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“Good Inside” Parenting Learning Opportunity – Tuesday, May 7th at 6pm

Published on April 23, 2024

Scan the QR code to RSVP or click this link: https://forms.gle/VCyR611s55Wi1Gx49. RSVP’s are helpful, but not mandatory!

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Pella Middle School Students Pack 23,500 Meals to Fight Hunger

Published on April 22, 2024

For the past eight years, the students of Pella Middle School have dedicated themselves to supporting those facing hunger. Through their partnership with Meals from the Heartland, they have packaged an astounding 180,000 meals during this time frame. This year, their commitment to making a difference was as strong as ever. Once again, students came […]

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Pella High Hosts WorkSMART Connector Apprenticeship Signing Event

Published on April 22, 2024

Pella High hosted a WorkSMART Connector and Career Academy of Pella signing event on Wednesday, joined by a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of area high school students who enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeships and certificate opportunities. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, and homeschool backgrounds […]

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Signing Event Marks the Beginning of Local High School Students’ Work-Based Learning Journeys

Published on April 19, 2024

WorkSMART Connector and the Career Academy of Pella joined a crowd of supporters to celebrate the commitment of area high school students who enrolled in work-based learning apprenticeship and certificate opportunities. Students from Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, Prairie City-Monroe, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars, North Mahaska, and homeschool backgrounds are embarking on a journey to gain technical […]

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Pella High Excels at 2024 Iowa Technology Student Association’s STEM Competitions

Published on April 11, 2024

Congratulations to the following Pella High students and their success at the 2024 State of Iowa Technology Student Association’s STEM competitions. Haden Papendick – 1st Place: CAD Engineering and 3D Modeling Grant Hartke and Jack Weaver – 1st Place: Structural Design and Engineering Jack Weaver and Seth Vos – 1st Place: VEX Robotics Meav Swank – 3rd […]

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Sarah Boyce: 2025-2026 Madison Elementary Principal

Published on April 9, 2024

  Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Sarah Boyce for the Madison Elementary Principal position. Sarah, a current 7th grade Language Arts Teacher at Pella Middle School, has accepted the role as the leader of Madison Elementary beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Sarah is married to Jason Boyce and […]

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Blaine Forsythe: 2025-2026 Jefferson Intermediate Principal

Published on April 9, 2024

Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Blaine Forsythe for the Jefferson Intermediate Principal. Blaine, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Dean of Students at Madison Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate, has accepted the role as the leader of Jefferson Intermediate beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Blaine […]

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April Newsletter – Little Dutch Academy

Published on April 8, 2024

Check out the latest Little Dutch newsletter for class information, important dates, and ways to stay connected! April 2024 November 2023 September 2023 August 2023  

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Introducing Little Dutch Club: A New Childcare Program for School-Aged Children

Published on April 5, 2024

Families, We are excited to announce that Pella Schools will be offering a childcare program called Little Dutch Club for school-aged children starting Fall of 2024.  We are dedicated to providing high quality childcare for kindergarteners through 4th graders in a fun environment for the children to look forward to coming to each day.  Academics […]

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