Iola Elementary School

05/28/2026

More summer opportunities!!

🌟 Bowlus Summer Theatre Camp
Open to students entering 1st grade through college!
Register online now at bowluscenter.org

Step into the magic of the performing arts at the Bowlus! Our two‑week Summer Theatre Camp invites young artists to explore every part of the creative process — acting, hair & makeup, costuming, set design, stage management, lights, and sound.

The experience culminates in two public performances of
🎭 Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS 🎭
showcasing the talent and hard work of our incredible campers.

Under the direction of Mandy Moyer and the Bowlus Staff

📍 LOCATION
Bowlus Auditorium — Enter through the south (alley) doors

🎬 AUDITIONS
Monday, June 15 • 12–3 PM
(Must attend the full audition)

🎭 REHEARSALS
June 15–25
(Scheduled between 1–3 PM)

🎟️ PERFORMANCES
Friday, June 26 • 2 PM
Saturday, June 27 • 10 AM

05/28/2026

Here is a great opportunity to get involved and cheer on our youth football teams!

ATTENTION: The program was contacted by Katie Yoder with interest for a cheerleading program for youth football games. This is an exciting way for the program to have an added experience! Contact her for any further information (see flyer below). Spread the word please.

Football sign up flyer will come out mid June.

05/18/2026

🧥👟 LOST & FOUND FINAL CALL! 🎒🧢

📍 Lost & Found rack location: Front entrance of the school
🗓 Available until: Thursday at 12:00 PM

Any unclaimed items will be donated Thursday at noon.

🚪 The middle entrance door will be open this week from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM for easy access.

Please stop by and take a look before it’s gone!

05/15/2026

Twin Motors Ford Inc grilled hot dogs and bratwurst for our last day of school cookout. Thank you for sponsoring meals for our faculty and staff. It was a great end to a successful school year!

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

🍦☀️ The ice cream truck visited IES today!! What a perfect treat on a warm spring day. Smiles, sunshine, and sweet treats made for a great afternoon! 😄🍨

05/12/2026

☀️🎉 FIELD DAY 2026 = A TOTAL HIT! 🎉☀️

What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL day for Field Day! From the laughter and smiles to the teamwork and excitement, today was one our students will remember for a long time. 💛💙

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special:

🌟 Iola PTO - thank you for sponsoring the inflatables! They were a HUGE hit and added so much fun to the day!

🌭 Mr. Gottlob & Mrs. Koehn - thank you for grilling hot dogs in the heat!

👏 Our incredible teachers, paras, custodians, Title team, office staff, and everyone behind the scenes - thank you for always going the extra mile to create meaningful experiences for our students. It truly takes a team!

💪 Shoutout to our amazing 8th graders and softball girls who helped run events throughout the day. You were outstanding leaders, role models, and helpers for our younger students. We are so proud of you!

🏆 And finally… a VERY special thank you to Mr. Weide and Mr. Johnson. The amount of time, preparation, energy, and heart you poured into EVERY single detail did not go unnoticed. Your dedication made today unforgettable for every student. Thank you for creating memories filled with joy, laughter, and fun. We are beyond grateful for all you do for our kids! 💙💛

Days like today remind us how special our school community truly is. ☀️

05/06/2026

🎓✨ Big congratulations to the incredible educators at Iola Elementary! This year, multiple staff members earned their bachelor’s and master’s degrees! 👏📚

Your dedication to lifelong learning inspires us all and shows the commitment you have to growing for your students every single day. 💙

Way to go! Lifelong learners, all for the kids. 🍎✨

05/05/2026

💙Weekly Perfect Attendance Drawing Winners! 💛
Thank you, Sonic Drive-In!

05/04/2026

Our students hit the trails last Friday after earning their hike by reading TEN National Park books. The weather could not have been better for our celebratory hike! ☀️🌿

Sunshine, fresh air, and lots of smiles made for an unforgettable day on the Lehigh-Portland trails.

We are so proud of these readers who turned pages into an adventure! 📚🥾