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Competition and Education
My wife and I attended our first track meet of the year last night. The rain and overall cruddy weather did not sway the student athletes and coaches from completing the events. Our son participated in a team relay, high jump, and shot put. Tomorrow, our daughter will be playing soccer. Another sports seasons has… Continue Reading Competition and Education
Board Approves Salary Schedule for 2019-20
At a special meeting Monday, April 22, the School Board approved the proposed CPI step increase and Teacher Salary Schedule for the 2019-20 school year. (Scroll past the video for more article text) CPI is 2.44%. Support staff would get $0.50 more per hour, but anyone off the schedule due to years of experience would… Continue Reading Board Approves Salary Schedule for 2019-20
FBLA Places at State
Mineral Point Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America members attended State Leadership Conference held in Green Bay at the KI Center on April 8th and 9th, along with 2800 FBLA members from around the state. The two day conference had workshops and tours for members to attend to increase their business knowledge as well… Continue Reading FBLA Places at State
Bakken, Lindholm are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its April Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, April 16 at the Pointer Cafe. 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 biographies are written by themselves. Karsten Bakken… Continue Reading Bakken, Lindholm are Students of the Month
State Forensics Success
The competitive public speaking season wrapped up Friday night April 12 at UW-Madison. Congratulations to our state forensics participants! Earning a perfect score of 25 and gold medals were: Josie Lindholm, Farrago Ella Chambers, Henry Dailey, Mallory Lindsey, Gabe Sporle, Nolan Springer, Group Interp Mara Aschliman, Grant Lee, Kyla Lindsey, Dana Schmitz, Katie Wilson, Group… Continue Reading State Forensics Success
2019 Summer School
This year our summer school registration will take place on line. The links below will be available until May 1st. After this date the registration will be closed and the links will no longer be available. If you have any questions please email me at jane.barr@mp.k12.wi.us or call 987-0710. I will be happy to assist with this new online… Continue Reading 2019 Summer School
Board Hears Budget Development Timeline
Superintendent Mitch Wainwright discussed the Budget Development Timeline for the 2019-20 school year with the Board at its regular monthly meeting Monday night. (Scroll past the video for more article text) To view the timeline, visit: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=44127847 Finance Committee Chair Andy Busch is planning on a meeting prior to the next full Board meeting in… Continue Reading Board Hears Budget Development Timeline
High School Vocalists Qualify for State
Congrats to our high school vocalists who participated in the District Solo & Ensemble Contest at Iowa-Grant Saturday, April 6. Those receiving a Starred First in Class A advance to State at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 27. CLASS A Starred First — Megan Berg, Soprano Solo — Michaela Acherman, Soprano Solo — Callie Pierce, Soprano Solo… Continue Reading High School Vocalists Qualify for State
Elementary School Renovation: Preparing for a Modern Learning Environment
Over spring break I finally finished my office/writing space. It is located on our first floor in a corner off of the kitchen. I found a long, thin table at a local shop and put up book shelves next to it. All of our resources are now nicely organized and not strewn out across the… Continue Reading Elementary School Renovation: Preparing for a Modern Learning Environment
Additional Make-Up Time Information
Due to additional time off for inclement weather after our last communication, we have again had to alter our schedule to make up for lost instructional time in order to meet the state mandated requirement. The main change is making three early release Wednesdays (April 24, May 15, May 22) full days for all students.… Continue Reading Additional Make-Up Time Information