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Iola-Scandinavia Schools exceed state expectations, driven by top-tier student growth

October 16, 2026 / No Comments

The Iola-Scandinavia School District’s latest academic report cards show that all district schools officially exceed state expectations, driven by student growth metrics that rank among the highest in Wisconsin. According to recent data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, both Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School and Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School earned four-star ratings under the state’s accountability […]

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Community split over bus garage and ballot measures in Iola-Scandinavia

October 13, 2026 / No Comments

A heated social media debate among Iola-Scandinavia School District residents has highlighted deep divisions over local school spending, asset management, and an upcoming operational referendum. What began as a discussion about where the district stores its school buses has accelerated into a community-wide conversation about fiscal responsibility, the true cost of rural logistics, and the […]

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Iola-Scandinavia rallies for five-set volleyball victory over Manawa

October 3, 2026 / Comments Off

The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team demonstrated its resilience Sept. 29, staging a dramatic reverse sweep at home to defeat conference rival Manawa 3-2. The Thunderbirds overcame a sluggish start at home after dropping the first two sets 17-25 and 19-25. Refusing to back down, Iola-Scandinavia found its rhythm to sweep the remaining frames […]

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Schrank captures individual title at Rosholt; Thunderbirds compete in crowded field

October 3, 2026 / Comments Off

Iola-Scandinavia runner Revyn Schrank captured an individual championship on Oct. 1, outpacing the field in the girls 5,000-meter race to highlight local performances at a multi-team cross-country meet in Rosholt. Schrank crossed the finish line in 19 minutes, 32.0 seconds to win. Her victory anchored the Iola-Scandinavia girls team, which finished seventh out of 10 […]

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State and operational constraints on the I-S School District budget

October 2, 2026 / Comments Off

Voters in the School District of Iola-Scandinavia will head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide on a crucial four-year, non-recurring operational referendum. The local school board proposed the ballot measure to address a severe shortage in general operating revenue following a narrow 176-vote defeat of a similar measure in April. While the historical context […]

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What does the community get in return for funding the I-S School District?

September 30, 2026 / Comments Off

By Chris Nelson, District Administrator College and Technical College Credit Our dual credit programming has grown significantly. In 2023, students earned a combined 171 college and technical college credits. Last school year, students earned 401 credits, more than double in just four years. Students earn these credits tuition-free while still in high school through options […]

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Schrank takes seventh to lead Iola-Scandinavia at Marshfield Cross-Country Meet

September 28, 2026 / Comments Off

Junior runner Revyn Schrank secured a top-10 individual finish to anchor the Iola-Scandinavia cross-country program at a highly competitive Division 3 meet on Friday, Sept. 26, in Marshfield. Schrank powered the Iola-Scandinavia girls’ team to a 13th-place finish in a field of 19 teams, crossing the finish line of the 5,000-meter race in 20 minutes, […]

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Iola-Scandinavia volleyball navigates packed five-match stretch

September 25, 2026 / Comments Off

The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team moved to 13-9 after five matches between Sept. 19 and Sept. 24. The Thunderbirds kicked off the multi-match run on Saturday, Sept. 19, with tournament play, where they went 3-2 over the weekend. Iola-Scandinavia opened the action with a 2-0 victory over Ripon High School, anchored by senior […]

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Schrank, Linger power Iola-Scandinavia at Smiley Invitational

September 21, 2026 / Comments Off

Standout individual performances from Revyn Schrank and Evan Linger highlighted the day for the Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams Sept. 19 at the Smiley Invitational. Competing in the Division 3 fields at Wausau East High School, Schrank secured a fourth-place individual finish to lead the Thunderbirds girls to a ninth-place team finish. Linger cracked the top 10 […]

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Iola-Scandinavia volleyball captures key victories to move to 8-6

September 19, 2026 / Comments Off

The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team put together a strong stretch of play over the past week, capturing crucial victories to reach 8-6. The Thunderbirds’ week was highlighted by a thrilling five-set victory Tuesday against Wittenberg-Birnamwood. Iola-Scandinavia outlasted its opponents to secure a 3-2 win, maintaining momentum from a string of recent multi-set battles. […]