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Scholarship Established in Murphy’s Memory
A new scholarship, The RON MURPHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, is being established at Mineral Point High School to honor the life and legacy of the teacher, coach, friend, and colleague. The information about the scholarship and how to donate: The fund will establish The Ron Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of Ron,… Continue Reading Scholarship Established in Murphy’s Memory
Novak, Oberhauser are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its February Students of the Month at a virtual meeting Tuesday, February 2. The Kiwanis Club is meeting via Zoom during the pandemic. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by staff at the high school, and their… Continue Reading Novak, Oberhauser are Students of the Month
Board Holds Special Meeting
Monday evening, the Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting to discuss current quarantine guidelines, as well as spectators for the WIAA Sectional Wrestling meet MP is hosting Saturday. Video link: https://youtu.be/DLq9CaxbYmU No action was taken to change the current quarantine guidelines being followed by the district. Currently, the district follows Iowa County Health Department,… Continue Reading Board Holds Special Meeting
Fall State Solo & Ensemble Results
Because of the pandemic, Mineral Point High School band and choir students participated in Fall State Solo & Ensemble virtually by submitting videos of their performances to the Wisconsin School Music Association for adjudication. There will be another solo & ensemble competition opportunity this spring. Congratulations to these students for qualifying for State and having… Continue Reading Fall State Solo & Ensemble Results
Second Basketball Hall of Fame Class Inducted
The Mineral Point Basketball Hall of Fame recently welcomed its second class. Originally the group was to be recognized last weekend, but due to the pandemic, the group will be recognized at a game early next basketball season. This year’s Hall of Fame members will join last year’s group of Jim Bennett, Karla Gribble, Pat… Continue Reading Second Basketball Hall of Fame Class Inducted
Board Votes for Ron Murphy Field
At its regular monthly January meeting, the School Board unanimously approved a request to name the new football field in honor of late MPHS Coach and Teacher Ron Murphy. (Go to the two hour, 28 minute mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/XjV4Gy2whmw In materials from the Stadium Project when fundraising began, in order to obtain naming rights to… Continue Reading Board Votes for Ron Murphy Field
Second Semester Underway
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright The second semester is underway as we return to school after Winter Break. It is hard to believe we have been through half of the school year. Construction progress has continued at the elementary building. The new addition is closed in, and dry, while the construction workers begin putting in some… Continue Reading Second Semester Underway
Family Request for Elementary School Dismissal – January 8, 2021
Hello MPES families, Since construction began this school year on the new gymnasium and library, the upper parking lot has been closed. That has required all staff to park along neighboring streets. Everyone has been great about managing this inconvenience. We know that it is not forever. We bring this up as we would like… Continue Reading Family Request for Elementary School Dismissal – January 8, 2021
Elementary School Morning Drop Off Update: January 6, 2021
With more students back in the building, along with less students using bus services plus a later opening (7:45), we are noticing increased traffic during morning drop off. To help alleviate congestion in the morning, we are proposing the following system. Students in Grades 4K, 3-5: Drop Off on Cothern St Coming off Front St… Continue Reading Elementary School Morning Drop Off Update: January 6, 2021
Cody, Straka are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its January Students of the Month at a virtual meeting Tuesday, January 5. The Kiwanis Club is meeting via Zoom during the pandemic. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by staff at the high school, and their… Continue Reading Cody, Straka are Students of the Month