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Leading From the Middle
I had the pleasure of representing Mineral Point Schools at the Wisconsin State Reading Association convention two weeks ago. I led a session on the connection between literacy and tinkering, making and innovating. My goal was to create a conversation around what’s possible with regard to the hands-on experiences kids naturally engage in and how… Continue Reading Leading From the Middle
Strong Academic Growth Recognized in MP Schools
The Mineral Point Unified School District received more outstanding academic news this week, this time from the Cooperative Educational Service Agency #6 in Oshkosh. CESA 6 is currently engaged in a study of its Effectiveness Project districts who have seen exemplary academic growth from the 2012-13 to 2015-16 school years. Of districts participating in the… Continue Reading Strong Academic Growth Recognized in MP Schools
Forensics Team Advances 37 Students to Districts
The 2017 Mineral Point High School Forensics team had its Sub-District competition Monday night at Argyle and all of the entries advanced to the District festivals to be held Wednesday, March 22 at Lancaster and Saturday, March 25 at UW-Platteville. Students needed to score a 16 (or better) out of 25 possible points in a… Continue Reading Forensics Team Advances 37 Students to Districts
Telepresence Brings Holocaust Survivor to MPMS
Mineral Point Middle School students were able to experience speaking directly to a Holocaust survivor, thanks to telepresence equipment connecting them with Ruth Mermelstein. This program was made possible through the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center in Glen Clove, NY. Ruth was born in Sighet, part of northern Transylvania in Romania, and was one of… Continue Reading Telepresence Brings Holocaust Survivor to MPMS
MPMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2016-17 school year. HIGH HONORS Eighth Grade: Macy Aschliman, Alexis Berget, Emily Cody, Brayden Dailey, Sira James, Ian Keyes, Ivy Lawinger, Grant Lee, Skylar Martin, Haily Murphy, Daniel Nordstrom, Tatum Novak, Chloe Oberhauser, Sadie Owens, Nolan Springer, Cecilia Stanton, Will… Continue Reading MPMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
MPHS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2016-17 school year. HIGH HONORS Seniors: Elise Ames, Cassandra Bossert, Addyson Chambers, Haley Chubb, Morgan Fitzsimmons, Destinee Kruser, Rebekah Ottoway, Hannah Parkinson, Grant Rose, Boone Schmitz, Sydney Staver, Jalissa Weier, Chad Yeager. Juniors: Danielle Blum, Madison Bowers, William Carrington, Evelynn… Continue Reading MPHS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Pointer Podcast: I Like to Play Football by Levi
Levi wrote about playing football with his dad. You can listen to Levi read aloud his own writing below.
Board Learns Proposed State Budget Impacts
At Monday night’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Luke Francois spent time discussing with the Board and public Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal and what the possible implications would be for the Mineral Point School District. (Continue after the video for more article text). These are detailed in Francois’ report here: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=40042835 He was quick to… Continue Reading Board Learns Proposed State Budget Impacts
Students Write to Ruby Bridges
Mrs. Lifka Bennett’s 5th graders have just completed an in-depth study of Ruby Bridges as part of the Civil Rights Unit and Black History Month. Mrs. Bennett was able to locate her mailing address (she lives in New Orleans) and her students wrote personal letters to her. Ruby Nell Bridges Hall (born September 8, 1954) is an American… Continue Reading Students Write to Ruby Bridges
5th Graders Collaborate Globally with Peers
One of the district’s initiatives is to integrate technology within classroom instruction. 5th graders and teachers at Mineral Point Elementary School have taken this to a new level. In a previous post, it was shared that students and teachers are using Google Classroom, a learning management system, to communicate and collaborate with peers in Italy… Continue Reading 5th Graders Collaborate Globally with Peers