Mineral Point School District
Board Honors Local Businesses
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and began with recognitions of several local businesses. The Board nominated these businesses for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Those honored include: Farmers Savings Bank: It would be nearly impossible to measure… Continue Reading Board Honors Local Businesses
Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Head Mineral Point wrestling coach Scott Schmitz will add another accolade to his already impressive resume when, on November 4, he is inducted into the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association George Martin Hall of Fame. Joining him will be Ben Askren of Wauwatosa, Marty Loy of Stevens Point, John Mesenbrink of Hartland, and Al Poser of La… Continue Reading Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Queen Candidates Profiled
One of these three young ladies will be crowned the 2016 Homecoming Queen at the Spirit Rally Thursday night. Get to know them through the following profiles: VALYA MACGILVRA What is your favorite quality about Jaycie? My favorite quality about Jaycie is that she is very positive and she always has a smile on her… Continue Reading Queen Candidates Profiled
Moore to Lead Homecoming Parade
If there is one thing Mineral Point values, it is history. And if there is a Queen of Mineral Point History, Mary Alice (Clark) Moore just might be it. Fitting then that she will lead the Homecoming Parade down High Street Thursday night. After being curator of the Mineral Point Archives at the Public Library… Continue Reading Moore to Lead Homecoming Parade
Board Approves Balanced Budget
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening and passed a balanced budget for the 2016-17 school year. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) The final budget for Board approval was the same as the one the Board received for preliminary inspection at the July meeting. Board member Glenn Kinch asked if… Continue Reading Board Approves Balanced Budget
Special September School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Tuesday morning to approve some business matters and also have a look at the 2016-17 budget prior to approval at the meeting Monday, September 12. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text.) The first matter of business was the hire of Ashley McHugh as… Continue Reading Special September School Board Meeting
Kohl Awards Seek Nominations
It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship Award: Teacher nomination forms for the 2017 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship award can now be obtained from school district administrators and principals,… Continue Reading Kohl Awards Seek Nominations
August Special School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday evening to address a few pertinent agenda items. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) At the regular August meeting, the Board approved a purchasing policy that states purchases over $5,000, with a few exceptions, must be pre-approved by the Board. Elementary… Continue Reading August Special School Board Meeting
MP to Receive Sparsity Aid for 16-17
Small rural districts across the state will share $17.7 million in sparsity aid for general school operations, which will be paid on the third Monday in September. For the 2016-17 school year, 141 districts qualified for sparsity aid based on enrollments of 745 or fewer students and membership of less than 10 pupils per square… Continue Reading MP to Receive Sparsity Aid for 16-17
August School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening and took action on a handful of items to help get the start of school ready to roll. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) The Board approved high school, middle school, and employee handbook updates. (Go to the one hour 23 minute mark on… Continue Reading August School Board Meeting