Fynnardt named new Pella Activities Director

Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Nicholas Fynaardt for the Pella CSD Activities Director. Nick, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Middle School Activities Director and Student Success Coordinator, has accepted the role as the leader of Activities effective July 1, for the 2026-2027 school year.

Nick is married to Hope Fynaardt, and together they have three children: Addison (8th grade), Emeri (6th grade), and Nathan (Pre-K). Along with serving as the Student Success Coordinator and Assistant Activities Director, Nick has served the Pella Community School District as a math, science, social studies, and at-risk teacher, along with various coaching positions.

“I am honored with the opportunity to serve as the Activities Director at Pella High School,” said Fynaardt. “I am grateful to build on the legacy established by Matt Fouch and to work alongside the outstanding coaches, directors, and staff at Pella High School. I look forward to partnering with parents and the Pella community to continue making Pella Activities truly special for everyone involved. Most importantly, I am incredibly excited to support our students as they pursue their passions in various education-based activities that help them to learn, lead, and achieve.”

- Nick Fynaardt,

26-27 Activities Director

“Pella Schools is fortunate to have strong leaders who are deeply committed to our students, staff and community. Nick has consistently demonstrated leadership and his heart for kids at the Pella Middle School and we are very pleased that Nick has accepted the role of Activities Director. We look forward to partnering with him in his new position and are confident he will continue making a meaningful impact across the district.”

- Greg Ebeling,

Superintendent of Pella Schools