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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
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