When students returned to Iola schools this fall, the familiar rhythm of footsteps and chatter filled the halls, though not quite at the volume expected.  Empty desks peeked from behind rows of chairs, and lockers…

Iola pre-K students were dreaming big in Riverside Park Thursday, as USD 257 sponsored a career day for the youngsters. Area organizations brought equipment, activities and lots of smiles to help give students an idea…

A look at student-centered learning highlighted the USD 257 Board of Education meeting Monday evening, as board members heard how one teacher’s innovative approach is reshaping math instruction at Iola High School. Math teacher Amanda…

In a classroom filled with color, creativity, and the hum of imagination, Iola Middle School art teacher Grace Luther helps students see the world a little differently. This fall, the Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA)…

Crews have begun construction on a new maintenance building for the Iola USD 257 school district, a project expected to improve efficiency and equipment care for the district. The building is being constructed on a…

For Iola High School students, the path from classroom to career is getting clearer thanks to a new initiative that invites local businesses and community members to step inside the school and share their expertise.…

A new digital sign marking the entrance of Iola’s Riverside Park marks the completion of a months-long collaboration between the city, USD 257 and Allen County 4-H Council. Workers from CDL Electric put the finishing…

At Iola schools, the end of the school day now comes with a choice: head home or stick around for a healthy snack and 15 minutes of chatter with friends. For a little more than…

As the morning bell rings this fall, many students across the country will be tucking their phones away for the day — whether they like it or not. From statewide bans in Missouri to stricter…

USD 257 will receive an infusion of funds for professional development thanks to a grant from the Patterson Family Foundation. Jenna Higginbotham, USD 257’s Director of Curriculum, announced at Monday’s USD 257 board meeting the…