Mineola High School welcomed kindergartners from Meadow Drive and Hampton Street schools for a special holiday activity that saw high school juniors collaborating with some of the district’s littlest learners on a fun and festive project.

The students worked together in the high school Fab Lab to design and construct wooden snowmen. Starting with a plain piece of wood, which was custom cut to the height of each kindergartner, they decorated and personalized each one with an array of colorful seasonal accoutrements, including hats, bows and buttons, as well as black finger paint for their eyes, nose and mouth.

The kindergartners were proud to work and learn alongside on the older students and were looking forward to introducing their new snowman friends to their families.

Click here to view the Hampton Street kindergarten Fab Lab Snowman Project slideshow.

Click here to view the Meadow Drive kindergarten Fab Lab Snowman Project slideshow.

Date Added: 12/18/2024

Our MHS Choruses took the show on the road and performed at during the annual Tree Lighting Celebration at NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola on Dec. 17.

Under the direction of Choral Director Dr. Messina, the students performed traditional holiday favorites for patients, staff and community members who gathered for the festive occasion.

Date Added: 12/18/2024

Musical magic was made in Mineola on Dec. 9 as the Mineola Middle School sixth grade band, conducted by Mr. Kamping, debuted a song composed by one of our very own Class of 2024 alumni, John Valentino!

John is a trumpet player and was part of the Mineola Marching Band during their consecutive championship seasons!  He is currently a freshman at University of Connecticut majoring in Business.  

We are #MineolaProud of everyone who was involved in this amazing collaboration!

You can view of the band's performance of John's piece entitled "Petrichor" below.

Date Added: 12/6/2024

The district has announced the continuation of its partnership with Northwell Health's Center for Learning & Innovation (CLI) as part of the groundbreaking MedVoyage program. Now in its second year, the initiative offers learners from Mineola High School unparalleled access to hands-on healthcare experiences, aimed at inspiring future careers in the healthcare industry.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural program, this year’s MedVoyage cohort will once again offer the opportunity to explore the world of healthcare through immersive activities and mentorship. Learners will partner with Northwell Health’s North Shore University Hospital and engage in guided tours, skill-building workshops and one-on-one interactions with healthcare professionals.

Dr. Nicole Culella, District Coordinator of Career, Community & STEAM Opportunities for Mineola Public Schools, expressed her excitement for the continued collaboration. “MedVoyage has been an extraordinary opportunity for our learners, opening their eyes to careers they may have never considered before. This program doesn’t just teach—it inspires. We are excited to deepen our partnership with Northwell Health and give students access to such an innovative and empowering initiative. Given the popularity of last year’s program, we have doubled the Mineola cohort to 42 students.”

“We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Mineola High School for the second year of MedVoyage,” said Brian Aquart, Vice President, Workforce & Community Education at Northwell Health. “Their students bring a remarkable level of curiosity, drive, and enthusiasm to this program. By providing hands-on exposure to careers in healthcare and facilitating mentorship opportunities, we aim to equip them with the tools and inspiration needed to make a lasting impact in their communities.”

MedVoyage offers Mineola High School students a chance to visit key Northwell Health locations, including the Center for Emergency Services, the Core Laboratories, the Institute for Nursing, and CLI itself—Northwell’s hub for groundbreaking workforce education and innovation. Through these experiences, students will gain a firsthand look at the diverse careers that exist within the healthcare sector and discover how their unique talents can contribute to the field.

Through MedVoyage, Mineola High School and Northwell Health are creating a unique and transformative journey for learners, fostering their curiosity, developing their skills, and inspiring them to become the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, programs like MedVoyage serve as a vital pipeline for cultivating future healthcare leaders while addressing workforce needs in innovative and impactful ways.

The district is #MineolaProud to congratulate Michael Palumbo and Lilly Schettino on being awarded the Outstanding Physical Education Student of the Year award by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD).

Michael and Lilly were each presented their award at a ceremony at the Inn at New Hyde Park on Dec. 9.

This recognition is awarded annually to two outstanding students in the graduating class who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, responsible personal and social behavior and outstanding achievements in physical education programs.

Date Added: 12/10/2024