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#PointerNation Welcomes Erin Leonard
First in the 2017-18 New Staff series Erin Leonard Options in Education Teacher/Math Interventionist Hometown: Belmont High school graduated from: Belmont College: Erin earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood. She then went on to obtain her Reading Teacher License from… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Erin Leonard
3rd Year in a Row for State School Health Award
Mineral Point Middle/High School has been named a 2017 Bronze Wisconsin School Health Award winner from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. This is the third year in a row the district has received this honor. Receiving this award signifies Mineral Point Middle/High School’s commitment to providing students with the knowledge and skills to make… Continue Reading 3rd Year in a Row for State School Health Award
Filardo Enters Gridiron Hall of Fame
Nick Filardo became the latest member of the Mineral Point Gridiron Hall of Fame at halftime of the August 18 home football game vs. Lake Country Lutheran. Nick Filardo Halfback/Receiver/Defensive Back/Punt & Kick Returner 1987-88 Nick is one of three Filardo brothers that graduated from Mineral Point. His older brother, John, set the standard for… Continue Reading Filardo Enters Gridiron Hall of Fame
Board Votes to Hire Additional First Grade Teacher
A group of engaged parents filled the Board room Monday night in support of an additional 1st grade teacher being hired, which the School Board then voted unanimously to approve. Member Jeff Basting was absent. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The Board has a policy that states it will strive for class… Continue Reading Board Votes to Hire Additional First Grade Teacher
Stakeholders Craft Strategic Plan Update
“Grounded by our history, as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, MPSD is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world.” This is the mission statement the District has been operating under since the last Strategic Plan was completed in… Continue Reading Stakeholders Craft Strategic Plan Update
Fitzsimmons, Schriefer Attend Badger Girls And Boys State
Katie Fitzsimmons and Haakon Schriefer represented Mineral Point High School at Badger Girls and Boys State this summer. Badger Girls and Boys State are programs that teach students the inner workings of our government. The girls met at UW-Oshkosh and the boys at Ripon College. Upon arrival, they were grouped into cities and counties which… Continue Reading Fitzsimmons, Schriefer Attend Badger Girls And Boys State
Francois Appointed Master Educator Assessor
Mineral Point Superintendent Dr. Luke Francois has been appointed by State Superintendent Dr. Tony Evers to serve as a Wisconsin Master Educator Assessment Process (WMEAP) Assessor. WMEAP is an assessment process for achieving the voluntary Wisconsin Master Educator license. Francois served on his first panel in July for candidates looking to become Master Administrators. WMEAP… Continue Reading Francois Appointed Master Educator Assessor
Baseball Team Honored
The high school baseball team was feted for its spring season with an awards banquet July 26. Award winners included: MVP Hitter: Brant James MVP Pitcher: Joey Dolphin and Brant James Most Dedicated: Justin Baehler and Brant James Most Improved: Grady Gorgen Most Hits: Brant James Most Stolen Bases: Brandon Dolphin and Grady Gorgen Captain:… Continue Reading Baseball Team Honored
Registration 2017-2018
Again this year, the Mineral Point School District will be gathering student demographics and forms utilizing Skyward Family Access. Our goal is to allow you to complete these tasks from home so you do NOT have to wait in line. MPSD will have two Information/Picture Days at the Middle/High School Cafetorium, August 3 and August 15… Continue Reading Registration 2017-2018
Hire of English Teacher Approved
The Board of Education held a brief meeting the morning of Tuesday, July 25 to approve the hiring of a high school English teacher. By a 5-0 vote (with Andy Busch and Larry Dolphin absent), the Board approved the hire of Brittany Roscovius. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is set for Monday, August 14… Continue Reading Hire of English Teacher Approved