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The State FFA Convention was held June 15-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Over 3,500 FFA members from the state were in attendance for the convention, of which Mineral Point FFA had several members in attendance to receive awards, participate in speaking contests, vote on important issues, and take part in leadership activities.… Continue Reading MP FFA Attends State Convention

The State FFA Convention was held June 15-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.  Over 3,500 FFA members from the state were in attendance for the convention, of which Mineral Point FFA had several members in attendance to receive awards, participate in speaking contests, vote on important issues, and take part in leadership activities. … Continue Reading MP FFA attends state convention

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its preliminary state aid estimates for 2015-16 Wednesday. The Mineral Point Unified School District is projected to see a state aid decrease of 6.84%, or $331,411 compared to general aid last year. When comparing Mineral Point to its surrounding districts, and those in Iowa County, the following numbers… Continue Reading Projected state aid down

According to the Center for Public Education, the role of school boards are, “a critical public link to public schools. Whether elected or appointed, school board members serve their communities in several important ways. First and foremost school boards look out for students. Education is not a line item on the school board’s agenda—it is… Continue Reading The Role of School Boards

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its preliminary state aid estimates for 2015-16 Wednesday. The Mineral Point Unified School District is projected to see a state aid decrease of 6.84%, or $331,411 compared to general aid last year. When comparing Mineral Point to its surrounding districts, and those in Iowa County, the following numbers… Continue Reading Projected State Aid Down

Mineral Point High School juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.25 grade point average were presented with a new opportunity this year to earn college credits. Music instructor Matt Nevers taught a class entitled “Music and Culture” which served as a chance for students to obtain dual credit on their transcripts at both Mineral Point… Continue Reading College credits earned through music class

Mineral Point High School juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.25 grade point average were presented with a new opportunity this year to earn college credits. Music instructor Matt Nevers taught a class entitled “Music and Culture” which served as a chance for students to obtain dual credit on their transcripts at both Mineral Point… Continue Reading College Credits Earned Through Music Class

The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its May Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, May 19 at the Pointer Cafe. This is the final group of students to be honored for the 2014-15 school year. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process… Continue Reading Students of the Month

Jeanette Galle is proof life can take some pretty great unexpected turns when you’re least expecting them. “I didn’t have a plan–I just wanted to learn as much as I could,” is a statement of Jeanette’s that has served her well. From backpacking through Portugal, to living in Israel for a short time, she has… Continue Reading Galle set to retire