Just a quick reminder on the schedule this week as we get ready to start the Spring Semester:
Monday, January 4th- Students and Staff OFF
Tuesday, January 5th- Students OFF, Staff Returns to School
Wednesday, January 6th- Students OFF, Staff in School
Thursday, January 7th- Students and Staff in School
We want to wish all of our students, their families, and our community best wishes as we start the new year. We have adapted, we have persevered, and we will continue to overcome TOGETHER!
We want to wish all of our students and their families a very Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 18th, 2020
Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update
In keeping with Mineola ISD's practice of response to COVID-19, we are notifying our school community that for the time period between Monday, December 14th through Friday, December 18th we had two positive cases of COVID-19 among our student population. One of these cases were reported at our Primary School and the other case was reported at our Elementary School.
Also, two Primary School employees and three High School employees tested positive for COVID-19 during the week as well.
We continue to deploy our rapid response testing system to help identify and control the spread of the virus among employees and students. Our testing system continues to be an effective tool to help families make appropriate, personal, healthcare decisions. As of Friday, December 18th, 2020, the case count involving Mineola ISD Employees and Students since the beginning of the school year were as follows:
28 Positive Employee Cases- 23 Recovered, 5 Active
50 Positive Student Cases- 48 Recovered, 2 Active
The most effective practices to control the spread of COVID-19 continue to be washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing. Parents and Guardians, thank you again for all of your cooperation and help throughout this pandemic. Your partnership and support has been vitally important in being able to keep our schools open for students.
We hope each of you have a great weekend and enjoy the Holiday Break! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
Varsity Boys defeat Cumberland Academy by 12 to open Christmas Break in basketball action. Congratulations guys!
The Band Hall Project at Mineola High School is officially underway!
We want to wish all of our students and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please see the video below.
https://youtu.be/nF16CicL-EE
Just a reminder that Thursday, December 17th is the last full day of instruction for all students in the Fall Semester. Friday, December 18th is a 1/2 Work Day for all Faculty and Staff.
Have a great evening,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
Please join me in congratulating these young men on an outstanding accomplishment!
Used Furniture and Supplies will be sold on Saturday, December 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the University Street Gym. Please come check it out and spread the word. All supplies must go!
Friday, December 11th, 2020
Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update
In keeping with Mineola ISD's practice of response to COVID-19, we are notifying our school community that for the time period between Monday, December 7th through Friday, December 11th we had 10 positive cases of COVID-19 among our student population. Two of these cases were reported on the Middle School Campus and eight cases were reported on the Primary School Campus.
We had five Primary School faculty and staff members test positive for COVID-19 and one employee not affiliated with a particular campus that tested positive as well.
We continue to deploy our rapid response testing system to help identify and control the spread of the virus among employees and students. Our testing system continues to be an effective tool to help families make appropriate, personal, healthcare decisions. As of Friday, December 11th, 2020, the case count involving Mineola ISD Employees and Students since the beginning of the school year were as follows:
23 Positive Employee Cases- 14 Recovered, 9 Active
48 Positive Student Cases- 37 Recovered, 11 Active
The most effective practices to control the spread of COVID-19 continue to be washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing. Parents and Guardians, thank you again for all of your cooperation and help throughout this pandemic. Your partnership and support has been vitally important in being able to keep our schools open for students.
I would also like to commend the campus leadership and office staff at Mineola Primary School for their calm, steadfast leadership during the week. They effectively re-positioned staff members, coordinated appropriate COVID testing, and communicated effectively with parents and students during this process to continue to educate our kids in person. Great job!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at mizec@mineolaisd.net, by phone (903) 569-2448, or feel free to schedule an in person meeting as well. Thank you again!
Have a great weekend and Merry Christmas,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
Incredible performance tonight by the Sound of the Swarm! We are so proud of our students and Directors.
If you plan on attending the Boy's JV basketball game in Lone Oak on Friday, December 11th, please use the link below to purchase tickets.
https://tx50000620.schoolwires.net/domain/74
Have a great Wednesday!
Nice work Chief Castleberry! No one will be allowed to steal our Christmas joy at Mineola ISD.
If you are planning on attending the Lady Jackets basketball match-up Tuesday night in Lone Oak, you can purchase tickets at the link below.
https://lone-oak-athletic-booster-club.ticketleap.com/lone-oak-jv-and-varsity-girls-v-mineola/
Saturday, December 5th, 2020
Re: Weekly COVID-19 Update
In keeping with Mineola ISD's practice of response to COVID-19, we are notifying our school community that for the time period between Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th we had one positive case of COVID-19 among our student population. This one case was reported on the Middle School Campus.
We also had two positive cases of COVID-19 reported on the Primary Campus and one positive case reported on the High School Campus among our faculty and staff.
We continue to deploy our rapid response testing system to control the spread of the virus among employees and students. Our testing system continues to be an effective tool to help families make appropriate, personal, healthcare decisions. As of Saturday, December 5th, 2020, the case count involving Mineola ISD Employees and Students were as follows:
17 Positive Employee Cases- 14 Recovered, 3 Active
38 Positive Student Cases- 37 Recovered, 1 Active
The most effective practices to control the spread of COVID-19 continue to be washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing. Parents and Guardians, thank you again for all of your cooperation and help throughout this pandemic. Your partnership and support has been vitally important in being able to keep our schools open for students.
Have a great weekend and Merry Christmas,
Cody Mize
Superintendent of Schools
We would like to congratulate Alex Barriga, Sunni Ruffin, and Ava Johnson, our Ag Advocacy team, and Caden Mosher our student technician for their hard work and dedication. They competed against over 200 schools and accomplished competing in the finals consisting of the Top 10 teams in the state of Texas this morning!
Results will be announced live at 5pm on the Texas FFA Association Facebook page. Make sure to tune in and support our members!!
Yellowjacket Parents and Fans...You can purchase tickets for the Lady Jackets JV and Varsity Basketball game vs. Wills Point at the link below. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. with the JV team playing first.
https://secure.payk12.com/school/Mineola-HS-/606/item/185337
Please join me in congratulating our 2020-2021 National Honor Society Officers and new members. Congratulations scholars!
Friday, December 18 will no longer be an Early Release Day on the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar. The final day of instruction for the Fall Semester will be Thursday, December 17th. Friday, December 18th will be a Work Day for district employees. Students...Merry Christmas! :)
