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12/18 Legislative Update
These weekly updates are to inform those interested in public education in Mineral Point what is happening that may impact school stakeholders. These updates are designed to be informative, factual, and non-partisan. Additional information can be found from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards at: https://wasblegupdate.wordpress.com/ Legislative Update 12/18/15 Dec. 18: The Assembly Education Committee held a day-long… Continue Reading 12/18 Legislative Update
School Board: Is It For You?
A critical time in our school district is upon us — a School Board election. Being a School Board member is anything but glamorous, but fame shouldn’t be why people run for the Board anyway. Your personal time, in many ways, is not your own. Constituents call you, email you, stop you while you’re running errands. You… Continue Reading School Board: Is It For You?
Rep. Pope visits elementary
State Representative Sondy Pope (D-Cross Plains) visited the first grade classrooms of Mineral Point Elementary Wednesday, December 15. As the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Education, and a member of the Legislative Task Force on Urban Education, she is highly invested in our state’s public education and is constantly investigating the successes and… Continue Reading Rep. Pope visits elementary
December School Board Meeting
PLEASE NOTE: While reading the article below and the discussion surrounding firearms in school/on school grounds, the majority vote of the board to draft a resolution in support does nothing at this time to state law that is currently in effect. No firearms are allowed on/in school property, or within 1000 feet of, as per… Continue Reading December School Board Meeting
Coding builds engagement, excitement
“Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer…because it teaches you how to think.” Steve Jobs Mineral Point Middle and High School math and science students, and computer/business students, participated in the Hour of Code this past week, an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can… Continue Reading Coding builds engagement, excitement
12/11 Legislative Update
These weekly updates are to inform those interested in public education in Mineral Point what is happening that may impact school stakeholders. These updates are designed to be informative, factual, and non-partisan. Additional information can be found from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards at: https://wasblegupdate.wordpress.com/ Legislative Update 12/11/15 1. Dec. 11: A bill to require… Continue Reading 12/11 Legislative Update
Test drive raises over $4k for football
On October 3rd, Mineral Point School District families and fans participated in a “Ram Gridiron Challenge Fundraiser” and raised $4,220.00 for the school’s football program. The Ram Truck brand contributed $20 for each test drive in a new, award-winning Ram truck. The class of 2017 was also awarded $500 from Ram Truck brand for completing… Continue Reading Test drive raises over $4k for football
Community hears update on Stadium
Individuals interested in hearing an update on the latest happening with the Mineral Point Stadium Project gathered for an informational meeting Monday night with Superintendent Luke Francois presenting. Francois’ slideshow presentation can be found here in its entirety, which includes more detailed graphs, facts and figures than what are highlighted in the article below: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10xHXDI4Zw2w6eTd_mAF7eXWv3UA1Z156EtS7JoOjZfg/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=5000… Continue Reading Community hears update on Stadium
12/4 Legislative Update
These weekly updates are to inform those interested in public education in Mineral Point what is happening that may impact school stakeholders. These updates are designed to be informative, factual, and non-partisan. Additional information can be found from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards at: https://wasblegupdate.wordpress.com/ Legislative Update 12/4/15 1. Dec. 2: The U.S. House of… Continue Reading 12/4 Legislative Update
Stadium Progress Update Meeting
There will be an informational meeting regarding the Stadium Project and its progression to date Monday, December 7 from 6-7 pm in the District Board Room. The intent of the meeting is to inform people about the status of the stadium and to answer any questions citizens may have, including whether games will be played… Continue Reading Stadium Progress Update Meeting