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Mineola High School

10 Armstrong Rd, Garden City Park, NY 11040
Main Office: (516) 237-2600
Attendance Office: (516) 237-2610
Athletic Office: (516) 237-2630
Fine & Performing Arts Office: (516) 237-2625
Guidance Office: (516) 237-2650
Nurse's Office: (516) 237-2680
Fax: (516) 237-2608
 

 

Principal  
Rory Parnell  

Assistant Principal
Lisa Downey, Ed.D.


Assistant Principal
Jennifer Maichin 

Assistant Principal
Suzy Moeller

 

Dean of Student Success
David Bodner

Instructional Leader
Annmary Lopez, Ph.D.

 

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Our Accolades

Award badges: Common Sense School 2020-22; NYS Seal of Biliteracy; US News Best High Schools Rankings 2021

Apple Distinguished School
Recognized by Apple as a distinguished school for continuous innovation in learning, teaching, and the school environment.

Mineola High School News

Julia Manevitz Earns NCWIT National Aspirations in Computing Award

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The district is #MineolaProud to congratulate high school senior Julia Manevitz on being honored with the National Aspirations in Computing Award by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). Julia is the only student in New York State to be recognized with this prestigious award in 2025.

Each year, high school students in grades 9 through 12 receive recognition by NCWIT for their unique talents, aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing. Just 40 national winners are selected from over 3,700 exceptionally talented young applicants.

2025 marks the third consecutive year that Julia has been recognized by NCWIT. In both 2023 and 2024, she earned the National Honorable Mention award and took the top award for the Greater New York City region.

The district is proud to honor Julia for this exciting and well-earned honor. Throughout her high school career, Julia has proven herself to be an exceptional leader and champion for all learners with an interest in computer science-related activities. She has lent her time and energy to countless clubs, events and outreach initiatives and worked tirelessly to help open doors for those who face barriers to access within STEAM learning.

Date Added: 2/10/2025

Student Musicians Selected for All-Eastern Honors Ensembles

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The district congratulates senior Nolan Farrelly and junior Shayan Dhar on being selected to perform with the All-Eastern Honors Ensembles at the 2025 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Eastern Division Conference.

Nolan, a tuba player, was selected to perform in the symphonic band at the conference. Shayan was selected as a saxophone alternate for their jazz ensemble.

All-Eastern Honors Ensembles are comprised of the top high school musicians from throughout the northeastern region of the United States who are selected following a rigorous audition process. At the conference, the students spend three days collaborating and rehearsing with renowned conductors and music educators before their grand finale performance.

"I am so proud of Nolan and Shayan for their outstanding achievement in music and for representing the Mineola Music Department and the district in this prestigious national conference," said Band Director Marc Ratner.

The NAfME Eastern Division Conference will be held from April 24 through 27 in Hartford, CT.

Date Added: 2/10/2025

Victoria Berkowitz Honored with CYBER.ORG Educator Award

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Congratulations to Mineola High School computer science teacher Victoria Berkowitz who has been recognized with the 2025 CYBER.ORG Educator Award. This award honors teachers for who have made outstanding contributions to cyber education by providing students with the tools necessary for a safer digital future.

A software developer turned educator, Ms. Berkowitz has been sharing her knowledge with learners at Mineola High School since 2021. Her courses include cybersecurity, AP CS Principles, Game Maker and robotics.

“I am proud to share this honor with my administration and fellow teachers who are committed to opening up the world of cyber education to future generations,” said Ms. Berkowitz. “What a privilege it is to work in such a forward thinking district that allows for growth and opportunity for teachers and learners alike.”

Ms. Berkowitz will be honored at EdCon 25, the annual CYBER.ORG educator conference, which will be held in Chicago from June 16-18.

Date Added: 2/4/2025

Learners Earn Recognition in NYSATA Flag Design Contest

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The district is #MineolaProud to congratulate three of our talented student artists on being selected for awards in the annual New York State Art Teacher Association (NYSATA) Youth Art Month Flag Design Contest.

Eighth grader Penelope Ambrose’s submission “Change under the trees” was selected for the top award in the middle school category.

Seventh grader Nicole Chen and eighth grader Christian Wharton were both awarded Special Recognition for their creative expression of the theme.

Student artists are encouraged to create original works of art based on this year’s theme “Healing Through Color.” Penelope, Nicole and Christian’s award-winning artwork was selected from 2,440 submissions from students K-12 from throughout New York State.

NYSATA Youth Art Month is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs.

Date Added: 2/3/2025

MHS Earns AP Computer Science Principles Female Diversity Award

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Mineola High School was recently honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award from the College Board for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). This award recognizes schools that have been successful in their efforts to provide expanded access to AP computer science courses for female students.

Award contenders must either have reached 50% or higher female representation in one of the two AP computer science courses or have achieved a percentage of female computer science exam takers that meets or exceeds that of the school’s female population. Mineola High School was one of only 847 recognized for improving female representation in AP CSP.

Diversity in the AP Computer Science Principles course, which first launched in the 2016-17 school year, continues to grow. In 2024, over 60,250 female students nationwide took the AP CSP exam, an increase of over 4 ½ times the number who tested in 2017. Overall, AP computer science course participation has increased 161% since 2017, which has broadened STEM career opportunities for more students.

This is not the first time Mineola Public Schools have been recognized for their efforts to offer computer science education to every student. The district is wholly committed to achieving equal female representation so they can develop the skills and acumen necessary to shine in this highly competitive field, offering them a pathway to the future as the next generation of tech leaders and innovators.

Date Added: 1/30/2025

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