Save your bottle caps for FCCLA

Iola-Scandinavia High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is collecting plastic bottle caps of all sizes and colors. These caps will be recycled into a mural that will be featured in downtown Iola. Caps should be rinsed/washed and then dropped off at the ISHS office.

5 new teachers in I-S School District

This academic year welcomes five new teachers in the Iola-Scandinavia School District. Annie Krueger, Middle School English and Spanish teacher, graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, taught four years in Utah and four years in Marshfield. She grew up near Chicago, Illinois. Brooke Manley, Middle School/High School science teacher, is the former Brooke […]

Thunderbird Booster Club funds $10,262 in projects

Courtesy Iola-Scandinavia School District Recent funding projects by the Thunderbird Booster Club have totaled $10,262. These projects include: Hudl contribution $2,000, cross country & track tent/canopy (with I-S logo) $2,378, Pep Band t-shirts $584.13, ISFAC Anniversary Breakfast & Support $400, 3D printer for Middle School/High School art student $2,000, DECA: $800, and Spanish Trip $2,100. […]

“High School Musical” tickets now on sale

“High School Musical” will be presented at Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium Feb. 18-20. Email: ishsmusicals@gmail.com to request your tickets. Please indicate how many tickets you want and for which performance: Friday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m.; or Sunday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. You can pay for your ticket at the time […]

How the I-S School District used federal funds

BY SARAH THIEL, District Business Manager Beginning in March 2020 school districts re­ceived federal funds to help meet the increased needs of students resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding has been awarded in three separate rounds and is available to use through September 2024. When deciding how to invest the one-time federal funds, the […]

I-S School District to add three part-time mental health positions

BY RAY PRZEKURAT, District Administrator The pandemic has been extremely tough on our families, students, and staff. Our school district has been working hard to provide an environment where everyone feels safe and supported during these difficult times. We are looking at bringing on three different individuals to help. These posi­tions will provide mental health […]

I-S Fitness and Aquatic Center offers summer swim lessons

Summer swimming lessons will be offered this summer at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center. Dates for lessons are June 6-16, Monday through Thursday. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. I-S School District students are offered free lessons during summer school at Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School. An upper-level swimming course is also being […]

Lifeguard courses start April 22

Lifeguard courses commence at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center starting in April. The first classes will be held April 22 from 5-9 p.m. and April 23 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The second set of classes run May 6 from 5-9 p.m. and May 7 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. For further […]

Ballweg scholarships available for high school seniors

PRESS RELEASE Scholarships up to $500 to qualifying high school seniors in her district is being offered by State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan). Applications are being accepted now through Monday, March 28. Scholarship eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a two-year technical college program or a four-year baccalaureate degree program. […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board Jan. 10 agenda

The School District of Iola Scandinavia Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of agenda                                                                                                           Public input/comments – Members of the public must register […]