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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

Mineral Point High School conferred diplomas for the 2015 graduating class Friday evening, May 22. Best wishes to everyone on your life’s journey! These are the plans for the students, as submitted to the guidance office. Travis Aide: Southwest Tech, Auto Tech Frank Baker: Northern Iowa, Athletic Training Matt Baker: UW-Platteville, Business Human Rescources Management… Continue Reading Class of 2015 future plans

Congratulations to a great senior class! Four years ago I entered the district at the same time the graduating class entered its freshman year. I was rewarded with the ability to watch the Class of 2015 grow and mature into young adults. During graduation, Rod Stewart’s words came to mind in his song, Forever Young.… Continue Reading Congratulations Seniors! Budget, Civics, Maintenance, and Thank you!

This comment rings across kitchen tables, through grocery store aisles, on the sidelines at soccer games. Parents expect their children to be in school and rely on schools, not only for educating them, but also for providing a safe and dependable place for students to be each day. Families, and even employers, are inconvenienced on inservice days, or when… Continue Reading Another professional development day! What an inconvenience!