A pair of architectural companies on Oct. 8 met with QISD trustees to discuss replacing the district’s failing tennis courts. The conversation with those companies was based on a recommendation … more

A select group of Quitman High School students are learning important leadership skills in the classroom and lessons designed to prepare them for real world challenges. QHS students who hold a … more

Sophomore Sarahi Martinez briefed the Yantis School Board on the reconstitution of the Yantis High School Beta Club at the Oct. 8 regular board meeting. A member of the Beta Club, Martinez … more

Remember the age-old question: What do you want to be when you grow up? By the time they are in eighth grade, Texas public school kids are expected to put serious thought into to that … more

Quitman ISD’s six principals were recognized for their service to the district during the Oct. 8 school board meeting. October is national school principals month. National Principals Month is … more

By HANK MURPHY editor@woodcountymonitor.com Now in its second year, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Mineola High School has grown by 190 students, and now roughly half of … more

Jarvis Christian College held a grand opening ceremony Oct. 12 to celebrate two new residential halls. These new dormitories bring 192 beds to Jarvis and include computer and lounge areas, … more

Thousands of visitors poured into Mineola on Oct. 8 to witness a competition as fierce as any East Texas football rivalry. Instead of blocking and tackling, the keys to success were precision, … more