Iola-Scandinavia volleyball navigates packed five-match stretch

The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team moved to 13-9 after five matches between Sept. 19 and Sept. 24. The Thunderbirds kicked off the multi-match run on Saturday, Sept. 19, with tournament play, where they went 3-2 over the weekend. Iola-Scandinavia opened the action with a 2-0 victory over Ripon High School, anchored by senior […]

Schrank, Linger power Iola-Scandinavia at Smiley Invitational

Standout individual performances from Revyn Schrank and Evan Linger highlighted the day for the Iola-Scandinavia cross-country teams Sept. 19 at the Smiley Invitational. Competing in the Division 3 fields at Wausau East High School, Schrank secured a fourth-place individual finish to lead the Thunderbirds girls to a ninth-place team finish. Linger cracked the top 10 […]

Iola-Scandinavia volleyball captures key victories to move to 8-6

The Iola-Scandinavia High School varsity volleyball team put together a strong stretch of play over the past week, capturing crucial victories to reach 8-6. The Thunderbirds’ week was highlighted by a thrilling five-set victory Tuesday against Wittenberg-Birnamwood. Iola-Scandinavia outlasted its opponents to secure a 3-2 win, maintaining momentum from a string of recent multi-set battles. […]

A look at taxes, assessment, and the school referendum

Part 4: School District Administrator Chris Nelson explains the proposed multi-million-dollar referendum By Chris Nelson District Administrator Iola-Scandinavia School District On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in the Iola-Scandinavia School District will decide on a four-year, non-recurring operational referendum. Here’s what families and community members should know before heading to the polls. A Track Record Worth Building […]

A look at taxes, assessments, and the school referendum

Part 3: Balancing the Books, how Wisconsin’s revenue caps force local schools to the ballot A decades-old state funding formula is driving the Iola-Scandinavia School District and hundreds of others across Wisconsin to look to local voters for financial survival. As the district prepares for its upcoming Nov. 3 operational referendum, community members are trying […]

Carroll, Busch capture titles at SPASH Invitational; Thunderbirds battle at Standing Rocks

Fischer Carroll of Stevens Point Area Senior High School and Eva Busch of Appleton North captured the individual titles Saturday at the SPASH Invitational, leading a massive field of runners through the trails at Standing Rocks Park near Amherst, Wisconsin. The varsity boys race belonged to Carroll, who crossed the finish line in 15 minutes, […]

Iola-Scandinavia School Board to consider revenue limit referendum, coach hires

The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in Room 6 of the Elementary School at 450 Division St. in Iola to address budget resolutions that could allow the district to exceed its revenue limit and put the question to voters. Board members will consider a resolution authorizing the school district […]

Amherst, Lomira capture team titles at Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Invitational

Schrank provided the top performance of the day for T-Birds The Amherst boys and Lomira girls’ cross country teams secured championship victories Wednesday at the 17-school Iola-Scandinavia T-Bird Invitational. Hosted by Iola-Scandinavia High School at the Iola Winter Sports Club on County MM, the meet showcased stellar individual performances alongside tightly contested team races across […]

Schrank takes second at Standing Rocks cross country meet

Revyn Schrank of Iola-Scandinavia finished second in the girls 5,000-meter race at the Standing Rocks cross country event, clocking 22 minutes, 5.30 seconds. Penelope Ayala won the girls race. Schrank’s performance paced the Iola-Scandinavia contingent on the course at Standing Rocks Park. Schrank’s runner-up effort highlighted the day for Iola-Scandinavia. She trailed only Ayala across […]

Gridiron lite, passion heavy: how 8-player football is saving small-town Friday nights

The lights still shine just as brightly on Friday nights, but the math under them is changing across Wisconsin high school sports. This season, Iola-Scandinavia is shifting to 8-player football. Faced with dwindling enrollments and shrinking rosters, a growing contingent of small rural schools has abandoned traditional 11-player football. Instead, they have found salvation in […]