Dear Parents/Guardians:

As the month of October draws to a close, it marks the completion of our first quarter as well as our fall activities. The students’ focus and commitment to work while keeping attendance at a mark above 96 percent has been commendable. We appreciate your support in encouraging your child to put forth their best effort.

It has been a competitive fall athletic season for the Dutch and special thanks to the coaches, families, and athletes as they move on to postseason competitions. Our cross country teams both had great seasons and are moving on to state competition. The football team ended the regular season as district champions and are advancing on to state playoffs. Volleyball had a great season and were regional semi-finalists. We look forward to the excitement our winter activities bring!

A big congratulations to the Pella Dutch Marching Band for receiving a Division 1 “Superior” rating for the 44th straight year and 1st place overall at the Mid-Iowa Band Championships plus other amazing accomplishments such as best color guard and best percussion. Thanks to the band directors, parents, students, and supporters for the outstanding marching band campaign. The hard work and commitment of many made it such a wonderful season!

Thank you,

Adam Beckel, HS Principal

Derek Schulte, Assistant Principal

4:30 - 8:00 High School -- Individual conference

• Teachers will be available throughout the evening. Coaches will be available starting at 5:30.

If you need an official transcript sent to an educational institution, you must submit a request.

Transcript Request Form:

-visit http://www.pellaschools.org/schools/high-school/

-click on the “Counseling” link

-click on the “Transcript Request Form” link

-enter your request and click on “submit.”

Please continue to check the Senior Bulletin for important dates for seniors and for local scholarship opportunities; the bulletin can be found on our school’s web page under the ‘Counseling’ link.

Download your free app for real-time access to grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, announcements, payments and more. Look for the Campus Parent app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Parents can conveniently change their email, address, phone number, and child's emergency contact information on Campus Parent all under the MORE tab. Please see below for specific instructions:

• MORE > ADDRESS INFORMATION - Update your household's address and primary phone number.
• MORE > DEMOGRAPHICS - Update your child's emergency contacts.
• MORE > FAMILY INFORMATION - Update parent and child phone numbers, email addresses, relationships, and contact sequence.

Requests for changes in your data won't happen immediately as the request waits in a queue for approval by the Pella Schools staff.

Questions about changing your information can be directed to Allissa Grandia by email at allissa.grandia@pellaschools.org.

Through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (ICPP) and the Campus Parent App, parents are able to see a journal on all fees paid to the Pella Schools for school fees and food service fees. See the steps below on how to see that fee journal:

• Fees Journal: under Fees > Under Person Select “All” or a specific person > Select this school year > Select Type as “Paid” (This will show you fees paid on/after July 1, 2019.)

The Pella High School Drama department will present the play Almost Maine in the Pella High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday November 14th, Friday November 15th and Saturday November 16th. All seats are $7.00 at the door. There are no presales for tickets. Almost, Maine consists of nine scenes about love and loss in a small town. The stories are metaphorical, funny and touching. Almost, Maine has been the most produced non-musical play in American high schools for the last several years. The content of the show is most appropriate for high school age and up.

The Dangers of Juuling, (www.center4research.org)

http://www.center4research.org/the-dangers-of-juuling/

Know the Risks: eCigarettes and Young People

https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/