Posts With Keyword ‘Pella Community Schools’

Bank Donates Funds to Local Schools

Posted: Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 am

A Pella-based bank has donated nearly $21,000 to local schools through a program tied to the usage of debit cards by its customers.

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Pella Auto Dealership Turns Drives into Dollars for Schools

Posted: Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Guests browse the inventory and information at the 'Drive One' eventGuests browse the inventory and information at the ‘Drive One’ event

A promotional event by a car dealership in Pella earned just over $4,000 for local schools.

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Pella Schools Receive Funds for Physical Education

Posted: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 am
Jefferson Intermediate School in PellaJefferson Intermediate School in Pella

A team of teachers and administrators from the Pella Community School District recently attended workshops in Rogers, Arkansas, and Grundy Center, Iowa as an introduction to the PE4life program.

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April ‘Teacher of the Month’ Selected

Posted: Thursday, April 1st, 2010 at 6:23 am
Lincoln Elementary Teacher Cindy DixsonLincoln Elementary Teacher Cindy Dixson

A third grade teacher at Pella’s Lincoln Elementary School is the April winner of the Ulrich Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Radio Teacher of the Month award.

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Budget Discussion to Take Place at Pella School Board Meeting

Posted: Sunday, March 21st, 2010 at 6:29 am

Further information on the 2010-2011 school budget, along with the setting of a hearing date on the district’s budget are among the items on the agenda for Monday’s Pella School Board meeting.

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Edge of Space Science Project for Pella Students

Posted: Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 6:25 am

Thanks to the support and efforts of the Pella Amateur Radio Club, students in the Pella area will begin working toward a very unique opportunity in the future.  

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Pella School Board Appoints Replacement

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 6:25 am

Katie Peterson was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Pella School Board during Monday’s meeting.

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Pella School Board Meeting This Afternoon

Posted: Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 6:27 am

The Pella School Board meets Monday afternoon for their regular bi-monthly meeting.

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Budget Adjustment Criteria Approved by Pella School Board

Posted: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Pella School Board Members (L to R) Gregg Gustafson and Jennifer Palmer and Superintendent Mark WittmerPella School Board Members (L to R) Gregg Gustafson and Jennifer Palmer and Superintendent Mark Wittmer

The Pella School Board approved a set of guidelines to apply to future budget adjustments at last week’s meeting.

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Happy Birthday Mr. Wittmer!

Posted: Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Mark Wittmer (photo by Madison Vander Well, Pella High Publications)Mark Wittmer (photo by Madison Vander Well, Pella High Publications)

Pella Community Schools Superintendent Mark Wittmer celebrated his 60th birthday on Wednesday, February 24th.

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Pella School Board Member Announces Resignation

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 6:29 am

A Pella School Board member tendered their resignation from the board at this week’s meeting.

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Budget Adjustment Criteria Selected at Pella School Board Meeting

Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 6:25 am
Pella School Board Members (L to R) Joan Corbin, secretary Jon Miller, and president Marv Van WykPella School Board Members (L to R) Joan Corbin, secretary Jon Miller, and president Marv Van Wyk

The Pella School Board approved a set of guidelines to apply to future budget adjustments at Monday’s meeting.

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Pella School Board to Meet

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 6:27 am

The Pella School Board will hold their regular meeting Monday.

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Pella School Board To Meet

Posted: Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 6:29 am

The Pella School Board will hold their regular meeting this week.

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District Input Strong on Pella School’s Budget Adjustment Criteria

Posted: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 6:27 am

Though weather delays prevented the Pella School Board from discussing a criteria scale for budget adjustments at Monday’s meeting, the board did receive some information on the success of the school district’s input process.

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Pella School Board Meets Today

Posted: Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 6:29 am

The Pella School Board will discuss criteria for budget adjustments at their regular meeting Monday afternoon.

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Pella School Board Discusses Snow Days

Posted: Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 6:21 am

The Pella School Board considered options for making up snow days for the current school year at last week’s meeting. 

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Pella School Board Approves Snow Day Practice Policy

Posted: Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 6:27 am

The Pella School Board approved a policy at this week’s school board meeting that establishes clearer guidelines on extracurricular practices on days when weather alters the schedule.

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Input from Pella School District Members to Help Shape Budget Decisions

Posted: Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 6:27 am

The Pella School Board is continuing to accept input from members of the school community on establishing criteria to apply to potential budget adjustments.

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Pella School Board Rethinks Snow Days for 2010/11 Calendar

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 6:25 am

Several missed days of school due to winter weather during the current school year have prompted the Pella School Board to think about how to prepare for multiple snow days next school year as well.

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