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AGISD Elementary Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 2ND GRADE Lane Adney, Everett Delaune, Jaxon Deubel, Hazel Hensley, Jase Hodges, Ruby Ivy, Jaxson Lindemann, Natalie Longoria, Oakley Lowe, Declan Miller, Thomas Neidholt, Levi … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Mineola Intermediate School Roll

A Honor Roll 4th Grade Alaina Alons, Christopher Barriga, Skylar Brooks, Sawyer Clarke, Jagger Cooper, Jacob Coronado, Blaize Crow, Luna Cruz, Jeremiah Dupont, Pablo Flores, August Hill, … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Alba-Golden Jr.-Sr. High Honor Roll

A Honor Roll 6th grade Emily Ballard, Maxwell Borchardt, Tyson Cave, Casi George, Deacon Hall, Jace Hansen, Isabelle Lavy, Knox Pugh, Miya Ramirez 7th grade Emma Bohannan, Matthew … more

11/6/25 08:25 AM

Same song, seventh verse

The Mineola Sound of the Swarm high school marching band is the area marching champion. It’s become a familiar refrain as the Yellowjacket ensemble has claimed that title for seven contest … more

11/6/25 08:11 AM

Mineola, Quitman bands advance

Mineola and Quitman High School bands earned all first division ratings at the region marching contest on Oct. 21. They will next perform at the area contest on Saturday, Nov. 1 vying for a chance to … more

10/30/25 08:27 AM

Quitman student joins program

The University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business announced the inaugural cohort of the UT Tyler human resource development in higher education leadership doctoral program. Designed to … more

10/30/25 08:25 AM

Alba-Golden band competes at area

The Alba-Golden marching band performed in the area marching contest Saturday, held in Mineola. The band did not advance to state. more

10/30/25 08:20 AM

Alba-Golden team reviewing facilities

The Alba-Golden Panther Legacy Vision Team will be fine-tuning the district’s infrastructure needs at their next meeting Thursday, Nov. 13 at 3 pm. more

By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/30/25 08:20 AM

QISD honors Attaway

The Quitman ISD school board gave the October Top Dog Award to beloved Quitman citizen Sally Attaway on Monday, Oct. 20. Attaway, who is involved in many boards, committees and organizations in … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/30/25 08:16 AM

Yellowjacket homecoming court

Mineola High School will celebrate homecoming when the Yellowjackets host the Rains Wildcats on Friday, Nov. 7 at Meredith Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., with the king and queen to … more

10/30/25 08:15 AM

QISD board OKs new scoreboard purchase

The Quitman School Board voted to purchase a new scoreboard Monday for the baseball field from Leon’s Signs Inc. for $49,483. QISD Director of Finance Kari Wilson noted, “This was … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/23/25 08:31 AM

Quitman High School seeks career summit participants

Quitman High School is inviting local businesses, entrepreneurs and creators to participate in its third annual Career Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. To reserve a spot or for any … more

10/23/25 08:26 AM

Mineola ISD board adopts new rules for book purchases

Mineola School Board adopted a policy Monday to govern future book acquisitions. The extensive policy was outlined by Superintendent Cody Mize. more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/23/25 08:23 AM

Quitman homecoming queen, king

Quitman High School named its homecoming queen and king in a ceremony before Friday’s varsity football game at Bud Moody Stadium. Seniors Lynlee Taylor and Bryson Hobbs were selected. . … more

10/16/25 08:15 AM

Quitman school district adds fitness benefit for employees

“I was trying to just think of something that we could do for our employees,” said Bryan Hurst, assistant superintendent for Quitman Independent School District. “On (our) incentive … more

By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 10/16/25 08:14 AM

Quitman celebrates with homecoming parade

A parade through town Friday was part of Quitman homecoming festivities last week. more

10/16/25 08:11 AM

QISD staff members lose jobs

Two Quitman Elementary School staff members are no longer assigned to any campus in the district following an investigation into an allegation that a student was held in an in-class restroom as a … more

10/9/25 08:39 AM

MISD board OKs new auto mechanics shop

After reviewing three options, Mineola School trustees voted Monday to build a new auto mechanics shop, preserving the old elementary school gym which is used by various groups. The plan will … more

By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/9/25 08:26 AM

Quitman, Mineola bands compete

The Quitman and Mineola High School bands represented Wood County with pride at the Pleasant Grove Marching Invitational Saturday, Sept. 27. Both bands delivered strong performances in the … more

By BEN BARNETT | 10/2/25 09:03 AM

Mineola ISD hands out monthly honors

With the return to classes, Mineola schools began their monthly awards at last Monday’s school bard meeting. Students of the month are as follows: Primary - third graders Maggie Hood … more

10/2/25 08:58 AM