Mineral Point School District
June School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Video link can be found here. Business tackled: Recognized the following accomplishments: Retirees (Dan Burreson and Dan Van Galen) Jerry Overture Center Musical Awards State Trap Middle School State Track & Field State Track & Field (This begins the meeting video) — The… Continue Reading June School Board Notes & Votes
May School Board Notes & Votes
Monday night’s regular monthly School Board meeting included the Board’s annual organization meeting. Video link can be found here. The Board began the meeting by recognizing the following accomplishments: Top Scholars (Matthew Goninen, Lila Thousand, Ella Kroll, Jadyn Swinehart) Distinguished WI Key Club Treasurer (Cole Hentrich) United Nations Community Service Award (Kalea Biddick, Anthony Buleje… Continue Reading May School Board Notes & Votes
Federal Funding Uncertainty
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright What is all of the talk around the Federal Department of Education possibly being shut down, and how could that impact Mineral Point Schools? This is a question that has come up at several meetings with the school board and even by community members. Unfortunately, I have heard several different answers,… Continue Reading Federal Funding Uncertainty
Harris, Johnston Take Oaths
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night for the annual Oath of Office. Click here for the video link. On or prior to the fourth Monday in April, any school board member elected, or re-elected, to office at the spring election shall take and file the official oath. This year, Will… Continue Reading Harris, Johnston Take Oaths
April School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 14 and tackled a full agenda. Video link: https://youtu.be/Ffy7ixH7oaM?si=DSyubxtg4qWiRyzd — Recognized the following accomplishments Outstanding Teacher of Mathematics State Boys Basketball Academic & All-State Boys Basketball Academic & All-State Girls Basketball Academic All-State Wrestling All-American & All-State Gymnastics State Future Business Leaders of… Continue Reading April School Board Notes & Votes
Summer Camps & Kids Club Registration
Hello Pointer Families — Information and registration is here for summer enrichment activities, sports camps, and Pointer Kids Club! Deadline to register is Friday, April 25. You will use the current grade your student is in when making your selections. Please take some time to explore all the offerings on the website: https://sites.google.com/mp.k12.wi.us/mpsummer?usp=sharing… Continue Reading Summer Camps & Kids Club Registration
School Board Election Results
Results are in for the Mineral Point School Board election April 1, 2025. These are unofficial and will be canvassed Thursday, April 3 at 10 am in the District Office. Two seats were available on the Board, each for a three-year term. Earning a three-year term were: Will Harris (incumbent) 1324 votes and Christie Johnston… Continue Reading School Board Election Results
School Board Candidate Profiles
The District is again publishing profiles regarding the School Board candidates. Candidates invited to participate included (listed in order they will appear on the ballot): Will Harris (incumbent), Christie Johnston (incumbent), and Alan Schrank. The election is Tuesday, April 1. Voters will be asked to select not more than two candidates. The top two vote… Continue Reading School Board Candidate Profiles
March School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 10. — The Board honored the following accomplishments: Academic All-State Volleyball State Gymnastics State Wrestling (This begins the meeting video: https://youtu.be/TNnVUHVBSIY?si=Teckg9mXG9IQiSD7) — The Board unanimously approved (with Justin Skelding absent) a pay raise for all staff members for the 2025-26 school year, which… Continue Reading March School Board Notes & Votes
February School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and tackled a full agenda, including approval of the 2025-26 school year calendar. The calendar was approved unanimously (with Joni Heisner absent). A copy of the calendar can be found here: https://mineralpointschools.org/wp-content/uploads/MPSD-Calendar-25-26-APPROVED.pdf (Go to the one hour, 17 minute, 15 second mark) Video link:… Continue Reading February School Board Notes & Votes