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After a severe storm last summer took down several majestic oaks in the Mineral Point Elementary School oak savanna, many people were naturally a bit saddened by the loss of the historic trees, which were hundreds of years old. But, thanks in large part to the idea from local woodcarver, John Sharp, one will be… Continue Reading Oak tree receives new life

Mineral Point Elementary held its spelling bee Friday, January 9. Congratulations to the winners!  Junior Bee (Grades 1-2): 1st Matthew Goninen, 2nd Alyssa Jones, 3rd Claire Steffes. Grades 3-5 Bee: 1st Harvest Day, 2nd Rylee Thompson, 3rd Abby Webb. Harvest Day will represent Mineral Point Elementary at the next level of the Scripps National Spelling… Continue Reading Top Spellers

Spring classes begin next week in nursing that will be offered via telepresence at MP Schools.  The community at large is welcome to register, pay for, and take any of the courses listed at MP Schools. Contact Marlene Klein at 608-822-2630. Please register online through the Continuing Education Portal: www.swtc.edu. SOUTHWEST TECH ITV & ONLINE CLASS & TEXTBOOK… Continue Reading SWTC Telepresence Courses

I hope the Holiday Break has found Mineral Point families and the community with much needed rest and opportunity to join families.  As the 2014 school year draws to a close, and 2015 is upon us, now is the time to commence planning for the rest of the school year and beyond.  A Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)… Continue Reading 2014 A Year In Review

The Mineral Point 5th graders held their annual Victorian Christmas Monday. Students dressed in Victorian-era clothing and learned about old-fashioned ways. Special moments included: an antique presentation from Don Hawkins, Victorian home tour from Don and Lisa Hay, playing old parlor games, and Dr. Lindsey teaching old time medical practices. This event is one of… Continue Reading Victorian Christmas

Sandy Weitzel, middle school instructional assistant, was named the December Porcelain Apple Winner for Mineral Point Middle School. The following was written about her by Dan Rhode: “The role of education assistants has changed massively.  Originally assistants were tasked with bulletin boards, correcting papers and ‘helping the teacher.’  In Mineral Point the role of assistants… Continue Reading December Porcelain Apple Winner

Monday, 4th graders made fleece tie blankets to donate to children in need at area hospitals as part of a community service project. “This beloved project first began last year and was a favorite of students, staff, and parents,” said teacher Lynn Ross. “This year we have invited parents and grandparents to help out with… Continue Reading Blankets for hospitals

Some people are just born to do certain things. One could think Bruce Springsteen was talking about Hannah Owens when he penned the words to “Born to Run,” except for the fact Owens wasn’t alive then. But that is exactly what she was born to do. The Mineral Point High School senior has been a member of the Dodgeville-Mineral… Continue Reading Born to Run

Mineral Point Elementary presented its annual Holiday Concert Thursday, December 18 in front of a packed house in the middle/high school gym. Deck  The concert was under the direction of Mr. Jeff David and Mr. Kevin Cooley. Songs performed included: 5th grade band: Jingle Bells, William Tell Overture, Ode to Joy; 5th grade chorus: Zumba… Continue Reading Deck the Halls

Congratulations to Morgan Burris, Pre K and Early Childhood teacher, for being this month’s Grand Apple Winner at Mineral Point Elementary. “Morgan is a fabulous teaching partner,” said Laura Busch. “She values children for exactly WHO they are and teaches according to their needs. She makes each child feel like the special little person they… Continue Reading December Grand Apple Winner