Middle School
Additional Make-Up Time Information
Due to additional time off for inclement weather after our last communication, we have again had to alter our schedule to make up for lost instructional time in order to meet the state mandated requirement. The main change is making three early release Wednesdays (April 24, May 15, May 22) full days for all students.… Continue Reading Additional Make-Up Time Information
Math Teams Bring Home Gold
On Monday, March 18, Mineral Point Middle and High School mathletes hosted the annual SWAL Math Team Contest. The schools participating this year were Boscobel, Cuba City, Darlington, Fennimore, Iowa-Grant, Mineral Point, Riverdale, and Southwestern. For the high school, one gold, silver, and bronze are awarded in each division (unless there is a tie). Team… Continue Reading Math Teams Bring Home Gold
Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School Band, and Middle School Choir, students participated in District Solo & Ensemble Saturday, March 9 at Darlington. High School Choir students will participate Saturday, April 6 at Iowa-Grant. The Class A Starred First entries will advance to the State Competition Saturday, April 27 at UW-Platteville. CLASS A Starred First:… Continue Reading Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
MPMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its Second Quarter Honor Roll for the 2018-19 school year. HIGH HONORS Eighth Grade: Genevieve Byrnes, Allison Chitwood, Katelyn Cox, Jenna Dailey, Alana DuBois, Emma Federman, Cole Ferrell, Maddix Jackson, Carson Kroll, Brody Lee, Abel Logueflower, Cooper Palzkill, Tarrin Riley, Mackenzie Ripp, Joey Robinson, Kylie Rule, Sophia… Continue Reading MPMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Inclement Weather Make Up Day Plan
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL February 13, 2019 Hello Middle and High School Families — After consulting with Transportation Director Todd Schmitz regarding busing concerns from families with the new start time, we have had to make a slight change to our previously proposed schedule (see #1 on the list below). The following changes will be in effect… Continue Reading Inclement Weather Make Up Day Plan
Board Hears Referendum Update from HSR
The School Board began its regular monthly meeting Monday with an update from HSR Associates regarding the upcoming April referendum. (Scroll past the video for more article text) HSR shared with the Board the first draft of a fact sheet that will be an integral part to communication of the referendum. Once finalized, the fact… Continue Reading Board Hears Referendum Update from HSR
April 2 Referendum on Ballot
At Monday’s meeting, the School Board voted 5-2 to approve a referendum resolution that will appear on the April 2 ballot regarding a new elementary building. Voting against were Aaron Dunn and Andy Busch. “BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Unified School District of Mineral Point, Iowa and Lafayette Counties, Wisconsin that… Continue Reading April 2 Referendum on Ballot
Board Discusses New Elementary Building
The Board spent a majority of its meeting Monday night listening to Brad Simonson of HSR Associates with regard to the firm’s thoughts around a proposed new elementary school building. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Simonson stated HSR is thinking of a 72,000 gross total square foot building. He considers that number… Continue Reading Board Discusses New Elementary Building
Board to Consider Elementary New Building Referendum
The Board spent a great deal of time at its Monday, November 10 special meeting discussing and hearing support as well as concerns regarding the possibility of going back to referendum in April 2019 for a new elementary building. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Voters approved a renovation/addition to the existing elementary… Continue Reading Board to Consider Elementary New Building Referendum
2019 School Board Election Information
It’s time to be thinking of school board candidates. The election will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The term of office for these school board members begins Monday, April 22, 2019. The top two vote recipients will serve three year terms, with the third place vote recipient serving a one year term. Incumbents whose… Continue Reading 2019 School Board Election Information