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August School Board Notes & Votes
Following closed session at Monday night’s regular School Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved by a 6-0 vote (with Joni Heisner absent) the hiring of Tom Ingwell as the next Elementary Principal. Mr. Ingwell has been employed with the District since January 2018 as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher and was previously a Pointer from… Continue Reading August School Board Notes & Votes
New Principals Excited to Lead
Tom Ingwell Elementary Principal We would like to introduce a familiar face as our next #PointerNation Elementary Principal. Mr. Tom Ingwell has been employed with the District since January 2018 as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher and was previously a Pointer from 2012-14 as an Elementary Instructional Assistant. Tom is a graduate of Darlington. He… Continue Reading New Principals Excited to Lead
#PointerNation Welcomes Valerie Martin
Valerie Martin Middle/High School Business Teacher Hometown: She grew up in Cassville but currently resides in Platteville. High School graduated from: Cassville College: Valerie earned her Bachelors from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Communication Technologies with an emphasis in Broadcast Production and a minor in Business. She went on to receive her Masters from the University of… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Valerie Martin
#PointerNation Welcomes Kaelyn Martin
Kaelyn Martin 3rd Grade Teacher Hometown: Montreal West, Quebec, Canada High school graduated from: Villa Maria High School (Montreal, Quebec) College: Kaelyn earned her Bachelors from Concordia University (Montreal, Quebec) in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She also attended Dawson College (Montreal) in Social Sciences: Psychology. Previous employment: Most recently, Kaelyn was a Two-Way Immersion Teacher in 2nd Grade at Sugar Creek Elementary… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Kaelyn Martin
Elementary Again Recognized as Model PLC
Mineral Point Elementary School was recently recognized once again by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement! The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work ® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the… Continue Reading Elementary Again Recognized as Model PLC
#PointerNation Welcomes Mike Hadfield
Mike Hadfield Middle/High School Art Teacher Hometown: Platteville High school graduated from: Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln College: Mike earned his Bachelors from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Art Education. He then went on to receive his Masters in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Previous employment: Most recently, Mike was the Middle/High School Art… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Mike Hadfield
#PointerNation Welcomes Preston Dubey
Preston Dubey Elementary Special Education Teacher Hometown: Mukwonago High school graduated from: Mukwonago College: Preston earned his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Leo University in Sport Business Management. He completed a certification program through eduCATE-WI and holds a Cross-Categorical Special Education teaching license. Previous employment: Most recently, Preston was a Learning Specialist at Rock River Middle… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Preston Dubey
#PointerNation Welcomes Chris Carr
Chris Carr High School Phy Ed Teacher and Middle/High School Activities & Athletic Director Hometown: Darlington High school graduated from: Darlington High School College: Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a minor in Health from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Previous employment: Most recently, Chris was an Adaptive Physical Education, Health, and… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Chris Carr
Baker, Bauman, Tibbits to Enter Football Hall of Fame
Three deserving individuals have been selected for induction into the 2023 Class of the Mineral Point Football Hall of Fame. The trio will be honored at the home game vs. Lancaster Friday, August 18. Following the game, all are welcome to celebrate the new award winners at Dodge-Point Country Club. Bob Baker #30 Nose Tackle… Continue Reading Baker, Bauman, Tibbits to Enter Football Hall of Fame
#PointerNation Welcomes Ryne Ponsler
Ryne Ponsler High School Spanish Teacher Hometown: Ladysmith High school graduated from: Ladysmith College: Ryne earned his Bachelors in Spanish Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Previous employment: Most recently, Ryne was the Spanish Teacher at Darlington High School, and prior to that, was the Spanish Teacher at River Valley High School. Family: Ryne… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Ryne Ponsler