News and Announcements

 

We have a new Student Request for Bus Transportation form. Click here to access the form, scan the following QR code.

Use this form to request bus transportation for new enrolling students, and to make a change to your current bus transportation needs.

 

Happy New Year! Our first podcast episode of 2026 celebrates our Gold Star Peer Award winners and welcomes a new member to the Iola family at our Middle School & High School campuses!

Featured in this episode:

• Wendy McKown - January Paraprofessional (Special Programs)
• Cathy Oliver - December Employee of the Month (US & TX History)
• Kamryn Michael - Paraprofessional Newcomer of the Year
• Taylor Fowler - Overall Newcomer of the Semester (Band Director)
• Debbie Lero - September Employee of the Month (Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, Calculus)
• Coach Eric Blenden - November Employee of the Month (Athletic Director) - recognized
• Anthony Marks - October Employee of the Month (Director of Maintenance) - recognized
• NEW STAFF: Celina McKown - Life Skills Department

Band Director, Taylor Fowler, shares exciting updates about the program's competitive success and how the band is elevating school spirit through intentional connection with athletics. He calls our staff "the most wholesome I've ever been part of in 10 years of education."

Staff share powerful testimonies about what makes Iola special. The conversation includes holiday traditions, wedding planning updates, binge-watching confessions, must-have holiday foods, and heartfelt New Year reflections about fresh starts, finding joy in small moments, and spreading kindness.

Listen now on Apple or Spotify to celebrate these incredible educators and be inspired by their stories!