Elementary
#PointerNation Welcomes Hilari Lansing
Hilari Lansing Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Ridgeway High school graduated from: Dodgeville College: Hilari earned her Childcare Services Degree from Southwest Technical College. She holds a certification in Early Childhood along with a Master Teacher Paraprofessional DPI License. Previous employment: Most recently, Hilari was a paraprofessional at Darlington Elementary School. She has also been a… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Hilari Lansing
December School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night and discussed the following items. Meeting video link: https://youtu.be/PpApBiyFScM?si=HcHsdK2_OJuHD01s — The meeting began by recognizing the following: Moment of silence for former School Board Member Glenn Kinch who recently passed away State Music Honors Project participants Josie Dunn, Libby Dunn, Abby Webb, Elliott… Continue Reading December School Board Notes & Votes
Board Certifies Levy with Surplus, Mill Rate Decrease
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night to certify the levy for the 2023-24 school year. (Go to the one hour, two minute mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/3wcM85ffiDg?si=lxHHLpHTkQN6jDMy Final numbers were provided from the state to the District Friday, October 13. The Board unanimously approved (with Christie Johnston absent) the levy, which… Continue Reading Board Certifies Levy with Surplus, Mill Rate Decrease
Homecoming 2023
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2023 Homecoming October 2-7. This year’s theme is “Welcome to Fabulous Pointer Nation” with Las Vegas vibes. Mineral Point High School Homecoming Court 2023, left to right, front row: Senior King Candidate Gibsen Sporle, Senior Queen Candidate Malea Aschliman, Senior King Candidate Bobby Allbright, Senior Queen… Continue Reading Homecoming 2023
Radtke Named Ag in Classroom Grant Winner
A big congrats to #PointerNation 2nd Grade Teacher Keri Radtke who is one of only nine educators from around the state to be named a recipient of a Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program grant this fall! Each winner received $500 towards their projects that integrate agriculture education into their curriculum — here are some… Continue Reading Radtke Named Ag in Classroom Grant Winner
Homecoming Parade Entry Info
Get your parade entries ready! This year’s #PointerNation Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, October 5 at 6:15 pm. If interested in entering a unit in the parade, please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A9AA23AAFC1-mphs or call Mr. Matt Nevers at 608-987-0730, Ext. 472, or email him at matt.nevers@mp.k12.wi.us. Entries should be in no later than… Continue Reading Homecoming Parade Entry Info
#PointerNation Welcomes Jacob Klein
Jacob Klein Pointer Kids Club Before & After School Program Special Education Assistant Hometown: I moved to Mineral Point in 2018; before that I lived in Belmont. High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: UW Platteville pursuing education degree (history) Previous employment: I work at Camp Phillip as a camp counselor during the summer and… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Jacob Klein
Kohl Nominations Sought
It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following Herb Kohl Awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. Mineral Point has had a winner six of the last seven years, which is incredible — it all starts with a nomination! The… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought
#PointerNation Welcomes Brooke Eagan
Brooke Eagan Pointer Kids Club Assistant Hometown: Although I still consider myself a Texan, I moved to Mineral Point in 1993. Mineral Point has been my hometown since. High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: I am currently attending college for Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology and will graduate in 2026 at the young… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Brooke Eagan
#PointerNation Welcomes Andrea Dannenberg
Andrea Dannenberg Pointer Kids Club Assistant Hometown: Naperville, IL High school graduated from: Sacred Heart Academy/Benet Academy College: Andrea earned her Bachelors in Elementary Education from Aurora University and her Masters in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with an emphasis in Children’s Literature – Reading Specialist. Previous employment: Andrea has worked as a UW-Platteville Professor/Adjunct Early Childhood for… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Andrea Dannenberg