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Homecoming 2018
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2018 Homecoming October 1st through 6th. This year’s theme is “Point’s Got Game!” Court members are, left to right, front row: Senior Representative Dana Schmitz, Senior Queen Candidates Miranda Oellerich, Mara Aschliman and Kaitlyn Kinch, Senior Representative Josie Lindholm. Second row: Freshman Representatives Mallory Lindsey and… Continue Reading Homecoming 2018
Board Honors Businesses
The Mineral Point School Board began its meeting Monday night by honoring four businesses named to the 2018 Wisconsin Association of School Boards Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Honored were: Badger Welding, Midwest Roofing, The Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health, and SSM Health. Badger Welding: Badger Welding of Mineral… Continue Reading Board Honors Businesses
Kohl Nominations Sought
It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. Your nominations make a difference as Mineral Point has had a winner each of the last two years–2018: Kris McCoy (Middle/High School Library Media Technology… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought
Luckiest Man Alive
by Interim Superintendent Mitch Wainwright I am Mitch Wainwright, and I couldn’t be more excited to be starting a new position! This is my eighth year in the Mineral Point Unified School District and the first as the Interim Superintendent. I have been in education for over 30 years and cannot remember being this excited… Continue Reading Luckiest Man Alive
School Board Holds Special Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, August 27 to finalize the exact legal language to be used for the November 6 referenda questions. (Scroll past the video for more article text) With regard to the elementary renovations, the resolution authorizing general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,920,000 was… Continue Reading School Board Holds Special Meeting
A Fond Farewell for Dr. Francois
“My motivation for going into education was that I really wanted to help youngsters who didn’t have access to good values. By teaching math, and coaching them in football and wrestling, I could be a role model to look up to. I enjoy guiding kids, especially those that had a tough background as I always… Continue Reading A Fond Farewell for Dr. Francois
Wainwright Named Interim Superintendent
Following a special School Board meeting Wednesday, August 15, the Board voted in favor of hiring Mitch Wainwright as Interim Superintendent and High School Principal. Mr. Wainwright has been serving as MPHS Principal since the 2011-12 school year. Voting in favor were Everett Lindsey, Andy Busch, Nate Chambers, Aaron Dunn, and Jeff Basting. Opposed were… Continue Reading Wainwright Named Interim Superintendent
Board Places Two Referenda Questions on November 6 Ballot
At Monday night’s regular monthly School Board meeting, the Board voted in favor of placing two referenda questions on the November 6 ballot. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The first question will ask voters: Shall the Unified School District of Mineral Point be authorized pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes,… Continue Reading Board Places Two Referenda Questions on November 6 Ballot
Wainwright Offered Interim Superintendent Position, Pending Negotiations
A full agenda with important items kept the Mineral Point School Board busy Monday night during a five hour meeting held in the library due to an overflow crowd. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Superintendent Transition Plan The Board voted on two matters pertaining to the superintendent transition plan. Following closed session,… Continue Reading Wainwright Offered Interim Superintendent Position, Pending Negotiations
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