Superintendent’s Corner
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
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
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
Winter Weather is Here
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright I hope everyone had an opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends during the holidays and that your New Year is off to a good start. There was no white Christmas, but to no one’s surprise, the snow started to fall soon after. It also would not surprise anyone… Continue Reading Winter Weather is Here
Board of Education Dedication
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Every school district in Wisconsin needs people committed to serving on their respective Boards of Education. Mineral Point is no different. This is the time of the year when incumbents must decide if they wish to seek re-election. The timeline for an incumbent is December 24th, if they do not wish… Continue Reading Board of Education Dedication
School Funding Rollercoaster
By Superintendent Mitch Wainwright If you did not watch the school board meeting that took place Oct 25, 2021, you missed the board certifying the levy. This isn’t an exciting event and is generally not filled with a great deal of controversy. It is an important meeting for the taxpayers and determines the mill rate… Continue Reading School Funding Rollercoaster
School Board Week
by Mitch Wainwright This is Wisconsin School Board Week. October 3rd through the 9th is the week where we can publicly recognize the efforts our local school board members give and offer our support and thanks for the job they do. When we step back and look at the time, energy, and commitment that a school board… Continue Reading School Board Week
Nervous Energy
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Every year there is some nervous energy when the new school year is about to begin. For students it may be “Will my teacher like me?” “Will I like my teacher?” “Will my friends be in the same classes I am?” For staff members there are just as many questions. “Do… Continue Reading Nervous Energy
Budget Update
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright There are times during a person’s life when they may come into some unexpected money. Maybe they had withheld too much on their income tax and received a refund. Another possibility could be a lucky winner on a scratch-off lottery ticket. Or, you could be the benefactor of an insurance policy. … Continue Reading Budget Update
Stronger
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Again this year, we were very happy to see many people honoring our graduates in unique and special ways. It truly was a community celebration! We are so proud of all of the Class of 2021 and wish them nothing but the best in their futures. Once a Pointer, always a… Continue Reading Stronger