sealed bid.  To schedule a time to see the risers in person please contact Middle School Principal, Scott Tjeerdsma via email or at (641) 628-4784. Sealed bids are due to the Middle School office by April 12, 2024.  

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Pella High Presents Inaugural WorkSmart Connector Career Fair

Published on March 8, 2024

On Wednesday, March 6, Pella High School hosted its first-ever WorkSMART Connector Career Fair. Over 60 members of the surrounding community presented to our students during iLead time, showcasing a variety of career options. Volunteers and students were grouped into Career Clusters based on their interests. Students had the opportunity to learn from volunteers about […]

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Good Inside Parent Learning Opportunities (April 9th and May 7th)

Published on March 5, 2024

Join us to discover Dr. Becky Kennedy’s “Good Inside” method and gain simple yet effective techniques for addressing behavior in children aged 1-12. Hosted by Pella Community Schools, this event welcomes all community members. Enjoy snacks and complimentary childcare while your school-aged children participate in a free soccer clinic organized by Pella Rush. No RSVP […]

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Middle School Newsletter

Published on March 5, 2024

Check out the Middle School monthly newsletter! March 2024 February 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 Start of the Year  2023 _____________________________________________________________________ April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 November/December 2022 October 2022 September 2022 ______________________________________________________________________ May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 November/December 2021 October 2021 September […]

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Local Apprenticeship Programs Shine During Iowa Lawmakers’ Day on the Hill

Published on February 23, 2024

A group of students showcased local apprenticeships at a “Day on the Hill” earlier this month. Students were visited by state lawmakers, including State Senator Ken Rozenboom and Representative Barb Kniff McCulla.  They showcased their work-based learning experiences through WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella. The School Administrators of Iowa, the Iowa Association […]

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February Newsletter

Published on February 21, 2024

Newsletter – February 2, 2024

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Robotics Team Makes School History

Published on February 21, 2024

Congratulations to the Bionic Dutch for securing a spot in the State of Iowa Robotics Championship, marking the first time in school history! Alongside this historic accomplishment, the team also earned the prestigious Engineering Design Award and the Finalist Alliance Award. Let’s extend a special congratulations to team Captains Jack Weaver and Ben Holmbeck, acknowledged […]

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