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2021 School Board Candidate Field
The deadline to file for candidacy to appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, April 6 Mineral Point School Board election was Tuesday, January 5 at 5 pm. Candidates whose names will appear on the ballot include: Aaron A. Dunn (incumbent) and Justin Skelding. There are three available seats. Robert Janetka has filed paperwork to… Continue Reading 2021 School Board Candidate Field
Fall District Solo & Ensemble Results
Because of the pandemic, Mineral Point High School band and choir students participated in Fall District Solo & Ensemble virtually by submitting videos of their performances to the Wisconsin School Music Association for adjudication. The Class A Starred First entries will advance to the State Competition in January. There will be another solo & ensemble… Continue Reading Fall District Solo & Ensemble Results
Elementary Event: Meet and Greet with Teaching Interns
On Tuesday, December 22 at 6:30 P.M., the elementary school will be hosting a virtual meet and greet with our teaching interns. Click here or select the button below to add this event to your calendar. The Zoom information is included in the notes. We have hired four teachers from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to… Continue Reading Elementary Event: Meet and Greet with Teaching Interns
Middle/High School 2nd Semester Plan
With the district’s decision to come back to four days of in-person instruction beginning January 4, 2021, we are preparing for this new situation. Please review the documents below that will outline how the schedule will work beginning January 4, as well as a description of the schedule should the need arise for another pivot… Continue Reading Middle/High School 2nd Semester Plan
Board Discusses Plans for Second Semester
The School Board spent a majority of its regular monthly meeting Monday discussing instructional plans for second semester, which will begin Monday, January 4, 2021. (Go to the 25 minute, 15 second mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/cpzUXZfpaFI The Board unanimously affirmed its intent to return from Winter Break Monday, January 4 to four days of in-person… Continue Reading Board Discusses Plans for Second Semester
Elementary School Transition Plan – December 2020
With the district’s decision to come back to four days of in-person instruction beginning January 4, 2021, we are preparing for this new situation. Our goal is to make the transition process as seamless and as safe as possible while acknowledging that this change will be a challenge. First, an overview: The schools will facilitate… Continue Reading Elementary School Transition Plan – December 2020
Board Holds Emergency Meeting
The School Board held an emergency meeting Thursday, December 10 and voted unanimously to remain in our all-virtual model until Winter Break (last day of classes is Tuesday, December 22 with staff having a work day Wednesday, December 23). Video link: https://youtu.be/3Ro1aw_hcYo The Board also voted their intent unanimously to have students return Monday, January 4… Continue Reading Board Holds Emergency Meeting
Winter Sports Information
Hello #PointerNation — The winter sports season is upon us. Hopefully the information below helps supporting our teams easier for you. Please save this message for future reference. SCHEDULES (subject to change) Please continue to check the RSchools website calendar for updates as well: https://www.swwal.org/public/genie/381/school/6/ Boys Basketball: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HyxgRxbWvFACBvDsUSD5nq4lmOd673Lu/view?usp=sharing Girls Basketball: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cFZ4ylkpbpZcWjIb6Zl5syMZjUfnHd2X/view?usp=sharing Gymnastics: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkXuGVNNbfDGjeC50ospDO2xMGx5D1qc/view?usp=sharing Wrestling: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hhswh5I-zX9Ugs7x2SRsnVpJZ3d0UR6L/view?usp=sharing SWAL… Continue Reading Winter Sports Information
MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2020-21 school year. HIGH HONORS Eighth Grade: Reid Acherman, Allyson Baehler, Lillianna Berget, Hallie Brant, Cylin Carey, Roen Carey, Addison Christopher, Isabelle Coogan, Julianna Cool, Isabella Dannenberg, Colton Dochnahl, Michael Edgington, Raegan Galle, Matthew Goninen, Elizabeth Hoffman, Eliza Ingwell, Alan… Continue Reading MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Sense of Excitement
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright If you take a ride through town right now, you will see many homes have been decorated for the upcoming holiday season. The recent warm weather has made it easy for families to get outside. In your travels, I hope you have had a chance to drive past the elementary school. … Continue Reading Sense of Excitement