Pella Middle School

February 2022

Important Dates

  • 3/9 - 90 minute Early Dismissal for PD
  • 3/11 - Quarter 3 End / 2nd Semester Midterm
  • 3/14 - School Board Meeting @ 4:30
  • 3/14-3/18 - Spring Break
  • 3/21 - Quarter 4 Day 1
  • 3/23 - 90 minute Early Dismissal for PD
  • 3/28 - School Board Meeting @ 4:30
  • 3/28-4/1 - ISASP Testing (Testing begins at 8:15)
  • 4/6 - 90 minute Early Dismissal for PD
  • 4/15 - Good Friday / NO Classes
  • 4/18 - No Classes
  • 4/20 - 90 minute Early Dismissal for PD
  • 4/27 - 90 minute Early Dismissal for PD
  • 5/26 - FINAL DAY of 21-22 School Year
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Preparing Everyone to Learn, Lead, and Achieve.

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Jay Murphy Honored as Iowa Junior High Wrestling Coach of the Year

Jay Murphy Honored as Iowa Junior High Wrestling Coach of the Year


Jay Murphy has served as a Pella Middle School Wrestling coach for 22 years during his time in Pella, and he was awarded the Iowa Wrestling Association Junior High Wrestling Coach of the Year Saturday, February 18, at the Iowa HS state championships. Mr. Murphy, with the support of assistant coach, Jesse Jablonski, have helped grow our program from around 16/18 wrestlers annually to 40+ over the past several years. If you would like or get a chance, send Jay a congratulatory email at:

jay.murphy@pellaschools.org

Jay Murphy Honored as Iowa Junior High Wrestling Coach of the Year
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ISASP Week March 28 - April 1 Friendly Reminders

You will play an essential role in helping prepare your students for testing. Discuss the importance of these assessments with your student and assist him/her in approaching the tests with a positive attitude.


Please ensure your child:

  • Plans ahead to avoid conflicts in the testing schedule. Attendance is an extremely important factor in determining success.

  • Takes their time. TESTS ARE NOT TIMED.

  • Maintains a consistent bedtime.

  • Eats breakfast and stays hydrated.

  • Ear buds - some tests may be read aloud, so earbuds will be needed if they'd like to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Dress Code Reminder

Dress Code Reminder

As Spring eases in, please remember to honor our dress code. If you or your student has questions, please let our counselor, Mrs. Van Wyk, our dean, Mr. Tjeerdsma, or me know, and we would be happy to clarify for you. The full policy is below.


If a student has excessive skin exposed in the midriff, back, shoulder, chest, legs, backside, etc., we will ask your student to cover up or change clothes.


Dress Code & Student Appearance (board policy 502.1)

Dress Code Reminder
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Pella Middle School Competes in Math

Students competed well at the Math Counts competition under Ms. Ernst and Mrs. Brandt's guidance and leadership. This was their first time taking a math counts group, and we are really proud of how this group represented Pella Middle School.


Math Counts only ranks the top 40% of teams, and we were 6th place out of 29 teams. We also had nine out of our 12 students place in the top 50% of individuals and three students in the top 25%.

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Leader in Me mural gets an Upgrade

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The Mural Leadership Club gives this mural some Leader in Me flare.

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8th Graders Mentor 4th Grade Students at Jefferson

Begin with the End in Mind & Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood has been embraced by our mentors, and we are excited to grow this program in the upcoming months and years.
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Student Council Synergizes to provide a Winter Informal

Pella Middle School Student Council synergized to create a winter informal opportunity to help others sharpen their saw on Friday, February 25. They played dodge ball, basketball, watched movies, danced, and played games. What a great opportunity and a huge success!
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Pella Gear and Apparel Needed

Pella Gear and Apparel Needed

Do you have any Pella gear or apparel that no longer fits or you'd like to get out of your closets? If so, Pella Middle School and Jefferson keep green and white on hand for new students, and we welcome any Pella gear and apparel you'd like to get rid of. It can be dropped off in our main offices. THANK YOU!
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Students enjoy the Olympics with with a Pella Middle School twist!

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Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.

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The Counselor Connection - ISASP Prep

The Counselor Connection - ISASP Prep

Spring is just around the corner and exciting things are happening here at the middle school! Students will be ISASP testing the week of March 28th. You can help your child by ensuring they have a healthy breakfast, stay hydrated, and get plenty of sleep. All make-up testing will take place immediately upon a student’s return to school. These tests are important as they help us best support your student’s academic needs.


Seventh grade students will also be signing up for their next year's classes during this week, on Monday, March 28th during the first part of the school day. If you or your child has questions about their classes, please contact me at jourdan.vanwyk@pellaschools.org
The Counselor Connection - ISASP Prep
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Pella Community School District Vision, Mission, and Elements

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Pella Middle School

Pella Middle School

Pella Middle School

613 East 13th Street, Pella, IA, USA msoffice@pellaschools.org 6416284784 pellaschools.org/schools/middle-school/

10th period Lead Time - Little Leaders Club

Mrs. Haley Bjustrom brought the Little Leaders Club to Madison Elementary to work with the elementary students, and I am unsure which group of students learned or appreciated it more!