Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Karina Hass

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Karina is married to her husband, Logan. She has a brother, Kristian, and a cat, Jubilee. Karina graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Minors in Spanish and Teaching English Language Learners from UW–SP. Her furthest road trip was to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. […]

Glad recipient of Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship

Press Release State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) presented her 17th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship to ten outstanding students across the 14th Senate District. “These students exemplify the role of young leaders in our communities,” said Ballweg. “They all excel in academics and beyond and will continue to do great things as they go on to pursue […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Emily Minniecheske

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Emily has two siblings, one brother and one sister. She also has a horse named Gus. She graduated from Tigerton High School and attended UW-Stout. She chose to work in a school because “I love working with kids.” Her favorite places to travel have been Paris, Ireland, Alaska, and Maine. Some […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Julie Maus

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Julie is married to her husband, David. They have three children: Libby, Maggie, and Ruby. They have a cat named Minnie and a dog named Cooper. Julie has two siblings. Julie graduated from Stevens Point Area High School. She chose to work in a school because “I’ve always enjoyed working with […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Erin Bonikowske

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Erin Bonikowske is married to her husband, Nathan. They have two children, McKenzie and Abi. Erin has a brother and a sister that she calls her best friends. Erin graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School. She attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a degree in Elementary Education. She […]

Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Spotlight: Sam Bertsch

By Iola-Scandinavia School District Sam Bertsch is married to his wife, Kristen. They have two children, Lucy and Ryan. Lucy has a bunch of fish and they will be getting a dog in July. Sam has three siblings. Sam graduated from Edgerton High School in 1994. He has a Bachelors from University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. […]

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 […]