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FFA attends National Convention
On October 28, through October 30, the Mineral Point FFA Chapter was represented at the 88th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The following members were present for the convention: Tommie Loken, Katie Fitzsimmons, Sheylynn Pickel, Tea Bossert, Martina Steffes, Bailey Hermanson, chaperone Bill Ottoway and Chapter Advisor Mike Robinson. The purpose of the convention… Continue Reading FFA attends National Convention
Francois elected to WI School Music Association Board of Directors
Mineral Point Superintendent Luke Francois has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) and will begin his service effective December 1 for the District 4 geographic area. He replaces Southwestern Superintendent James Egan, who retired. Founded in 1932, WSMA is a non-profit, statewide association serving more than 3,500… Continue Reading Francois elected to WI School Music Association Board of Directors
Cornwall exchange concludes latest chapter
Monday afternoon, a farewell assembly was held for the high school students and staff to say goodbye to the Redruth, Cornwall visitors that have been a part of our school and community for the last two weeks. The student twinning exchange program started in 1999 by Jim Jewell and Glen Ridnour. The men were looking… Continue Reading Cornwall exchange concludes latest chapter
Elementary food drive
Mineral Point Elementary will be holding a food drive with a focus on elementary students showing compassion for others beginning Monday, November 9th through Friday, November 20th. Theme Days: Macaroni Monday Ideas: (macaroni and cheese, boxed pasta, spaghetti sauces, Hamburger Helper, bags of noodles) Toiletries Tuesday Ideas: (Shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, dish… Continue Reading Elementary food drive
Pointers win fall trap conference title
Mineral Point School District’s Trap Shooting Team built upon the success it had in the spring and put together another strong showing this fall in the Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League. The Pointers took first place in Class A Conference 2. Second went to Drummond and third to Elmwood. Individually for males, Owen… Continue Reading Pointers win fall trap conference title
November Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its November Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, November 3 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. McKenzie Schmitz McKenzie… Continue Reading November Students of the Month
Fiscal Responsibility
The District has a strategic plan with four areas of focus: fiscal responsibility, community engagement, academic achievement, and technology. The first of four focus areas of the District’s strategic plan is fiscal responsibility. One goal of the board is to create and implement a communication plan to inform the community on the school budget and… Continue Reading Fiscal Responsibility
MPHS to Present “The Pajama Game”
Mineral Point High School is proud to present its annual musical, “The Pajama Game,” November 21 at 7 pm and November 22 at 2 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. “The Pajama Game” by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross is a musical comedy based on the novel “7 1/2 Cents” by Richard Bissell. The… Continue Reading MPHS to Present “The Pajama Game”
Special School Board Meeting 10/26
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday morning to certify its school portion of the tax levy for the 2015-16 school year and also approve a resignation. Video of the meeting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myBPO0_87ww The levy was the first item on the agenda. Each fall, the school district must certify its tax levy with… Continue Reading Special School Board Meeting 10/26
Checking in with the Superintendent
Friday, October 16 is National Boss’s Day, so it’s fitting then we check in with the leader of the Mineral Point Unified School District, Luke Francois, Ed.D. Francois is in his fifth year holding the district’s top spot. Read his thoughts on his time in Mineral Point below this short quiz. Quiz: How well do… Continue Reading Checking in with the Superintendent