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Monday, 4th graders made fleece tie blankets to donate to children in need at area hospitals as part of a community service project. “This beloved project first began last year and was a favorite of students, staff, and parents,” said teacher Lynn Ross. “This year we have invited parents and grandparents to help out with… Continue Reading Blankets for hospitals

Some people are just born to do certain things. One could think Bruce Springsteen was talking about Hannah Owens when he penned the words to “Born to Run,” except for the fact Owens wasn’t alive then. But that is exactly what she was born to do. The Mineral Point High School senior has been a member of the Dodgeville-Mineral… Continue Reading Born to Run

Mineral Point Elementary presented its annual Holiday Concert Thursday, December 18 in front of a packed house in the middle/high school gym. Deck  The concert was under the direction of Mr. Jeff David and Mr. Kevin Cooley. Songs performed included: 5th grade band: Jingle Bells, William Tell Overture, Ode to Joy; 5th grade chorus: Zumba… Continue Reading Deck the Halls

Congratulations to Morgan Burris, Pre K and Early Childhood teacher, for being this month’s Grand Apple Winner at Mineral Point Elementary. “Morgan is a fabulous teaching partner,” said Laura Busch. “She values children for exactly WHO they are and teaches according to their needs. She makes each child feel like the special little person they… Continue Reading December Grand Apple Winner

Notice of School Board Election Mineral Point Unified School District April 7, 2015   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Mineral Point Unified School District, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for… Continue Reading School Board Election

A famous face in the food service sector of Mineral Point Schools has retired following her 33 years of service. Connie Galle has been with the Mineral Point Unified School District since August of 1981. Her dedication and devotion to the students and co-workers was evident and has been noted in every performance review. She… Continue Reading Galle retires after 33 years

“Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer…because it teaches you how to think.” Steve Jobs Mineral Point Middle and High School math and science students, and computer programming students, participated in the Hour of Code this past week, which is designed to bring computer programming into all schools. Our local students… Continue Reading Hour of Code

The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its December Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, December 2 at the Pointer Café. The students, whom are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by staff at the school, and their biographies are written by themselves. Winndie Darrow Winndie… Continue Reading December Students of the Month

The Mineral Point middle and high school bands and choirs, under the direction of Mr. Matt Nevers and Mr. Kevin Cooley, presented their annual winter concert Monday, December 8 in the gym. The following selections were performed: Middle school band: Joyful and Triumphant by Douglas Court; The Bells of Christmas arranged by Michael Story; Swing,… Continue Reading Sounds of the Season

Fifth graders have been busy doing Random Acts of Kindness, most recently making Christmas cards for residents at the Mineral Point Care Center.