Syvrud Appointed to School Board

Sarah Syvrud has just been appointed by the School Board at tonight’s meeting (Monday, November 15) to fill the vacant School Board seat left by the passing of Larry Steffes. (Meeting video link: https://youtu.be/eP773-TB2nE) To read Syvrud’s letter of interest:                     Board policy directed how the vote… Continue Reading Syvrud Appointed to School Board

MP SCHOOL LIBRARIES RECEIVE SECOND NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES

Mineral Point School Libraries have been selected as one of 100 libraries (only four school libraries nationwide were selected) to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities.  The competitive award comes… Continue Reading MP SCHOOL LIBRARIES RECEIVE SECOND NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES

District Receives Mental Health Grant

The Board heard exciting news and a presentation from Pupil Services Director Angela Klein, Social & Emotional Learning Coach Dani Robb, and Middle/High School Counselor Erika Brunson regarding a school-based mental health grant the district was fortunate to be the recipient of.  It is a two-year grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. For… Continue Reading District Receives Mental Health Grant

School Funding Rollercoaster

By Superintendent Mitch Wainwright If you did not watch the school board meeting that took place Oct 25, 2021,  you missed the board certifying the levy.  This isn’t an exciting event and is generally not filled with a great deal of controversy.  It is an important meeting for the taxpayers and determines the mill rate… Continue Reading School Funding Rollercoaster

FFA Earns National Silver Rating

Congratulations to our FFA Livestock Judging Team! The group was silver rated at the National Convention in Indianapolis, which puts them between 13th and 29th in the nation. Great job Payton Heins, Annie Robinson, Joey Robinson, and Jimmy Tibbits!

State Cross Country Info

Cross Country WIAA State Tournament Information LOCATION Ridges Golf Course 2311 Griffith Avenue  Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 DODGE-POINT BOYS & GIRLS WILL COMPETE IN DIVISION 2 The boys and girls will both run a 5,000-meter course. The following is a listing of the scheduled start times for each race: Saturday, October 30 Boys Noon – … Continue Reading State Cross Country Info