Austin to Succeed Wainwright as Girls Basketball Coach

Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its next Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Mr. Matt Austin. Coach Austin will succeed Coach Mitch Wainwright, who has served in this capacity since 2010. Mr. Wainwright has taken on additional professional responsibilities this school year in Mineral Point. In addition to his duties of High School Principal,… Continue Reading Austin to Succeed Wainwright as Girls Basketball Coach

Luckiest Man Alive

by Interim Superintendent Mitch Wainwright I am Mitch Wainwright, and I couldn’t be more excited to be starting a new position!  This is my eighth year in the Mineral Point Unified School District and the first as the Interim Superintendent.  I have been in education for over 30 years and cannot remember being this excited… Continue Reading Luckiest Man Alive

School Board Holds Special Meeting

The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, August 27 to finalize the exact legal language to be used for the November 6 referenda questions. (Scroll past the video for more article text) With regard to the elementary renovations, the resolution authorizing general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,920,000 was… Continue Reading School Board Holds Special Meeting

A Fond Farewell for Dr. Francois

“My motivation for going into education was that I really wanted to help youngsters who didn’t have access to good values. By teaching math, and coaching them in football and wrestling, I could be a role model to look up to. I enjoy guiding kids, especially those that had a tough background as I always… Continue Reading A Fond Farewell for Dr. Francois

#PointerNation Welcomes Micki Uppena

Micki Uppena Elementary Library Media Technology Specialist   Hometown: Bloomington, Wisconsin High school graduated from: Bloomington High School College: Micki earned her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (Pre K-6) with an Early Childhood Minor from UW-Platteville in 1997. From Viterbo University, she earned her Reading Teacher Certification in 2007, her Master’s in Education in 2008, and… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Micki Uppena

#PointerNation Welcomes Heather Critchlow

Heather Critchlow 5th Grade Teacher   Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Heather earned her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (K-8) and Art Education (K-12) from Clarke College in Dubuque in 2007. She also earned her Master’s in Educational Leadership from Clarke in 2016. Previous employment: Since 2016, Heather has been the… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Heather Critchlow

Board Places Two Referenda Questions on November 6 Ballot

At Monday night’s regular monthly School Board meeting, the Board voted in favor of placing two referenda questions on the November 6 ballot. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The first question will ask voters: Shall the Unified School District of Mineral Point be authorized pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes,… Continue Reading Board Places Two Referenda Questions on November 6 Ballot

What a Community Values

by Elementary Principal Matt Renwick One of the first things our family noticed about Mineral Point when we moved here in 2016 was all of the historical homes and sites. People proudly display plaques describing when a house or structure was built, along with the name of the original owner or business. When people speak… Continue Reading What a Community Values