Mineola Independent School District

If you need to purchase tickets for Friday's sporting events, check out the links below. Varsity Football vs. Winnsboro Red Raiders Home Link: secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202483 Visitor Link: secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202484 Varsity Volleyball vs. Quitman Bulldogs Home Link: secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202483 Visitor Link: secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202484

If you need to purchase tickets for the Middle School football game Thursday night at Meredith Memorial Stadium, please see the link below: Home Link. secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/204843 Visitor Link. secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/204839

The Mineola High School Fishing Team had a great start to their tournament season at Lake Palestine today. Alexis Villida and Leo Sekour finished in 6th Place out of 120 Teams. Alexis also caught the biggest fish of the entire tournament today! James Clower and Hunter Wernecke placed in the Top 30. Parker Harris, Ashton Crowley, Parker Grant, and Jackey Geer placed in the Top 50%. And Buddy Ruffin and Jace Tyndall placed in the Top 60%. Congratulations to each of these students. #bassfishing #THSBA #MHS

Friday, September 17th, 2021 Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update Good afternoon everyone! Through Friday, September 17th, the following active cases of COVID-19 are documented at Mineola ISD: *Please remember, the number of Active Cases will change daily as students that become positive go out and other students are over the mandatory 10 day quarantine period and allowed to return to school.* Mineola High School - 20 Active Student Cases, 1 Active Staff Case Mineola Middle School- 8 Active Student Cases, 3 Active Staff Cases Mineola Elementary School- 4 Active Student Cases, 1 Active Staff Cases Mineola Primary School- 0 Active Student Cases, 0 Active Staff Cases *Our total student enrollment as of Friday, September 17th, 2021 is 1633 students. Our positivity rate is 0.019 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. A very effective treatment in fighting COVID-19 has been infusion clinics that have been set up in 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, 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. 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

On Saturday, October 16th, Mineola ISD will be hosting an Employee Appreciation Event for all of the Mineola ISD Employees. If any of our friends in business, individuals, local churches, or service organizations would like to donate a door prize or support this event in any way, please contact Mrs. Sara West or Mrs. Amy Young at (903) 569-2448 or by email at wests@mineolaisd.net or younga@mineolaisd.net Thank you in advance!

Never Forget!

For those traveling to West Rusk this evening, tickets will be sold at the gate. If you aren’t making the drive over tonight, check out the Yellowjackets on the Yellowjacket Network broadcasted LIVE on the Mineola ISD Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Friday, September 10th, 2021 Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update Good afternoon everyone! Through Friday, September 10th, the following active cases of COVID-19 are documented at Mineola ISD: *Please remember, the number of Active Cases will change daily as students that become positive go out and other students are over the mandatory 10 day quarantine period and allowed to return to school.* Mineola High School - 24 Active Student Cases, 1 Active Staff Case Mineola Middle School- 12 Active Student Cases, 4 Active Staff Cases Mineola Elementary School- 5 Active Student Cases, 0 Active Staff Cases Mineola Primary School- 4 Active Student Cases, 1 Active Staff Cases *Our total student enrollment as of Friday, September 10th, 2021 is 1635 students. Our positivity rate is 0.027 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 400 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. A very effective treatment in fighting COVID-19 has been infusion clinics that have been set up in 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, 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. 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

Good morning everyone! Hope this message finds you having a great Friday. In case you weren't able to listen in on the COVID-19 Webinar that was held yesterday afternoon, you can check out our Youtube Channel for this latest information. The video starts at the 5:23 mark. While you are there, please hit "Subscribe" as well. The link can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRthZTLlBc0 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact my office or any of our campuses. We would be glad to help you out. And, thank you so much for your support during these challenging times. Our best always, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

Happy Friday everyone! Mark your calendars now to attend the 55th Annual Mineola Hay Show on Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mineola Civic Center. You can pick up tickets at Mineola High School. Funds raised help support scholarships for graduating Seniors.

Please see the link to purchase JV Football Tickets tonight. Home JV Football : secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202585 Visitor JV Football: secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/202583 If you would like to purchase tickets for tomorrow night's Varsity Football Game vs. West Rusk, they can be purchased at the gate. Thank you!

Please join me this afternoon (Thursday, September 9th) at 5:30 p.m. for an important COVID-19 Update. If you are unable to listen in, this webinar will be recorded and placed on our District website for you to check out at a later time. The link can be found here: Link to join Webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89956660400 My best, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

Picture Day is approaching!

Interested in learning how to play chess or developing new strategies to improve your game through friendly competition? Join the group on Tuesday evenings!

Parents, Guardians, and Community Members: The Mineola ISD Board of Trustees is working with Moak, Casey, and Associates to create a long range Strategic Plan for the District. Your feedback is valuable as part of this process. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. https://forms.gle/gwKtH9hPdJNAKKMq6 Thank you in advance! Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! School will resume on Tuesday, September 7th. #LaborDay

Varsity Volleyball defeats Wills Point in 4 matches. Congratulations ladies!

Parents, Guardians, and Community Members The Mineola ISD Board of Trustees is working with Moak, Casey, and Associates to create a long range Strategic Plan for the District. Your feedback is valuable as part of this process. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. https://forms.gle/2UGBFUP3zEjRnUWB6 Thank you in advance! Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

Friday, September 3rd, 2021 Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update Good evening everyone! From Monday, August 30th through Friday, September 3rd, the following cases of COVID-19 were documented at Mineola ISD: Mineola High School - 16 Active Student Cases, 1 Active Staff Cases Mineola Middle School- 22 Active Student Cases, 3 Active Staff Cases Mineola Elementary School- 7 Active Student Cases, 3 Active Staff Cases Mineola Primary School- 4 Active Student Cases, 1 Active Staff Cases *Our total student enrollment as of Friday, September 3rd, 2021 is 1628 students. Our positivity rate is 0.03 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 almost 400 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. *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, social distance, and wear a mask. 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. 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. Have a great Labor Day weekend, Cody Mize Superintendent of Schools

Volleyball will be taking on the Wills Point Tigers tonight in non-District action. Please see the links below to purchase tickets online. Student Tickets: https://secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/events/205074 Adult Tickets: https://secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/events/205075