Board Honors Businesses

The Mineral Point School Board began its meeting Monday night by honoring four businesses named to the 2018 Wisconsin Association of School Boards Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Honored were: Badger Welding, Midwest Roofing, The Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health, and SSM Health. Badger Welding: Badger Welding of Mineral… Continue Reading Board Honors Businesses

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. Your nominations make a difference as Mineral Point has had a winner each of the last two years–2018: Kris McCoy (Middle/High School Library Media Technology… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought

A Fond Farewell for Dr. Francois

“My motivation for going into education was that I really wanted to help youngsters who didn’t have access to good values. By teaching math, and coaching them in football and wrestling, I could be a role model to look up to. I enjoy guiding kids, especially those that had a tough background as I always… Continue Reading A Fond Farewell for Dr. Francois

Board Places Two Referenda Questions on November 6 Ballot

At Monday night’s regular monthly School Board meeting, the Board voted in favor of placing two referenda questions on the November 6 ballot. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The first question will ask voters: Shall the Unified School District of Mineral Point be authorized pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes,… Continue Reading Board Places Two Referenda Questions on November 6 Ballot

Wainwright Offered Interim Superintendent Position, Pending Negotiations

A full agenda with important items kept the Mineral Point School Board busy Monday night during a five hour meeting held in the library due to an overflow crowd. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Superintendent Transition Plan The Board voted on two matters pertaining to the superintendent transition plan. Following closed session,… Continue Reading Wainwright Offered Interim Superintendent Position, Pending Negotiations

#PointerNation Welcomes Chuck Smet

Chuck Smet Middle School Project Lead the Way Teacher Elementary School Project Lead the Way Coordinator High school graduated from: St. Lawrence Seminary in Mt. Calvary, WI College: UW-Platteville Previous employment: 1978-1994 Wisconsin Heights Schools and 1994 -2018 Platteville Schools. Spouse/children names: Spouse Marcia. Children Kurt and Amanda. Hobbies/Free time interests:  Working on the 100… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Chuck Smet

#PointerNation Welcomes Alison Sauter

Alison Sauter Speech & Language Teacher Hometown: Wauwatosa, WI High school graduated from: Wauwatosa West High School College: Alison earned her Bachelor’s from UW-Madison, majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Religious Studies with a minor in Leadership. In August, she will complete her Master’s from UW-Milwaukee in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Previous employment: Alison… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Alison Sauter

MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2017-18 school year. HIGH HONORS Sixth Grade: Malea Aschliman, Charlie DaVee, Libby Dunn, Gracelyn Foster, Breanna Goninen, Madisyn Heim, Estella James, Emma Knutson, Morgan Palzkill, Brady Radtke, Alex Ross, Regan Schuette, Landon Thousand, Bryce Vamstad, Abigail Webb, Eleanor Webb. Seventh… Continue Reading MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll

#PointerNation Welcomes Elizabeth Walter

Elizabeth Walter Middle School Special Education Teacher   Hometown: Viola High school graduated from: Kickapoo Area Schools College: Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Communication and Sciences Disorders with a Human Services Foundation minor. She is working on her Master’s in Special Education with a Cross-Categorical Emphasis and plans to… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Elizabeth Walter