#PointerNation News

Sleepy Valley Kennels, LLC had the pleasure to meet up with School Liaison Officer Bill Ottoway recently to present him with Bocephus.

Bocephus will become a certified therapy dog in the care of the Ottoway family and will accompany Officer Ottoway while at school.

Sleepy Valley Kennels is pleased to donate this puppy to #PointerNation! They hope he brings much joy, happiness, calmness, and smiles to everyone he encounters.

Checking in with our crew in Washington DC -- they've were busy visiting the landmarks, including a stop at the Vietnam Wall and finding the name of David Bendorf of Livingston.

Old King Cole came to visit summer school! Students enjoyed making special "king" crowns purchased with Mrs. McGuire's Mineral Point Excellence in Education Endowment Funds grant money.

Summer Success! Kudos to the #PointerNation softball 5th/6th grade division champions in the SWCL! (Graphic uses a photo taken by Tori Carey)

Wedding bells were ringing for Middle/High School Choir Teacher & Musical Theatre Director Ashley (McHugh) and Ray Calderon July 23 in New York City at St. Patrick's Cathedral! Congratulations from #PointerNation -- wishing you a lifetime of happiness! (Graphic uses a photo taken by Pete "Lucky" Lott)

Wedding bells were ringing for Kindergarten Teacher Bridget (Beinborn) and Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Parker Doney July 30! Congratulations from #PointerNation -- wishing you a lifetime of happiness! (Graphic uses a photo taken by Ann Gorgen)

School supplies are starting to hit store shelves! Lists are available for the 2022-23 school year here: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/supply-lists/

Children need healthy meals to learn. Mineral Point Unified School District offers healthy meals every school day. Please apply for Free or Reduced meals to help ensure all children are at their best each day! Unlike the last two school years, meals will NOT be free for all students (regardless of income status) because the Federal School Meal Waiver expired June 30, 2022. More info and the application form can be found here: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/free-reduced-lunch-program-application/

The Mineral Point Unified School District is searching for the following positions -- come join the great place that is #PointerNation!

-- District Bookkeeper or Business Manager: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/150414

-- Day Custodian: Full time (8 hours per day) at starting wage of $15/hour. Pick up an application in the high school/district office and reach out to dave.devoe@mp.k12.wi.us with questions.

-- Night Custodian: Full time at starting wage of $15/hour. Pick up an application in the high school/district office and reach out to dave.devoe@mp.k12.wi.us with questions.

The Mineral Point Unified School District is searching for substitutes -- come join the great place that is #PointerNation!

• Teachers
• Instructional Assistants
• Administrative Assistants

Contact Angie Schubert at 608-987-0740 for more information.

It's back! Our popular social media feature "Where in the World is #PointerNation?" is returning for Summer Break! Whether you're on vacation or staycation, send joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us your photos to be featured on our Facebook page -- bonus points if you're wearing MP gear.

Alumni Alert! A reminder -- we love to feature the newsworthy accomplishments of our alumni! If you have something to share about a friend, family member, or yourself, please email joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us.

-- Pets of #PointerNation -- who doesn't love pets? Email joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us a photo of your pet and please include name(s).

Good news, #PointerNation! The 2022-23 School Year Calendar was approved by the Department of Public Instruction and can be found here: https://mineralpointschools.org/wp-content/uploads/MPSD-Calendar-22-23-APPROVED.pdf

#PointerNation events coming up this week: (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)

Monday, August 8
-- 2nd District Registration Day. More info: https://mineralpointschools.org/2022/07/registration-2022-23/
-- School Board meeting 6 pm: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2067

Friday, August 12
-- JV & Varsity Football Scrimmage 5:30 pm at MP.

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"Grounded by our history as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, Mineral Point Unified School District is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world."

Email: joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us
Website: mineralpointschools.org
Location: 705 Ross Street, Mineral Point, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 987-0740
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict