Elementary
1/29 Legislative Update
These weekly updates are to inform those interested in public education in Mineral Point what is happening that may impact school stakeholders. These updates are designed to be informative, factual, and non-partisan. Additional information can be found from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards at: https://wasblegupdate.wordpress.com/ Legislative Update 1/29/16 1/29: Legislation to revamp the state’s… Continue Reading 1/29 Legislative Update
Elementary Spelling Bee
Earlier this week, Mineral Point Elementary hosted its annual spelling bee for students in grades 1-5. The experience of a spelling bee provides each child with the opportunity to improve her/his spelling, increase his/her vocabulary and develop the correct usage of the English language. Each classroom completed a written spelling bee on Monday, January 25… Continue Reading Elementary Spelling Bee
MP students exceed state averages
The results from state tests administered in Spring 2015 have been released and show Mineral Point Schools are significantly above state averages. Families received results for their individual students a few months ago. Due to the complexities involved in adopting a series of new online assessments, setting performance levels, and ensuring the highest quality in… Continue Reading MP students exceed state averages
1/17 Legislative Update
These weekly updates are to inform those interested in public education in Mineral Point what is happening that may impact school stakeholders. These updates are designed to be informative, factual, and non-partisan. Additional information can be found from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards at: https://wasblegupdate.wordpress.com/ Legislative Update 1/17/16 1/15: Senate Bill 197, authored by state Sen.… Continue Reading 1/17 Legislative Update
January School Board 1/11
The item that drew most people to the Mineral Point School Board meeting Monday night to share their thoughts centered around the drafting of a resolution to advocate for the allowance of an authorized person other than an on-duty or off-duty officer to legally carry a concealed weapon on school grounds. Video of the meeting… Continue Reading January School Board 1/11
MPES receives reading growth award
Mineral Point Elementary School was just identified as a school that has demonstrated high reading achievement growth for students with disabilities. The Department of Public Instruction recently conducted a rigorous review of data, based on numerous statistical, geographic and demographic factors. A select number of schools were identified as having both excellence in a single… Continue Reading MPES receives reading growth award
Rep. Pope visits elementary
State Representative Sondy Pope (D-Cross Plains) visited the first grade classrooms of Mineral Point Elementary Wednesday, December 15. As the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Education, and a member of the Legislative Task Force on Urban Education, she is highly invested in our state’s public education and is constantly investigating the successes and… Continue Reading Rep. Pope visits elementary
Garden Keeps Growing
It’s always an exciting time when a project is gaining traction and generating buzz. That is the case for the Mineral Point School Garden. The garden, which is located on the south side of the elementary, keeps contributing more valuable experience and knowledge for students with each passing year. The latest bounty comes in the… Continue Reading Garden Keeps Growing
Elementary food drive
Mineral Point Elementary will be holding a food drive with a focus on elementary students showing compassion for others beginning Monday, November 9th through Friday, November 20th. Theme Days: Macaroni Monday Ideas: (macaroni and cheese, boxed pasta, spaghetti sauces, Hamburger Helper, bags of noodles) Toiletries Tuesday Ideas: (Shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, dish… Continue Reading Elementary food drive
Thank a Principal
October is National Principals’ Month and the Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to salute its three principals–Brad Brogley, Elementary; Vickie Dahl, Middle; and Mitch Wainwright, High. National Principals’ Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great. Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in… Continue Reading Thank a Principal