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One of the biggest questions I’m hearing…
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright One of the biggest referendum questions I am hearing from people as I meet with different groups around the community is, “Why does the District need $1,300,000 every year?” The simple answer is — we are not asking for that. Other districts around Mineral Point are asking for a specific amount… Continue Reading One of the biggest questions I’m hearing…
How did we get here?
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright A few weeks ago, I wrote a very lengthy column, laying the groundwork for the Mineral Point Unified School District’s question on the November 5 ballot. Leading up to election day, I’ll attempt to break down some key talking points. The District wants you to have the information you need to… Continue Reading How did we get here?
Investing in Pointer Pride
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright “Grounded by our history as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, the Mineral Point Unified School District is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world.” That is our district’s mission statement and the words we… Continue Reading Investing in Pointer Pride
Winter Weather Information
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright It is hard to believe, but here we are in January with little to no snow. We do live in Wisconsin, and I do not think we will escape Mother Nature. In fact, meteorologists are forecasting a likely storm system next week. Snow days are always a possibility for all school… Continue Reading Winter Weather Information
School Finance
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright If you’ve been following along with our recent school board news, you likely have heard some potentially confusing information about deficit, referendum, and surplus. School finance is not always a topic that’s easy to understand, even for those of us who live it daily, but we strive to be transparent and… Continue Reading School Finance
Elementary Update, Summer 2023: Letter of Resignation
Hello MPES families, It is with difficulty that I share with you that I submitted my letter of resignation as elementary principal with the school district. I accepted a position as systems coach with CESA 3 for the coming school year. My last official day with the school district is expected to be August 11,… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2023: Letter of Resignation
Elementary Update, Summer 2023: The Start of Summer; Elementary Library Summer Hours, Registration Update
The Start of Summer As I go about errands and activities around the city, I have been asked “Has your summer started yet?” more than a few times. I try to keep my response brief. “This week!” Not that I don’t want to chat. I would feel a bit longwinded to explain that, as an… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2023: The Start of Summer; Elementary Library Summer Hours, Registration Update
Elementary Update, May 2023: Step Back; Summer School Registration; Intruder Drill Practice
Step Back Over spring break, my family and I went to the Indiana Sand Dunes off of Lake Michigan. While walking along the beach, I took some steps back to take a picture of our kids against the background of the lake and the dunes. That’s when I noticed the small rocks. They formed long… Continue Reading Elementary Update, May 2023: Step Back; Summer School Registration; Intruder Drill Practice
A Lot to Be Proud Of
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Now that we are in the final month of the current school year, we can look back at all of the accomplishments our students took part in. Mineral Point students have been involved in musicals and plays, they have competed at the state and national levels, and many have played instruments, spoken in… Continue Reading A Lot to Be Proud Of
Spring Growth
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright The longer I work in education, the more I believe that the majority of school events happen in the last two months of the school year. It is a time to show off all the hard work our students have been putting in. There will be art shows, a Kindergarten car… Continue Reading Spring Growth