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Thank you to all of those who participated in the 2022 Homecoming Parade! A special thanks to Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Windle for working behind the scenes to organize this great event year after year.
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Good afternoon everyone! We hope you are making plans to join us for tonight’s Homecoming Event at Meredith Memorial Stadium. If you need to purchase tickets, the link can be found here:
https://secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606
Also, just a reminder that Mineola ISD has a Clear Bag Policy in place at Meredith Memorial Stadium.
We appreciate all of your support and are looking forward to a great night!
#HOCO22
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The Homecoming Pep Rally was a ton of fun! Don’t forget…the Homecoming Parade will start at 3:30 p.m. and travel through historic downtown Mineola.
#HOCO22
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Free Parent Webinar “Charla de Padres” – Learn to Protect Kids Online
Join us Monday, October 17 for this live 30-minute webinar. Learn to Protect Kids Online is open to parents and school staff.
The webinar will be presented in English at 5:30 p.m. and in Spanish at 6:00 p.m.
Register with the QR code or link. We hope you will join us for this informative webinar!
Register even if you are unable to attend the live session, and you will receive access to a recording of the session.
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Mineola ISD Adult ESL Program
Mineola ISD will offer a class for non-English speaking or limited English speaking parents. This class will provide basic instruction in reading, writing, vocabulary development, and communication skills for daily living.
WHEN: Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mineola Primary School,
Room 209
DATES: October 17, 31
November 7, 14, 28
December 5, 12
Free childcare will be provided.
If you have any questions, please call 903-569-2448.
Programa de esl para adultos
Del distrito escolar de mineola
Mineola ISD ofrecerá una clase por la tarde para padres que no hablan inglés o que hablan inglés de manera limitada. Esta clase proveerá instrucción básica en lectura, escritura, desarrollo de vocabulario y habilidades de comunicación para la vida diaria.
CUANDO: Los lunes, 4-5:30 p.m.
DONDE: Mineola Primary School,
Cuarto 209
FECHAS: 17, 31 de octubre
7, 14, 28 de noviembre
5, 12 de diciembre
Habrá cuidado para niños gratis para aquellas personas que lo necesiten.
Si tiene alguna pregunta favor de llamar al (903) 569-2448.
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We hope you will join us for Homecoming 2022!
9:00 a.m. - Community-Wide Pep Rally (Meredith Memorial Stadium)
12:00 noon - Early Release for Car Riders
12:30 p.m. - Early Release for Bus Riders
1:00 p.m. - Administration and Campus Offices Closed
2:30 p.m. - Parade Line Up Begins
3:30 p.m. - Homecoming Parade (Downtown Mineola)
6:00 p.m. - Gates Open at Meredith Memorial Stadium
7:00 p.m. - Homecoming Court Introductions
7:30 p.m. - Kick-Off vs. Bonham
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On Tuesday, Mineola High School and Chick-fil-A partnered together to kick off the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. We are proud to partner with Joshua Johnson, Owner/Operator of the Lindale store to help make this great opportunity a reality for several of our students who desire to make an impact through action.
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The Early Act First Knight Program kicked off the first Knighting Ceremony of the school year on Wednesday at the Elementary Campus. Congratulations to each of our students who earned recognition and thank you to all of the families that were able to join us as well.
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We are just a couple of hours away from the Homecoming Bonfire of 2022. Bring the family and enjoy the fun!
Also, here is a run down of events for this Friday. Early Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon for car riders and 12:30 for bus riders.
Finally, if you are having a Class Reunion this Friday night and are planning on tailgating in the parking lot prior to the game, please give us a call so that we can make sure you have a spot at the stadium. (903) 569-2448.
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If you would like to participate in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, please give us a call to reserve a spot.
#HOCO2022
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It is Homecoming Week at Mineola ISD! Mark your calendars now for the annual Homecoming Bonfire on Wednesday evening.
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Congratulations to the 7th Grade Band and Directors on an outstanding Fall Showcase performance this evening.
Come check out the annual Mineola Marching Festival at Meredith Memorial Stadium on Monday, October 10th featuring several great bands from around the region.
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Good afternoon everyone!
We hope that all of our students and Faculty and Staff members enjoy Fall Break. All District and Campus Offices will be closed on Friday, October 7th and Monday, October 10th. We will resume normal schedule on Tuesday, October 11th.
Thank you,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
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Good morning everyone! Just a quick reminder that the District Improvement Committee will meet this afternoon (Wednesday, October 5th) at 4:00 p.m. in the Primary-Middle School Cafeteria. This is a public meeting and is open to anyone seeking to provide input on how we can continue to improve as a school district.
Thank you,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
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A special congratulations this morning to Mineola High School Alumni, Kyle Slayton. Kyle was inducted last night into the Southern Arkansas University Hall of Fame. Kyle had a stellar career as a pitcher at SAU and later went on to win 5 State Championships as a High School Baseball Coach and finished 3rd All-Time in Wins as a Head Coach in the state of Arkansas.
Congratulations, Kyle! Mineola ISD is proud of you and your family!
Cody Mize
Superintendent
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Please take a minute and tell us about a Mineola teacher who has made a difference in the life of your child or your family.
https://bit.ly/tksteach
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Happy Friday everyone! If you are planning to attend the Lady Jacket Volleyball games tonight in Winona, you can purchase tickets online at the following link:
https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/2e173315-a77a-436c-a19b-ceedab9814eb/events/08f17752-f737-473c-a16b-192b85a3f789
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8th Graders…don’t miss your opportunity to take the PSAT on October 26th.
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We had a great turnout at the yearly See You At The Pole gathering yesterday at Mineola ISD.
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Mineola ISD will be hosting an Employee Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Mineola Nature Preserve. If any of our parents, community leaders, or business leaders would like to make a monetary donation or give a door prize for this event, please call (903) 569-2448 or email Sara West at wests@mineolaisd.net or Lenzie Watkins at watkinsl@mineolaisd.net
Thank you in advance for all of your support.
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