Elementary
#PointerNation Welcomes Maddy Chapman
Maddy Chapman Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Wilmette, IL High school graduated from: New Trier College: Bachelors in Environmental Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and Masters in Business Administration from University of Michigan. Previous employment: Prior to staying home and raising children, Maddy worked in business. Family: Husband Dave, three children – Henry, EJ… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Maddy Chapman
Doyle Earns WI Farm Bureau Award
4th Grade Teacher Livia Doyle has been named a winner of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation‘s 35 Under 35 Award. Livia is the winner of the Sustainable Future category, which recognizes individuals who are setting up the next generation for success, both on and off the farm. Five individuals have been selected to receive top honors… Continue Reading Doyle Earns WI Farm Bureau Award
Doye Named NSPRA Front Runner
Our #PointerNation Communications Director Joëlle Doye is one of only four National School Public Relations Association members to be named a prestigious Front Runner for the 2022-23 school year! Current NSPRA membership is approximately 2500 across the United States and Canada. NSPRA Front Runners are members identified by the NSPRA Executive Board as emerging leaders… Continue Reading Doye Named NSPRA Front Runner
Elementary Update, Oct-Nov 2022: Volunteer for the Book Fair; Fall Family Conferences; New Literacy Curriculum
Hello MPES families, Almost every day as I help walk the kindergarten and 1st grade students from lunch to recess, at least one student will ask me if they need to wear a jacket. The rule is, if it is 60 degrees or higher, no jacket is required. For me, it’s not just whether or… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Oct-Nov 2022: Volunteer for the Book Fair; Fall Family Conferences; New Literacy Curriculum
#PointerNation Welcomes Debra Hintz
Debra Hintz Elementary School Instructional Assistant Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: She attended Fox Valley Technical College for Marketing/Interior Design. Previous employment: Debra has substituted in the Mineral Point Unified School District regularly since 2017. For 12 years, she worked as a Special Education Aide in the Hilbert School District.… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Debra Hintz
Elementary Update, September 2022: Homecoming Week, Parade Expectations, First Family Educational Partnership Meeting
Hello MPES families, As I passed by a staff member in the hallway this morning, she noted, “It’s sweatshirt weather, but I don’t mind.” It was a small reminder of the one constant in life: change. The seasons, especially in Wisconsin with their slow yet visible transitions from one to the next, can be viewed… Continue Reading Elementary Update, September 2022: Homecoming Week, Parade Expectations, First Family Educational Partnership Meeting
#PointerNation Welcomes Andrew Weber
Andrew Weber Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Belmont High school graduated from: Belmont College: Andrew studied Elementary Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Previous employment: Most recently, Andrew worked as a Paraprofessional and After School Program Teacher in Belmont Community Schools. Family: Andrew has two younger sisters, one of which attends Belmont High School. His parents… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Andrew Weber
Board Hears Goals for New School Year
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and heard updates on the start of the school year, as well as building goals by administrators. Mr. Matt Renwick, Principal, discussed elementary school goals. (Go to the 22 minute mark) Ms. Vickie Dahl, Principal, discussed middle school goals. (Go to the 36 minute,… Continue Reading Board Hears Goals for New School Year
Homecoming 2022
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2022 Homecoming September 26th through October 1st. This year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” Mineral Point High School Homecoming Court 2022, left to right, front row: Senior Queen Candidate Kennedy Kabat, Senior King Candidate AJ Rury, Senior Queen Candidate Kennedy Wenger, Senior King Candidate… Continue Reading Homecoming 2022
#PointerNation Welcomes Allison Keller
Allison Keller Elementary Music Teacher Hometown: Mount Horeb High school graduated from: Mount Horeb College: Allison earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Previous employment: She has served as a substitute teacher in the Mount Horeb Area School District and the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. Family: My parents, Paul… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Allison Keller