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Congratulations to the Varsity Boys on their big win over Cumberland Academy and congratulations to the Varsity Girls on a key District win over Quitman tonight!
We are proud of our kids and coaches!
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The Mineola ISD Administration Building Tax Office will be open the following dates over the Christmas Holidays.
Monday, December 20th
Wednesday, December 22nd
Monday, December 27th
Thursday, December 30th
Friday, December 31st
Office Hours are 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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What a great performance tonight by the Elementary School Honor Choir! We are so proud of our students and their teachers.
#ChristmasConcert
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During Operation Blue Santa, local law enforcement agencies raised over $10,000 to buy gifts for children in need this Christmas Season. This is service to others, above and beyond! We appreciate you!
#bluesanta
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We are so thankful for Sherri Harding's leadership as our Transportation Director. Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Harding on her retirement and best wishes for the next chapter in her life.
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Friday, December 17th will be an Early Release Day at Mineola ISD.
Car Riders may be picked up at 12:00 noon, followed by bus routes beginning at 12:30 p.m..
Have a great day!
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Mineola ISD is currently hiring (3) three positions in the Custodial Department. Please contact Custodial Supervisor, Mr. Cecil Teague with any questions. Mr. Teague can be reached at (903) 571-2697.
Please share this information with anyone seeking a job.
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Parents make plans TOMORROW to be at our MES Christmas Musical performed by the Honor Choir! Show starts at 6:30pm, doors open at 6pm. Here's a sneek peak of what's in store (Taken at our recent Field trip):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRyoFNywoKk
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Just a few reminders as we head into the weekend...
1.) On Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m., the Mineola ISD Board of Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting. This meeting will take place at the Mineola ISD Administration Building in the Boardroom. The very first item of business will be a Demographic Report presented to the District and Community concerning potential growth in the Mineola Independent School District. This report is the third part of a series of studies the District has conducted over the last several months concerning facilities and financial analysis.
2.) Friday, December 17th will be an Early Release Day in the District for all students and staff. Car riders will be dismissed at 12:00 noon and bus riders will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on that day. This will mark the conclusion of the Fall Semester.
We hope that our students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members have a great weekend! As always, if we can be of any assistance to you, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's campus or any of our departments.
Merry Christmas!
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
#PrideThroughExcellence
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Congratulations to Melisia Foster on being selected as the Career and Technology Association of Texas Area 3 Counselor of the Year. Area 3 consists of over 150 school districts in East and Northeast Texas.
Thank you Mrs. Foster for all that you do for the students of MHS.
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We hope to see you at 5:00 p.m. as we cut the ribbon and open our newest facility at Mineola ISD. We will gather in front of the new band hall addition.
It will be a great night of celebration with the Sound of the Swarm!
#StateChamps
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Congratulations to our Varsity Boys on their win over Van this evening in non-district play.
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Today marks the 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. We are thankful to the Greatest Generation and their willingness to serve in the face of adversity and the Mineola High School graduates who joined their ranks.
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Santa always has our back at Mineola ISD!
We have two weeks left until the end of the First Semester and our Holiday Break. Keep working hard and sprint through the finish line!
We will be having an Early Release Day on Friday, December 17th. Please mark your calendars.
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We hope you are having a great Sunday afternoon. As you make plans for this upcoming week, don’t forget to mark your calendars for Thursday night!
#StateChampions
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What a great Christmas Parade in downtown Mineola! Thank you to all of our students and staff that helped make this great!
#PrideThroughExcellence
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State Champions tonight! We are so proud of these students and teachers.
#MineolaFFA
#CTE
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The future for the Sound of the Swarm is bright! What a wonderful Christmas Concert presented by our Middle School Bands.
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Come enjoy dinner at Whataburger tonight or make a cash donation to our Mineola ISD Police Department and other local law enforcement officers to support Operation Blue Santa.
All proceeds go to benefit children in need this Christmas Season!
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Make plans to join us on Thursday, December 9th for a special evening with the Sound of the Swarm.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Open House, Appetizers, Medal Ceremony, and Sound of the Swarm Christmas Musical…
It will be a great time honoring the State Champions!
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