Middle School
Doye Named to Prestigious National School PR List
On December 19, the National School Public Relations Association released its biennial list of names honoring the top 35 School Public Relations Professionals in the United States under the age of 35. Joelle Doye, Communications Director for the Mineral Point Unified School District, is one to receive this distinguished recognition. Many new leaders in school… Continue Reading Doye Named to Prestigious National School PR List
Board Continues Facilities Plan Discussion
At Monday night’s meeting, the Mineral Point School Board again continued with discussion surrounding the long-term facilities plan. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Community members were invited to an open house in November for an opportunity to provide feedback. In addition, the video presented at the open house was placed online and… Continue Reading Board Continues Facilities Plan Discussion
Kohl Fellowship Application Advances to State Level
The Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to announce instrumental music teacher Matt Nevers’ Herb Kohl Fellowship application has advanced out of CESA #3 and has been forwarded to the state level for consideration. The purpose of the Kohl Teacher Fellowship program is to recognize and support teaching excellence and innovation. The Herb Kohl… Continue Reading Kohl Fellowship Application Advances to State Level
MPMS Announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its First Quarter Honor Roll for the 2016-17 school year. HIGH HONORS Sixth grade: Genevieve Byrnes, Allison Chitwood, Alana DuBois, Emma Federman, Cole Ferrell, Maddix Jackson, William Jewell, Carson Kroll, Brody Lee, Abel Logue, Max Murphy, Olivia Poad, Mackenzie Ripp, Joseph Robinson, Sophia Stephenson, Regan Suddeth, Kennedy… Continue Reading MPMS Announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll
2017 School Board Election Information
It’s time to be thinking of school board candidates. The election will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The term of office for these school board members is three years beginning Monday, April 24, 2017. Incumbents whose seats are up for re-election include Jeff Basting and Glenn Kinch. If choosing not to run for another… Continue Reading 2017 School Board Election Information
MP Earns Five Star State Report Card Rating
After a one year hiatus, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released state report cards, based on 2015-16 school data. The Mineral Point Unified School District has scored an 83.1, which places it into the Significantly Exceeds Expectations category, a five star rating. The link to the district’s report card can be found here: Mineral… Continue Reading MP Earns Five Star State Report Card Rating
Board Hears Strong Academic Results
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday, November 14 for its regular monthly meeting and learned of positive academic achievement results by the district. (Keep scrolling for more text following the video) Superintendent Luke Francois shared with the Board that Mineral Point led the SWAL Conference and Iowa County with assessment results, according to an… Continue Reading Board Hears Strong Academic Results
State School Health Award Earned
Mineral Point Middle/High School has been named a 2016 Bronze Wisconsin School Health Award winner from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. This is the second year in a row the district has received this honor. Receiving this award signifies Mineral Point Middle/High School’s commitment to providing students with the knowledge and skills to make… Continue Reading State School Health Award Earned
Open House for Long-Term Facilities Plan
The Mineral Point School District will host a Community Open House to discuss its Long-Range Facilities Plan Wednesday, November 16 at the elementary school gym (611 Cothern Street). The open house will go from 6:30-8 pm and attendees can drop in anytime to view a short video, chat with school personnel and Nexus Solutions representatives,… Continue Reading Open House for Long-Term Facilities Plan
MP Leads Iowa County & SWAL on State Test Scores
Pointers earn a green light academically! Mineral Point leads all Iowa County and SWAL Conference schools. This USA Today network interactive map assigns colors to public school districts based on the rate in which students scored well on 2016 state exams in language, math, science, and social studies. Green marks a district with cumulatively high… Continue Reading MP Leads Iowa County & SWAL on State Test Scores