Pella students will soon be celebrating summer break as classes dismiss Thursday for the district. Superintendent Greg Ebeling says the extra four days scheduled this week were due to one of the harshest winters in recent memory, with a mix of heavy snow and record-breaking cold stopping school several times. Pella Police Lt. Paul Haase reminds local residents to use extra caution when driving around parks and the aquatic center as classes dismiss. Pella Christian students wrapped up the school year last Friday.