Voters in the Yantis school district are being asked to approve a proposition Oct. 4 that will allow the district to continue business as normal as a state “recapture” district. more

Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2022 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Heather … more

A common theme of building a supportive learning environment dominated Monday’s Alba-Golden School Board meeting. Superintendent Macy Thompson’s report to the board described some of … more

Mineola School Board members dug into the details of the state accountability system during a board training session last week. They also approved a resolution that will allow the district to … more

A Farmstand was donated to the Mineola Middle School science classes by the Mineola Kiwanis Club. The Farmstand is a self-watering, self fertilizing hydroponic way to grow plants in nutrient enriched … more

The Wood County Historical Commission recently conducted a project on the history of the Wood County Common School System.  The first part of this article gave the history of the Texas common school system that was established in 1884 and continued until 1967 in Wood County. Research found that eighty-three common school districts existed during this time period. This part will address the school day of this era and the closing of these schools. more

Children at Mineola Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools donned a hat of their choice last Thursday as part of an effort to provide some support for the family of their classmate, kindergartener Isabelle Riley. more

Quitman ISD school board members approved the purchase of 100 student Chromebooks and 50 teacher laptops Monday.

The cost is just over $66,000. The district received a grant which will cover $60,000, and the district will be spending $6,000. more

First responders were honored at local high school football games Friday, on the weekend leading up to Patriots Day Sunday, Sept. 11. more

August 31 Deputy Hughes, shots fired, County Road 1813; male had shot three times into the air, female stated neighbors began yelling at her, as she was yelling back, the male came out of her … more

The Mineola School Board wrapped up the budget year on the last day of the fiscal year Wednesday, Aug. 31. Trustees approved an $18.7 million budget for 2022-23 along with a property tax rate to … more

It had been building for some time. There may not have been hard data, but everyone associated with scholastic or youth sports could recognize that the abuse, or threat of abuse, of officials had … more

The Rotary Club of Mineola has made a $1,000 donation to the Mineola school district to continue the Early Act First Knight program at Mineola Elementary School for the second year. Accepting are … more

Students at Alba-Golden High School met their teachers last Tuesday ahead of last Thursday’s first day of school.  more

The Alba-Golden School Board approved a 2022-23 budget of $11.83 million and an associated property tax rate of $.9429 Monday. more

Quitman Elementary School Principal Brittany Eldred is serving as Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Region 7 president-elect for the 2022-23 school year. Eldred has been … more

Taxpayers in the Mineola school district will see a 20-cent property tax increase this year thanks to a $29.855 million school bond passed in May. But the rate will be almost four cents less … more

Quitman ISD school board trustees approved a tax rate and the budget for the 2022-23 school year Monday. The tax rate approved was $1.0843 per $100 of property value which is six cents lower … more

Mineola and Quitman school districts have been awarded a grade of A by the Texas Education Agency in the results of the school accountability ratings announced this week. Three other local districts … more