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FFA Career Development Events Qualify for State
At the FFA District Career Development Events held at UW-Platteville, Mineral Point had several teams compete with two of the teams qualifying for state competition to be held on April 27th at UW-Madison. The Wildlife team of Brady Roberts, Jacob Moellers, Larry Steffes, and Blake Wendhausen placed 1st and will head to state. Individual highlights for Wildlife… Continue Reading FFA Career Development Events Qualify for State
Mineral Point Elementary School Recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work™
Mineral Point, WI, April 11, 2018 — Mineral Point Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. PLCs are schools and districts in which… Continue Reading Mineral Point Elementary School Recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work™
Board Honors Outgoing Members
The Mineral Point School Board had very few action items on its agenda Monday night, and instead, spent a great deal of the meeting hearing reports. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The meeting began with recognitions of State Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Contest, State FFA Speaking Contest, State Herb Kohl Award Winners,… Continue Reading Board Honors Outgoing Members
Boys Basketball Team Honored for Memorable Season
The Mineral Point High School Basketball team held its awards banquet Sunday, April 8 in the cafetorium. The varsity was celebrated for its 21-5 record and 1st place finish in the SWAL Conference at 13-1, WIAA Regional Championship, as well as advancing to the WIAA Sectional Final game. The varsity reserve finished 16-6 overall, and… Continue Reading Boys Basketball Team Honored for Memorable Season
High School Musicians Qualify for State
Mineral Point High School musicians competed at the Wisconsin School Music Association’s District Solo/Ensemble Contest held at Darlington April 7. The following received a Starred First rating in Class A and have advanced to the State competition at UW-Platteville to be held Saturday, April 28. Michaela Acherman, Soprano Solo Megan Berg, Music Theater-Soprano/Alto Solo Megan… Continue Reading High School Musicians Qualify for State
Chitwood Participates in State Spelling Bee
A big congratulations to middle school student Allison Chitwood who qualified for the State Spelling Bee in Madison held on Saturday, March 24. She qualified by winning the Sectional Spelling Bee at Highland, after also winning the MPMS Spelling Bee in January.
Renwick is Finalist for EdTech School Leader Award
The finalists for The EdTech Awards 2018 have been announced April 2 to a global online audience of millions of educators, technologists, students, parents, and policymakers interested in creating a better future for education. Mineral Point Elementary Principal Matt Renwick is one of the finalists for the EdTech School Leadership Award. Now in its 8th… Continue Reading Renwick is Finalist for EdTech School Leader Award
Chambers, Dunn, Lindsey Claim MP School Board Seats
Results are in for the Mineral Point School Board election April 3, 2018. These are unofficial and have not been canvassed at this time. Three seats were available on the Board, each for a three-year term. Nathan D. Chambers led all candidates with 959 votes, Aaron Dunn took second with 883 votes, and Everett… Continue Reading Chambers, Dunn, Lindsey Claim MP School Board Seats
Wedig, Miller to Lead Class of 2018 Commencement
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its top scholars for the Class of 2018: Valedictorian Jacob Wedig and Salutatorian Hans Miller. Graduation is set for Friday, May 25 at 7 pm in the high school gym. Jacob Wedig Jacob Wedig has been named the Valedictorian of the Mineral Point High School Class of… Continue Reading Wedig, Miller to Lead Class of 2018 Commencement
Forensic Competitors Qualify for State
Forensic students competed at various District festivals, with the last one wrapping up Saturday, March 24 at UW-Platteville. Students needed to score a 20 (or better) out of 25 possible points in a minimum of two of the three rounds in order to advance to State, which will be held Friday, April 20 at UW-Madison.… Continue Reading Forensic Competitors Qualify for State