Pella Schools

Maximizing Life's Opportunities for Every Child

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Congratulations to Pella Middle School teacher Cody DeKruyff on receiving the 2026 Iowa Character Award for Educator of Character! Also, congrats to the PMS Student Council, recognized as Student Organization of Character Honorable Mention by the Ray Center at Drake University!

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Our high school and college student staff are a huge part of LDA/LDC morning & evening care! We're grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they made on our kids. Congrats to graduates Lily, Jade, Josie, Rinnah, Rachel, Abby, Lindley, Naomi, Addilyn, August & Hannah!

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Congratulations to Trevin Sutton and Brayden Van Horn on earning an 8th-place finish in the Class 1A State Tennis Doubles Tournament!

This is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to their skill, perseverance, and competitive spirit.

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Several local soldiers recently visited Jefferson Intermediate to thank students for participating in the holiday care package drive through the Blue Star Mothers of Iowa. It was a meaningful opportunity for students to see the impact of their generosity and kindness!

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Congratulations to our boys golf team on an outstanding 9th place finish at the state golf tournament!

A special congratulations also goes to KJ Besick, who earned an individual medal by finishing in 6th place with a two-day total score of 147.

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Our middle school students wrapped up the last day of school with a fun trip to the theater to enjoy a movie together!

A special thank you to Midwest Sanitation for sponsoring this experience and providing concessions for our students. We appreciate your generosity and support!

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Congratulations to our Pella High School girls track team on an outstanding 3rd place finish in Class 3A at the state track meet!

These student-athletes demonstrated incredible determination, resilience, and teamwork while competing against some of the best in the state.

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Congratulations to our Pella High School boys track team on winning the Class 3A State Championship!

They also scored the most points ever by a Class 3A team at the famous Blue Oval at Drake Stadium—an incredible accomplishment!

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Lincoln students recently enjoyed a fun-filled Field Day packed with games, teamwork, and lots of smiles!

Students worked together, encouraged one another, and celebrated the joy of being active and spending time with friends.

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Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 PM at Pella Stadium. Doors will open at 6:00 PM.

A livestream of the ceremony will be available at:
https://t.co/xFE1uxRkNL

We look forward to honoring and celebrating the Class of 2026!

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Our 8th grade students recently became authors and illustrators in language arts by creating their own books!

They shared their stories with the students at LDA, Lincoln, and Madison. It was a meaningful way to build connections and relationships across grade levels.

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High School Finals Schedule-

A reminder that students only need to be in the building when they have a scheduled class or final exam. All students will also have open campus for lunch Wednesday-Friday.

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Congratulations to the 20 Pella High School seniors who have earned their AA degrees through our partnership with DMACC!

We are proud to offer opportunities like this, allowing students to earn college credit—and even a college degree—before graduating from Pella High School.

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We’re excited to celebrate nine students who earned two welding certificates each through our partnership with DMACC.
Students have the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school, helping them get a strong head start as they pursue future education and careers.

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High School students are invited to participate in a Career Prep Class hosted at Central College!

These classes will help students build confidence and develop valuable employability skills for life. Attend all three sessions and earn a $150 stipend! Register by 5/31.

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High school orchestra students recently participated in “Strolling Strings,” sharing their musical talents throughout the community.

We are proud to offer orchestra opportunities to our students and grateful for the ways our students use their talents to bring joy to others!

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We loved seeing our staff members participate in the 5K Klompen Classic during Tulip Time!

Events like these are a great reminder that Pella Community Schools is more than just a workplace, it’s a community!

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Because of You, our students have safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environments. This month we celebrate our school board members who volunteer countless hours to guide our district and ensure every
student has the opportunity to succeed!