Mineral Point School District
School Board Week
by Mitch Wainwright This is Wisconsin School Board Week. October 3rd through the 9th is the week where we can publicly recognize the efforts our local school board members give and offer our support and thanks for the job they do. When we step back and look at the time, energy, and commitment that a school board… Continue Reading School Board Week
Chambers & Soper to Lead Homecoming Parade
For decades, Mike Chambers and Deb Soper were fixtures of Mineral Point Middle School. Coworkers and good friends, it’s fitting the duo who retired together from teaching in 2020 will lead this year’s Homecoming Parade Thursday evening. Soper served the District for 22 years as a 6th grade teacher while Chambers taught middle school math… Continue Reading Chambers & Soper to Lead Homecoming Parade
Elementary Open House
In 2018, our community generously supported and approved an $11.92 million referendum to renovate and expand the elementary school. Construction is nearly complete and we are thrilled to open our beautiful building to all. On Wednesday, October 6, the elementary school will be open from 5:00-7:00 pm for self-guided tours. Some staff members will be… Continue Reading Elementary Open House
Board Hears About Start of School Year
The School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and discussed many items to start the school year. Video link: https://youtu.be/E3kaTx-lm-c An update was given on the construction progress at the elementary. (Go to the 24 minute mark of the video). HSR, the architect firm, plans a building walk through September 15. Kraemer Brothers’ trailer… Continue Reading Board Hears About Start of School Year
Homecoming 2021
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2021 Homecoming September 27th through October 2nd. This year’s theme is “We’re Out of This World!” Court members include, left to right: Front row: King and Queen Candidates: Bo Hanson, Mallory Lindsey, Ross Lindsey, Ella Chambers, Trapper Nafzger, and Kennedy Smith. Second row: Freshman Representative Ally… Continue Reading Homecoming 2021
Elementary Holds Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 will go down in #PointerNation history! We were so excited to welcome students into our renovated elementary spaces! The day began with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony for students and staff. School Board members since construction began were also invited to attend. Since we were unable to have a groundbreaking ceremony… Continue Reading Elementary Holds Ribbon Cutting
Protocols and Matrix Approved
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Thursday evening to review COVID protocols to begin the 2021-22 school year. Video link: https://youtu.be/oc1Dx_Q9Uhs At last night’s special School Board meeting, the Board voted 4-3 (with Busch, Dunn, Heisner, and Sullivan voting yes and Janetka, Skelding, and Steffes voting no) to approve COVID protocols and… Continue Reading Protocols and Matrix Approved
Board Takes Action on COVID Protocols
At Monday night’s School Board meeting, the Board voted 4-3 in favor of optional face coverings for students and staff (Busch, Skelding, Steffes, and Sullivan voted yes and Dunn, Heisner, and Janetka voted no). The Board also voted 6-1 (with Steffes voting no) to require face coverings on district transportation (buses, vans) as this is… Continue Reading Board Takes Action on COVID Protocols
Change to Start Date for Elementary
The School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and heard the latest updates regarding the elementary construction project from Tim Ruppert of HSR and Eric Portz of Kraemer Brothers. Due to the renovation/addition project, K-5 students will now begin school Tuesday, September 7 with 4K and EC starting Thursday, September 9. Middle/High school students… Continue Reading Change to Start Date for Elementary
#PointerNation Welcomes Dani Robb
Dani Robb Social/Emotional Learning Coach Hometown: Avoca High school graduated from: Riverdale College: Dani earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Previous employment: Most recently, Dani was the Behavioral School Social… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Dani Robb