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Albaugh, Rule are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its September Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, September 6. The students, who are members of the Senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by staff at the high school, and their biographies are written by themselves. These are the first Students of… Continue Reading Albaugh, Rule are Students of the Month
Great Start
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright What a great start to the school year. It was so nice seeing students and staff back in our buildings on August 24th. The beginning of every school year is an exciting time of the year. Students of all ages, even seniors, are happy to be back in the buildings. The… Continue Reading Great Start
#PointerNation Welcomes Allison Keller
Allison Keller Elementary Music Teacher Hometown: Mount Horeb High school graduated from: Mount Horeb College: Allison earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Previous employment: She has served as a substitute teacher in the Mount Horeb Area School District and the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. Family: My parents, Paul… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Allison Keller
#PointerNation Welcomes Shelby Sporle
Shelby Sporle Pupil Services Administrative Assistant Hometown: Cross Plains High school graduated from: Middleton Previous employment: Most recently, Shelby was employed as an Administrative Professional with Unified Community Services in Dodgeville. Prior she also served as an Administrative Assistant at First Choice Dental and Exact Sciences Corporation. Family: Shelby is married to her Husband, Tyler.… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Shelby Sporle
Kohl Nominations Sought
It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. Please read below for details on the two categories, Fellowship and Leadership. The Herb Kohl Foundation annually selects 100 teachers and a maximum of 17… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought
Board adds Additional Hires
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday to approve hires for the 2022-23 school year. Following closed session, the following new employees were approved: — Unanimously approved the hiring of Brenda Niesman as Night Custodian and Troy Raab as Middle/High Day Custodian. — Unanimously approved the hiring of Kyon Buford and Andrew… Continue Reading Board adds Additional Hires
Elementary Update, August 2022: Welcome Back; Parking Procedures; Attendance Guidelines; What to Expect on the First Week
“School is just around the corner…” An apt comparison that people have shared with me lately, and as the first day draws closer, that corner can feel like I am going a little too fast! After 22 years of teaching and leading, no amount of preparation seems to be enough to feel prepared for the… Continue Reading Elementary Update, August 2022: Welcome Back; Parking Procedures; Attendance Guidelines; What to Expect on the First Week
Board Hears Capital Maintenance Updates
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting and heard updates on projects being completed via Fund 46 monies this spring and summer. Fund 46 is a long term capital improvement fund. Superintendent Mitch Wainwright reported the following: — Security cameras are being installed at the middle/high school building and should be completed… Continue Reading Board Hears Capital Maintenance Updates
Change
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Change is always taking place. The weather changes, our children change, and even we change day to day or year to year. The school district is going through changes with many familiar faces no longer part of our daily work lives. With a round of retirements at the end of the… Continue Reading Change
Registration 2022-23
2023-2024 Registration_Publication It’s that time of year again. The Mineral Point School District will be gathering student demographics and forms utilizing Skyward Family Access. Starting July 24, you will be able to update Student Demographics online in Family Access. You will need to have your username and password. You will only be able to access… Continue Reading Registration 2022-23