On Aug. 29, Mineola Union Free School District officially welcomed 31 new members to the team for the 2023-24 school year, including administrators, teachers, staff and residents.

With support of district leadership, the new staff participated in the annual orientation day, which started at the Synergy Building with a deep dive into the Mineola mission and culture, as well as procedures, policies and other information to help facilitate a smooth transition to our schools starting on day one. The team then boarded one a school bus and departed for a series of tours of the districts school facilities.