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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
11/13 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 11/13/15 1. Nov. 12: Governor Scott Walker signed… Continue Reading 11/13 Legislative Update
MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2015-16 school year. HIGH HONORS Freshmen: Michaela Acherman, Mara Aschliman, Karsten Bakken, Matthew Berg, Megan Berg, Caden Carey, Curtis Cox, Karissa Deutsch, Madisen Faull, Zula Flanary, Hunter Gordon, Zoe Hay, Savannah Jones, Kaitlyn Kinch, Josie Lindholm, Miranda… Continue Reading MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Dahl receives District V Athletic Director of the Year Award
Mineral Point Athletic Director Vickie Dahl received word this spring she would be honored by the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association as the District 5 Athletic Director of the Year. That award was presented to her November 9 at the WADA convention in Wisconsin Dells. She was in the running for State Athletic Director of the… Continue Reading Dahl receives District V Athletic Director of the Year Award
Poet speaks to students
Mineral Point High School English students received a visit from author Lisa Vihos Wednesday. Vihos is a poet, blogger, and grant writer living in Sheboygan. Currently in a position between jobs, Vihos recently took a break from everyday reality to attend the inaugural 100 Thousand Poets for Change World Conference in Salerno, Italy, where she… Continue Reading Poet speaks to students
November School Board Meeting
Concerned citizens filled the board room Monday night during the regular monthly meeting of the Mineral Point School Board. Video of the meeting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm1Mzm39CaQ The item most people present wished to address was the possible elimination of the Pre K Instructional Assistant position. During a special meeting at the end of October,… Continue Reading November School Board Meeting
District, Doye Honored at State School PR Convention
The Mineral Point Unified School District, and Communications Director Joelle Doye, were recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with two awards for their work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its annual conference in Stevens Point November 5-6 where hundreds of the industry’s top professionals gathered for collaboration… Continue Reading District, Doye Honored at State School PR Convention
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