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Quitman students demonstrate flight

In order to demonstrate what was being taught and learned in the QISD science classrooms, 5th grade science teacher Hannah Farmer brought three of her students in for the school board meeting student … more
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Quitman High School homecoming 2024

Quitman High School homecoming parade through downtown starts at 2 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs will be taking on Eustace with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Homecoming ceremonies will be held at halftime. The … more

Alba-Golden High School homecoming 2024

The Alba-Golden homecoming court, at left, includes, back from left, duchesses, sophomore Mya Smith, freshman Isabella Bongiorno and junior Kenzie Hartsell; queen nominees Lainey Wright, Landrie … more

Mosley graduates

Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. recognizes Robin Mosley of Winnsboro as one of the more than 700 graduates to receive degrees at the commencement ceremony on Aug. 2. more

AGISD starts twice monthly pay checks

The Alba-Golden ISD has transitioned to twice-a-month payroll. The announcement was made at Monday’s school board meeting. Superintendent Shelby Davidson remarked, “This is a cause … more
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QISD takes steps to address school bus driver shortage

According to the Economic Policy Institute, there is a bus driver shortage. What was nearly 250,000 school bus drivers in 2010 became 188,000 in 2015 and 122,000 in 2021. More than three years later, … more
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MISD budget balanced despite state’s shortfall

Mineola school trustees arose early on a Saturday to complete work on the district’s finances for the just-ended and upcoming school years. The board approved a balanced budget of … more
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Mineola FFA hosts stock show

The Mineola FFA chapter hosted the Yellowjacket Classic Livestock Show Saturday at the Lester Cole arena at Mineola High School, welcoming chapters from throughout the region to get an early start on … more

Students give new primary school two thumbs up

Mineola’s new primary school sounds like a school should. In pristine hallways, which are complete with colorful tiles and glimmering windows, the sounds of kids’ learning echoes: … more
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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
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