Blogs
Great Start
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright What a great start to the school year. It was so nice seeing students and staff back in our buildings on August 24th. The beginning of every school year is an exciting time of the year. Students of all ages, even seniors, are happy to be back in the buildings. The… Continue Reading Great Start
Elementary Update, August 2022: Welcome Back; Parking Procedures; Attendance Guidelines; What to Expect on the First Week
“School is just around the corner…” An apt comparison that people have shared with me lately, and as the first day draws closer, that corner can feel like I am going a little too fast! After 22 years of teaching and leading, no amount of preparation seems to be enough to feel prepared for the… Continue Reading Elementary Update, August 2022: Welcome Back; Parking Procedures; Attendance Guidelines; What to Expect on the First Week
Change
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Change is always taking place. The weather changes, our children change, and even we change day to day or year to year. The school district is going through changes with many familiar faces no longer part of our daily work lives. With a round of retirements at the end of the… Continue Reading Change
Elementary Update, Summer 2022: Time Flies; Library Access in July; After School Program Interest Survey; E.L.A. Curriculum Selection
Hello Mineral Point Elementary School families, Today is our first day of summer school. It’s nice to see the kids and staff back in the school. Speaking with one staff member this morning, she commented on how quickly the summer goes. “Once you hit the 4th of July, time just flies.” I agreed, and… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2022: Time Flies; Library Access in July; After School Program Interest Survey; E.L.A. Curriculum Selection
No Limits
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright A graduation message: It is with great pleasure that I stand before you as we honor this outstanding group of students. Graduates, in order to be at this ceremony, you have demonstrated all of the necessary skills to achieve your individual academic success. Soccer great Pele said, “Success is no accident. … Continue Reading No Limits
Elementary Update, April/May 2022: Spring Events, Summer School, Family Group, Literacy Curriculum Review
Hello elementary school families, Today I was reminded that there are nineteen days left of school. Time has played out differently at different times these past couple of school years. Time felt slower when stress was high. Now that we are in full swing of the last quarter of this school year, days zip by.… Continue Reading Elementary Update, April/May 2022: Spring Events, Summer School, Family Group, Literacy Curriculum Review
Perspective
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright In twelve weeks, Mineral Point will once again honor a group of hard-working students. We will hold a graduation ceremony and hand out diplomas to deserving young people. Twelve weeks! How is this possible, and how did we get here? I would suggest that our perspective when looking at how we… Continue Reading Perspective
Elementary School Update, February/March 2022: Changing Weather, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Sign Up for PEP
Hello Mineral Point Elementary families, I am not sure I believe the saying that March “comes in like a lion.” For me it snuck in like a mouse! One thing we did notice recently is that it’s been two years since the pandemic started. For all of us in public education, it’s our third year… Continue Reading Elementary School Update, February/March 2022: Changing Weather, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Sign Up for PEP
History Made
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Mineral Point is proudly home to one of the first schools in the state of Wisconsin with records finding evidence of a school existing here as early as 1829 and the first class graduating from MPHS in 1879. Our Pointer Media class is continually adding names of alumni to its webpage… Continue Reading History Made
Elementary Update, January 2022: Our Condolences; Reminder About Visitors; Diverse Books in Classrooms; Parent Educational Partnership Update
Hello MPES Families, We were heartbroken when we learned that two of our community firefighters, Brian Busch and Jim Ludlum, died while reporting to a call. The teachers, staff and students send our sincerest condolences to the families and the fire department. In a small community, this type of situation impacts so many people. Brian’s… Continue Reading Elementary Update, January 2022: Our Condolences; Reminder About Visitors; Diverse Books in Classrooms; Parent Educational Partnership Update