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Back to School with Focus and PLCs
As I begin my fifth year at Mineral Point Schools, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the students and staff of our district. Together we have accomplished so much in the focus areas of academics, fiscal responsibility, communication, and community partnerships. For the fourth consecutive year, the district’s academic scores increased in almost… Continue Reading Back to School with Focus and PLCs
English Language Learner volunteers desired
The Mineral Point School District is seeking volunteers to deliver English Language Proficiency Assessments to students identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). ELL instructors are also expected to develop English Proficiency and to meet academic and achievement standards and accountability measures as well as provide students, parents, teachers, and schools with information about how students… Continue Reading English Language Learner volunteers desired
UNIT ONE: Musician of the Week- Composers of the Symphony!
to be edited The Symphony: Week One: Ludwig van Beethoven
Herb Kohl Fellowship Nominations Sought
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation is celebrating its 26th year of providing fellowships for 100 teachers and matching grants to the schools of those teachers. Teacher fellows receive $3,000, with an additional $3,000 grant going to the school of each Kohl fellow. This program is an opportunity to recognize excellence in education, and the Mineral… Continue Reading Herb Kohl Fellowship Nominations Sought
Herb Kohl Fellowship Nominations Sought
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation is celebrating its 26th year of providing fellowships for 100 teachers and matching grants to the schools of those teachers. Teacher fellows receive $3,000, with an additional $3,000 grant going to the school of each Kohl fellow. This program is an opportunity to recognize excellence in education, and the Mineral… Continue Reading Herb Kohl Fellowship Nominations Sought
McKernan, Poad Inducted to Football Hall of Fame
Mineral Point inducted the newest members to its Gridiron Hall of Fame Friday night during halftime of the football game vs. Necedah. Michael Scott McKernan Fullback / Linebacker / Kicker / Punter 1981-1983 Scott McKernan was a three year varsity letterman for the Pointers. As a member of the football team, Scott was mentored by… Continue Reading McKernan, Poad Inducted to Football Hall of Fame
New Staff Welcomed
Mineral Point welcomed its new staff members for orientation Monday, August 17. Besides learning necessary policies and procedures, the group was also treated to a guided tour around Mineral Point by former school board member, Dick Austin. We welcome our new staff members: Tim Bauman, Orientation and Mobility Teacher Tim is from East Dubuque, Illinois… Continue Reading New Staff Welcomed
New Staff Welcomed
Mineral Point welcomed its new staff members for orientation Monday, August 17. Besides learning necessary policies and procedures, the group was also treated to a guided tour around Mineral Point by former school board member, Dick Austin. We welcome our new staff members: Tim Bauman, Orientation and Mobility Teacher Tim is from East Dubuque, Illinois… Continue Reading New Staff Welcomed
August School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday. One item that required timely action was approval of academic standards. The Wisconsin Association of School Boards recommends that each school board include an agenda item regarding academic standards in the agenda for the first meeting that it is practical to do so after… Continue Reading August School Board Meeting
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