Pella Middle School
April 2023
Important Dates
- 5/4 - 11:15 Dismissal for Tulip Time
- 5/5 - 11:15 Dismissal for Tulip Time
- 5/8 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation
- *Please consider sending an email of gratitude to a Pella MS staff member. Those messages mean the world to our staff.
- 5/10 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 5/17 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 5/26 - 12:30 Dismissal - FINAL Day of 2023-24 School Year
Congratulations to our Future Pella Middle School Principal, Mr. Scott Tjeerdsma
I am so excited to announce the hiring of Scott Tjeerdsma for Pella CSD Middle School Principal. Scott, one of our long-time staff members in the Pella Schools, is the current Dean of Students, Athletic Director, Special Education teacher, and head girls' track coach at Pella Middle School. He has accepted the role as the leader of Pella Middle School beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
Tulip Time Attendance
Tulip Time...really?!? It doesn't seem possible that it is here already.
If your student will be participating in or volunteering for Tulip Time activities during school hours and will not be at school, please contact the Middle School Office Wednesday by emailing msoffice@pellaschools.org or calling 641-628-4784. This will create consistency for schools across the district and help us keep track of who is expected to be absent or leave early.
School dismisses at 11:15 on both Thursday and Friday this week, and if your student changes plans, please email msoffice@pellaschools.org at your earliest convenience.
Thank you so much for your assistance, and make it a terrific Tulip Time!
Tulip Time Schedule Thursday and Friday
Micah: 2nd in the 100 M dash and 1st in the mini javelin throw
Teah: 6th in the 100 M dash and 1st in the mini javelin throw
Cayla: 3rd in the 100 M dash and 1st in the mini javelin throw
Students Nominated for their Outstanding Character
Front Left to Right: Ian Hunsinger, Luke Hartke, Tyce VanWaardhuizen, Jenna VanWyk, Lizzy VandeVoort, Anna VanRheenen
Drake Character Institute Nominee Luke Hartke
WorkSmart Career Connector at Central College
8th Grade students explore Marion County career opportunities at a WorkSmart Career Connector event hosted at Central College
Careers represented:
Early Childhood Education (childcare providers, teachers)
Engineering (technicians and beyond)
Hospitality (food service/restaurants, tourism, lodging)
Information Technology
Medical technicians and nurses
Skilled trades (welding, carpentry, construction)
Service Learning at Pella High School
DMACC MS State Knowledge Bowl Contestants
Steenhoek & Keller selected to Iowa String Teachers Association Solo Masterclass
Jocelyn Steenhoek and Samuel Keller were selected for the Iowa String Teachers Association Solo Masterclass at our conference at Wartburg College on May 12th.
Our violinists will work with Katie Wolfe from the University of Iowa and our cellist/bassists will work with Luidmila Lebedeva from Wartburg College. They will have the opportunity to play their solo and get feedback from these professors!
The Class of 2028 donates $4100 to Charities
Results of Charitable Giving Vote $3900
- Emencees Lauren Pfoltner, Piper Spera, Monica Hundley, Angel Wright & Grant Finken
- Many Hands $1000 (CEO Tim Brand) Presented by Peyton Whitlatch & Jayden Howe-Vachon
- Raining Season $400(Jen & Doug Diers) presented by Anna Dobson & Emma VanDyke
- Swim for Him $400 (Earl Radcliff or Frank Reitsma) presented by Jenna Beyer
- Make a Wish $350 ( Carol Thomas & Dan Huitink) presented by Mallory Markley & Callista Yang
- St Jude's Children's Hospital $350 (Not present) Caitlyn Cronin & Haley Jarzombek
- The Well $200 (Eden Koolmees Director of Marketing) presented by Aaron VandeLune & Sam Deneke
- Pella Food Shelf $200 presented by Reid VanDyke & Josh Holleman
- Crossroads of Pella $200 (Chris Allen Associate Director) presented Grant Finkin and Carter Schroeder
- Freedom House $200.(?) Check present by Mira Mathes & Mallory Doschadis
- Backpack Buddies $300 (Becky Steenhoek) presented by Tyson Roose & Sam Manning
- Launching Arrows - presented by Alastair O'Neil, Sam Keller and Spencer Cook will be presenting the check not Blake and Davion.
In total, Pella Middle School Students have donated $34,196.34 to charities in past 12 years.
Let’s Talk Pella Story:
https://www.kniakrls.com/2023/04/25/lets-talk-pella-7th-grade-concession-stand-for-charity/
Pella Christian Knowledge Bowl Contestants
Rylyn VanEssen Julia Nedder, Andrew Millar, Alastair O'Neil, Luke Hartke
Mr. Robilliard leads the High School Jazz Band to their 20th Iowa Jazz Championship!
Lauren Pfoltner Racing Sprint Cars
VEX Robotics Champions!
23,500 Meals Packaged!
Student Council Honors Mrs. Schnoebelen
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