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Simpkins returns to Quitman School Board

At a special meeting held Monday, the Quitman ISD school board swore in Vanessa Simpkins, who had been the school board secretary, as a new trustee. There were no deliberations concerning the … more
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UT Tyler names summer grads

The University of Texas at Tyler recognized summer 2024 degree candidates during Summer 2024 Commencement Aug. 17. The following Wood County students were among the graduates. Alba … more

Alba-Golden getting the Harvard touch

On the flight back to Texas from her one-week workshop at Harvard University, Alba-Golden high school principal Brittany Hall had a very reassuring thought. She recounted, “I felt personally … more
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OU researchers studying rural teachers in county with $3.9 million grant

Two professors from the University of Oklahoma will be working with teachers from Wood County schools over the course of the next few years to develop a coaching model for teachers in rural schools. … more
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Quitman High School implements innovative program

Camron Frazier, assistant principal for Quitman High School, announced an exciting new program for high schoolers on Monday: “Q Time.” Q Time is “something that I wanted to show off … more
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Mineola ISD hits record enrollment again

For the second straight year, Mineola ISD began the fall with record enrollment. Classes resumed last Thursday, and the district has 1,730 students. That is an increase of 82 students from … more
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Winnsboro ISD offering free student meals

The Winnsboro Independent School District, Winnsboro Elementary, and Winnsboro Memorial Intermediate School announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School … more

Hawkins students to receive free school meals

The Hawkins ISD announced it will continue to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program at all campuses for the 2024-2025 … more

AGISD board approves balanced budget

Alba-Golden ISD approved an $11.4 million budget for the 2024-25 school year Monday. The balanced budget will be supported by a $.78420 property tax rate which was also unanimously approved.   … more
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One AGISD neighbor objects to plans closing part of county road

One neighbor of Alba-Golden schools is objecting to the district’s plan to close a section of county road behind the football stadium. Kim Morris, who owns property along County Road 2377 … more
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Mineola ISD welcomes public to view new primary campus

Mineola will dedicate its first new campus in several decades Friday with a ribbon cutting and related events at the new Primary School on NE Loop 564 at 10 a.m. School tours will be offered by … more

Winnsboro grad makes college’s deans list

Kane Goggans of Winnsboro was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. Goggans is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. To … more

Mineola bands gain top marks for performance series

Mineola’s high school and middle school bands recorded top finishes in the Outstanding Performance Series held by the Association of Texas Small School Bands. The bands send in recordings … more

Alba-Golden students to receive free meals daily

The Alba-Golden ISD announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-25 school year. Schools … more

Teachers moving in

Move-in has begun at the new Mineola Primary School. First grade teacher Kathy Pruitt, left,   shows her new first grade classroom to Mineola Kiwanis Club members, from left, Brian Jones, … more

QISD handbook changes include lunch visitors and dress codes

Student handbooks were the hot topic of discussion at the Quitman School Board meeting Monday, July 15.   Elementary principal Kelli Fortner stated that their student handbook would remain … more
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Mineola School Board approves purchasing used buses

Mineola school trustees voted to purchase four or five used buses from Pflugerville ISD Monday. That district is selling off several buses from 2020 that it no longer needs that were purchased … more
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Coyne named to president’s list

The University of Hartford announces that Kelsey Coyne of Yantis has been named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To be placed on the President’s List, students … more

Mineola students to receive free meals

All four Mineola ISD school campuses will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-25 school year. … more

Alba-Golden school board OKs pay raise

The Alba-Golden School Board approved a district-wide 3% general pay increase for the upcoming school year Monday’s. The initiative to improve pay fulfilled a goal set by the school board at … more
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