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Residents of the Iola-Scandinavia School District express strong pride in their schools while showing openness to a smaller operational referendum in November, according to a community survey released after voters rejected a multi-year funding proposal in April. The Iola-Scandinavia School District, which serves about 580-600 students in this rural central Wisconsin community, conducted the survey […]
The Thunderbird Booster Club calls on community members, local businesses, families, and T-Bird fans to join as members or make donations to sustain vital co-curricular activities for Iola-Scandinavia students. The club bridges the gap between limited school budgets and the full costs of high-quality programs. Its financial contributions directly support transportation to competitions, team apparel, […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will meet Monday, July 13, at 6 p.m. in Room 6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division Street to discuss personnel decisions, a potential November referendum and updates on the district’s strategic plan and budget. The board will consider hiring recommendations that include Madison Weingart as […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School District has announced that Jeremy Fritz is the new principal of Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School. He will be starting in the position on Wednesday, July 1. “It is an honor to be chosen to serve this community,” said Fritz. “I look forward to getting to know students, families, staff, and community members and […]
Iola-Scandinavia High School recognized students for academic excellence on its fourth-quarter 2025-2026 honor roll. The quarterly honor roll celebrates student achievement and is divided into three categories based on grade-point average and grades earned. Congratulations to all these academic achievers! Seniors High HonorsDamien Aguirre, Ryan J. Barden, Benjamin E. Beck, Abigail H. Bergan, Brooklyn K. […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach Iola-Scandinavia senior softball players Brooklyn Berrens and Rayanne Clendenning were selected by the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (WFSCA) to play in the Wisconsin Senior All-Star Softball Series. This event will showcase the most talented senior softball players in Wisconsin. The games will be on Tuesday, June 16, at Woodside […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will convene Monday, June 8, for its regular meeting, where members will examine the district’s preliminary 2026-27 budget, consider personnel recommendations and receive updates on a possible referendum. The board will meet at 6 p.m. in Room #6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division Street. The public may offer comments […]
MARSHFIELD — Columbus Catholic Varsity Dons erupted for seven runs in the first two innings and coasted to a 9-4 victory over the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds on Wednesday, June 3, at Jack Hackman Field. The Dons seized control in the bottom of the first when Carson Eckes singled, Carter Sommer flied out, and Tyler Hargraves flied […]
Wyatt Wolberg drew a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday to lift the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds to a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Assumption Varsity Royals on Tuesday, June 2, in Iola. The teams traded the lead throughout a back-and-forth contest that featured multiple ties. With the score knotted at 5-5 and […]
By Tom Anderson, Head Coach Iola-Scandinavia had five girls recognized by the Central Wisconsin Conference – East Division in softball for the 2026 season. Senior catcher Brooklyn Berrens and sophomore center fielder Braelyn Jueds were first-team selections for the Thunderbirds. Berrens was a unanimous selection. Senior pitcher Rayanne Clendenning and senior first baseman Brylee Jueds […]
