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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
Pointer girls snap Cuba’s 61 game winning streak
Sydney Staver scored 21 points as host Mineral Point took a 55-43 victory over Cuba City Friday night, ending the Cubans’ 61-game winning streak. The Cubans (12-1 overall, 6-1 SWAL and the defending two time WIAA Division 4 state champions) entered the game ranked No. 1 in Division 4 by The Associated Press. The Pointers… Continue Reading Pointer girls snap Cuba’s 61 game winning streak
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
Feedback sought on resolution
The Board of Education recently passed a motion 4-3 to draft a resolution to send to lawmakers to exempt Mineral Point Schools from the possession of a firearm in a school zone or modify the law to allow a physically and mentally fit and trained designee identified by the Superintendent of Schools and approved by… Continue Reading Feedback sought on resolution
November School Board Meeting
Concerned citizens filled the board room Monday night during the regular monthly meeting of the Mineral Point School Board. Video of the meeting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm1Mzm39CaQ The item most people present wished to address was the possible elimination of the Pre K Instructional Assistant position. During a special meeting at the end of October,… Continue Reading November School Board Meeting
STEP – Senior Tax Exchange Program
The Senior Tax Exchange Program (STEP) was established by the Mineral Point Unified School District to increase volunteering of senior citizens in the schools. Qualifying senior citizens will receive a small stipend to be used to help reduce their property tax bill. The emphasis of the STEP volunteer program is to provide direct help in… Continue Reading STEP – Senior Tax Exchange Program