Middle School
Loken Wins Sectional FFA Speaking Contest
On March 8th, the Mineral Point FFA attended the Sectional FFA Speaking Contest at Argyle. There were seven participants from Mineral Point competing. The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed where Mason Hughes, Chandler Workman, Rita Wilson, and Cecilia Stanton. In the prepared speaking contest, Tommie Loken placed 1st and will be moving on to… Continue Reading Loken Wins Sectional FFA Speaking Contest
Strong Academic Growth Recognized in MP Schools
The Mineral Point Unified School District received more outstanding academic news this week, this time from the Cooperative Educational Service Agency #6 in Oshkosh. CESA 6 is currently engaged in a study of its Effectiveness Project districts who have seen exemplary academic growth from the 2012-13 to 2015-16 school years. Of districts participating in the… Continue Reading Strong Academic Growth Recognized in MP Schools
Telepresence Brings Holocaust Survivor to MPMS
Mineral Point Middle School students were able to experience speaking directly to a Holocaust survivor, thanks to telepresence equipment connecting them with Ruth Mermelstein. This program was made possible through the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center in Glen Clove, NY. Ruth was born in Sighet, part of northern Transylvania in Romania, and was one of… Continue Reading Telepresence Brings Holocaust Survivor to MPMS
MPMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2016-17 school year. HIGH HONORS Eighth Grade: Macy Aschliman, Alexis Berget, Emily Cody, Brayden Dailey, Sira James, Ian Keyes, Ivy Lawinger, Grant Lee, Skylar Martin, Haily Murphy, Daniel Nordstrom, Tatum Novak, Chloe Oberhauser, Sadie Owens, Nolan Springer, Cecilia Stanton, Will… Continue Reading MPMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Board Learns Proposed State Budget Impacts
At Monday night’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Luke Francois spent time discussing with the Board and public Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal and what the possible implications would be for the Mineral Point School District. (Continue after the video for more article text). These are detailed in Francois’ report here: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=40042835 He was quick to… Continue Reading Board Learns Proposed State Budget Impacts
Board Discusses Next Steps to Address Facility Needs
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, January 30 as Board President, Larry Steffes, said he would like clear direction from the Board on how to proceed with repairs that need to be made to facilities after the Board voted January 9 to terminate the long-term facilities planning contract it had with… Continue Reading Board Discusses Next Steps to Address Facility Needs
FFA Speakers Qualify for Sectionals
On February 1, the Mineral Point FFA attended the District 12 FFA Speaking Contest at Belmont High School. There were 16 participants from Mineral Point competing against FFA members from seven other schools. The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed were, Team Blue: Alexis Berget, Megan Toay and Haily Murphy; Team White: Mason Hughes, Chandler… Continue Reading FFA Speakers Qualify for Sectionals
Oberhauser Wins Middle School Spelling Bee
Mineral Point Middle School held its annual spelling bee this week with the following results: Champion Chloe Oberhauser, Runner-Up Dominik McVay, and Alternate Allison Chitwood. Chloe and Dominik will compete at the next level February 6 at Darlington. Congrats to all!
SWAL Honors Choir
A big congratulations goes out to our middle and high school vocal students who were selected for the SWAL Conference Honors Choir. The concert is set for Saturday, January 28 at 4:30 pm at Fennimore. The public is welcome.
NBA State Honors Band Musicians
On Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21, Mineral Point high school musicians Addy Chambers and Haakon Schriefer, along with middle school students Grant Lee and Tatum Novak, will be performing in the National Band Association All-State Band. Membership in the band signifies a level of achievement which places these student musicians in the top… Continue Reading NBA State Honors Band Musicians