Mineola Independent School District

Don’t miss the 2021 Homecoming Bonfire! Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m.. The bonfire is located on the east side of the Elementary School at the old band practice field on Patten Street. #Homecoming2021

FREE COVID Vaccine Clinic this afternoon! Wednesday, October 20th.

FREE COVID Vaccine Clinic—- Wednesday, October 20th from 1:00-4:00 Mineola Primary/Middle School Cafeteria

Another BIG day for the Mineola FFA Chapter. Sweepstakes winner at the Texas A&M University at Commerce Leadership Development Event.

The Sound of the Swarm earned straight 1’s to advance to the Regional Competition in Lindale on Saturday! We are all proud of you! #hometown

Thank you so much to our community businesses, churches, and the Mineola Educational Foundation for all of your support with our first MISD Employee Appreciation Day. Thank you to the MISD Board of Trustees for your leadership! We love our employees! #EmployeeAppreciationDay

Just a reminder that Monday, October 18th is a Staff Development Day. We hope all of our students enjoy their long weekend. #GoJackets

Friday, October 15th, 2021 Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update Good afternoon everyone! Through Friday, October 15th, the following active cases of COVID-19 were documented at Mineola ISD: *Please remember, the number of Active Cases will change daily as students that become positive go out and other students who have recovered during the mandatory 10 day quarantine period are allowed to return to school. Mineola High School - 1 Active Student Case, 0 Active Staff Case Mineola Middle School- 0 Active Student Cases, 0 Active Staff Cases Mineola Elementary School- 1 Active Student Case, 0 Active Staff Cases Mineola Primary School- 0 Active Student Cases, 0 Active Staff Cases District Level Support Staff- 1 Active Staff Case *Our total student enrollment as of Friday, October 15th, 2021 is 1633 students. Our positivity rate is 0.001 for the virus. *We highly encourage parents to sign the permission forms so that we can test your child if they are experiencing symptoms for COVID-19 or have had a close contact encounter with someone who is positive. We have conducted over 500 tests in the District since the 2021-2022 school year began. The Abbott Laboratory Binax tests are 98% accurate and completely FREE to your child. Please call to schedule an appointment for testing if your child needs it! *Data shows that in our local hospitals, a very high percentage of those currently hospitalized or in ICU are unvaccinated. *The next Vaccine Clinic will be hosted in the Mineola Primary/Middle School Cafeteria on Wednesday, October 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for those interested in receiving a Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine. 3rd Boosters for the Pfizer Vaccine will be available as well. *Please continue to wash your hands, social distance, and wear a mask if needed. Thank you again for all of your support throughout the last 19 months. We really appreciate how supportive our parents and community have been as we have responded to these challenges as a District. If we can do anything to help you, please don't hesitate to contact your child's Campus Office or one of our many Departments that support our District's mission. Have a great weekend! My best always, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

Want to support the Mineola FFA Chapter? Check out this latest fundraising opportunity by the Mineola FFA Booster Club.

Coming soon… #BBQ #Grilling

Big shout out to 26 of our FCCLA and HOSA students that volunteered at the East Texas Food Bank sorting and packing food that will be distributed to East Texans in need. #community #service

Mineola ISD is currently accepting resumes for the position of Director of Transportation. Resumes may be emailed to Mr. Cody Mize at mizec@mineolaisd.net The timeline for the position will be as follows: Thursday, October 21st- Position Closes Tuesday, October 26th- Scheduled Interviews Start Date: TBD Thank you in advance for your interest in joining our team.

Good morning everyone! We hope that each of you had a great Fall Break! Just a reminder that starting this Friday, October 15th, parents/guardians may return to campuses for lunch. Thank you again for all of your support during a trying time at the beginning of the year.

Big match up tomorrow night in District 5-3A as two undefeated teams in district play square off at 7:30 p.m. If you can't attend in person, check it out LIVE on the Yellowjacket Network at our Mineola ISD Facebook Page. Buy your tickets at the link below. Home. secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202570 Visitor secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202569

Thursday, October 7th, 2021 Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update Good afternoon everyone! Campuses will re-open for parents to enjoy lunch with their student on each Friday of the week starting Friday, October 15th. Thank all of you AGAIN for being so understanding during a challenging time. Through Thursday, October 7th, the following active cases of COVID-19 were documented at Mineola ISD: *Please remember, the number of Active Cases will change daily as students that become positive go out and other students who have recovered during the mandatory 10 day quarantine period are allowed to return to school. Mineola High School - 1 Active Student Case, 0 Active Staff Case Mineola Middle School- 0 Active Student Cases, 0 Active Staff Cases Mineola Elementary School- 2 Active Student Cases, 0 Active Staff Cases Mineola Primary School- 0 Active Student Cases, 0 Active Staff Cases District Level Support Staff- 1 Active Staff Case *Our total student enrollment as of Thursday, October 7th, 2021 is 1633 students. Our positivity rate is 0.001 for the virus. *We highly encourage parents to sign the permission forms so that we can test your child if they are experiencing symptoms for COVID-19 or have had a close contact encounter with someone who is positive. We have conducted over 500 tests in the District since the 2021-2022 school year began. The Abbott Laboratory Binax tests are 98% accurate and completely FREE to your child. Please call to schedule an appointment for testing if your child needs it! *Data shows that in our local hospitals, a very high percentage of those currently hospitalized or in ICU are unvaccinated. *The next Vaccine Clinic will be hosted in the Mineola Primary/Middle School Cafeteria on Wednesday, October 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for those interested in receiving a Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine. A very effective treatment in fighting COVID-19 have been infusion clinics that have been established throughout East Texas. Here is contact information for one such clinic if you or one of your family members are in need. Free Monoclonal Antibodies Clinic UT Health North Campus 11937 US 271 903-877-7119 Appointment times are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. seven days a week. **You MUST call to schedule an appointment.** This is an infusion center for anyone over 12 years old and over 88 lbs. who has been diagnosed with COVID. You must have qualifying factors. Some, but not all, factors are as follows: Equal to or over the age of 65 Body Mass Index over 25 Diabetes High blood pressure Pregnant *Please continue to wash your hands, social distance, and wear a mask. Face coverings are encouraged, but not mandated at Mineola ISD for students that are aged appropriate (3rd Grade-12th) . Parents and guardians, we continue to see the number of tests and case counts decline, as attendance percentages continue to climb in the District. This is really great news! Thank you again for all of your support throughout the last 18 months. We really appreciate how supportive our parents and community have been as we have responded to these challenges as a District. If we can do anything to help you, please don't hesitate to contact your child's Campus Office or one of our many Departments that support our District's mission. Have a great Fall Break! My best always, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

We have reached the end of the 1st 9 Weeks Grading Cycle. All Campuses and the Administration Office will be closed on Friday, October 8th and Monday, October 11th for Fall Break. School will resume on Tuesday, October 12th. Have a great weekend!

We are really proud of our Girls Cross Country Team and all of the success they are having! Congratulations ladies! #running #xcountry

Tickets for tonight's volleyball match up against Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill can be found here. Adults: secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/205105 Students: secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/205106 #SeniorNight

Mineola ISD is now receiving resumes for the position of Director of Transportation. Please read the job description carefully. Emails of interest and resumes may be sent to Mr. Cody Mize, Superintendent of Schools at mizec@mineolaisd.net. Resumes will be received through Thursday, October 21st. Interviews will be scheduled for Tuesday, October 26th. Our finalist will be expected to start in early November for specific job training prior to the retirement of our current Director. Thank you in advance.

We are looking for a few good people to join our Custodial Team at Mineola ISD. We currently have (3) three positions available. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Mineola ISD Team, please contact Mr. Cecil Teague by email at teaguec@mineolaisd.net or by phone at (903) 571-2697. You may pick up an application for the position at the Mineola ISD Administration Building from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Thank you in advance!