Expansion of Pella Christian Grade School is nearing completion, with students and staff set to move into the new space by this fall.

Head of Schools David Te Grotenhuis tells KNIA/KRLS News construction crews have made significant progress throughout the academic year on new classrooms, a new gymnasium, and new cafeteria area attached to the east side of the building.

Te Grotenhuis says they are still approximately $2.5 million short of their overall $13.5 million goal, with the next phase of the project including renovation of the current space, with the goal of starting that portion this fall.

Donations made to the project at the grade school office by the time class ends Friday will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Hear more about the Pella Christian Grade School Expansion Project on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.