Mineola Independent School District

We hope you and your family will join us for Health Fair in the Park, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.

Mineola ISD Parents: Important Dyslexia Notification -- Visit our website's Dyslexia page for information on evaluation, support, and instructional strategies. https://www.mineolaisd.net/page/dyslexia TAC §74.28

Tuesday's School Safety Tip Mineola ISD follows the Standard Response Protocol to trigger a set of actions that students, staff, and first responders can use in an emergency to keep everyone safe. It is important to know the meaning behind each response as the District communicates information to the general public. "Secure" - If a Campus or the District has been placed on "Secure", it means that outside activities have been suspended and everyone is inside the building, behind locked doors. Why would a "Secure" call be made? An example may be that local law enforcement is responding to an incident near the school that could potentially be dangerous. Classroom instruction would continue as normal, the Mineola ISD Police Department would be on higher alert, as well as the Mineola ISD Guardian Team. As always, if you have any questions about the District's response to safety and security, please call the Mineola ISD Police Department at (903) 569-2448 (Ext. 2800) or visit their website for more information at https://www.mineolaisd.net/page/misd-police-department. Have a great evening!

The Mineola ISD District Improvement Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Mineola ISD Administration Building. This meeting is open to the public, and anyone interested in helping the District continue to improve is encouraged to attend.

Over the last several days, school districts across Texas have navigated through the disturbing trend of hoaxes and disinformation used on social media platforms to warn about school violence. These posts are nothing new, and with the technology available today, it can be complicated to determine the point of origin. These messages aim to create fear, cause mass hysteria, and disrupt the regular school day schedule. The Mineola ISD Police Department has a dedicated officer at each of our Campus Buildings to share information with: Mineola Primary School - Officer Tim Prince Mineola Intermediate and Middle School - Officer Mike Hurst Mineola High School - Officer Seth Capps Mineola ISD Chief of Police - Chief Cody Castleberry Phone Number: (903) 569-2448 Ext. 2800 Email: police@mineolaisd.net Please don't hesitate to contact your Campus Officer or Chief Castleberry if any of these messages appear on your or your child's social media feeds. Also, please download the Mineola ISD App at the Apple Store or Google Play to stay updated on the latest school safety information. The application allows the District to share critical information across the District's Facebook page, X Account, Instagram Account, Live Feed, Push Notifications, Text Message, Voice Call, and Email at the push of a button to share critical information with parents and students across these platforms. To learn more about the Mineola ISD Police Department and the safety and security measures established at Mineola ISD, please visit https://www.mineolaisd.net/page/misd-police-department. Thank you again for all of your support. We appreciate each of you! Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

Good morning! Over the last several days, school districts around East Texas have been investigating unsubstantiated claims on social media of school violence. These posts are being generated on SnapChat and are very vague in nature. Law enforcement agencies across East Texas are working together to address these issues. Please know that your child's safety is priority number one at Mineola ISD and we will keep you updated on future developments. Thank you, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

We hope you and your family will join us for Senior Night at 6:50 p.m. prior to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

Please join us on Wednesday as we show our support for the Grandy family and the community of Rains ISD. Thank you in advance.

Please join us in thanking all of our sports sponsors for their great support!

Please keep the community of Emory and Rains ISD in your prayers as they deal with the tragic loss of three students in an automobile accident late Friday evening.

In observance of Labor Day, all District and Campus Offices are closed today, Monday, September 2nd, 2024. The District will resume their normal hours of operation on Tuesday morning. Enjoy the long weekend!

We are just a few hours away from the Season Opener at Meredith Memorial Stadium. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with kickoff scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Come out and support the Yellowjackets!

We are currently hiring for custodial positions. If you are interested or know someone that might be interested, please fill out our online application at: https://bit.ly/misdjobs. For more information, contact CECIL TEAGUE at 903-571-2697.

The City of Mineola has a fun weekend planned in Iron Horse Square on Saturday! Mark your calendars and come join the fun.

Senior Passes are now available for residents who are 65 years+ and live in Mineola ISD! We hope you will join us for some of the many district events taking place throughout the 2024-2025 school year.

To say it has been a busy summer is an understatement! We are super excited for the first day of school tomorrow and are looking forward to seeing our returning students and meeting new ones. Just a reminder, car lines will be much longer the first couple of days of school. Leave a little early, anticipate delays, and allow a little grace along the way. If you see something we can make better, please let us know and we will certainly work hard to improve. Temporary signs are in place at the new Primary School until permanent ones are placed, so please be mindful of this as well. Finally, we appreciate ALL of your support and we are looking forward to another great year at Mineola ISD! Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Superintendent. My best, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

NEW- Recent communication with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) indicates the need for school nurses to have a signed physician order to administer over-the-counter OTC medication to students. ALL medication (Prescription and Over-the-counter) will require a completed MISD Physician Authorization/ Parental Consent for Medication form OR an order from a healthcare provider before it can be given at school. This includes any as-needed medication your child may need throughout the year (for aches/pain, stomach discomfort, cough, etc.). The order can be either a signature on the medication form or another written order. If your child has a medical condition that requires an action plan (asthma, allergies, seizures, diabetes, etc), please have your healthcare provider complete the form/plan prior to the first day of school. MISD Physician Authorization/ Parental Consent for Medication forms are available by contacting your school nurse. Please contact your school nurse with any questions!

We hope you and your family will join us for Meet the Jackets this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Meredith Memorial Stadium.

We are just a little over an hour away from a historic community event. We hope you are making plans to join us.

All Mineola ISD District and Campus Offices will be closed on Thursday, August 8th for District Convocation. We are looking forward to the start of a great school year!