Congratulations to our middle school learners who worked together to help collect toys to benefit the John Theissen Children's Foundation.

By the end of the drive, which was in partnership with Assemblyman Ed Ra, over 100 toys had been collected!

We are so proud of our kind and caring students who are always willing to go above and beyond to help those in need.

Date Added: 12/17/2024

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

In November, a delegation consisting of eight members of the Mineola Middle School Speech and Debate Club traveled to Albany for the New York Youth and Government Conference, a three-day program in which students engage directly in a simulation of the state’s democratic process.

Prior to the trip, the sixth, seventh and eighth grade learners met with local politicians for guidance and worked together to author two bills that they believe should be passed as legislation in the state of New York:

• Bill No. 1 – An Act to require all New York State students who attend a New York State Elementary School to take American Sign Language as a requirement in grades K-5.

• Bill No. 2 – An Act to require all New York State students who attend a New York State High School are to take a financial literacy course as a requirement for graduation.

At the conference, the learners acted as senators and assembly members and presented each bill for debate in front of over 300 participants from around the state. They argued their cases, listened as the pros and cons were weighed and, finally, celebrated as each of their bills were passed!

The students were accompanied on the trip by Speech and Debate Club advisors Ms. Cavuto and Ms. Carlson who are unwavering in their belief that the time and effort that the learners put into this project has an indelible impact on their connection with their community and civic responsibility.

“Both bills that the team presented were focused on the future, built upon their desire to ensure that all students will be given the tools they need to be informed and productive members of society,” said Ms. Cavuto. “These students recognize the magnitude of the responsibility that comes with community engagement and leadership and are rising to the occasion. It’s a pleasure to help guide them on this journey.”

Date Added: 12/12/2024

Christine Gayson was awarded the "Amazing Person" Award by New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) while at the state conference last week. 

This award honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Physical Education profession.

Christine has served Mineola Public Schools as Elementary Physical Education teacher at Meadow Drive and coach at the middle and high school for over 20 years. She has also won the Teacher of the Year Award from NYSAHPERD and has presented at numerous conferences over the course of her teaching career.

Congratulations to Christine on this incredible honor! Thanks for all you do for our Mineola Community.

Date Added: 11/25/2024

The district congratulates the learners who were recognized for their awards and accomplishments at the Nov. 7 Board of Education meeting.

The meeting began with Mineola High School principal Rory Parnell introducing this year’s valedictorian Alicia Lin and salutatorian Makayla Apter-Quinn. Both learners were honored for their exceptional academic accomplishments as well as for personifying the Mineola spirit with passion, perseverance and dedication.

Next up, nine learners recently recognized by the College Board with National Awards were honored, including Anthony Avila, Jason DeJesus, Liliana DeJesus, Andres Garcia, Dajana Hernandez, Jonathan Li, Alicia Lin, Matthew McCarthy and Christina Webb Padila.

The Board of Education recognized two student musicians who earned New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State designation and will be representing Mineola at the NYSSMA Winter Conference. These honorees included Shayan Dhar and Nolan Farrelly.

Visual arts took center stage as the eleven Mineola learners who were selected by New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) to have their art displayed at the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) convention were honored, including Kaitlyn Consalvo, Sofia LaBarbera, Mia Sementilli, Allison Gayson, Jordan Chaver, Leah DeSena, Christian Wharton, Hayet Reyes, Sophia Buonaspina, Dylan DaCruz and Ramona Johnson.

Click here to view the artwork that was created by these exceptional student artists.

Finally, twenty-two student leaders who recently led the Mineola Mustangs Marching Band to a second place finish at the New York State Field Band Conference were honored. These honorees included Frank Ramos, Anthony Ferreira, Mary Elias, Makayla Apter-Quinn, Simranjot Singh, Shayan Dhar, Shane Kelly, Gabriella Buonaspina, Nolan Farrelly, Noelia Quintao-Lazaro, Jessica Perrino, Jake Gaimaro, Hunter Polmar, Kieran Kim, Liliana DeJesus, Eva Polanco, Madeleine Christianson, Hayden Widman, Jordan Chaver, Eliza Cabutin, Madison DeCillis and Caitlin Kelly.

We are #MineolaProud of each of these remarkable students and thrilled to be able to celebrate these accomplishments with you in front of your family, friends and teachers.