If you can’t make it to Canton this evening, check out the Yellowjackets and the Sound of the Swarm on the Yellowjacket Network at our Mineola ISD Facebook Page and Mineola ISD Social Media YouTube Channel.
#SeasonOpener
Early this morning the District received news that Selene Delgadillo, a 3rd Grade student at Mineola Elementary School, passed away the previous evening at a Tyler hospital. Please join us in praying for Selene’s family, as well as her school family, and friends during this difficult time.
Counselors have been made available throughout the day and will continue to be made available for any of our students or staff that need someone to talk to.
The family has established a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses that can be found at the link below:
https://gofund.me/c89406d0
Thank you,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
We had a great day yesterday hosting Rachel’s Challenge for our High School and Middle School students.
A very special thanks to our friends at Wing Dingers, Hidden Pines Venue, Brookshire’s, New Hope Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church.
#chainreaction
Middle School Volleyball kicks off this evening against the Quitman Bulldogs. Here is the link to purchase tickets online:
Students: https://secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/204871
Adults: https://secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/204865
Tomorrow is the day!
9:30 a.m. - Rachel’s Challenge Presentation for High School and Middle School Student Body
1:00 p.m. - Friends of Rachel Club Training at Hidden Pines Venue
7:00 p.m. - Rachel’s Challenge Community Presentation
JV Football will be in action on Thursday night at Meredith Memorial Stadium taking on the Canton Eagles. Purchase tickets online at the link below:
secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202584
Friday Night Lights is here! Here is the link to purchase tickets for the Yellowjackets Varsity Football game against the Canton Eagles on Friday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. in Canton.
https://www.cantonisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1271586&type=d&pREC_ID=2179271
Alumni Spotlight:
Congratulations to Adam Moore (Class of 02’) and Ali Galaz (Class of 13’) on their grand opening yesterday of A&A Academy. Thanks for coming back to Mineola and sharing your passion and skills with the youth in our area.
#alumni
#MHS
The Girls Cross Country Team finished 2nd today at their meet in Waxahachie. Congratulations ladies!
#crosscountry
#running
On Friday, the Elementary Campus kicked off the Early Act First Knight Program to promote character education. We are very thankful for the Meredith Foundation for supporting this opportunity financially and the support of the Mineola Rotary Club.
Friday, August 20th, 2021
Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update
Good evening everyone!
From Wednesday, August 11th through Friday, August 20th, the following cases of COVID-19 were documented at Mineola ISD:
Mineola High School - 7 Positive Student Cases, 1 Positive Staff
Mineola Middle School- 3 Positive Student Cases, 0 Positive Staff
Mineola Elementary School- 0 Positive Student Cases, 0 Positive Staff
Mineola Primary School- 5 Positive Student Cases, 2 Positive Staff
*4 out of the 15 positive cases among students were completely asymptomatic.
*Our total student enrollment as of 8.20.21 is 1615 students. Our positivity rate is .0092 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. We have conducted over 1,000 tests in the District since the pandemic began. The Abbott Laboratory Binax tests are 98% accurate and completely free to your child. These allow you to seek the healthcare treatment that you or your family may need.
*The next COVID-19 vaccine clinic hosted at Mineola ISD will occur on Monday, August 30th starting at 2:00 p.m.. These are available for anyone in the community who desires one. Data shows that in our local hospitals, a very high percentage of those currently hospitalized or in ICU are unvaccinated.
*Please continue to wash your hands and social distance if possible. Face coverings will remain optional at Mineola ISD for students and staff pending Governor Abbott's Executive Orders.
Parents and guardians, these are challenging times where often times we don't know whether to make heads or tails of an issue, but THANK YOU for trusting us with your kids day in and day out. We had tremendous academic success last year because we kept the school doors open and educated kids. Our goal is to do that again this year.
If you have any questions or we can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact your child's campus or any of our departments that can support you.
My best always,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
The final scrimmage is in the books. Next week we take on the Canton Eagles to open the season.
We want the entire community of Mineola to join us. Wednesday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m..
#RachelsChallenge
Great turnout tonight at the Mineola FFA Chapter Meeting!
#FFA
#BuildingLeaders
Coming to Mineola ISD on Wednesday, August 25th.
9:30 a.m. High and Middle School Assembly (HS Gymnasium)
1:00 p.m. Student Leadership Training (Hidden Pines Venue)
7:00 p.m. Community Wide Presentation. (all members of our community are invited to attend) (HS Gymnasium)
Don't forget to RSVP for the State of the District Luncheon hosted by the Mineola Rotary Club on Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 noon at the Mineola Civic Center. We hope our business leaders and interested members of the community will join us!
RSVP using this form:
https://forms.gle/ppeQXhPnoTAnrJox5
#backtoschool
Please keep the Allen family in your thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Lisa Allen has been a long time employee of Mineola ISD and needs our prayers for strength and healing as she continues to recover.
Thank each of you!
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
Congratulations to the Varsity Lady Jackets on their win over Tyler High to win first place in the Bronze Bracket of the Tyler Tournament. Also, congratulations to the JV Orange for winning first place in the Bronze Bracket of their tournament as well.
#buildingchampions
Day 3 is complete! We have had a great start to the 2021-2022 school year.
Have a great weekend!
The first scrimmage of the year is this evening in Winona at 6:00 p.m.. Admission is free, but they are taking donations for a great cause.
