Pella Middle School
End of Year Newsletter
Important Dates
8/19 - 5:30 - 8:30 7th Grade Open House & Laptop Rollout - Details Below
8/20 - 2:00 - 3:30 8th Grade Open House & Laptop Rollout - Details Below
8/23 - 1st Day of School
8/25 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
9/1 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
9/6 - Labor Day ~ No Classes
Well Done, Class of 2025, Well Done!
8th Grade Character Counts Award Winners
Character is what you show when no one is watching
Iowa Reading Association's Creative Writing Contest Champions
Rachel Stratton (8th Grade) and Anna Wick (7th Grade) won first place in the state Iowa Reading Association's creative writing contest. What an outstanding accomplishment by both of these writers!
Garrett O'Halloran Earns Eagle Scout
Garrett O'Halloran was honored for earning his Eagle Scout badge on May 15, 2021. Garrett earned the rank of Eagle Scout on December 22, 2020, but due to Covid, his court of honor was delayed. Garrett's Eagle Service Project was landscaping at grāz. The project was completed on July 1, 2020, with total labor hours of 77.8. Outstanding accomplishment, Garret
8th Grade Shark Disection
The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.
7th & 8th Grade Open House & Laptop Rollout
Students may grab a hard copy of their schedule, fill lockers, check out their laptops, and ask questions.
5:30-6:45 Last Names N-Z
*student and one parent must attend to receive laptop
6:45-8:00 Last Names A-M
8/20/21 ~ 8th Grade:
2:00-2:45 Last Names N-Z
*8th grade students come in alone, please
2:45-3:30 Last Names A-M
6th Grade Orientation Presentation
If you missed orientation in April, you can find the link for the presentation here. There are details for the start of the school year as well.
7th Grade Writes & Performs Plays
7th Grade Concessions Give Back
Mr. Boots and Hudson Brackin are Stylin!
2021-2022 School Registration Still Open
2021-22 School Registration is STILL OPEN Online!
Deadline for registration was March 31st, but we have extended it for those who still need to register. Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and find the ONLINE REGISTRATION link under the MORE section.
Beginning July 1, the 2021-22 School Fees can be paid online under the FEES & FOOD SERVICE sections on the parent portal. If you feel you qualify for Free/Reduced lunches, the 21-22 form will be released this summer and emailed to all district families. Questions? Contact Connie Boldt at 641-628-1748.
Questions regarding registration or your Infinite Campus log-in, please contact Allissa Grandia by emailing allissa.grandia@pellaschools.org or by calling 641-628-9539.
Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.
The Counselor Connection
Student schedules will be released the week before school starts in August via Infinite Campus. Each 7th and 8th grade student will receive one paper copy of their schedule during orientation/laptop rollout on August 19th and 20th.
If you have questions about your student's schedule for the upcoming school year, please contact me via email at jourdan.vanwyk@pellaschools.org.
Jourdan Van Wyk
Pella Middle School
Email: msoffice@pellaschools.org
Website: https://www.pellaschools.org/schools/middle-school/
Location: 613 East 13th Street, Pella, IA, USA
Phone: 6416284784
Twitter: @pellamidschool