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Starting Over Again
During the 4th of July weekend, our family visited my parents in the small town I grew up in. It was nice to see familiar faces and catch up on things. My son, a very curious nine year old (as most nine year olds are), asked what I did for fun when I was his age.… Continue Reading Starting Over Again
Projected State Aid Down for 16-17
The $108.1 million bump in state general aid from Wisconsin’s biennial budget means 61 percent of school districts (260 of 424) will see an increase in state aid for the 2016-17 school year, according to estimates released July 1 by the Department of Public Instruction. Unfortunately, the Mineral Point Unified School District is not one… Continue Reading Projected State Aid Down for 16-17
Southwest Health is First Championship Club Donor
The Mineral Point Unified School District, along with the Mineral Point Stadium Project, are pleased to announce its first Championship Club donation in the amount of $25,000 from The Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health in Platteville. This donation will play an integral part in advancing forward the building of the Mineral Point Stadium Project. The… Continue Reading Southwest Health is First Championship Club Donor
Let Your Kids Fail
by Superintendent Luke Francois Let Your Kids Fail What? The Superintendent is suggesting parents let kids fail? That’s right. I am. A recent video on Twitter inspired me to write about letting kids fail. As a wrestler in high school and college, I won many more matches than I lost. Memorable matches I lost… Continue Reading Let Your Kids Fail
Chambers, Schultz play in WBCA All-Star Game
Clara Chambers and Jessica Schultz, members of the 2016 Mineral Point State Championship Team, had the honor of playing in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game Friday, June 17 at JustAGame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. Unfortunately, their Division 4 South squad fell to the North by a score of 81-54. Jessica finished with nine… Continue Reading Chambers, Schultz play in WBCA All-Star Game
MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is pleased to announce its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2015-16 school year. High Honors 6th Grade: Bryce Acherman, Ashlie Baumgartner, Eloise Chambers, Makenna Ferrell, Tanner Goninen, Emily Graber, Bo Hanson, Drew Hottenstein, Miles Houtakker, Lexi Kinch, Mallory Lindsey, Ross Lindsey, Haydn Marr, Trapper Nafzger, Callie Pierce, Brett Roberts, Alyssa… Continue Reading MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is pleased to announce its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2015-16 school year. High Honors Freshmen: Michaela Acherman, Mara Aschliman, Karsten Bakken, Matthew Berg, Megan Berg, Caden Carey, Curtis Cox, Karissa Deutsch, Madisen Faull, Zula Flanary, Zoe Hay, Kaitlyn Kinch, Josie Lindholm, Brady Palzkill, Daniel Pittz, McKenna Reichling, Noah Stanton,… Continue Reading MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
FFA Advances to Nationals
Mineral Point FFA was once again well represented at the 87th annual State Convention June 13-16 in Madison. The Livestock Judging Team of Scott Pittz, Boone Schmitz, Morgan Fitzsimmons, and Martina Steffes placed first and will be advancing to Nationals in Indianapolis in October. Morgan was also the top judging individual. Morgan will also be… Continue Reading FFA Advances to Nationals
Chambers, Qualley Play on All-Star Softball Team
Pointer Seniors Clara Chambers and Carlie Qualley participated in the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association All-Star Game Tuesday, June 14 in Wisconsin Dells. Wisconsin’s top seniors compete annually in the WFSCA Senior All-Star Game. Nominated by their coaches and selected for their softball accomplishments throughout their high school careers, the seniors come to Wisconsin Dells… Continue Reading Chambers, Qualley Play on All-Star Softball Team
June School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held its regularly monthly meeting Monday, tackling several large agenda items. Video is posted below. Continue reading past the video for more article text. The Board heard a proposal from Superintendent Luke Francois regarding Mineral Point taking over the CESA #3 Alternative School, which is currently held in the old… Continue Reading June School Board Meeting