I-S T-Bird Spotlight: Casey Danielson

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Casey and husband Eric Danielson have two children: Emmett and Clara. They also have two cats, Nala and Hermione, and a hamster named Desy (Despereaux). Casey has two siblings. Casey graduated from Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyoming. She has degrees in K-12 Vocal Music, K-12 Instrumental Music with an […]

I-S School Board May 10 meeting agenda

The School District of Iola Scandinavia Board will meet on Monday, May 10, in the Elementary School Library following the Reorganizational Meeting at 7 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 emergency order of social distancing, this meeting will be conducted as a virtual Zoom meeting; not all board members may be physically present at this meeting. Board […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Bill Myers

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Bill is married to his wife, Angela. They have two children Burkley and Billy, 14. They have a Chocolate Lab named Hickory. Bill has two siblings. Bill graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School. He attended UW–Stevens Point earning a B.S. degree. Bill chose to work in a school because “I love working […]

I-S T-Bird Spotlight: Amy Wiersma

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Amy is married to her husband, Brent. They have three grown daughters named Emily, Maria, and Abby. Two of their daughters are married, and Amy has two granddaughters aged 10 and 8. Amy has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters. Amy graduated from Oshkosh West High School. She attended Calvin […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Christopher Smith

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Christoper and wife Nicole have two children: Jack 18 and Jaxon 11. They have a dog named Sophie. Christopher graduated from Onalaska High School. He attended Troy University earning a B.S. in Social Science and UW-SP earning a B.S. in Broad Field Social Science. Christopher chose to work in a school […]

Erin Thompson recipient of UWO Chancellor Award

Thirty-five high-achieving University of Wisconsin Oshkosh seniors who exemplify top academic and leadership qualities and a deep commitment to serving others have earned recognition as recipients of the 2021 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. The criteria for this award include academic performance, University-related service and community involvement. Among them is Erin Thompson, a double major in […]

I-S Thunderbird Spotlight: Lauren Lecy

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Lauren’s fiancé is John Kelley. She has one younger sister. Lauren graduated from Cannon Falls High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Northern Iowa, and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from UWSP. Lauren chose to work in a school because “I […]

Thunderbird Booster Club fundraiser

Progress is being made on the four Adirondack chairs I-S students are building! You could win these plus a fire ring. Ask an I-S student for Booster Club Spring Raffle tickets (they can ask Mrs. Bestul if they need some). Profits from the raffle help each student raise funds to help with costs of trips […]

Iola-Scandinavia School District monthly meeting April 12

The Iola-Scandinavia School District Board will meet on Monday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Prior to the meeting at 6 p.m., the board will tour the Iola Community Fitness and Aquatic Center to view completed updates. Agenda Call meeting to order in the Elementary School Library with the reading of […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Mark Wester

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Mark is married to his wife, Stacey. They have two children Payton 20, and Brock, 17. They also have two dogs, Lambeau and Max. Mark graduated from Bruce High School in Bruce, Wisconsin. Mark chose to teach in a school because “I enjoy working with kids.” Mark enjoys following sports. His […]