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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
Gifted and Talented Facilitator
Mineral Point has a vacancy in the position of Gifted and Talented Facilitator as an additive stipend. Responsibilities of the facilitator are found in the document attached with key responsibility to develop individual learning plans for students that qualify as gifted and talented. Please apply to Superintendent Luke Francois 987-0740.
Counselor’s Corner
From the Counselor’s Corner… What Does a School Counselor Do? Collaborate with parents, teachers, administration and other support staff to enhance and support your child’s educational experience. Teach weekly “Life Skills” classes that assist student learning of life skills like managing emotions, solving conflicts, establishing a growth mindset, making and keeping friends, making healthy choices… Continue Reading Counselor’s Corner
A SWOT Analysis
Education is filled with acronyms such as NCLB, CCSS, PLC, ELL, and RTI, to name a few. How many of the above can you name? Check yourself with the answers at the end of this column. I hesitate to throw one more acronym into the mix; however, leadership often conducts a SWOT analysis. A SWOT… Continue Reading A SWOT Analysis