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Second Basketball Hall of Fame Class Inducted
The Mineral Point Basketball Hall of Fame recently welcomed its second class. Originally the group was to be recognized last weekend, but due to the pandemic, the group will be recognized at a game early next basketball season. This year’s Hall of Fame members will join last year’s group of Jim Bennett, Karla Gribble, Pat… Continue Reading Second Basketball Hall of Fame Class Inducted
Board Votes for Ron Murphy Field
At its regular monthly January meeting, the School Board unanimously approved a request to name the new football field in honor of late MPHS Coach and Teacher Ron Murphy. (Go to the two hour, 28 minute mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/XjV4Gy2whmw In materials from the Stadium Project when fundraising began, in order to obtain naming rights to… Continue Reading Board Votes for Ron Murphy Field
Second Semester Underway
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright The second semester is underway as we return to school after Winter Break. It is hard to believe we have been through half of the school year. Construction progress has continued at the elementary building. The new addition is closed in, and dry, while the construction workers begin putting in some… Continue Reading Second Semester Underway
Cody, Straka are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its January Students of the Month at a virtual meeting Tuesday, January 5. The Kiwanis Club is meeting via Zoom during the pandemic. 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… Continue Reading Cody, Straka are Students of the Month
2021 School Board Candidate Field
The deadline to file for candidacy to appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, April 6 Mineral Point School Board election was Tuesday, January 5 at 5 pm. Candidates whose names will appear on the ballot include: Aaron A. Dunn (incumbent) and Justin Skelding. There are three available seats. Robert Janetka has filed paperwork to… Continue Reading 2021 School Board Candidate Field
Fall District Solo & Ensemble Results
Because of the pandemic, Mineral Point High School band and choir students participated in Fall District Solo & Ensemble virtually by submitting videos of their performances to the Wisconsin School Music Association for adjudication. The Class A Starred First entries will advance to the State Competition in January. There will be another solo & ensemble… Continue Reading Fall District Solo & Ensemble Results
Middle/High School 2nd Semester Plan
With the district’s decision to come back to four days of in-person instruction beginning January 4, 2021, we are preparing for this new situation. Please review the documents below that will outline how the schedule will work beginning January 4, as well as a description of the schedule should the need arise for another pivot… Continue Reading Middle/High School 2nd Semester Plan
Board Discusses Plans for Second Semester
The School Board spent a majority of its regular monthly meeting Monday discussing instructional plans for second semester, which will begin Monday, January 4, 2021. (Go to the 25 minute, 15 second mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/cpzUXZfpaFI The Board unanimously affirmed its intent to return from Winter Break Monday, January 4 to four days of in-person… Continue Reading Board Discusses Plans for Second Semester
Elementary School Transition Plan – December 2020
With the district’s decision to come back to four days of in-person instruction beginning January 4, 2021, we are preparing for this new situation. Our goal is to make the transition process as seamless and as safe as possible while acknowledging that this change will be a challenge. First, an overview: The schools will facilitate… Continue Reading Elementary School Transition Plan – December 2020
Board Holds Emergency Meeting
The School Board held an emergency meeting Thursday, December 10 and voted unanimously to remain in our all-virtual model until Winter Break (last day of classes is Tuesday, December 22 with staff having a work day Wednesday, December 23). Video link: https://youtu.be/3Ro1aw_hcYo The Board also voted their intent unanimously to have students return Monday, January 4… Continue Reading Board Holds Emergency Meeting