School news
270 results total, viewing 49 - 60
AGISD moves to 4-day week
The Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a three-year pilot program Monday for a four-day instructional week, beginning with the 2023-24 school year. The board also approved the 2023-24 school calendar.
more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/11/23 08:39 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/11/23 08:39 PM
Turner reflects on decade as Quitman ISD superintendent
After 10 years in the superintendent’s chair of Quitman ISD, and over three decades in public education, Rhonda Harrison Turner is ready to move into retirement.
more
By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 12/29/22 12:07 AM
editor@wood.cm | 12/29/22 12:07 AM
Mineola band members earn region honors
Thirteen members of the Mineola High School band have earned a spot in the all-region band, and seven will go on to area tryouts Jan. 8, seeking a place in the all-state band.
Region auditions …
more
12/22/22 07:02 PM
Mineola ISD board recognizes students and staff
During last weeks Mineola School Board meeting, the following students and staff of the month were honored:
Emily Marquez and Sebastian Reyna, primary school, pre-kindergarten
Brandon Gomez and …
more
12/22/22 07:02 PM
Superintendent celebrates retirement
Annette Simpkins shares a moment with retiring QISD Superintendent Rhonda Turner at a special reception held last Friday for the retiring school administrator.
more
12/22/22 07:02 PM
QISD funds approved to purchase property
The Quitman ISD school board approved a budget amendment for $450,551 to pay for the Dimock building on E. Goode St.
The building will become the new headquarters for transportation and …
more
By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 12/14/22 10:13 PM
editor@wood.cm | 12/14/22 10:13 PM
Cost of new Mineola primary campus delayed until March
Bids for the construction of a new primary school campus in Mineola are now expected in March.
Mineola ISD Superintendent Cody Mize said that school officials met with contractor Jackson …
more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/14/22 10:13 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 12/14/22 10:13 PM
Alba-Golden ISD exploring 4-day school week
Parents of Alba-Golden students can expect to see a survey in the next week requesting their input on transitioning Alba-Golden schools from a five-day school week to a four-day school week.
Superintendent Macy Thompson briefed the school board Monday evening on the results of the district’s research into the implications of making the change. more
Superintendent Macy Thompson briefed the school board Monday evening on the results of the district’s research into the implications of making the change. more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/14/22 10:13 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/14/22 10:13 PM
Alba-Golden students embrace benefits of competition
With the precision necessary when wrangling 60 children, the Alba-Golden Elementary School UIL Academic team arrived at North Hopkins School last Wednesday. They joined youngsters from Como-Pickton, Cooper, Cumby, Fruitvale and North Hopkins for the 2022 academic competition.
more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/7/22 11:00 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/7/22 11:00 PM
Mineola ISD board recognizes students, staff
The Mineola ISD School Board recognized the following at the Nov. 14 board meeting:
Students of the month
Kindergartners Paisley Smalley and Bryce Bickerstaff from the primary campus, …
more
11/23/22 05:46 PM
Teachers gain magical ideas from Clark academy
Eight Quitman Elementary educators recently stepped into a world of educational magic when they attended professional development training at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA) in Southeast Atlanta, Ga. on …
more
11/23/22 05:46 PM
We gather together
The Quitman Future Farmers of America celebrated Thanksgiving a little early last week with a scrumptious meal featuring fried turkeys with all the trimmings.
more
11/23/22 05:46 PM
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.