Republican lawmakers take on CRT

Republican lawmakers took on so-called critical race theory (CRT) and other racist “antiracist” indoctrination this week in two public hearings, according to a post by Empower Wisconsin. The Assembly Education Committee advanced a bill barring public schools from teaching the kind of race- and sex-based stereotyping replete in radical CRT. It also prohibits schools from providing teachers […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Todd Snyder

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Today the T-Bird Spotlight is on Todd Snyder. Todd Snyder is married to Carrie. They have three children Brady (23), Carter (20), and Cierra (18). They have a dog named Gretzky and a cat named Teddy. Todd has one sister, Bonnie. Todd graduated from Barron High School. He has a Bachelors […]

I-S School Board to meet Sept. 13

The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will meet on Monday, Sept. 13, 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 by […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Heather Hoyord

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Heather Hoyord is married to her husband Charlie. They have three children: Quinn 21, Dayne 19, and Marin 16. Their pets are Lena the naughty bulldog and Cujo the kitty. Heather has three sisters who all work in education. Heather graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School. She earned a B.A. from UW-Eau […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Shannon Huettner

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Shannon Huettner is married to her husband Paul. They have three children: Brady 26, Brianne 24, and Bryce 20. Shannon has three younger sisters. She has 3 dogs: Golden Retriever Bella (13.5 years old), Golden Doodle Cinder Bear (6 years), and foster dog Fletcher (7 months). Shannon graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High […]

Starting the school year on the right foot

By State Sen. Joan Ballweg Summer is winding down and families are getting ready to go back to school. If last school year showed us anything, it was that Wisconsin families are resilient and made great sacrifices to ensure their children were able to succeed inside and outside of the classroom. As schools are planning […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Cari Honken

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Cari Honken is married to her husband, Matt. They have three children: Kyle 24, Karly 22, and Kade 17. Cari has one sibling. She has one dog Lexi, a couple horses, and a herd of cows that live in their pasture for part of the year. Cari graduated from Sheboygan South […]

Back-to school info from the I-S School District

Attention all incoming Iola-Scandinavia 7th Graders: Level Up to 7th Grade is happening at ISMS Aug. 19 from noon until 4 p.m. There will be pizza, games, and fun! If you haven’t already done so, please complete online registration for your student ASAP. This is especially important for MS/HS students to ensure they have all […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Brittney Langman

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Brittney (Erickson) Langman is married to her husband Ryan. They have two children, Devyn and Kade. Brittany has one younger sister. Brittney graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School Class of 2005. In 2010, she earned her B.S. Degree from UW-Stevens Point. She double majored in Exceptional Education and Elementary Education and triple […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Nikki Goeben

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Nikki Goeben is married to her husband, Chris. They have two children, Jaxson and Abbie. They have a dog named Gizmo and a guinea pig named Romeo. Nikki has one sister. She graduated from Bonduel High School and attended Lakeland University for 1-8 Education and St. Mary’s University for Special Ed. […]