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New Year’s Resolution
By Superintendent Luke Francois A New Year’s Resolution is a tradition in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life. (Retrieved from en.wikipedia.org) New Year’s Eve I talked with a friend that resolved to stop cursing. Another shared a resolution to reduce… Continue Reading New Year’s Resolution
Kohl Award Applications Advance to State Level
The Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to announce Middle/High School Instructional Media Specialist and Middle School Reading Teacher Kris McCoy’s, along with Class of 2018 Senior Haakon Schriefer’s, Herb Kohl Fellowship and Scholarship applications have advanced out of CESA #3 and have been forwarded to the state level for consideration. McCoy and Schriefer… Continue Reading Kohl Award Applications Advance to State Level
#PointerNation Welcomes Abbi Ewert
Abbi Ewert Instructional Assistant Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Abbi earned an Associates degree from Portland Community College in 2012 for sign language interpretation. Her Bachelors from Portland State University was earned in 2014 in child and family studies. Employment history: Most recently, Abbi served as the Director of Social… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Abbi Ewert
How to Use My Scrip Wallet for Fundraising
Scrip is a program that helps raise funds for schools. When everyday items are purchased through Scrip, the school gets a certain % rebate back. Typically, people buy Scrip gift cards and then make purchases later. The challenge with this approach is many people (including me) forget to purchase the cards ahead of time. Fortunately,… Continue Reading How to Use My Scrip Wallet for Fundraising
Board Will Look to Fill Three Seats
At Monday’s School Board meeting, Board Secretary Angie Schubert reported the three incumbents (Larry Dolphin, Lisa Hay, Julie Stephenson) whose seats are up for election in April 2018 have filed non-candidacy papers and will not be seeking another term. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The deadline to file candidacy is 5 pm… Continue Reading Board Will Look to Fill Three Seats
Schriefer, Schultz are December Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its December Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, December 5 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. Haakon Schriefer… Continue Reading Schriefer, Schultz are December Students of the Month
Wow, what a month!
by Superintendent Luke Francois Wow, what a month! Recently the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the state report card. DPI reported Mineral Point is a five-star rated school district that significantly exceeds expectations. Moreover, Mineral Point Schools received the second highest rating amongst all Pre-K through grade 12 school districts. Sevastopol and Kohler… Continue Reading Wow, what a month!
A Strong Bond
If you are in the market for a good movie you might have never seen, check out The Straight Story. I recently rewatched this favorite film of mine. The main character is a senior citizen (Alvin Straight) who decides to travel from Iowa to Wisconsin to visit his estranged brother. Because of his ailments, he… Continue Reading A Strong Bond
Football Team Honored at Banquet for 1st SWAL Title Since 1991
The Mineral Point football team was honored for its outstanding season at a banquet Thursday, November 30. The varsity team claimed the SWAL Conference title for the first time since 1991 and advanced to the 3rd round of the WIAA playoffs. The junior varsity was also honored for their undefeated season. Individual varsity honors include:… Continue Reading Football Team Honored at Banquet for 1st SWAL Title Since 1991
Elementary School Capacity & Accessibility Committee
After reviewing survey information and related observations and discussions regarding elementary school capacity and accessibility, the Board of Education voted to create an Ad Hoc Committee to further study the matter and make final recommendations. Meetings at the elementary school will be limited to once or twice per month commencing late December and conclude… Continue Reading Elementary School Capacity & Accessibility Committee