Middle School
MPMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 3rd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2016-17 school year. High Honors Sixth Grade: Jackson Busch, Genevieve Byrnes, Allison Chitwood, Katelyn Cox, Jenna Dailey, Alana DuBois, Emma Federman, Cole Ferrell, Maddix Jackson, Kendall Kilpatrick, Carson Kroll, Brody Lee, Max Murphy, Mackenzie Ripp, Joseph Robinson, Kylie Rule, Sophia… Continue Reading MPMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Basting, Gundlach Claim School Board Seats
Basting, Gundlach claim MP School Board seats Results are in for the Mineral Point School Board election April 4, 2017. These are unofficial and have not been canvassed at this time. Two seats were available on the Board, each for a three-year term. One incumbent and one newcomer will claim the seats. Jeff Basting (i)… Continue Reading Basting, Gundlach Claim School Board Seats
McCoy Elected to WEMTA Board of Directors
The Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association has named Kris McCoy, Mineral Point Middle/High School Instructional Technology and Information Specialist, to its Board of Directors. Other WEMTA Board of Directors members include: Kimberly Bannigan, DeForest Peg Billing, Tomahawk Tina Birkett, Cuba City Heidi Catlin, Rhinelander Sue Conner, Portage Renee Deschard, Monona Michele Green, New London… Continue Reading McCoy Elected to WEMTA Board of Directors
Odyssey of the Mind Places 2nd at State
You may have noticed the bright red trophy in the Middle School office, which is evidence that the Odyssey of the Mind team has been very busy once more. On March 18 the team competed in the state tournament at Madison College and took home 2nd place. The trophies are piling up with this being… Continue Reading Odyssey of the Mind Places 2nd at State
School Board Candidate Forum Held
Wednesday, March 15 the Mineral Point School District hosted its annual School Board Candidate Forum. (Scroll past the video for times of topics discussed). The election is set for Tuesday, April 4. Voters will be asked to select not more than two of the candidates: Kelly Gundlach, Mike Thousand, Glenn E. Kinch, Jeff Basting. There… Continue Reading School Board Candidate Forum Held
Math Team Brings Home Golds at SWAL Meet
The Mineral Point Middle and High School Math Teams had another stellar SWAL Conference Meet on Thursday, March 9 in Fennimore. For the high school, one gold, silver, and bronze are awarded in each division (unless there is a tie). Mineral Point tied for the top score in the Pre-Calculus Division with Abby Shannon bringing… Continue Reading Math Team Brings Home Golds at SWAL Meet
Nevers Wins Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award
The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program announced Wednesday, March 15 the recipients of the 2017 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. Awards in the amount of $3,000 are being made to 100 teachers, 16 principals, and their schools, and $5,000 scholarships will be given… Continue Reading Nevers Wins Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award
Board Views Talented Tech Ed Demonstrations
At Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, the Mineral Point School Board was treated to student demonstrations of great work being created with the plasma cutter, 3D printer, and laser engraver in Mike Robinson’s and Kyle Carey’s classes. (Scroll past video for more article and photos) Lane Eggers, Bodhi Logueflower, Devon Manning, Tommie Loken, Jake… Continue Reading Board Views Talented Tech Ed Demonstrations
Musicians Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians competed at the Wisconsin School Music Association’s District Solo/Ensemble Contest held at Southwestern Saturday, March 11. The following received a Starred First rating in Class A and have advanced to the State competition at UW-Platteville to be held Saturday, April 29. Michaela Acherman, Soprano Vocal Solo Megan Berg,… Continue Reading Musicians Qualify for State
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