Blogs
Screen Time and Kids
by Elementary Principal Matt Renwick During these recent no school days due to inclement weather, it was hard to keep our own kids occupied, especially when it was bitterly cold. Our son even commented, “Are we getting too much screen time?” We assured him that once the weather warmed up, they would be able to… Continue Reading Screen Time and Kids
A Look Forward
by Mitch Wainwright As we turn the calendar over to a new year, many people feel a sense of accomplishment and pride for what they have done. As a school district, we look at this as the halfway point in our school year and think about what we need to still do. Seniors begin to… Continue Reading A Look Forward
Thank You!
by Mitch Wainwright Thank You! All across the state, there were November referendum questions asking for new buildings, remodels/additions, facility upgrades, and technology improvements. There were also questions asking for money for two, three, five years or forever in recurring referendums. Over 150 referendum questions were asked of the district taxpayers all over the state.… Continue Reading Thank You!
Civic Responsibility
It is hard to believe that November is already here! It’s been a busy two months of building our learning community at school, connecting with kids, staff and families, and discussing our goals. For this school year, we are focused as a faculty on reading instruction, specifically thinking about the text. This includes thinking critically… Continue Reading Civic Responsibility
Take Time to Vote
by Interim Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Next week, voters will be heading to the polls to vote on a variety of issues, and for a wide range of offices for state and federal representation. Closer to home, there are two referendum questions that will impact the taxpayers of the Mineral Point Unified School District. During the… Continue Reading Take Time to Vote
Fall Learning Opportunities at Elementary School
This post is to make you aware of a few learning opportunities for students this fall. Family Math Night On November 1, education students from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville along with their instructors will be hosting an evening of math games and activities. Family math night starts at 5 P.M. and runs until 7 P.M.… Continue Reading Fall Learning Opportunities at Elementary School
Two Separate Referendum Questions
by Interim Superintendent Mitch Wainwright In less than five weeks, Mineral Point taxpayers will be asked to vote on two referendum questions. The first question is asking permission to spend $11.92 million to add on to and remodel the current elementary school. The second question is asking permission to exceed the revenue cap by $350,000… Continue Reading Two Separate Referendum Questions
Parents Needed for Elementary School Team
One of our two school district goals is community engagement. Engagement within the context of education can be defined as developing trust and building relationships between home, school, and community. Of these two tenets of engagement, trust is a prerequisite for creating a school culture that recognizes and embraces family involvement. A powerful way of… Continue Reading Parents Needed for Elementary School Team
Luckiest Man Alive
by Interim Superintendent Mitch Wainwright I am Mitch Wainwright, and I couldn’t be more excited to be starting a new position! This is my eighth year in the Mineral Point Unified School District and the first as the Interim Superintendent. I have been in education for over 30 years and cannot remember being this excited… Continue Reading Luckiest Man Alive
Change is Constant
by Elementary Principal Matt Renwick The start of a school year is upon us. Many of us in education have been thinking about this new beginning for a while. For at least some of us, there is a mixed feeling of excitement and anxiety. My guess is the students have felt the same way. For… Continue Reading Change is Constant