Notable alumni include retired Admiral Bobby Inman and country music singer Kacey Musgraves.

[2] Until 1901, all students in Mineola attended school in a two-story brick building in "Block C" of the city.

[4] The Mineola Yellow Jackets compete in these sports - [5] Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball Mineola's stadium from 1914-1992 was called Yellowjacket Stadium.

At the time the stadium opened for athletic events in the fall of 1993, it did not have a track, paved parking lot, or on-site locker rooms.

[6] The Mineola High School band (also known as 'The Sound of the Swarm') is under the direction of Chris Brannan.