Mineola Independent School District

Come out and support Act One and Company tonight as they raise money for scholarships to support graduating Seniors.

Just a reminder that all Campus and District Offices will be closed on Friday, April 7th in honor of Good Friday. Also, Monday, April 10th is a Professional Development day for Faculty and Staff only. We hope all of our students and their families have a great Easter Weekend!

¡GRATIS! ¡Importante información! ¡Cuidado de niños con actividades! ¡FIESTA! Responda antes del 25 de abril Cinco de Mayo, 2023 MMS Cafetería 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Please join me in congratulating our 3X District Champion Ladies Golf Team! We are proud of you!

Last Thursday evening, Mr. Jason Ray was named the Rotary Club Man of the Year at the annual Mineola Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Mr. Ray serves as the Chairman of the Mineola Education Foundation and volunteers his time in many areas around the District. Congratulations, Jason!

Good afternoon everyone, On Thursday, March 30th, a report was made to the Middle School Administration Office concerning a broad threat made on a church van the previous evening regarding possible harm to the Middle School Campus. As required by law, a Behavioral Threat Assessment was conducted to investigate the student and these comments. The student was searched and no firearms, magazines, or other harmful objects were found. The campus was never placed on lockdown during the day or in any other emergency status. The incident continued to be under investigation through the end of the day. During the early morning hours of Friday, March 31st, a concerned parent made a report to the Mineola Police Department concerning a threat made to their child. The student in question remained at home at the request of the Middle School Administration. The student was never on campus at any point during the day of Friday, March 31st. At 11:40 a.m. on Friday, March 31st, the Mineola ISD Police Department executed a search warrant to detain a juvenile suspect for threats of violence. This suspect has been turned over to the Wood County Juvenile Justice System. I do want to add a couple of thoughts concerning this incident today that can hopefully give everyone a better understanding of school safety issues in general. 1.) During a situation like this, factual information is critical. There were many things shared on social media today that were absolutely incorrect and added to panic and fear. 2.) School safety is the most important thing that we do prior to educating children at Mineola ISD. We are very fortunate to have our very own Mineola ISD Police Department with three officers in the Department. We also have a highly trained team of individuals that carry firearms on our campus. When the campuses are closed and everyone else is at home, this team is training. They love your/our kids so much that they willingly stepped forward to take on this assignment. You will never know who they are, but they are there, quietly protecting our kids, faculty, staff, and parents on the campuses and at school events throughout the District. In conclusion, I want to personally thank our parents very much. I woke up this morning to a text message and a Facebook message that was sent at 3:35 a.m. this morning making me aware of this issue overnight. It was because of you that we were able to address it as quickly as possible this morning. Finally, if you have any questions or concerns I would be glad to visit with you face-to-face to discuss this incident or school safety in general. We are always trying to find ways to continue to improve. Have a great weekend and THANK YOU for your support. My best always, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

Good morning everyone, During the overnight hours, the District received a tip that a possible threat was made against the Middle School Campus. This threat is being addressed and all is safe for our students, faculty, and staff at the Middle School. Have a great Friday! Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools Buenos días a todos, Durante las horas de la noche, el Distrito recibió un aviso de que se había hecho una posible amenaza contra el Campus de Middle School. Esta amenaza se está abordando y todo es seguro para nuestros estudiantes, maestros y personal de la Middle School. ¡Ten un grandioso viernes! Cody Mize Superintendente

Congratulations to Mrs. Laura Marder on being named the Kiwanis Club of Mineola Teacher of the Year. We are so proud of her dedication to our students, faculty, and staff at Mineola High School. Congratulations as well to each of the nominees from their respective campuses!

Come out and support the Mineola Memorial Library Bake Sale at City National Bank in Mineola on Friday, April 7th starting at 9:00 a.m.

We are currently hiring for custodial positions. If you are interested or know someone that might be interested, please fill out this Google Form https://forms.gle/tuE6DQYur9BCX3nX9 For more information, contact CECIL TEAGUE at 903-571-2697. 3 MONTHS AGO, MINEOLA ISD

Please join me in congratulating Mr. Keith Sparkman on being named the new Assistant Superintendent of Finance at Mineola ISD. Mr. Sparkman will be joining the District this summer and will assume the role held by Mr. William Bjork upon his retirement from the District in January 2024. Mr. Sparkman is a 2002 graduate of Mineola High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance at Texas A&M University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Texas State University. He has served as a teacher, coach, and campus administrator. He currently serves as the High School Principal at Winona ISD. This year marks his 15th in public education. Keith and his wife Zoe, a Mineola High School graduate as well, have one daughter and reside in Mineola. Congratulations, Mr. Sparkman!

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Melisia Foster on being named the new Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Mineola ISD. Mrs. Foster began her career as a classroom teacher. She served in both Grand Saline Elementary and Athens Middle School prior to coming to Mineola ISD where she became one of our High School Counselors. This past year she served in the role of High School Assistant Principal. Mrs. Foster has served 21 years in education, with nine of those years serving the staff, students, and families of Mineola ISD. Congratulations, Mrs. Foster!

Good morning, We are thankful to report this morning that all students who were transported to local hospitals following our bus accident yesterday have been treated and released. Please continue to join us in prayer for the students involved, our bus driver, and the driver of the other vehicle involved. Thank you, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

Good morning everyone, At approximately 7:15 a.m., a Mineola ISD school bus transporting 12 students was involved in an accident with another vehicle on Loop 564 north of the Primary and Middle School Campuses. Six students were transported to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries and six students were treated and released on the scene. The bus driver and driver of the other vehicle involved were both transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries as well. All parents and guardians of students involved have been notified of this accident. We are very thankful for the Mineola ISD Police Department, Mineola Police Department, Mineola Volunteer Fire Department, Wood County Sherrif's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, and EMT's from both UT Health and Christus for all of their help this morning. We would also like to thank all of those that stopped to provide aid and comfort for our students from nearby neighbors, other travelers, and several of our faculty and staff. Please join us in praying for the students and drivers involved. Thank you, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

The Agriculture Mechanics Show is underway at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! Good luck to all of our kids showcasing their projects today and all of our students competing in various livestock show events as well. #MineolaFFA

Please join me in congratulating Shylah Kratzmeyer for finishing 5th at the State Girl's Powerlifting Meet for large school 3A yesterday. We are so proud of her! #MineolaTough

Please join me in congratulating Act One and Company on being selected to advance from the Bi-District performances. The cast and crew did an amazing job this afternoon at Northeast Texas Community College. #UIL #Theatre #FineArts

Twenty administrators have been named Region Assistant Principals of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). The peer-based award recognizes assistant principals for their commitment to student learning as evidenced by exceptional school leadership. One of these educators will be selected as the 2023 National Assistant Principal of the Year for Texas. Supported by Horace Mann, the national award recognizes leaders who are committed to excellence through programs designed to meet the academic and social needs of all students; have firmly established community ties with parents and local business organizations; show strong educational leadership by setting high expectations for school staff and students; and exhibit exceptional leadership in a particular school program. Honorees will be recognized at the TEPSA Awards Celebration Wednesday, June 7, at the Round Rock Kalahari. The 2023 TEPSA Region Assistant Principals of the Year are: Virginia Romero, Rangerville Elementary, San Benito CISD, Region 1 Yadira Cortez, Tuloso-Midway Intermediate, Tuloso-Midway ISD, Region 2 Katherine Schuelke, Chandler Elementary, Victoria ISD, Region 3 Tammy Sebesta, Decker Prairie Elementary, Tomball ISD, Region 4 Sommer Reynolds, Little Cypress Elementary, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD, Region 5 Julie Brenner, Branch Elementary, Bryan ISD, Region 6 Angela Shine, Mineola Elementary, Mineola ISD, Region 7 Andy McCarter, Wake Village Elementary, Texarkana ISD, Region 8 Synquis Lewis, Washington Elementary, Wichita Falls ISD, Region 9 Jaime Tracey, Partin Elementary, Van Alstyne ISD, Region 10 Jason Winans, Stowe Elementary, Birdville ISD, Region 11 Deborah Barkley, Killeen Elementary, Killeen ISD, Region 12 Shawn Maxwell, Carpenter Hill Elementary, Hays CISD, Region 13 Shannon Barnett, Bonham Elementary, Abilene ISD, Region 14 Michele Beers, Bradford Elementary, San Angelo ISD, Region 15 Sarah Ratliff, City View Elementary, Canyon ISD, Region 16 Kim Moore, Bennett Elementary, Frenship ISD, Region 17 Josie Mata, Bonham Middle, Ector County ISD, Region 18 Summer Steele, Tippin Elementary, El Paso ISD, Region 19 Michelle Allen, Salinas Elementary, Judson ISD, Region 20 “These assistant principals play a critical role in ensuring student success. We’re proud of their leadership and commitment to Texas students and teachers,” said TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart. Congratulations, Mrs. Shine! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to all of our students in One Act Play and Company for advancing to Bi-District competition yesterday! We are proud of you!

Congratulations to all of our young ladies competing in the Regional Powerlifting Meet! A big shout out to Shylah Kratzmeyer on winning first and punching her ticket to the State Powerlifting Meet! We are proud of you! #MineolaTough