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 and Abner Gilbreath

Intermediate - fifth graders Hayden Barron and Ava Arbter

Middle - eighth graders Drake Doggett and Sydney Rhodes

High - seniors Kaleece Palmer and Andres Martinez

Staff members of the month include the following:

Primary - instructional coach Kris Salonen

Intermediate - nurse Christi Singleton

Middle - science teacher Jennifer Nugent

High - Algebra teacher Cameron Stack

The Buzz’s Ultimate Effort Award was presented to Ricky Stacy in transportation services, who serves as the district’s trainer for bus drivers.

Superintendent Cody Mize reported it was a great start to the school year, with record enrollment of 1,790.

He said that with the choices parents have, he appreciates them choosing MISD.