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In order to move forward, we have to let go
In a recent visit to our new location in Mineral Point, our children took advantage of the public swimming pool. This is an outdoor facility built in the 1930s. It was a project that was part of The New Deal’s Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. We were impressed with the great condition that the… Continue Reading In order to move forward, we have to let go
August Special School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday evening to address a few pertinent agenda items. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) At the regular August meeting, the Board approved a purchasing policy that states purchases over $5,000, with a few exceptions, must be pre-approved by the Board. Elementary… Continue Reading August Special School Board Meeting
MP to Receive Sparsity Aid for 16-17
Small rural districts across the state will share $17.7 million in sparsity aid for general school operations, which will be paid on the third Monday in September. For the 2016-17 school year, 141 districts qualified for sparsity aid based on enrollments of 745 or fewer students and membership of less than 10 pupils per square… Continue Reading MP to Receive Sparsity Aid for 16-17
August School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening and took action on a handful of items to help get the start of school ready to roll. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) The Board approved high school, middle school, and employee handbook updates. (Go to the one hour 23 minute mark on… Continue Reading August School Board Meeting
Family Connections at Registration
It was great to meet all of the students and their families at the first Mineral Point School District registration day on Thursday, August 4. I enjoyed the introductions and nice conversations with everyone regarding the upcoming school year. Students also had the opportunity to get their school pictures taken before the year begins. I like… Continue Reading Family Connections at Registration
Selflessness
by Luke Francois, Superintendent A recent trip through North Dakota reminded me of a simple word. Selflessness. Acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of others. I pulled on to an off-ramp and stopped next to a white cross on the side of the road. The cross was most likely from a… Continue Reading Selflessness
Robinson is Outstanding Ag Educator
Mineral Point Agriculture Teacher, Mike Robinson, was honored at the end of June in Appleton at the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE) Conference. Robinson was selected as the Outstanding Agriculture Educator for the section Mineral Point is in and was in the Top Ten for the State of Wisconsin. Unfortunately, he was not chosen… Continue Reading Robinson is Outstanding Ag Educator
Teachers Attend NYC Writing Institute
Three Mineral Point Elementary teachers are having the honor of attending The 23rd Annual August Institute on the Teaching of Writing August 1-5 at Columbia University in New York City. Kimberly Diefenbach, Jill McGuire, and Penny Wiegel are participating. This is designed for educators, classroom teachers, school administrators, and curriculum specialists who are committed to… Continue Reading Teachers Attend NYC Writing Institute
Student Artists to Paint the Point
This year, eight Mineral Point High School students have been invited to participate in a Quick Paint workshop during the Paint the Point event, sponsored by Arts Mineral Point. The students will paint a Mineral Point scene on Saturday, August 13th, under the supervision of one of the professional Paint the Point artists. After the painting… Continue Reading Student Artists to Paint the Point
Baseball team receives awards
The Mineral Point baseball team received its team awards this past week at a banquet. Those honored include, left to right: Curtis Cox, most hits and SWAL All-Conference Honorable Mention; Dylan MacGilvra, captain; Brandon Dolphin, most runs; Joey Dolphin, best ERA, SWAL All-Conference First Team; and Cole Howard, most dedicated and SWAL All-Conference Honorable Mention.… Continue Reading Baseball team receives awards