High School
“Into the Woods” Cast & Crew Announced
Auditions have been completed and the cast and crew lists have been announced for the high school musical theatre’s production of “Into the Woods!” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 17 & 18 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 19 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets will be… Continue Reading “Into the Woods” Cast & Crew Announced
Allbright, Schuette are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its September Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, September 19. 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. These are the first Students of… Continue Reading Allbright, Schuette are Students of the Month
Ag Department Receives Compeer Financial Grant
Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, awarded a total of $212,000 through the Agriculture Education and Classroom Equipment Grant program this year. Sixty schools in Illinois, Minnesota as well as Wisconsin located across Compeer Financial’s territory will be receiving grants and Mineral Point is one of them! The grants… Continue Reading Ag Department Receives Compeer Financial Grant
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
Music Department Earns WSMA Accreditation
A big congrats to everyone involved in making our #PointerNation Middle and High Schools officially accredited by the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)! This honor recognizes our schools’ outstanding participation in WSMA programming and distinguishes our music program. WSMA applauds our efforts to provide valuable music education opportunities for our students!
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
Back to School Night
Students and families are welcome to stop by for Back to School Night Tuesday, August 29 to drop off supplies and meet teachers. We are excited to see everyone! Middle/High: 4-6 pm Elementary: 5-7 pm Any questions? Please reach out to your school office: Elementary: 608-987-0710 Middle: 608-987-0720 High: 608-987-0730
#PointerNation Welcomes Amy McDaniel
Amy McDaniel District Psychologist Hometown: Darlington High school graduated from: Darlington College: Amy earned her Bachelors from Cardinal Stritch University in Psychology. She went on to receive her Masters from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Educational Psychology. She has also received certification through the National Association of School Psychologists. Previous employment: Most recently, Amy was the School… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Amy McDaniel
New Principals Excited to Lead
Tom Ingwell Elementary Principal We would like to introduce a familiar face as our next #PointerNation Elementary Principal. Mr. Tom Ingwell has been employed with the District since January 2018 as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher and was previously a Pointer from 2012-14 as an Elementary Instructional Assistant. Tom is a graduate of Darlington. He… Continue Reading New Principals Excited to Lead
#PointerNation Welcomes Valerie Martin
Valerie Martin Middle/High School Business Teacher Hometown: She grew up in Cassville but currently resides in Platteville. High School graduated from: Cassville College: Valerie earned her Bachelors from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Communication Technologies with an emphasis in Broadcast Production and a minor in Business. She went on to receive her Masters from the University of… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Valerie Martin