Monday, December 22nd, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, December 29th, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Merry Christmas!
Mineola ISD's Athletic Booster Club thanks our sponsors!
During his three years as Director of the Sound of the Swarm, Mr. Best led the marching band to remarkable achievements, including a Silver Medal finish at the UIL State Marching Contest, recognition as a TMEA Honor Band, and two Gold Medal State Championship finishes. We are deeply grateful for the positive impact Mr. Best made on our district and for the leadership and dedication he provided to the Sound of the Swarm. We wish him continued success as he embarks on the next chapter of his career, following 20 years of dedicated service in public education.
Mineola ISD remains firmly committed to excellence in the Sound of the Swarm. Accordingly, the search for the next Director of Bands and Fine Arts begins immediately. The job description and application posting can be found at:
https://mineolaisd.schoolspring.com
The first round of interviews is scheduled for Thursday, January 22.
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
The Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the Mineola Independent School District will hold a Public Meeting on December 17, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM through 1:30 PM at the Mineola ISD Administration building.
2025 - 2026 Gifted and Talented Referral Timeframe
Referrals for the Gifted and Talented Program will be accepted from December 1, 2025 to December 12, 2025 by the end of the school day. Referral forms may be picked up and returned to your child’s campus office during this timeframe. Students will be evaluated for acceptance into the program based on criteria, assessments, and local policy. Notification of qualification or non-qualification will be mailed by February 27, 2026.
If you have questions or would like more information, you may contact the school counselor at your child’s campus:
Primary School Donna Palmer 903-569-5488 ext.6506
Intermediate School Nicole Thomas 903-569-2466 ext.3503
Middle School Michelle Dudley 903-569-5338 ext.4504
High School TaShara Stephens 903-569-3000 ext.2506
Rachael Wernecke 903-569-3000 ext.2507
Mineola Administration Melisia Foster 903-569-2448 ext.1002
2025 - 2026 Plazo de referencia para superdotados y talentosos
Se aceptarán referencias para el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos desde el 1 de Diciembre de 2025 hasta el 12 de Diciembre de 2025 al final del día escolar. Los formularios de recomendación se pueden recoger y devolver a la oficina de la escuela de su hijo(a) durante el horario escolar en este período. Los estudiantes serán evaluados para su aceptación en el programa según criterios, evaluaciones y políticas locales. La notificación de calificación o no calificación se enviará por correo antes del 27 de Febrero de 2026.
Si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información, puede comunicarse con el consejero escolar en el campus de su hijo(a):
Primary School Donna Palmer 903-569-5488 ext.6506
Intermediate School Nicole Thomas 903-569-2466 ext.3503
Middle School Michelle Dudley 903-569-5338 ext.4504
High School TaShara Stephens 903-569-3000 ext.2506
Rachael Wernecke 903-569-3000 ext.2507
Mineola Administration Melisia Foster 903-569-2448 ext.1002
We are grateful beyond words for our amazing students, staff, and faculty. Enjoy the break - you've earned it! See you December 1st!
#MineolaISD #ThankfulYellowjackets #HappyThanksgiving
Mineola ISD's Athletic Booster Club thanks our sponsors!
We’ll explore key topics impacting students today — trafficking prevention, mental health, emerging social media/apps, school safety, new drug packaging, plus insights from MADD and local community partners.
Dinner and child care provided.
Let’s work together to build a stronger, safer community for our kids.
