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

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

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

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

Annette Simpkins shares a moment with retiring QISD Superintendent Rhonda Turner at a special reception held last Friday for the retiring school administrator. more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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