Consisting of Iola High School, Iola Middle School and four area elementary schools,
USD #257 serves over 1800 area students. At all levels, the school system emphasizes collaboration among faculty, students,
parents and community.
Besides traditional academic programs, USD #257 offers courses in the fine arts, special education programs for students who
qualify and technology programs.
"The mission of the board of education of USD #257 is to provide the resources for each student to develop his/her potential for a successful and productive life in the 21st century; to insist upon a safe, positive and challenging learning
environment and to evaluate the performance based upon stated and measurable goals and outcome."
