The Pella School Board approved the 2016-17 academic calendar at their meeting Wednesday night.

The first day of classes will be August 23rd, and the last day on May 25th, 2017. Spring break is a week long also lines up with Central College and Pella Christian, a move Superintendent Greg Ebeling says remained popular with students, staff, and parents. Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for more from the Pella School Board meeting.

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