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UT Tyler holds commencement for fall grads
The University of Texas at Tyler recognized fall 2023 degree candidates during commencement Dec. 8-9.
Wood County graduates include the following:
Alba
Julissa Plancarte, bachelor of …
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12/14/23 02:57 AM
AGISD hosts winter event for community
The Alba-Golden community sponsored a Christmas Extravaganza on the grounds of Alba-Golden school last Saturday. Despite windy conditions, the inaugural event offered much to enjoy.
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12/14/23 02:57 AM
Alba-Golden sets winter extravaganza
Alba-Golden school district will host a Winter Extravaganza Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the school grounds off US Hwy. 69.
The day’s activities are scheduled to …
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11/30/23 10:30 AM
A-G foundation hands out first grants
The Alba-Golden Education Foundation held its first prize patrol last Wednesday for teacher classroom grants.
The following teachers received these amounts to fund the listed projects.
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11/23/23 09:50 AM
Alba-Golden ISD continues perfect state financial rating score for 20 years
For the 20th consecutive year, Alba-Golden ISD achieved the highest possible rating on the annual Financial Integrity Rating for the State of Texas (FIRST).
Director of Finance Kaitlynn Hawley …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Bond debt prevents MISD from perfect score in financial rating
For the first time in at least 20 years, Mineola schools failed to receive a perfect score on the state’s financial accountability rating.
Mineola was dunned two points for its ratio of …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
QISD adjusts class hours to comply with state-required CTE minutes
Quitman School Board made changes to the current school calendar Monday in light of state regulations regarding student attendance in career and technical education (CTE) classes.
The board had …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
news@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Sound of Swarm snags state silver
Mineola High School’s Sound of the Swarm earned silver at the 2023 UIL state marching band contest in San Antonio last Wednesday in their fifth consecutive trip to state finals.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/15/23 11:45 PM
Sound of the Swarm advances to state finals, places 2nd
The Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm marching band has advanced to the finals of the UIL state marching contest for the fifth straight time.
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11/8/23 05:58 PM
Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Roll
1st Nine Weeks
A Honor Roll
6th grade
Avery Haisten, Grayson Hawthorn, Judson Wise, Henry Kerry, Alexander Reynolds
7th grade
Ethan Allen, Samuel Borchardt, …
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11/2/23 12:38 PM
Quitman Junior High Honor Roll
1st Nine Weeks
A Honor Roll
Grade 6
William Bays, Brady Bess, Lucas De Gorostiza, Dunyae Dupree, Perla Flores, Bradie Fortner, Makayla Griffith, Millie Jordan, Kylie Kasper, Natalie …
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11/2/23 12:38 PM
Mineola Elementary School Roll
First Nine Weeks
A Honor Roll
3rd Grade
Ava Arbter, Jase Blackwell, Caysen Brooks, Kayelee Cobb, Destiny Crawford, Brystal Green, Kaysen Haire, Cutter Hamlett, Kyle Herring, Eason …
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11/2/23 12:38 PM
Three-time champs to defend marching title
The Olympic torch is heading to San Antonio.
The Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm marching band earned top honors at Saturday’s area marching contest in Nacogdoches to qualify for …
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11/2/23 12:31 PM
Quitman High School Honor Roll
1st Nine Weeks
A Honor Roll
9th Grade
Ben Boisclair, Deacon Bridges, Lily Bustad, Leela Coleman, Addison Glidewell, Jonathan Hayes, Bailey Hornaday, Anjelina Moore, Carly Plata, Lily …
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10/26/23 08:15 AM
MISD school board buys ag dept. pickup
The Mineola High School ag department will get a new 2024 Dodge dually from Elliott Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Mt. Pleasant for $68,074.
The school board approved the purchase in a special …
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10/26/23 08:15 AM
Mineola board hands out honors
In addition to recognizing the district’s principals, the Mineola School Board paid tribute to the following students and staff at the Monday, Oct. 16 meeting.
Primary school - Blair …
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10/26/23 08:15 AM
Marching bands advance to area contest Saturday
Mineola, Quitman and Winnsboro will be among the 27 Class 3A high school marching bands competing at the Area C championship on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches.
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10/26/23 08:14 AM
Quitman school board reviews good results on state test scores
There were a lot of numbers discussed at Monday’s meeting of the Quitman ISD Board of Trustees, none more important than the 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/19/23 07:14 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/19/23 07:14 AM
Partial eclipse is a start
The solar eclipse which reached approximately eighty-percent annularity over Wood County provided plenty of spectacle to warrant a gathering in front of Quitman Middle School midday Saturday.
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10/19/23 07:14 AM
Mineola school board opposes voucher plan
Mineola School Trustees announced where they stand on the school voucher program state lawmakers are attempting to pass.
The board approved a resolution Monday opposing vouchers. more
The board approved a resolution Monday opposing vouchers. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/19/23 07:14 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 10/19/23 07:14 AM
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