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  Students in Mineral Point Schools participated in Digital Learning Day last Friday. What do we mean by digital learning?  Digital learning is any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student’s learning experience. It emphasizes high-quality instruction and provides access to challenging content, feedback through formative assessment, opportunities for learning anytime and… Continue Reading Digital Learning Day

  The Mineral Point Middle and High School math teams had a very successful day Tuesday at the SWAL Math Contest held at UW-Platteville. For the middle school, gold medals were awarded to the top 20 place winners. All ten of the participants from Mineral Point earned a gold medal. Middle school contest by the… Continue Reading Mathletes excel

On February 11, Mineral Point FFA attended the District 12 FFA Speaking Contest at Shullsburg High School. There were 19 participants from Mineral Point competing against FFA members from seven other schools. The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed were: Team B McKenna Reichling, Caden Carey, Kyle Vondra, Logan Schmitz. Team A Danny Pittz, Abby… Continue Reading FFA District Speaking Contest

United States Congressman, Mark Pocan, who represents the 2nd District of Wisconsin, visited Mineral Point High School last Monday. He spoke with senior class members about his role in Congress that serves citizens of Iowa, Lafayette, Sauk, Dane, Green, and Richland counties. “Not all we do is fight,” said Pocan of the US Congress, and… Continue Reading Pocan speaks with seniors

On Tuesday, March 10, eight middle school students attended the Teen Conference held every year at Southwestern Technical College. This year’s theme was Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. Students traveled to four different booths to get information and participate in activities. They added art graffiti with stop bullying messages, they traveled to the “Post Your… Continue Reading Teen Conference

Kelly Riechers, middle school Administrative Assistant, was named the March Porcelain Apple Winner for Mineral Point Middle School. She was nominated by Sue Gollon and Heidi Nelson, the winners last month. The following was written about Kelly by Vickie Dahl: Mrs. Riechers has worked for the Mineral Point School District for 35 years as an… Continue Reading March Porcelain Apple Winner

Mineral Point wrestlers came home from the WIAA State meet this past weekend at the Kohl Center with two second place finishes, and one sixth place. Senior Frank Baker took 6th at 132 lbs.In the championship round one he won by decision over Tim Bauer of Spencer 10-6.Jon Mudlaff of Random Lake defeated him in… Continue Reading Two state runners-up

Hundreds of music students from numerous area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) sanctioned Solo & Ensemble Music Festival hosted by Mineral Point Saturday, March 7. During the festival, which is free and open to the public, students will perform vocal and instrumental solos, duets, trios, and small ensembles before an… Continue Reading MP to host solo/ensemble

Congratulations to Jeff David, music teacher, for being this month’s Grand Apple Winner at Mineral Point Elementary School. He instructs elementary general music and the fourth and fifth grade choir. “Jeff David, music teacher at Mineral Point Elementary School, is a true professional and well-respected by the students and staff,” said Paige Grimm, last month’s… Continue Reading February Grand Apple Winner