Class is officially in session at Pepp's Pizzeria in Urbandale! We’re kicking off our new After the Bell series — where local teachers trade in their red pens for pizza cutters and grade our monthly specials.
This month, we welcomed Mrs. Neuhaus, a 5th-grade teacher at Timber Ridge Elementary in Johnston. It’s her first year in the classroom, but she came ready with plenty of grading energy (and even more humor) while sampling all five of our October pizza specials — from our fan-favorite Chicken Bacon Ranch to the bold Crab Rangoon Pizza.
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Grade: A
Comments: "I love the crunch of the bacon, the chicken is tender, I love the strong drizzle – so good."
Grade: A+++
Comments: “I feel like my students would love this. They would think it was so silly if they saw spaghetti on pizza. They’d probably give it an A+++ — or maybe a 67%" (if you know, you know).
Grade: B+
Comments: “If you like buffalo, this is the pizza for you!” A solid B+ that packs a little heat!
Grade: A+
Comments: "They've definitely got it down. The spice of the sweet chili, the crunch of the wonton, so good."
Grade: B
Comments: “If you’re looking for a pizza that’s not just cheese or pepperoni, try this — it’s super good."
Mrs. Neuhaus’s top pick for October? The Crab Rangoon Pizza! With its creamy base, crispy wontons, and sweet chili drizzle, this specialty pie earned a well-deserved gold star.
You can grab these limited-time pizza specials at Pepp’s Pizzeria, located at 4640 86th Street in Urbandale, Iowa — just minutes from Des Moines. Specials are available as personal or whole pies only (no slices), so bring a friend and taste them all! A huge thank you to Mrs. Neuhaus for joining us — and to all our local teachers who go above and beyond every day. You inspire us to keep creating A+ pizza combinations month after month.
Know a teacher that deserves pizza? We give away a FREE pizza party each month to a deserving teacher in Des Moines. We’d love for them to have a chance at winning. You can Nominate a local teacher by filling out their information on our website here.
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