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Feedback sought on resolution
The Board of Education recently passed a motion 4-3 to draft a resolution to send to lawmakers to exempt Mineral Point Schools from the possession of a firearm in a school zone or modify the law to allow a physically and mentally fit and trained designee identified by the Superintendent of Schools and approved by… Continue Reading Feedback sought on resolution
MPES receives reading growth award
Mineral Point Elementary School was just identified as a school that has demonstrated high reading achievement growth for students with disabilities. The Department of Public Instruction recently conducted a rigorous review of data, based on numerous statistical, geographic and demographic factors. A select number of schools were identified as having both excellence in a single… Continue Reading MPES receives reading growth award
Special School Board meeting 12/21
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday morning to address one agenda item, a proposed trip to Mexico by Spanish teacher Jennifer Wahlin. Video of the meeting can be obtained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzfYIbuXZBU&feature=youtu.be Absent from the meeting were Jeff Basting, Glenn Kinch, and Matt Lindsey. The proposal passed 4-0 with Lisa Hay, Larry… Continue Reading Special School Board meeting 12/21
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