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Wainwright Named Interim Superintendent
Following a special School Board meeting Wednesday, August 15, the Board voted in favor of hiring Mitch Wainwright as Interim Superintendent and High School Principal. Mr. Wainwright has been serving as MPHS Principal since the 2011-12 school year. Voting in favor were Everett Lindsey, Andy Busch, Nate Chambers, Aaron Dunn, and Jeff Basting. Opposed were… Continue Reading Wainwright Named Interim Superintendent
#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
Board Discusses Pre K Classroom Location
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the Early Childhood/Pre K classroom location. (Scroll past video for more article text) Following recommendations from FEH to relocate EC/Pre K to the ground floor for safety reasons, and parents suggesting the same, it was the recommendation of Superintendent Luke Francois to… Continue Reading Board Discusses Pre K Classroom Location
Wainwright Offered Interim Superintendent Position, Pending Negotiations
A full agenda with important items kept the Mineral Point School Board busy Monday night during a five hour meeting held in the library due to an overflow crowd. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Superintendent Transition Plan The Board voted on two matters pertaining to the superintendent transition plan. Following closed session,… Continue Reading Wainwright Offered Interim Superintendent Position, Pending Negotiations
#PointerNation Welcomes Chuck Smet
Chuck Smet Middle School Project Lead the Way Teacher Elementary School Project Lead the Way Coordinator High school graduated from: St. Lawrence Seminary in Mt. Calvary, WI College: UW-Platteville Previous employment: 1978-1994 Wisconsin Heights Schools and 1994 -2018 Platteville Schools. Spouse/children names: Spouse Marcia. Children Kurt and Amanda. Hobbies/Free time interests: Working on the 100… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Chuck Smet
#PointerNation Welcomes Alison Sauter
Alison Sauter Speech & Language Teacher Hometown: Wauwatosa, WI High school graduated from: Wauwatosa West High School College: Alison earned her Bachelor’s from UW-Madison, majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Religious Studies with a minor in Leadership. In August, she will complete her Master’s from UW-Milwaukee in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Previous employment: Alison… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Alison Sauter
MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2017-18 school year. HIGH HONORS Sixth Grade: Malea Aschliman, Charlie DaVee, Libby Dunn, Gracelyn Foster, Breanna Goninen, Madisyn Heim, Estella James, Emma Knutson, Morgan Palzkill, Brady Radtke, Alex Ross, Regan Schuette, Landon Thousand, Bryce Vamstad, Abigail Webb, Eleanor Webb. Seventh… Continue Reading MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
#PointerNation Welcomes Elizabeth Walter
Elizabeth Walter Middle School Special Education Teacher Hometown: Viola High school graduated from: Kickapoo Area Schools College: Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Communication and Sciences Disorders with a Human Services Foundation minor. She is working on her Master’s in Special Education with a Cross-Categorical Emphasis and plans to… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Elizabeth Walter