Mineral Point School District
2026 School Board Election Information
The election will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 for two available seats on the Mineral Point School Board. The term of office for these school board members is three years and begins Monday, April 27, 2026. Incumbents with terms expiring include Andy Busch and Joni Heisner. Both are eligible to run for another term,… Continue Reading 2026 School Board Election Information
District Earns WSPRA Communication Awards
The Mineral Point Unified School District was honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with three awards for its work in school communications between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. #PointerNation has now earned 27 WSPRA Awards since the fall of 2015. WSPRA showcased the Spectrum Awards at its annual fall conference… Continue Reading District Earns WSPRA Communication Awards
November School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday. Video can be found at this link. Agenda items included: Recognized the following accomplishments: WI Rural School Alliance Administrator of the Year (Mitch Wainwright) State Music Honors Project (Colette Dunn, Josie Dunn, Lily Fox) Academic All-State Football (Seniors) State Cross Country (Johnny Robinson, Payton… Continue Reading November School Board Notes & Votes
Wainwright Honored as Rural Administrator of the Year
We let you know in September that Mineral Point Superintendent Mr. Mitch Wainwright had been named the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Administrator of the Year, and October 30 is when he officially received that honor at the group’s annual conference in Stevens Point! Wainwright, a lifelong educator with 40 years of service in rural Wisconsin… Continue Reading Wainwright Honored as Rural Administrator of the Year
School Board Approves 2025-26 Tax Levy
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night to certify the levy for the 2025-26 school year. Video link: https://youtu.be/nyUBJvyswNo?si=aWJzqloXmHDBogcE — The first order of business was to approve the District budget, and the Board did so unanimously. The budget was approved with a deficit of $163,000. However, the District anticipates additional… Continue Reading School Board Approves 2025-26 Tax Levy
October School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday. Meeting video link can be found here. Agenda items included: Recognizing the following: Wisconsin Association of School Boards Business Honor Roll Cardinal Glass made a generous donation to our new student-constructed trophy cases in the middle/high school cafetorium to house our growing collection of… Continue Reading October School Board Notes & Votes
Homecoming 2025
The Mineral Point Unified School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2025 Homecoming September 22-27. This year’s theme is “Adventure is Here!” Congratulations to this year’s court! Senior Queen Candidates: Kalea Biddick, Maddy Kabat, Macy Kinch Senior King Candidates: Drew Aschliman, Brett Bossert, Grady Finley Freshman Representatives: Chloe Kroll, Stella Terrill Sophomore Representatives: Austyn Kinch,… Continue Reading Homecoming 2025
September School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and tackled a rather light agenda. Items included: — The Board unanimously approved (with Justin Skelding absent) the consent agenda including minutes, bills payable, credit card statement, and committee reports. (This begins the meeting video) Video link: https://youtu.be/uvEHGaMojPs?si=LjnYW35rPPwdmgMp — Superintendent Mitch Wainwright provided a… Continue Reading September School Board Notes & Votes
Special Meeting Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Thursday to approve some more hirings before the start of school. Video is available at this link. The School Board unanimously approved (with Rachael Bergstrom, Andy Busch, and Joni Heisner absent) the following hires: Teela Heiring, 4th Grade Teacher Gina Weier, High School Math Teacher (first… Continue Reading Special Meeting Notes & Votes
Three Earn WASB Member Awards
Each year, through the Member Recognition Program, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) honors school board members who participate in activities that strengthen their skills as local educational leaders. Board members are awarded points for participating in WASB and national activities such as attending conventions, workshops, seminars, and webinars or serving on special committees.… Continue Reading Three Earn WASB Member Awards