Mineral Point School District
District, Doye Honored at State School PR Convention
The Mineral Point Unified School District, and Communications Director Joelle Doye, were recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with two awards for their work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its annual conference in Stevens Point November 5-6 where hundreds of the industry’s top professionals gathered for collaboration… Continue Reading District, Doye Honored at State School PR Convention
Francois elected to WI School Music Association Board of Directors
Mineral Point Superintendent Luke Francois has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) and will begin his service effective December 1 for the District 4 geographic area. He replaces Southwestern Superintendent James Egan, who retired. Founded in 1932, WSMA is a non-profit, statewide association serving more than 3,500… Continue Reading Francois elected to WI School Music Association Board of Directors
Special School Board Meeting 10/26
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday morning to certify its school portion of the tax levy for the 2015-16 school year and also approve a resignation. Video of the meeting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myBPO0_87ww The levy was the first item on the agenda. Each fall, the school district must certify its tax levy with… Continue Reading Special School Board Meeting 10/26
October School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board met for three hours Monday night dealing with mostly items for information and discussion. Video of the meeting can be obtained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-wrtSHV3v0 The evening began with a formal recognition of Cummins Emission Solutions. The school board recently nominated them for the Wisconsin Association of School Board’s Business Honor Roll and… Continue Reading October School Board Meeting
Queen candidates profiled
MYAH ASCHLIMAN What is your favorite quality about Clara? We’re a lot alike; she’s always making me laugh. What is your favorite quality about Carly? Her positive attitude and how she’s always there for me. What advice would you give freshmen about Homecoming? Go all out every theme day. It makes it more fun! What… Continue Reading Queen candidates profiled
MP wins Bronze School Health Award
Mineral Point Middle/High School has been named a Bronze Wisconsin School Health Award winner from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Receiving this award signifies Mineral Point Middle/High School’s commitment to providing students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy decisions in a supportive school environment that will positively contribute to their academic success.… Continue Reading MP wins Bronze School Health Award
School Board Appreciation Week
The Mineral Point Unified School District will join school districts throughout the state to salute their local education leaders during Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week Oct. 4-10. The commemorative week is designed to recognize the contributions made by Wisconsin’s school board members, including the Mineral Point School Board, who are charged with governing public education… Continue Reading School Board Appreciation Week
Special School Board Meeting 9/28
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday to take action on two agenda items. Video of this meeting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpEekk7ejnc The District recommended approval of Tami Krueger-Chappell to a 1.0 FTE paraprofessional position. Chappell would replace Heidi Nelson who resigned this summer and will commence with a salary rate of… Continue Reading Special School Board Meeting 9/28
September School Board Meeting
Note: School board meetings will now be recorded and posted online for viewing. The link to this meeting can be found here but it is only a partial meeting as the camera battery died: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okE1Txno7bY The Mineral Point School Board met Monday night and approved the 2015-16 operating budget unanimously 7-0. Superintendent Luke Francois stated… Continue Reading September School Board Meeting
Special School Board Meeting 9/8
Lisa Hay and Larry Steffes of the Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday afternoon with school staff to listen to the challenges facing them and their English Language Learner (ELL) students. To refresh, the Pointer School Board voted to not hire a halftime ELL teacher for the 15-16 school year. The position… Continue Reading Special School Board Meeting 9/8