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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
December Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its December Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, December 1 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. Austin Gough Austin… Continue Reading December Students of the Month
School Board Member Guide for Candidates
The role of School Board Member is challenging yet rewarding. The mission of the school board is to improve student learning and prepare students for a bright future in a big world. As an individual contributor to collective board decisions, a member identifies policies to improve schools and celebrates successes with the Mineral Point community. … Continue Reading School Board Member Guide for Candidates
3D printer continues to amaze
Austin Gough has recently used the tech ed department’s 3D printer to complete a pretty impressive project. The senior spent days working on a sword. Even when the school’s printer broke down, he was not deterred and ventured to an outside source to finish the endeavor. “Austin is a self motivated student with a passion for… Continue Reading 3D printer continues to amaze
Math Team Does Well at UWP
A big high five goes out to the high school Math Team for doing very well at a recent UW-Platteville competition. Those receiving special recognition for exceeding a certain percentile based on age groups were: David Kelm, Haakon Schriefer, Caden Jackson, and Mitchell Schaaf.
11/20 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 11/20/15 Nov. 18: A bill draft circulating… Continue Reading 11/20 Legislative Update
School Board Election Info
It’s time to be thinking of school board candidates. The election will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The term of office for these school board members is three years beginning Monday, April 25, 2016. Incumbents whose seats are up for re-election include Matt Lindsey and Larry Steffes. Steffes has said he will run for… Continue Reading School Board Election Info
The Great Conversation
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Jamie Vollmer speak at the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association annual conference in Stevens Point. Superintendent Luke Francois provided me with his copy of Jamie’s book “Schools Cannot do it Alone” to read to prepare myself for what might be the topic of the presentation.… Continue Reading The Great Conversation