The Varsity Cheerleader squad had a great time at UCA Cheer Camp. They received 1st Place in the Small Varsity Game Day Cheer and 2nd Place Small Varsity Camp Routine. Buzz received the Leadership Award. Please join me in congratulating this outstanding group of young ladies!
Good morning everyone,
At the end of last school year, Coach Blackwell and I had the opportunity to meet to discuss the direction of our Athletic Program and his future within Mineola ISD. As many in our community know, the past two years have been extremely challenging for their family in regard to their son's health issues. The physical, mental, and emotional toil that a football season takes on coaches and their families is a tremendous challenge and that challenge is compounded when your team at home needs dad more than ever.
After several more conversations and evaluating our options within the District, we agreed to reassign Coach Aaron Slider to the position of Head Football Coach at Mineola High School. Coach Slider served as the Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator during the 2022-2023 season. Coach Slider is entering his 29th year in the coaching profession with his last five being in Mineola ISD. During his career, he has coached at Maud, Redwater, Cooper, Canton, Jefferson, Greenville, and Eustace.
Coach Blackwell will continue to serve the District in his current role as Athletic Director. Coach Blackwell is entering into his 21st year in public education and 16th year in Mineola ISD. We are very thankful for Coach Blackwell's continued leadership in our athletic program. The success in our athletic program speaks volumes to the type of staff and students that he has had the ability to make an impact on. We are also thankful that because of the quality of coaching staff that we have assigned to our football program, we can assign Coach Slider to the role of Head Football Coach and never miss a beat within this program.
Coach Blackwell issued the following statement, "Aaron Slider is an unbelievable football coach and terrific role model for our young men in Mineola. He has been an instrumental asset to our coaching staff and football program throughout the past four years, and I am confident that he will continue to elevate our football program into the future and serve the district of Mineola to the fullest."
Our best,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
The Sound of the Swarm has done it again ladies and gentleman! Please join us in congratulating each of our students and Directors. We are proud of you!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Laura Marder on being selected to represent Mineola ISD as a Secondary Teacher of the Year Candidate at the Region 7 Educational Service Center Awards Luncheon yesterday in Kilgore. Mrs. Marder teaches Biology at Mineola High School.
Free Back to School Supply Distribution!
High School Student Registration is around the corner!
Back to school clothing give away!
It is time to renew your season ticket(s) for the upcoming football season! The deadline to renew tickets is August 13. If you do not renew your ticket by August 13 your seats will be opened to the public. Once this date has passed, you can make changes to your seats or make any other changes you would like for the 2023-24 school year.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, You may email lindleyt@mineolaisd.net or call (903)569-2448 ext.1000.
For step by step directions go to: https://5il.co/1z7rl
If you are interested in being a MISD substitute teacher for 2023-24 school year, the required substitute teacher training will be held on August 1, 2023 for all new and returning substitutes. You may attend the morning session at 9:00 am or the afternoon session at 1:00 pm. If you cannot attend that day or have any additional questions, please contact the administration office at 903-569-2448.
Training will be held in the Mineola Middle School cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there!
Check out the view from the air of the new Primary School!
Scheduled completion is set for July 2024.
Check out the view from the air of the new Primary School!
Scheduled completion is set for July 2024.
Our freedom in the United States of America was paid for by an enormous price. Let us be thankful and enjoy our day with our friends and family.
Happy Independence Day!
Cody Mize
Superintendent
Please join us in congratulating the Mineola ISD Board of Trustees for being named the Region 7 School Board of the Year. The Region 7 Educational Service Center serves over 95 school districts, 7 charter schools, over 13,000 square miles, and 17 East Texas counties.
Last Monday, students, parents, faculty and staff joined together to complete the District Needs Assessment. Our goal is always to strive for improvement as a school district. Thank you to all of those who helped in this process.
#LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow
Congratulations to Mr. Todd Morgan on receiving the majority of votes to be appointed to the vacated Board seat of Dr. John Abbott at last night's Special Called Meeting. Mr. Morgan will serve until next May when the seat will become open for the general May election cycle.
Happy Friday!
It truly is a Happy Friday for 23 of our outstanding teachers in Mineola ISD. Today, $203,505 dollars was paid out to outstanding teachers in our District as part of the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program created by the Texas Education Agency and funded by the State of Texas. This program rewards high-performing teachers for excellence in the classroom based on student growth and principal evaluations.
Teacher checks ranged in value depending on their Teacher Designation which can be Recognized, Exemplary, or Master status. Payments ranged from $4,866 dollars up to $18,352 depending on the designation received. Teachers receiving these designations will receive this amount each year for the next five years!
I personally want to thank Assistant Superintendent, David Sauer for the countless hours he invested on behalf of our teachers and campus principals. The complexity of this was extremely challenging. A special thanks as well to our Campus Administrators who were called to do even more in regard to teacher evaluations so that our teachers would have this opportunity to be a part of the program. And finally, congratulations again to all of our outstanding teachers that received designations. I hope that we can award even more next year!
Have a great weekend!
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
Mineola ISD
Please join us in praying for the family and friends of Dr. Bill Knight, who passed away on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. Dr. Knight served the Mineola ISD community as Superintendent of Schools for over 20 years prior to his retirement from public education. He was a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Mineola, a fantastic storyteller, historian, and a true gentleman.
A memorial service for Dr. Knight will be held on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church in Mineola.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Chase Thomas to Mineola ISD! Dr. Thomas will serve our District as the new High School Campus Principal. He has served as a High School Principal, Assistant Principal, Teacher, and Coach during his career in public education. Most recently Dr. Thomas has served as the Assistant Principal at Lindale Junior High School.
His commitment to academic excellence, character building, team focus, and servant leadership will continue to advance the achievements made at Mineola High School. Dr. Thomas and his Nicole have two children and reside in Mineola.
Welcome aboard, Dr. Thomas!
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
The Mineola ISD Board of Trustees is still accepting interested applicants to be considered for the vacated Board position of Dr. John Abbott. If you are interested, please complete the form found here:
https://forms.gle/WJ4oFL1maticRvhg8
The Mineola ISD Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. in a Special Called Meeting to consider applications. This meeting will be held in the Primary-Middle School Cafeteria.
Thank you,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
