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Iola-Scandinavia’s cross-country teams turned in strong performances Thursday, Oct. 16,l at the Central Wisconsin Conference meet in Rosholt, earning several All-Conference honors and posting solid individual results across all levels of competition. In the varsity boys’ 5,000-meter race, the Thunderbirds placed third with 73 points, finishing behind team champion Bonduel (50 points) and runner-up Amherst […]
The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board of Education will convene its regular meeting on Monday, Oct, 13, immediately following the district’s annual meeting in the High School Auditorium at 540 Jackson Street. The board will meet publicly to conduct district business, including reviewing the 2024–25 audit, approving fundraising requests, discussing referendum updates, and hearing administrative […]
The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams turned in solid performances Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Warhawk Invitational hosted by Weyauwega-Fremont High School, highlighted by a pair of top-12 varsity finishes from the Beck brothers. In the varsity boys’ 5,000-meter race, Amherst captured the team title with 47 points, while Iola-Scandinavia placed fourth out of 11 teams with […]
Iola-Scandinavia’s cross-country team turned in standout performances Friday, Sept. 26, at the Nightfall Classic at RiverEdge Golf Course, highlighted by senior Ben Beck’s dominant run to win the boys’ 5,000-meter race. Beck crossed the finish line in 16 minutes, 4.25 seconds, securing first place and setting the pace for a competitive field. His victory anchored […]
Students recognized for outstanding leadership, service, and community impact The Iola-Scandinavia High School National Honor Society (NHS) chapter in Iola, Wisconsin, has earned national recognition for its exceptional commitment to leadership, service, and positive change within its school and local community. The award was granted to the Iola-Scandinavia NHS chapter, a group of dedicated student […]
The Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams turned in determined performances at the Smiley Invitational on Sept. 20 at Wausau East High School, highlighted by a top-three finish from Ben Beck in the varsity boys race. Beck placed third overall with a time of 16 minutes, 30.6 seconds, leading the Thunderbirds to a 10th-place team finish. Prentice/Rib Lake […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School volleyball team will host its Annual Fight Cancer Night on Thursday, Oct. 16, bringing the community together for an evening of support, remembrance, and spirited competition. The event will take place inside The Thunderdome, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and volleyball action beginning at 5:45 p.m. Organizers expect the stands […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School District Board of Education will meet Monday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. in Elementary School Room #6 at 450 Division Street in Iola. The agenda will include approval of multiple student fundraiser requests, facility and budget updates, reports from administrators, and action on personnel recommendations. Board members will begin with the consent […]
Iola-Scandinavia athletes turned in strong individual performances Saturday, Aug. 30, at the T-Bird Invitational cross-country meet at the Iola Winter Sports Club, highlighted by top-five finishes from Revyn Schrank and Ben Beck. In the middle school girls’ 2,950-meter race, Amherst’s Misty Water Fish claimed the individual title in 11 minutes, 57 seconds. St. Mary of […]
Iola-Scandinavia runners turned in standout performances at the Standing Rocks Invitational, with seniors Ben Beck and Revyn Schrank each capturing individual titles while leading their teams to top-five finishes. In the boys’ 5,000-meter race, Beck broke away from the field early and never looked back, claiming first place in 17 minutes, 9.8 seconds. His effort […]
