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MP students exceed state averages

Posted January 17, 2016

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

Posted January 17, 2016

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

Lawinger inducted to Hall of Fame

Posted January 14, 2016

Friday evening, January 8, prior to the wrestling match vs. Darlington/Black Hawk, Nick Lawinger was inducted into the Al Bauman Hall of Fame. Nick’s resume includes the following accolades: Mineral Point Invitational Champion 1973 Milwaukee Riverside Champion 1973 Iowa-Grant Invitational Champion 1974 Southern Eight Conference Champion 1975 WIAA Regional Champion 1975 WIAA Sectional Champion 1975… Continue Reading Lawinger inducted to Hall of Fame

FFA attends Half-Time Conference

Posted January 14, 2016

Tommie Loken and Morgan Fitzsimmons of the Mineral Point FFA Chapter attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point, January 8-9. Over 500 FFA members, advisors and state FFA officers participated. They are pictured here with Sally Alberts, Wisconsin FFA President, of the… Continue Reading FFA attends Half-Time Conference

January School Board 1/11

Posted January 12, 2016

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

Burreson to resign from Baseball

Posted January 12, 2016

At last night’s school board meeting (1/11), a resignation was approved for Head Baseball Coach, Dan Burreson, commencing prior to the 2016 season. During his 20 years, he compiled a 267-177 record, 3 conference championships, 6 regional titles, 3 sectional final appearances, and was Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star coach in 2009. Thank you for… Continue Reading Burreson to resign from Baseball

SWAL Honors Band

Posted January 7, 2016

A big congratulations goes out to our middle and high school band students who were selected for the SWAL Conference Honors Band. The concert is set for Saturday, January 9 at 4:30 pm at Boscobel. The public is welcome.

Special School Board meeting 12/21

Posted December 21, 2015

The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday morning to address one agenda item, a proposed trip to Mexico by Spanish teacher Jennifer Wahlin. Video of the meeting can be obtained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzfYIbuXZBU&feature=youtu.be Absent from the meeting were Jeff Basting, Glenn Kinch, and Matt Lindsey. The proposal passed 4-0 with Lisa Hay, Larry… Continue Reading Special School Board meeting 12/21

Coding builds engagement, excitement

Posted December 14, 2015

“Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer…because it teaches you how to think.” Steve Jobs Mineral Point Middle and High School math and science students, and computer/business students, participated in the Hour of Code this past week, an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can… Continue Reading Coding builds engagement, excitement