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Kohl Applications Advance to State Level
The Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to announce 2nd Grade Teacher Denise Gorgen and High School Math Teacher Cindi Nothem had their Herb Kohl Fellowship applications advanced out of CESA #3 and have been forwarded to the state level for consideration. The announcement of the winners will likely be made public in the… Continue Reading Kohl Applications Advance to State Level
Rule Wins First Girls State WIAA Wrestling Title
#PointerNation Wrestling added another WIAA State Championship to our storied history, but this one was like none before. For the first time ever, the WIAA held a Individual Girls State Tournament, this year taking place at the La Crosse Center. Junior Kylie Rule claimed the 132 lb. title Saturday, January 29 and became just one… Continue Reading Rule Wins First Girls State WIAA Wrestling Title
Girls State Wrestling Information
LOCATION La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza La Crosse, WI 54601 Directions and parking: https://lacrossecenter.com/visitors/ Venue policies: https://lacrossecenter.com/policies/ QUALIFIER #132 Kylie Rule SENDOFF Friday 1/28 4:30 pm starting at MPHS down High Street, through 5 Point intersection, up to Triple P Express. MATCH TIMES Saturday, January 29 7:30 a.m. – Weigh ins (Doors open for… Continue Reading Girls State Wrestling Information
2022 School Board Candidate Field
The deadline to file for candidacy to appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, April 5 Mineral Point School Board election was Tuesday, January 4 at 5 pm. Candidates whose names will appear on the ballot include: William Harris, Christie Johnston, Alan Schrank, and Sarah E. Syvrud (incumbent). There are two available seats. Incumbent Gary… Continue Reading 2022 School Board Candidate Field
2022 School Board Election Information
The election will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022 for two available seats on the Mineral Point School Board. The term of office for these school board members is three years and begins Monday, April 25, 2022. For all interested candidates (including incumbents), a Campaign Finance Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy must be filed no later… Continue Reading 2022 School Board Election Information
District Earns Top 10% State Report Card
After a two year hiatus, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released state report cards, based on 2020-21 school data. The Mineral Point Unified School District has scored an 82.8, which places it into the Exceeds Expectations category, a four star ranking. This score places the District in the top ten percent of school… Continue Reading District Earns Top 10% State Report Card
Syvrud Appointed to School Board
Sarah Syvrud has just been appointed by the School Board at tonight’s meeting (Monday, November 15) to fill the vacant School Board seat left by the passing of Larry Steffes. (Meeting video link: https://youtu.be/eP773-TB2nE) To read Syvrud’s letter of interest: Board policy directed how the vote… Continue Reading Syvrud Appointed to School Board
MP SCHOOL LIBRARIES RECEIVE SECOND NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES
Mineral Point School Libraries have been selected as one of 100 libraries (only four school libraries nationwide were selected) to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. The competitive award comes… Continue Reading MP SCHOOL LIBRARIES RECEIVE SECOND NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES
Girls Win State Cross Country Title
Dodge-Point Girls Cross Country is your WIAA State Division 2 Team Champion! The girls edged 2nd place Shorewood by one point, 88-89! Ellie Robinson was the top DP runner finishing in 4th. This is the 6th state title for the girls in DP program history. The DP Boys team placed 5th overall with Will Aurit… Continue Reading Girls Win State Cross Country Title
School Board Vacancy
The Board of Education of the Mineral Point Unified School District is searching for its next member due to the passing of Mr. Larry Steffes. Steffes took office in April 2010. Any qualified elector of the District who is interested in filling the vacancy may submit a letter of application (addressing qualifications and interest) to… Continue Reading School Board Vacancy