PHS Newsletter
May 2021
Pella High School Students, Families, and Staff,
We thank you for your continued support as we close out the 2020-2021 school year - GO DUTCH!!!
Adam Beckel
Principal
Derek Schulte
Assistant Principal
Re: Senior Skip Day
Senior Immunization Cards & Final Transcripts
Senior parents & Junior graduates...please watch the mailbox for the following documents to keep for future reference:
Immunization Card
Copy of your senior’s “unofficial” transcript
Copy of your child’s final report card
Instructions on how to request college credits to be transferred to attending college this fall
The student services center will be sending final transcripts to the college written on the “Senior Check Out Form”. Questions regarding transcripts can be directed to the PHS student services center by calling 641-628-9539 or emailing Allissa Grandia (allissa.grandia@pellaschools.org).
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.
Senior Celebration Update (May 3rd)
Tulip Time Work Excuse
Tulip Time Schedules
Senior Awards Night - Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Senior Volunteer Hours
Student Medications Pick up
The nurse will be available from 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM on May 26, and from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on May 27. During these hours parents may pick up student medication at the high school. This is for both prescription and non-prescription medications. Items not picked up during this time will be disposed of appropriately.
Student Fines and Fees
Semester Assessment, Laptop Return, & Check Out Schedule
Semester assessments will be given in all classes. The students will be assessed in multiple ways by the high school teachers. A student may be evaluated with a standard semester test, a project, a portfolio, a presentation, or essay, etc.
There will be 75 minute assessment sessions on May 25, 26, and 27.
Students are only required to be in school if they have a test. Students should be in the cafeteria, the library, or leave campus if they do not have a test. Students are not to be in the academic areas of the building during semester assessments.
All students will eat during the same single 75 minute lunch period on May 25 and 26.
Students who cannot take their assessments during the scheduled semester test days will be expected to make-up assessments after 12:30 on May 27. All makeup assessments must be coordinated with teachers. Students are not allowed to move any semester assessments.
Students are not to be dismissed early from assessment sessions.
Homeroom on May 25 will be in to inform them of the end of the year items such as laptop check-in, check out form for each student, locker clean out, etc.
Students may check in laptops any time after they have completed their last assessment. Laptop check in times are between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.