Mineral Point School District
Doye Named Rural School Advocate of the Year
Congratulations to #PointerNation’s Communications Director Joëlle Doye who has been named the Rural School Advocate of the Year by the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) during the organization’s state conference October 28 in Wisconsin Dells! The WiRSA Board of Directors established this award to recognize an individual educator, legislator, business/industry leader, or community leader in… Continue Reading Doye Named Rural School Advocate of the Year
School Board approves 2024-25 Tax Levy
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night to certify the levy for the 2024-25 school year. Video link: https://youtu.be/tbo9MVZ0h-w?si=MAxOKpBHTui6IdvS — The first order of business was to approve the revised District budget, and the Board did so unanimously (with Rachael Bergstrom and Will Harris absent). The Board approved a budget at its… Continue Reading School Board approves 2024-25 Tax Levy
October School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board met for its regular monthly meeting Monday night October 14. The Board began by recognizing the following accomplishments: WI Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductee Bill Mitchell WI Basketball Coaches Association Steve Randall Award Winner Dan Burreson Cornish Bard Sandy Weitzel MP American Legion Citizen of the Year Mo… Continue Reading October School Board Notes & Votes
May Grimm Honored as Citizen of the Year
Pointer Kids’ Club Director Mo May Grimm received the Mineral Point American Legion Post 170‘s prestigious Citizen of the Year Award Sunday, October 6! In an addition to being an instrumental factor in getting our before/after school program off the ground last year, she has been the driving force of Pointer Pantry since it became… Continue Reading May Grimm Honored as Citizen of the Year
Homecoming 2024
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2024 Homecoming October 7-12. This year’s theme is “Always Putting on a Show!” Congratulations to this year’s court! Senior Queen Candidates: Izzy Dannenberg, Ella Kroll, Laci Lindsey Senior King Candidates: Roen Carey, Matthew Goninen, Eli Lindsey Freshman Representatives: Tenleigh Bockhop, Cambrey Carey Sophomore Representatives: Ava Ingwell,… Continue Reading Homecoming 2024
September School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night and tackled a full agenda. Video link: https://youtu.be/9eoF8y01xZ0?si=GVqj2wFIsYiYXS3t The meeting began with recognizing the following accomplishments: — Nationally Certified Therapy Dog (Bocephus Ottoway) — WI Association of Agriculture Educators Section 4 Outstanding Program (Mike Robinson) — WI Association of School Boards Level 1… Continue Reading September School Board Notes & Votes
Harris Earns Level 1 WASB Recognition
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 Harris Earns Level 1 WASB Recognition
Board Holds Special Meeting to Approve Referendum Language
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, August 26 to finalize the exact legal language to be used for the November 5 Operating Referendum question. (This begins the meeting video) Video link: https://youtu.be/edeer78QAAU?si=FpyrQA0UrPi5HkIz With regard to the Operating Referendum, the resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit by $1,300,000… Continue Reading Board Holds Special Meeting to Approve Referendum Language
August School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Video link: https://youtu.be/cth7epSUAhk?si=y1P–8WP9-jvRVHs — The Board recognized the following accomplishments: Presidential Academic Award Winner (Henry Chapman) Football All-Stars (Tremaine Kennicker and Gibsen Sporle) Badger Boys & Girls State (Nolen Fox, Matthew Goninen, Cole Hentrich, Finn Renwick, Payton Heins) American Legion Boys Nation (Matthew… Continue Reading August School Board Notes & Votes
Investing in Pointer Pride
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright “Grounded by our history as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, the Mineral Point Unified School District is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world.” That is our district’s mission statement and the words we… Continue Reading Investing in Pointer Pride