
Happy New Year everyone! A quick reminder that Tuesday, January 2nd is a Staff Work Day. Students will return for the Spring Semester on Wednesday, January 3rd.


From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!
May your day be filled with joy, love, and peace.
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools


The Mineola ISD Administration Building’s Tax Office will be open the following dates:
December 21st, 27th, 28th, and 29th.
Office Hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thank you!


Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow is not just a motto at Mineola ISD. Our graduates are accomplishing great things across the state of Texas!





Join us this evening for a great basketball match up.
5:00 p.m. - JV Boys vs. Sabine
6:00 p.m. - Varsity Boys vs. Sabine
7:30 p.m. - Varsity Lady Jackets vs. Quitman in the District Opener.


Join us for the District Improvement Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. in the Primary-Middle School Cafeteria. This meeting is open to the public and parent participation is encouraged.


Please join me in congratulating our Mineola High School Varsity Cheerleaders on winning 1st Place at the Hearts for the Holiday competition in Flower Mound over the weekend! We are really proud of this group of kids and their sponsor!


We hope you and your family will join us this evening for the Sound of the Swarm's Christmas Musical.


We have had an incredible 2023 and are gearing up for an even better 2024.
Congratulations to Mineola Elementary School and Mineola Middle School for being recognized as two top campuses by U.S. News and World Report.
Mineola Elementary School was ranked 1,304 out of 6,495 campuses in Texas. Mineola Middle School was ranked 198 out of 4,002 campuses in Texas. Mineola ISD continues to be ranked in the top tier of Districts in the State according to Niche.com and is an "A" Rated District by the Texas Education Agency in Academic Accountability and School Finance.
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow!




We are just a few minutes away from all of the fun starting in downtown Mineola. We hope you and your family enjoy the evening!


The Mineola ISD District Improvement Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the Primary-Middle School Cafeteria. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend.
Thank you,
Cody Mize
Superintendent


The new Primary School continues to come along nicely. Check out these latest drone photos from Monday, November 27th.



As you consider your weekend plans, check out all of the great things the City of Mineola is doing to celebrate the Christmas Season!


Join us at Whataburger tonight from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to support a great cause!


On behalf of Mineola ISD, I want to wish all of our students, faculty, and staff a Happy Thanksgiving! We truly have much to be thankful for.
Cody Mize
Superintendent


As we pause this week to celebrate Thanksgiving, one of the many things we have to be thankful for is the sacrifice of the American Veteran. Please consider helping the Wood County Marine Corps League place a wreath at each veteran’s grave in Roselawn Cemetery this Christmas.


If you or a family you know is in need of a Thanksgiving meal, please help share this message.



Tonight we will be hosting an Area Round Playoff football game between Honey Grove and Centerville. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m.


On Thursday, November 9th, several Mineola FFA members competed in the Mineola District Leadership Development Event (LDE) contest. Leadership Development Events focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization.
Congratulations, the following teams for qualifying for the Area 6 LDE Contest!
⭐️ Ag Advocacy - 1st Place
Lucy Goodson, Sophia Hogue, Mahayla McMahon, Clara Marlow, Kenzie Banks, and Caroline Castleberry
⭐️ Job Interview - 1st Place
Hunter Wernecke
⭐️ Senior Creed Speaking - 1st Place
Gabriel Bardwell
⭐️ Senior Spanish Creed Speaking - 1st Place
Allena Andablo
⭐️ Senior Ag Skills - 1st Place
Jayla Johnston, Caroline Anders, and Krissie Barker
⭐️ Greenhand Quiz - 2nd Place
Jaidyn Short, Ashley Ventura, Carla Hahn, Haylee Nicholson, Callie Black, and Kinslee Harle
⭐️ Public Relations - 2nd Place
Macy Fischer, Paul Stanley, Gracie Lindley, and Sarah Smith
⭐️ Ag Issues - 3rd Place
Hector Rodriguez, Carmen Carrasco, Eva Cruz, Carrie Adair, Brielle Barrera, and Destinee Gandy


Thank you to the many individuals, businesses, organizations, and churches that supported our 3rd Annual Employee Appreciation Event.
We appreciate each of you so much!
