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Coding builds engagement, excitement
“Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer…because it teaches you how to think.” Steve Jobs Mineral Point Middle and High School math and science students, and computer/business students, participated in the Hour of Code this past week, an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can… Continue Reading Coding builds engagement, excitement
12/11 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 12/11/15 1. Dec. 11: A bill to require… Continue Reading 12/11 Legislative Update
Test drive raises over $4k for football
On October 3rd, Mineral Point School District families and fans participated in a “Ram Gridiron Challenge Fundraiser” and raised $4,220.00 for the school’s football program. The Ram Truck brand contributed $20 for each test drive in a new, award-winning Ram truck. The class of 2017 was also awarded $500 from Ram Truck brand for completing… Continue Reading Test drive raises over $4k for football
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.