Middle School
#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
Board Hears from Stakeholders Regarding Superintendent Transition
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, July 9 to discuss characteristics desired in the new superintendent. Stakeholders of staff, parents, and community gathered to share their thoughts as well. The video below discusses those characteristics, as well as the future of the district, concerns, and possible next steps of the transition… Continue Reading Board Hears from Stakeholders Regarding Superintendent Transition
Slight Bump in State Aid Projected
(DPI press release) About half of Wisconsin public school districts (including Mineral Point) will receive more general aid in the 2018-19 school year than they did for the 2017-18 school year based on estimates released by the Department of Public Instruction. Mineral Point is estimated to receive an additional $60,033 for 2018-19, compared to 2017-18.… Continue Reading Slight Bump in State Aid Projected
District to Receive State Safety Grant
Attorney General Brad Schimel announced June 28 a list of 147 schools and school districts that have been awarded the next round of grants through the Wisconsin Department of Justice School Safety Grant program, administered by DOJ’s Office of School Safety. Combined, the 147 schools and school districts will receive $10,253,487 which will be spent… Continue Reading District to Receive State Safety Grant
Superintendent Francois to Resign
On the afternoon of June 27, Mineral Point Unified School District Superintendent Luke Francois, Ed.D. announced he has verbally accepted the position of Executive Director of Business Services in the Sauk Prairie School District. Dr. Francois’ leadership the past seven years, along with the incredible work of teachers, staff and administrators–combined with parent and community… Continue Reading Superintendent Francois to Resign
First Grants Presented by Mineral Point Excellence in Education Board
Margaret Mead’s famous quote – “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – most certainly reflects the accomplishments of the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Advisory Board. Formed in January of 2017, this group – including Kristin Mitchell, chair; Nancy… Continue Reading First Grants Presented by Mineral Point Excellence in Education Board
Board Moves Forward with Middle/High School Secured Entrance
Currently, the middle/high school entrance contains a set of double doors that lead right into the heart of the facility. Although there is a key fob system at this entrance, once a visitor is buzzed in, he/she has immediate access to student-occupied areas. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The District asked the state… Continue Reading Board Moves Forward with Middle/High School Secured Entrance
Basting Elected Board President
By a unanimous vote at Monday night’s School Board meeting, Jeff Basting was elected President for 2018-19. Larry Steffes stated he would not be seeking another term as Board President. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Elected to the other offices were: Nate Chambers, Vice President; Everett Lindsey, Clerk; and Larry Steffes, Treasurer.… Continue Reading Basting Elected Board President