Softball team Ribfest set for March 6

Ribfest, a fundraiser for the Iola-Scandinavia High School softball team, will be held at Silver Lakes Lanes in Scandinavia on Sunday, March 6, from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $25 each for a St. Louis-style full-rack pork rib. Also included will be baked beans, coleslaw, potato, bread, and a brownie. Tickets are available from team members […]

I-S School District Administrator’s report

By Raymond Przekurat, District Administrator The following report was presented at the Feb. 14 Iola-Scandinavia School District Board meeting. Positives Very low numbers of COVID cases in the district. Projects Strategic Plan Staff Retention and Attraction – Changing sick day pay out for retired staff and early notification if you are leaving the district. Mental […]

I-S Fitness and Aquatic Center February report

There is a Parent-Tot Swimming class in March and it is full with 20 total and we have had to turn some folks away.  Planning an April Swimming lesson session for our “younger aged” children since it is so popular and parents are asking for it. This summer we will again offer our swimming lessons […]

I-S School Board monthly meeting Feb. 14

The Iola-Scandinavia School Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library at 450 Division Street, Iola. 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 […]

I-S teachers to retire

On Feb. 7 the Iola-Scandinavia School District Board will consider teachers resignations and retirement announcements. Kindergarten teacher Michelle Frola has submitted her resignation. She has taught 30-plus years and plans to retire effective the end of the 2021-22 academic year. Alan Bauer also submitted his resignation letter. He has taught and coached in the district […]

Save your bottle caps for FCCLA

Iola-Scandinavia High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is collecting plastic bottle caps of all sizes and colors. These caps will be recycled into a mural that will be featured in downtown Iola. Caps should be rinsed/washed and then dropped off at the ISHS office.

5 new teachers in I-S School District

This academic year welcomes five new teachers in the Iola-Scandinavia School District. Annie Krueger, Middle School English and Spanish teacher, graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, taught four years in Utah and four years in Marshfield. She grew up near Chicago, Illinois. Brooke Manley, Middle School/High School science teacher, is the former Brooke […]

Thunderbird Booster Club funds $10,262 in projects

Courtesy Iola-Scandinavia School District Recent funding projects by the Thunderbird Booster Club have totaled $10,262. These projects include: Hudl contribution $2,000, cross country & track tent/canopy (with I-S logo) $2,378, Pep Band t-shirts $584.13, ISFAC Anniversary Breakfast & Support $400, 3D printer for Middle School/High School art student $2,000, DECA: $800, and Spanish Trip $2,100. […]

“High School Musical” tickets now on sale

“High School Musical” will be presented at Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium Feb. 18-20. Email: ishsmusicals@gmail.com to request your tickets. Please indicate how many tickets you want and for which performance: Friday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m.; or Sunday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. You can pay for your ticket at the time […]