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School Board Week
by Mitch Wainwright This is Wisconsin School Board Week. October 3rd through the 9th is the week where we can publicly recognize the efforts our local school board members give and offer our support and thanks for the job they do. When we step back and look at the time, energy, and commitment that a school board… Continue Reading School Board Week
Hottenstein, Pierce are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at a virtual meeting Tuesday, October 5. 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… Continue Reading Hottenstein, Pierce are Students of the Month
“Chicago: High School Edition” Cast Announced
Auditions have been completed and the cast and crew list has been announced for the high school musical theatre’s production of “Chicago: High School Edition.” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 19 & 20 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 21 at 1 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Audience Age… Continue Reading “Chicago: High School Edition” Cast Announced
Chambers & Soper to Lead Homecoming Parade
For decades, Mike Chambers and Deb Soper were fixtures of Mineral Point Middle School. Coworkers and good friends, it’s fitting the duo who retired together from teaching in 2020 will lead this year’s Homecoming Parade Thursday evening. Soper served the District for 22 years as a 6th grade teacher while Chambers taught middle school math… Continue Reading Chambers & Soper to Lead Homecoming Parade
Burreson Enters WBCA Hall of Fame
Dan Burreson Mineral Point High School 2021 Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee High School Coach September 25 — Wisconsin Dells Dan Burreson, the son of Clare and Anne Burreson, is the seventh of eight children. He graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1979. At Dodgeville, Dan participated in football, basketball, and American Legion… Continue Reading Burreson Enters WBCA Hall of Fame
Elementary Update: September 2021 (building project; open house; and pandemic response)
Hello MPES families! The school year has started well. We certainly have multiple updates yet to make with the building project, but we are overall pleased with the results. I hope you can join us for Open House on Wednesday, October 6 from 5-7 P.M. Also a constant in our lives is our response to… Continue Reading Elementary Update: September 2021 (building project; open house; and pandemic response)
Elementary Open House
In 2018, our community generously supported and approved an $11.92 million referendum to renovate and expand the elementary school. Construction is nearly complete and we are thrilled to open our beautiful building to all. On Wednesday, October 6, the elementary school will be open from 5:00-7:00 pm for self-guided tours. Some staff members will be… Continue Reading Elementary Open House
Soccer to Play 1st Game in MP
Exciting news, #PointerNation! We have just received word that Monday’s 9/20 Dodge-Point Boys Soccer game vs. Reedsburg will take place right here at Ron Murphy Field! JV action will start at 5 pm with JV to follow, approximately at 6 pm. With four of the seven DP Seniors being Pointers, this is very exciting! Callie… Continue Reading Soccer to Play 1st Game in MP
#PointerNation Welcomes Erika Brunson
Erika Brunson Middle/High School Counselor Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Erika earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She went on to earn her Master’s in School Counseling, also from UW-Platteville. Previous employment: Most recently, Erika was the… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Erika Brunson
Board Hears About Start of School Year
The School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and discussed many items to start the school year. Video link: https://youtu.be/E3kaTx-lm-c An update was given on the construction progress at the elementary. (Go to the 24 minute mark of the video). HSR, the architect firm, plans a building walk through September 15. Kraemer Brothers’ trailer… Continue Reading Board Hears About Start of School Year