IOWA-GRANT'S PANTHER PRESS

Thank you to all of our teachers, staff, supportive parents and community. We have had a great school year.Congratulations to our graduating seniors and to our new freshman class who were promoted from the eighth grade. As the year winds down, we are already focused on the year ahead. From the district level, our biggest challenge is to end deficit budgets. While we have already eliminated a number of positions, the way Wisconsin school finance is structured, all school districts eventually must go to referendum in order to maintain current programs. In our case, we need to do so to not only maintain current programs, but to address some deferred maintenance.

The board of education will take up the question of a referendum for operations to be placed on the general election ballot in November. Over the next few years, the district needs 1.2 million dollars of additional revenue authority on a recurring basis. The tax impacts for a $200,000 home are estimated to be as follows: $224 if the levy is increased by $500,000; $314 if the levy is increased by $700,000; $403 if the levy is increased by $900,000; and $538 if the levy is increased by $1,200,000. In the broadest sense, there are two options to consider: 1) stepping up the amount each year over several years, and 2) requesting full authority for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and beyond.

If the board should choose the second option, I would recommend that the district not levy the full amount and instead, still step up the amount to even out the tax levy and avoid swings up and down. At this time, my recommendation is option two, only because in reviewing how the ballot question reads for option one, I feel that it may be confusing to voters.

If the board takes action in June, or at the latest in July, I expect that we will engage in an informational campaign. As a rule, the board and administration may not use district resources to encourage a “Yes” vote. Instead, we will do all we can to ensure that everyone who wants to, can be an informed voter.

Coming from the outside, I am continually impressed by the supportive community and great education provided by the Iowa-Grant School District. I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your superintendent. Thanks again for another great year.

Michael Shimshak

Iowa-Grant will be hosting a Volleyball Camp for students entering grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The camp will be June 24th -27th. Form and Registration must be Received by June 18th to guarantee a T-Shirt.

Thank you Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Anderson, Ms. Benish, Mrs. Frey, and Mrs. Gardiner for your dedication to IGSD.

6/01 Track & Field: Varsity State Tournament - TBA

6/03 Golf: Varsity State Tournament - TBA

6/04 Baseball: Varsity Sectionals - TBA

6/06 Softball: Varsity State Tournament - TBA

6/07 Softball: Varsity State Tournament - TBA

6/08 Softball: Varsity State Tournament - TBA

6/10 6:30 PM Board Meeting

6/11 Baseball: Varsity State Tournament -TBA

6/12 Baseball: Varsity State Tournament -TBA

6/13 Baseball: Varsity State Tournament -TBA

By now you've probably heard the high school band is raising money for new marching uniforms. The current uniforms were purchased in 1986! Thank you to Community First Bank for hosting 2 bakes sales and the students/families that brought in goodies to sell. We raised $1109 to put straight towards uniforms! We have also received generous donations from the Livingston-Clifton Fire Department, Farmer's Bank, the Fillback family, Royal Bank, IG Athletic Boosters, IGEF, IGEAPSSP, and ALLETE Clean Energy. Thanks also to those who have purchased car decals or tossed a few bucks into the hat at our concerts. It all adds up!

Congratulations 2024 IGHS Scholarship Winners

Jayden A

IG Student Council Scholarship

Pete & Katie Spurley Memorial Scholarship

Jayden B

Michigan State University Presidential Scholarship

Daughters of the American Revolution Award

Roy Schambow Memorial Scholarship

IGEF James E. Schroeder Scholarship (4 yr.)

IG Music Parents Scholarship

IG Booster Club Academic Decathlon Scholarship

Felix B-G

United States Army

Madison B

UW Green Bay

Dodgeville Eastern Star Scholarship

Livingston Community Improvement Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

Meagan C

IG Music Parents Scholarship

Linden Community Scholarship

IGEF Dorothy Lepeska Scholarship

Mississippi Valley Lodge #86 Independent Order of Odd Fellows

American Red Cross Scholarship

Livingston Community Improvement Scholarship

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Scholarship

IG Student Council Spirit Award/Scholarship

Cobb Lions Club Scholarship

Bentley C

IGEF Bernadine Olson Scholarship

Cara Hill Memorial Scholarship

Edgewood College Deans Scholarship

Edgewood College Henery J. Predolin Scholarship

Royal Bank Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

Clare Bank Scholarship

Amiah F

Grant County Emergency Services Assoc. Scholarship

IGEF Harold Colthard Scholarship

WI Masonic Foundation Mineral Point Lodge #1

Derek Lendosky Memorial Scholarship

IG Panther Pride Scholarship

Iowa County Farm Bureau Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Scholarship

Class of 1969 Scholarship

Karen Fisher Honorary Scholarship

Nikolei F

Coon Hunters Association Scholarship

IG Music Parents Scholarship

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Susie Andrew Memorial Scholarship

Livingston-Clifton Fire Department Scholarship

Thomas B. and Grace Stevenson Jones Scholarship

Livingston Community Improvement Scholarship

Raimer Family Scholarship

Cristian G

IG Student Council Scholarship

Sawyer G

William "Sparky" Caygill Memorial Scholarship

SWTC Lenz Family Endowment Scholarship

SWTC Scholarship for the Iowa-Grant Community

Grace G

IG Music Parents Scholarship

Cobb-Eden Fire Department

Cobb Lions Club Scholarship

Brach H

WI Technical Excellence Scholarship

IGEF Mick Gundlach Scholarship

SWTC Daryn Tresner Scholarship

Gerald Fritsch Memorial Scholarship

Gryphon H

IG Faculty Scholarship

Adriana J

Marian University Academic Achievement Scholarship

Marian University Early Sabre Award

IG Booster Club Scholarship

Livingston-Clifton Fire Department Scholarship

Marian University Campus Scholarship

Marian University Campus Scholarship

Elyse L

Montfort Veterinary Services Scholarship

IG Music Parents Scholarship

IG FFA Alumni in Memory of Dan Liddicoat

IGEAPSSP Scholarship

Cobb-Eden Fire Department

American Red Cross Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

Ss. Anthony & Philip Catholic Church Scholarship

Live Like Levi Memorial Scholarship

Lenys A. Dietzman Scholarship

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Scholarship

IG FFA/David Bendorf Memorial Scholarship

Iowa County Association of Home & Community Education IGEF Dennis & Marilyn Carr

UW Platteville Academic Merit Scholarship

Makaya M

IGEF Mae E. Austin Scholarship

Florence & Wilson Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Compeer Financial Scholarship

IGEF Limmex Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

United Cooperative Scholarship

Upland Hills Health Scholarship

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Scholarship

Livingston Community Improvement Scholarship

Rachel Bakken Memorial Scholarship

Class of 1969 Scholarship

Shelly Osterndorf Memorial Scholarship

Davin M

Cobb Lions Club Scholarship

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Scholarship

Angelina P

Cobb Lions Club Scholarship

IGEF J. Bruce & Margaret L. Bradley

SWTC Scholarship for the Iowa-Grant Community

Lillian P

Lakeland University Achievement Scholarship

Community First Bank Scholarship

Rewey Alumni Scholarship

Rachel R

UW Platteville Business Challenge Scholarship

Linden Community Scholarship

IGEF Limmex Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

Beau's 5th Quarter Memorial Scholarship

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Scholarship

Class of 1969 Scholarship

UW Platteville Keri Pustina Memorial Scholarship

UW Platteville Academic Merit Scholarship

Ashton S

UW Platteville Academic Merit Scholarship

WI Masonic Foundation Linden Lodge #206

Thomas B. and Grace Stevenson Jones Scholarship

IG Youth Boys Basketball Scholarship

Gavin S

IG Faculty Scholarship

Wayne & Marion Davis Memorial Scholarship

Art Hanson Memorial Scholarship

Alaina S

IGEAPSSP Scholarship

Lenys A. Dietzman Scholarship

Karen Fisher Honorary Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

SWTC George & Marilyn Gibson Memorial Scholarship

Domanyc S

IG Faculty Scholarship

SWTC Scholarship for the Iowa-Grant Community

Rylee S

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Scholarship

Class of 1969 Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

Rachel Bakken Memorial Scholarship

American Red Cross Scholarship

Community First Bank Scholarship

Cyle S

WI Masonic Foundation Linden Lodge #206

IG Youth Boys Basketball Scholarship

Edgewood College Deans Scholarship

Kurt Garvey Award

Edgewood College Henery J. Predolin Scholarship

Jayden V

IGEF James E. Schroeder (2 yr)

SWTC Ritchie Implement Scholarship

Lilliana V

Linden Community Scholarship

IGEF Christianson Family Scholarship

SWTC George & Marilyn Gibson Memorial Scholarship

Class of 1969 Scholarship

IGEF J. Bruce & Margaret Bradley

Sophia V

WI Academic Excellence Scholarship

IG FFA Alumni in Memory of Dan Liddicoat

IG FFA/Dave Bendorf Memorial Scholarship

IGEF Glen and Connie Gard Scholarship

IGEF James E Schroeder (4yr)

IGEF Robert Graver Scholarship

Roy Schambow Memorial Scholarship

Iowa Grant Lions Club Susie Andrew Memorial Scholarship

Scenic River Energy Cooperative Scholarship

Southwest Wisconsin Pheasants Forever Scholarship

UW Platteville Academic Merit Scholarship

Lillian W

IG Student Council Scholarship

University of Iowa National Scholars Award

Iowa-Grant Lions Club Scholarship

Morgan W

IG Music Parents Scholarship

IGEF James E. Schroeder (2 yr.)

Southwest Wisconsin All Terrain Club Scholarship

Kaleb W

IG Faculty Scholarship

IG Booster Club Scholarship

Landon W

IGEF Robert and Martha Klindt

Class of 1969 Scholarship

UW Platteville Academic Merit Scholarship

Harrison W

Sath & Cheryl (Goke) Menon Scholarship

SWTC Scholarship for the Iowa-Grant Community

Photo Credit Erin Reddy Wolff

Congratulations to the 2024 Iowa-Grant Educational Foundation

scholarship recipients and their donors.

1st row (L-R) Morgan W. (James E. Schroeder Memorial Scholarship - 2 year Tech),

Meagan C. (Dorothy Lepeska Memorial Scholarship), Amiah F.

(Harold Coulthard Memorial Scholarship), Elyse L. (Dennis &

Marilyn Carr Family Scholarship), Landon W. (Robert & Martha

Klindt Scholarship).

2nd row (L-R) Jayden B. (James E. Schroeder Memorial Scholarship

- 4 year College), Sophie V. (James E. Schroeder Memorial

Scholarship - 4 year College, and Glen & Connie Gard Scholarship), Brach

H. (Millard "Mick" Gundlach Ag Scholarship), Bentley C.

(Bernadine Olson Memorial Scholarship), Jayden V. (James E.

Schroeder Memorial Scholarship - 2 year Tech).

3rd row (L-R) Rachel R. (Thomas & Mary Jane Limmex

Scholarship), Lilliana V. (Christianson Family Scholarship and J. Bruce

and Margaret L. Bradley Memorial Scholarship), Makaya M.

(Thomas & Mary Jane Limmex Scholarship and Mae E Austin Memorial

Scholarship), Angelina P. (J. Bruce and Margaret L. Bradley Memorial

Scholarship).

4th row: IGEF Board members: I-G Superintendent Michael Shimshak,

Fred Skaife, Mike Peat, Peggy Biddick, Vicki Langfoss, Connie Gard.

Scholarships awarded in 2024 totaled $27,500

Photo Credit Erin Reddy Wolff

Graduation was held on Saturday, May 25th at Iowa-Grant. Afterwards, the new graduates gathered for a picture with Ms. Benish. The Class of 2024 was Ms. Benish's last graduating class. Good luck to our graduates and Happy Retirement to Ms. Benish.

Celebrating the class that graduated 50 years before started in 2010. This year was no different as members of the Class of 1974 came and celebrated the Class of 2024. Thank you to the Iowa-Grant Education Foundation for donating Iowa-Grant History books to those members.

Mr. Pronschinske and Ms. Benish were recognized as Outstanding Coordinators for Youth Apprenticeship for the 2023-2024 school year. Panther Proud!

The band has had a busy few weeks!

The middle and high school groups completed successful concerts on May 14th & 16th. High school graduation practice and performances took place on May 24th and 25th. This isn't the end, as they now they head into marching band season for the summer!

Summer band lessons with Mrs. Gile (for all for students that are just finishing grades 6-11) will start the week after Fourth of July. ALL lessons will take place in the HS band room. The direct exterior doors will allow for convenient drop offs (and as a bonus, it's usually one of the more climate controlled rooms in the district!). Schedules were sent home in paper form with students and can also be found on the Iowa-Grant High School Band Facebook page.

June 2- Montfort: 1:30 call time. We meet on the corner of S. Fountain and Grant St. across from B-L Agri-Services.

June 23- Livingston: 1:00 call time. We meet in Bell Park nearest S. Grove St.

July 28- Linden: 1:30 call time. We meet at the Linden Community Building on Main St.

August 11- Cobb: 1:30 call time. We meet in the United Methodist Church parking lot.

Many of the high school band students even gave up their day off of school to perform in cemeteries to help honor our fallen this Memorial Day. The IGHS bank joined VFW Post 9298 for Memorial Day services in Castle Rock, Livingston and Montfort Monday

Grab A Cone made a stop at IGHS on Thursday, May 23rd to treat students and staff with a ice cream treat. Thank you to the donors that made it possible.

Happy summer! Students, I hope you get the opportunity to enjoy some time with your family and friends. That is truly what life is about. The 2023-24 school year wrapped up and we are sending a great group of 8th-grade students to the high school. It is bittersweet but I am looking forward to the 7th grade moving into the role of 8th-grade leaders next school year. The office will be getting to work on things for next year.

There are some summer opportunities for students if you are interested.

• 1st session: July 8-11 (2 sections 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)

• 2nd session: July 15-18 (2 sections 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)

• 3rd session: August 12-15 (2 sections 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)

To sign up for July Session 1 classes, go to:

To sign up for JULY Session 2 classes, go to:

To sign up for AUGUST classes, go to:

There will be a snack/recess in between sections.

We also offer T-ball and Coach pitch softball and baseball. This runs in the evenings on Mondays and Thursdays from July 8 - August 1 with:

T-Ball 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Coach Pitch 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

8th Grade High Honors:

Taylor Aide, Hayden Aultman, Ryan Bonson, Kylie Breuer, Ty Cutts, Reese DiVall, Breanna Dowell, Alayna Enloe, Liam Hildreth, Joslyn Iverson, Cadence Kelley, Ava Klaas, Olivia Koss, Evelena Linscheid, Trinity Lowe, Chelsey Mueller, Carmen Parish, Stevie Pelton, Lilly Peterson, Brynne Pettit, Rena Pettit, Brock Potter, Makenna Riemenapp, Braelyn Rothamer, Maria Schafer, Cole Schauff, Ryan Thomas, Georgia Trecek, Braden Vacha, Hadeigh Vivian, Scarlett Welsh, and Lucas Wetter.

7th Grade High Honors:

Myah Batton, Oliver Christiansen, DaCota Freymiller, Trygve Herlitz Collins, Ryker Hrubes, Tucker Leix, Mackenzie Liddicoat, Brody Lindner, Leah Nelson, Ainsley Pickel, Alex Potter, Blake Schauff, Elsie Van Overmeer, Ruby Volenec, and Daniel Wetter.

8th Grade Honors:

Will Biddick, Graham Brown, Lily Dosch, Karla Gaytan, Zayden Jelle, Riley Levy, Henry Litteral, Myles Loeffelholz, Trinity Loeffelholz, Kellen Mumm, Isabella Neevel, Michelle Quiahua, Garrett Rech, Ezmae Sandberg, Maxton Stevens, Owen Wienkes and Parker Woods.

7th Grade Honors:

Madalynn Allen, Rohwen Aultman, Deven Engrav, Maxwell Hake, Isaiah Hines, Shaylee Husom, Lainey James, Hayden Johll, Sekarra McGraw, Owen Munson, Kayden Peterson, Jaeden Roelli, Ayson Speth, Kipton Wetzel, and Weston Wolff.

Mrs. Boldt is pleased to announce that the following 8th grade students have been selected to have their poetry published. We had a total of 18 students this year that were published; the most that we've ever had! According to Creative Communication, the sponsor of the contest, "Less than 50% of the poems submitted are published. The fact that you have numerous students accepted makes a strong statement about your school and teachers." We are super proud of our Panther poets! If you would like to read their poetry, visit this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1r5XFn.../edit...

On Friday, May 24th, the 3rd-grade class hosted their annual Pen Pal Farewell. Students write to a pen pal throughout the school year. Pen Pals have the opportunity to meet their pen pals in September and can also attend our Farewell in May. The students and pen pals enjoy this project immensely.

Iowa-Grant 8th-Graders wrapped up their IGEMs careers Wednesday night, 5/29/24, by having a promotion ceremony. Your IGEMs teachers are very proud of all of you and your hard work. We hope that you continue that hard work over at the high school and that you keep making IG a better place.

Congratulations to the IGEMs class of 2024 and future high school grads of 2028!

Iowa-Grant 8th graders did their yearly cleanup of Highway 18 between Cobb and Montfort on Tuesday, May 14th.

Thank you, 8th graders, for continuing this wonderful tradition at IGEMs.

#PantherPride