Elementary

Basting Elected Board President

Posted May 20, 2018

By a unanimous vote at Monday night’s School Board meeting, Jeff Basting was elected President for 2018-19. Larry Steffes stated he would not be seeking another term as Board President. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Elected to the other offices were: Nate Chambers, Vice President; Everett Lindsey, Clerk; and Larry Steffes, Treasurer.… Continue Reading Basting Elected Board President

#PointerNation Welcomes Jenny Singer

Posted May 16, 2018

Jenny Singer 5th Grade Teacher   Hometown: Dodgeville High school graduated from: Dodgeville College: Jenny earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in May 2018. Previous experience:  Jenny completed her Student Teaching at Mineral Point Elementary this past semester under the guidance of Lynn Ross in 4th grade and… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Jenny Singer

#PointerNation Welcomes Katelyn Oellerich

Posted May 15, 2018

Katelyn Oellerich, Ed.S. School Psychologist   Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: All at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Katelyn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Scientist Practitioner Emphasis in 2009, her Master of Science in Education in School Psychology in 2013, and her Education Specialist Degree in School… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Katelyn Oellerich

Learning Beyond the School Walls

Posted May 10, 2018

When you don’t know how to do something, what do you do? Unless you are handier than me (and that’s not saying much), you likely YouTube it. Whether it is a dishwasher that isn’t cleaning properly or a computer that keeps freezing, someone somewhere has created a video that offers a solution to your issue.… Continue Reading Learning Beyond the School Walls

#PointerNation Welcomes Angela Klein

Posted April 24, 2018

Angela Klein Director of Special Education & Pupil Services Hometown: Born and raised in Marshall, Wisconsin; currently lives in Belmont, Wisconsin High school graduated from: Marshall High School College: Angela earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Winona State University in 2001, her Master of Education in Special Education-Early Childhood from the University of… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Angela Klein

PLCs and a Journey Toward Excellence

Posted April 19, 2018

When I was hired as principal at Mineral Point Elementary School almost two years ago, I was excited about all the district had going for them. The teachers were experienced professionals. The students were excited about learning. Families and the community welcomed our arrival positively. One thing I did not initially appreciate as much as I… Continue Reading PLCs and a Journey Toward Excellence

Mineral Point Elementary School Recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work™

Posted April 12, 2018

Mineral Point, WI, April 11, 2018 — Mineral Point Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. PLCs are schools and districts in which… Continue Reading Mineral Point Elementary School Recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work™

State Delta Kappa Gamma Qualifiers

Posted March 21, 2018

Another strength of Mineral Point students is a consistently strong showing in the Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Competition and this year was no exception. For the 2018 Mu Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Competition, the Literary Committee members had 114 top book submissions to look through from area schools. The following students from… Continue Reading State Delta Kappa Gamma Qualifiers