Elementary
Board Hears from Stakeholders Regarding Superintendent Transition
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, July 9 to discuss characteristics desired in the new superintendent. Stakeholders of staff, parents, and community gathered to share their thoughts as well. The video below discusses those characteristics, as well as the future of the district, concerns, and possible next steps of the transition… Continue Reading Board Hears from Stakeholders Regarding Superintendent Transition
Slight Bump in State Aid Projected
(DPI press release) About half of Wisconsin public school districts (including Mineral Point) will receive more general aid in the 2018-19 school year than they did for the 2017-18 school year based on estimates released by the Department of Public Instruction. Mineral Point is estimated to receive an additional $60,033 for 2018-19, compared to 2017-18.… Continue Reading Slight Bump in State Aid Projected
District to Receive State Safety Grant
Attorney General Brad Schimel announced June 28 a list of 147 schools and school districts that have been awarded the next round of grants through the Wisconsin Department of Justice School Safety Grant program, administered by DOJ’s Office of School Safety. Combined, the 147 schools and school districts will receive $10,253,487 which will be spent… Continue Reading District to Receive State Safety Grant
Superintendent Francois to Resign
On the afternoon of June 27, Mineral Point Unified School District Superintendent Luke Francois, Ed.D. announced he has verbally accepted the position of Executive Director of Business Services in the Sauk Prairie School District. Dr. Francois’ leadership the past seven years, along with the incredible work of teachers, staff and administrators–combined with parent and community… Continue Reading Superintendent Francois to Resign
First Grants Presented by Mineral Point Excellence in Education Board
Margaret Mead’s famous quote – “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – most certainly reflects the accomplishments of the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Advisory Board. Formed in January of 2017, this group – including Kristin Mitchell, chair; Nancy… Continue Reading First Grants Presented by Mineral Point Excellence in Education Board
Board Moves Forward with Middle/High School Secured Entrance
Currently, the middle/high school entrance contains a set of double doors that lead right into the heart of the facility. Although there is a key fob system at this entrance, once a visitor is buzzed in, he/she has immediate access to student-occupied areas. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The District asked the state… Continue Reading Board Moves Forward with Middle/High School Secured Entrance
Reading Night 2018: Survivor
Reading Night at the elementary school will be Thursday, May 24 from 5-7 P.M. This year’s theme is “Survivor”. A variety of activities around literacy will be hosted in different classrooms. Students and their families are encouraged to join us for this fun and educational event! In addition, we are running our book fair in… Continue Reading Reading Night 2018: Survivor
Basting Elected Board President
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
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
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