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BY SARAH THIEL, District Business Manager Beginning in March 2020 school districts received federal funds to help meet the increased needs of students resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding has been awarded in three separate rounds and is available to use through September 2024. When deciding how to invest the one-time federal funds, the […]
BY RAY PRZEKURAT, District Administrator The pandemic has been extremely tough on our families, students, and staff. Our school district has been working hard to provide an environment where everyone feels safe and supported during these difficult times. We are looking at bringing on three different individuals to help. These positions will provide mental health […]
Summer swimming lessons will be offered this summer at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness and Aquatic Center. Dates for lessons are June 6-16, Monday through Thursday. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. I-S School District students are offered free lessons during summer school at Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School. An upper-level swimming course is also being […]
Lifeguard courses commence at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center starting in April. The first classes will be held April 22 from 5-9 p.m. and April 23 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The second set of classes run May 6 from 5-9 p.m. and May 7 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. For further […]
PRESS RELEASE Scholarships up to $500 to qualifying high school seniors in her district is being offered by State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan). Applications are being accepted now through Monday, March 28. Scholarship eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a two-year technical college program or a four-year baccalaureate degree program. […]
The School District of Iola Scandinavia Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. 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 of the public must register […]
By Iola-Scandinavia DECA On Friday, Jan. 7, Iola-Scandinavia DECA members competed in the District 2 competition at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids. Students were tested on their business and marketing knowledge, then participated in business scenario role plays on topics ranging from accounting to hotel and lodging management to sports and entertainment marketing. Seven […]
Teacher and Students of the Month were recently named by the Iola-Scandinavia School District. Mrs. Tamela McCarthy was named Teacher of the Month. She wears many hats in the middle/high school. She is an instructional support teacher, assessment coordinator, NHS advisor, and teacher coach. Lara Palmer was named Middle School Student of the Month. Natalie Brown […]
The Thunderbird boys’ varsity basketball team is at 2-0 in conference and 8-0 overall. On Dec. 29 the T-Birds easily handled Nekoosa 61-29. On Dec. 30 Iola-Scandinavia defeated Northland Pines 51-39. The Thunderbirds have outperformed their opponents by a 106-77 margin in conference and 323-208 overall. I-S has a six-game winning streak going. The team […]
The Iola-Scandinavia School District will be producing its own newsletter by students and staff called the T-Bird Times. The T-Bird Times will have three different release dates: Early August, mid-January, and late May. An electronic version of the T-Bird Times will be available on the school district website and sent by email to families with […]