Iowa-Grant School District

The AP English Literature exam, given in early May, tests students literary analysis and writing skills. In Wisconsin, students who pass this difficult, timed exam typically earn college credits. Congratulations to the following seniors from Mrs. Montgomery's AP English class for passing this national exam: Bret Connolly, Lucas Christiamsen, Linnea Elg, Carter Rickard and Katie Rickard.

There will be No Summer Weight Lifting tomorrow - Friday, July 4th.

Enjoy the July edition of the Panther Press!

Have a Great 4th of July!!

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During the first week of summer school, some students got the chance to build some awesome birdhouses! Students learned the safety rules of a wood shop and were then able to use their skills to build some wonderful birdhouses! Great job, everyone! The birds will love their new homes!

Now Hiring: Food Service Cook

4K Signing Day: August 5th from 5:30 pm -6:30 pm

Safe travels to Lucy and Will as they embark on a once in a lifetime European tour through Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music. This incredible trip will have stops and performances in England, France, Germany, Austria & Switzerland! 🎶🎷

Congratulations to BreAnn Kohlenberg and Lakyn Holman for receiving Academic All-State!!! #pantherproud 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🥎🥎🥎🥎🥎

Panther Dancer Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Football season. Please click on the link below to register. Participants in 1st - 8th grade can sign up. Our season is starting a little bit early this year. Performances will be on August 29th and September 5th. The registration deadline is August 1st. https://forms.gle/ugAXGAQ5WEnU8LJx8

During the last week of school, five Iowa-Grant 5th-grade students were acknowledged for their excellence in the classroom. Andre C., Tenley H., Kelsey B., Bronx R., and Rachel W. were awarded the Summers Award for being in the top 10% of their class. Great Job! Keep up the great work. To learn more about the history of the Elizabeth Summers bequest, continue reading below. Elizabeth Summers (1918 – 2008) was born in Fennimore, Wisconsin to a farming family. Her parents, John & Rose Kalile, had emigrated from the country of Lebanon. Elizabeth met her husband, Norbert Summers, in La Crosse. She worked as a secretary & receptionist at a business in La Crosse for 34 years. Her older twin sisters Josephine and Genevieve Kalile attended the Platteville Normal School and were rural school teachers in the Iowa & Grant counties. Since neither Josephine nor Genevieve had married, they left their inheritance to Elizabeth. When Elizabeth died, her Trust (est. 2010) made gifts totaling over $1.1 million. In addition to the Iowa-Grant bequest, the Summers trust made gifts to several other public schools plus, among others, the Boscobel Health Care Foundation, Fennimore Community Scholarship Foundation, Great Rivers United Way, UW-Platteville Foundation, and Caritas Lebanon Catholic Charity. This bequest continues to fund the Iowa-Grant top 10% of the fifth-grade class for their achievements for now & years to come.

Congratulations Lakyn Holman on receiving 2025 Honorable Mention All-District!!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾 #pantherproud

Iowa-Grant is holding a babysitting clinic on July 25th from 9:00-3:30 at IGEMS. If you are in grades 5th- 8th and are interested in learning the basic skills for babysitting, please get in touch with Mrs. Hasburgh.

Mrs. Mayne's summer school class "traveled" to Hawaii to learn about the islands. Students tried tropical foods, made leis and grass skirts, and learned a hula dance.

These 8 musicians are off to summer band camp at UW-Platteville! There will be a final camp concert held this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Brodbeck Concert Hall. It is open to the public and free of charge!

During summer school this week, Mrs. Linscheid's "Let's Get Cooking" class was an introduction to our IG student kitchens located in the Ag and FCS room. They explored what they could make and how to make it using the student kitchens.

Panther Dancer Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Football season. Please click on the link below to register. Participants in 1st - 8th grade can sign up. Our season is starting a little bit early this year. Performances will be on August 29th and September 5th. The registration deadline is August 1st. https://forms.gle/ugAXGAQ5WEnU8LJx8

Good Luck to Quentin Koss as he traveled to UW-Eau Claire today for State Honors Choir! #pantherproud 🐾🐾

The IG Football team is hosting its 2nd Annual IG Flag Football season, and registration is now open. Please click on the link below to register your athlete. Children in grades kindergarten - 6th grade during the 2025 - 2026 are welcome to sign up. Registration is $45. Practices are on Saturdays in August and September. The deadline for registration is July 14th. https://forms.gle/BF1Lm6m7L86U64si8

Yesterday was the first day of summer school. In Mrs. Kennicker's Holiday Craze class, students celebrated the 4th of July early. Each student created chocolate-covered pretzels and learned the process of melting chocolate. Students also worked on a fun Firecracker craft.

🍿🐾We’re Just Poppin’ In to Say… Happy Father’s Day! 🐾🍿 Thank you, Iowa-Grant dads, for your love, laughter, guidance, and support. Thank you for making a difference in our students' lives every day. Wishing you a relaxing and joy-filled Father’s Day—You’ve earned it! 💪❤️