Class of 1936 photo donated

Relatives of Phyllis (Lindholm) James and her sister, Louise (Lindholm) Lehr, gathered Thursday morning January 15 at Mineral Point High School to present a framed class photo of the 1936 Mineral Point High School graduating class to Mineral Point High School Principal, Mitch Wainwright. Phyllis started school when she was four years old because she… Continue Reading Class of 1936 photo donated

Schriefer performs with elite group

Haakon Schriefer has added his name to a short list of musicians in the history of Mineral Point Schools to be a participant in the Wisconsin School Music Association’s state honors project. Schriefer, a freshman trombone player, participated in the state honors concert in November. He was a member of the middle school state honors band as… Continue Reading Schriefer performs with elite group

Oak tree receives new life

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

Top Spellers

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

SWTC Telepresence Courses

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

2014 A Year In Review

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