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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
Holiday Concert Practice 2015
[UPDATED 11/22] K – Santa Claus is Coming to Town Frosty the Snowman 1- Here comes Santa Claus Jingle Bell Rock 2- Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Youre a mean one, Mr. Grinch 3- White Christmas Mele Kalikimaka 4- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Recorder Piece 5- Christmastime is Here Carol of the Bells… Continue Reading Holiday Concert Practice 2015
MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its first quarter honor roll for 2015-16. HIGH HONORS Sixth Grade: Bryce Acherman, Eloise Chambers, Makenna Ferrell, Ella Fox, Tanner Goninen, Emily Graber, Bo Hanson, Drew Hottenstein, Ellie Janetka, Lexi Kinch, Mallory Lindsey, Trapper Nafzger, Callie Pierce, Brett Roberts, Alyssa Roelli, Delaney Ross, Kennedy Smith, Emma Steffes,… Continue Reading MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Garden Keeps Growing
It’s always an exciting time when a project is gaining traction and generating buzz. That is the case for the Mineral Point School Garden. The garden, which is located on the south side of the elementary, keeps contributing more valuable experience and knowledge for students with each passing year. The latest bounty comes in the… Continue Reading Garden Keeps Growing
Fall All-Conference Athletes
The following Mineral Point athletes received all-conference recognition this fall. Football First Team: Steven Blume (Special Teams), Curtis Cox (Offense), Dylan MacGilvra (Offense), Scott Pittz (Offense and Defense). Second Team: Steven Blume (Offense and Defense), Joey Dolphin (Defense), Eric Heisner (Offense), Dylan MacGilvra (Defense), Lucas Sanchez (Offense and Defense), Lance Steffes (Offense). Honorable Mention: Logan… Continue Reading Fall All-Conference Athletes