Elementary Update: August 2021

Hello MPES families, In spite of all our challenges, we are looking forward to seeing everyone in September! The building project is progressing and the teachers are putting in lots of time to get the classrooms ready for students. As we prepare for a new year, I wanted to share some updates for the first… Continue Reading Elementary Update: August 2021

Protocols and Matrix Approved

The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Thursday evening to review COVID protocols to begin the 2021-22 school year.  Video link: https://youtu.be/oc1Dx_Q9Uhs At last night’s special School Board meeting, the Board voted 4-3 (with Busch, Dunn, Heisner, and Sullivan voting yes and Janetka, Skelding, and Steffes voting no) to approve COVID protocols and… Continue Reading Protocols and Matrix Approved

#PointerNation Welcomes Courtney Miess

Courtney Miess 2nd Grade Teacher Hometown: Dodgeville High school graduated from: Dodgeville College: Courtney earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Early Childhood from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Previous employment: Most recently, Courtney was an intern at Mineral Point Elementary during the Spring 2021 semester in 2nd Grade. Previously, she was… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Courtney Miess

#PointerNation Welcomes Reagan Roelli

Reagan Roelli High School Instructional Assistant Hometown:  Darlington High school graduated from: Darlington  College: Reagan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Minor in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Previous employment: Most recently, Reagan has been employed in childcare in the Darlington area and at her family’s business, Roelli… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Reagan Roelli

Budget Update

by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright There are times during a person’s life when they may come into some unexpected money.  Maybe they had withheld too much on their income tax and received a refund.  Another possibility could be a lucky winner on a scratch-off lottery ticket.  Or, you could be the benefactor of an insurance policy. … Continue Reading Budget Update

Change to Start Date for Elementary

The School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and heard the latest updates regarding the elementary construction project from Tim Ruppert of HSR and Eric Portz of Kraemer Brothers. Due to the renovation/addition project, K-5 students will now begin school Tuesday, September 7 with 4K and EC starting Thursday, September 9. Middle/High school students… Continue Reading Change to Start Date for Elementary

#PointerNation Welcomes Dani Robb

Dani Robb Social/Emotional Learning Coach   Hometown:  Avoca High school graduated from: Riverdale College: Dani earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Previous employment: Most recently, Dani was the Behavioral School Social… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Dani Robb