Middle School
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
MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2018-19 school year. HIGH HONORS 8th Grade: Gena Byrnes, Allison Chitwood, Katelyn Cox, Jenna Dailey, Alana DuBois, Emma Federman, Cole Ferrell, Teona Hansen, Maddix Jackson, Carson Kroll, Brody Lee, Abel Logueflower, Max Murphy, Tyler Nordstrom, Tarrin Riley, Mackenzie Ripp, Joey… Continue Reading MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Board Discusses Post-Referendum Steps
The Board spent much of its special meeting Friday, November 16 discussing next steps to begin construction on the elementary remodel/addition. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Board policy 672.1 states that any contracts over $100,000 must include sealed bids. FEH Design and Kraemer Brothers have already emailed Interim Superintendent Mitch Wainwright contracts… Continue Reading Board Discusses Post-Referendum Steps
November Regular Board Meeting
Anthony Dahl was appointed by the School Board at its November regular meeting to fill the vacant School Board seat left by Kelly Gundlach. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Board policy directed how the vote was to take place. Board members used a signed ballot. A candidate would have needed four votes… Continue Reading November Regular Board Meeting
Five Star Ranking Again on State Report Card
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released state report cards, based on 2017-18 school data. The Mineral Point Unified School District has scored an 87.1, which places it into the Significantly Exceeds Expectations category, a five star rating. This is the third year in a row the District has received the prestigious five star… Continue Reading Five Star Ranking Again on State Report Card