Middle School
Board Passes Face Covering Policy
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night with a full agenda. The Board unanimously approved a face covering policy for the District, similar to what many other districts have implemented. Currently, the Governor’s mask mandate is in effect, however, that may not always be the case. The District policy will be… Continue Reading Board Passes Face Covering Policy
Homecoming 2020
#PointerNation is preparing for Homecoming 2020! While this year will be different due to COVID-19, we are still planning for a fun week to showcase our school spirit. Homecoming is the week of November 2-6 This year’s theme is “U Can’t Touch This” Football will host Lancaster Friday, November 6. (The game will be livestreamed… Continue Reading Homecoming 2020
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. Please read below for details on the two categories, Fellowship and Leadership. Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship Award Teacher nominations for the 2021 Herb Kohl Educational… Continue Reading KOHL NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
#PointerNation Welcomes Jayne Lindsey
Jayne Lindsey School Nurse Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Jayne earned her Associate of Science from Cardinal Stritch University and her Bachelor of Science from Western Governors University, both in Nursing. Previous employment: Most recently, Jayne has been employed at the SSM Dean Multispecialty Clinic/Infusion Clinic in Dodgeville. She also… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Jayne Lindsey
#PointerNation Welcomes Jena Hore
Jena Hore 6th Grade Teacher Hometown: Lancaster High school graduate from: Lancaster High School College: I earned my Bachelors from UW-Platteville in Education (Grades 1-8) with a minor in English. Previous employment: For the past two years, I have served in the Potosi School District as a middle school special education teacher and most recently… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Jena Hore
Reopening Advisory Committee
The Mineral Point School Board has voted to create an Ad Hoc Committee to continually study the school reopening process this school year. The Committee’s role will be advisory only and will provide monthly reports to the School Board. The Committee will be charged with providing feedback on school reopening to help maximize safety and… Continue Reading Reopening Advisory Committee
Board Approves Hybrid Start to School Year
The Mineral Point School Board held another lengthy meeting Monday night to discuss school fall re-opening plans. Survey results from families and staff were shared and discussed. Those can be viewed here: Family Surveys: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=46650099 Staff Surveys: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=46650100 After much discussion, Board Member Gary Sullivan made a motion for school to resume in the fall… Continue Reading Board Approves Hybrid Start to School Year
Board Discusses Back to School Blueprint
The Mineral Point School Board held a lengthy meeting Monday night, largely focused on discussion regarding the fall re-opening plan. The Board viewed a draft of the Back to School Blueprint and heard the recommendation from administration to begin the year in the hybrid (Option B) learning model that would have cohorts of students in… Continue Reading Board Discusses Back to School Blueprint
Houtakker Wins State Literary Contest
Another strength of Mineral Point students is a consistently strong showing in the Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Competition and this year was no exception. 5th Grader Lilly Houtakker received 1st place in the State in Literary for “Eva and Kit.” Additionally, the following students from Mineral Point received Southwest Wisconsin Mu Chapter awards out of… Continue Reading Houtakker Wins State Literary Contest
Musicians Place Well at State
Because of the pandemic, Mineral Point Middle and High School band and choir students participated in State Solo & Ensemble virtually by submitting videos of their performances to the Wisconsin School Music Association for adjudication. Congratulations to the following State place winners! First — Alexis Berget, Music Theater Solo — Alexis Berget, Soprano Solo –… Continue Reading Musicians Place Well at State