FFA Attends Sectional Leadership Workshop

Scott Pittz, Tea Bossert, Steven Blume, Tommie Loken, Eric Heisner, Morgan Fitzsimmons, Jake Steffes, Katie Fitzsimmons, and Elizabeth Moellers, of the Mineral Point FFA Chapter, attended the Sectional Leadership Workshop Thursday, October 1 at River Ridge High School in Patch Grove. The Wisconsin FFA Sectional Leadership Workshop is designed to prepare local FFA chapter officers… Continue Reading FFA Attends Sectional Leadership Workshop

Thank a Principal

October is National Principals’ Month and the Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to salute its three principals–Brad Brogley, Elementary; Vickie Dahl, Middle; and Mitch Wainwright, High. National Principals’ Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great. Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in… Continue Reading Thank a Principal

October School Board Meeting

The Mineral Point School Board met for three hours Monday night dealing with mostly items for information and discussion. Video of the meeting can be obtained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-wrtSHV3v0 The evening began with a formal recognition of Cummins Emission Solutions. The school board recently nominated them for the Wisconsin Association of School Board’s Business Honor Roll and… Continue Reading October School Board Meeting

October Students of the Month

The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 6 at the Pointer Cafe. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by staff at the school, and their biographies are written by themselves. Elizabeth Moellers Elizabeth… Continue Reading October Students of the Month

Queen candidates profiled

MYAH ASCHLIMAN What is your favorite quality about Clara? We’re a lot alike; she’s always making me laugh. What is your favorite quality about Carly? Her positive attitude and how she’s always there for me. What advice would you give freshmen about Homecoming? Go all out every theme day. It makes it more fun! What… Continue Reading Queen candidates profiled

Online Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference scheduling

Dear Parents/Guardians, You are invited to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences online. Conferences willonly take place on Thursday, November 5 and Thursday, November 12. Conferences are 15 minutes in length with start times between 3:45-7:15 pm on both days. Due to time limitations, only ONE conference will be scheduled for each student. This conference… Continue Reading Online Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference scheduling

Regans to lead Homecoming parade

It’s been a few years since Bob Regan graduated from Mineral Point High School. 72 in fact. Back when he earned his diploma in 1943, Bob could’ve never imagined he’d someday be the Homecoming parade marshal. But that is exactly what he and his wife, Helen, will serve as tomorrow night as the parade heads… Continue Reading Regans to lead Homecoming parade

MP wins Bronze School Health Award

Mineral Point Middle/High School has been named a Bronze Wisconsin School Health Award winner from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Receiving this award signifies Mineral Point Middle/High School’s commitment to providing students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy decisions in a supportive school environment that will positively contribute to their academic success.… Continue Reading MP wins Bronze School Health Award

School Board Appreciation Week

The Mineral Point Unified School District will join school districts throughout the state to salute their local education leaders during Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week Oct. 4-10. The commemorative week is designed to recognize the contributions made by Wisconsin’s school board members, including the Mineral Point School Board, who are charged with governing public education… Continue Reading School Board Appreciation Week

MPHS soon to be a 1:1 environment

Exciting news–Using dollars budgeted for new equipment, Chromebooks will soon be available for grades 11-12 with hopes of having a device in every high school student’s hands by the beginning of the second quarter. This was prompted by teachers requesting these devices for juniors and seniors and will help eliminate problems in some classes with… Continue Reading MPHS soon to be a 1:1 environment