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When the state of Wisconsin hands out its school report cards, the School District of Iola-Scandinavia lands near the top of the class. On the latest report cards from the Department of Public Instruction, both our elementary school and our middle/high school earned four-star ratings and were officially rated as “exceed expectations.” Our middle and […]
The Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center is expanding community wellness opportunities today by introducing updated membership pricing for district and non-district residents at its comprehensive facility. The new tiered pricing framework aims to broaden access to physical fitness and aquatic recreation for individuals and families of all ages. The facility provides flexible access methods, […]
The fourth-seeded Iola-Scandinavia varsity volleyball team kept its postseason run alive Thursday night, defeating fifth-seeded Manawa in straight sets in a WIAA Division 4 regional semifinal. The Thunderbirds secured the sweep with set scores of 28-26, 25-21 and 25-17. With the victory, Iola-Scandinavia improved its overall record to 17-11. The team will travel to face […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School District’s latest academic report cards show that all district schools officially exceed state expectations, driven by student growth metrics that rank among the highest in Wisconsin. According to recent data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, both Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School and Iola-Scandinavia Middle/High School earned four-star ratings under the state’s accountability […]
A heated social media debate among Iola-Scandinavia School District residents has highlighted deep divisions over local school spending, asset management, and an upcoming operational referendum. What began as a discussion about where the district stores its school buses has accelerated into a community-wide conversation about fiscal responsibility, the true cost of rural logistics, and the […]
The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team demonstrated its resilience Sept. 29, staging a dramatic reverse sweep at home to defeat conference rival Manawa 3-2. The Thunderbirds overcame a sluggish start at home after dropping the first two sets 17-25 and 19-25. Refusing to back down, Iola-Scandinavia found its rhythm to sweep the remaining frames […]
Iola-Scandinavia runner Revyn Schrank captured an individual championship on Oct. 1, outpacing the field in the girls 5,000-meter race to highlight local performances at a multi-team cross-country meet in Rosholt. Schrank crossed the finish line in 19 minutes, 32.0 seconds to win. Her victory anchored the Iola-Scandinavia girls team, which finished seventh out of 10 […]
Voters in the School District of Iola-Scandinavia will head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide on a crucial four-year, non-recurring operational referendum. The local school board proposed the ballot measure to address a severe shortage in general operating revenue following a narrow 176-vote defeat of a similar measure in April. While the historical context […]
By Chris Nelson, District Administrator College and Technical College Credit Our dual credit programming has grown significantly. In 2023, students earned a combined 171 college and technical college credits. Last school year, students earned 401 credits, more than double in just four years. Students earn these credits tuition-free while still in high school through options […]
Junior runner Revyn Schrank secured a top-10 individual finish to anchor the Iola-Scandinavia cross-country program at a highly competitive Division 3 meet on Friday, Sept. 26, in Marshfield. Schrank powered the Iola-Scandinavia girls’ team to a 13th-place finish in a field of 19 teams, crossing the finish line of the 5,000-meter race in 20 minutes, […]
