High School
SWC All-Conference Cross Country
2019 SWC ALL-CONFERENCE CROSS COUNTRY BOYS FIRST TEAM Henry Keith, Dodgeville/Mineral Point, Senior Beau Gloudeman, River Valley, Senior John Wells, Platteville, Junior Charlie Keith, Dodgeville/Mineral Point, Freshman Blaine Springer, River Valley, Senior Joey Robinson, Dodgeville/Mineral Point, Freshman Sam Kronick, Platteville, Senior SECOND TEAM Quinn Wright, Platteville, Freshman Julius Ross, River Valley, Sophomore Cal… Continue Reading SWC All-Conference Cross Country
Hanson, Shemak are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 15 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. Tessa Hanson… Continue Reading Hanson, Shemak are Students of the Month
Sullivan Appointed to School Board
Gary Sullivan has just been appointed by the School Board at tonight’s meeting (Monday, October 14) to fill the vacant School Board seat left by Andrew Busch (who, by law, needed to resign in order to apply for a position with the district). To read Mr. Sullivan’s interest letter: Board policy directed how the… Continue Reading Sullivan Appointed to School Board
1999 State Runner-Up Football Team Enters Hall of Fame
The State Runner-Up 1999 Mineral Point Football Team was inducted into the Mineral Point High School Gridiron Hall of Fame during the game vs. Darlington October 11, 2019. The group of people honored represent the ideals of the Mineral Point Football Program: hard work, perseverance, toughness, relentless effort, and teamwork. Sitting at 2-4 in the… Continue Reading 1999 State Runner-Up Football Team Enters Hall of Fame
Lindseys to Lead Homecoming Parade
What year do the following things have in common? Jimmy Carter was President of the United States. A gallon of gas cost $0.86. A first class stamp was $0.15. McDonald’s introduced the Happy Meal. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers both claimed world championships. “My Sharona” by the Knack was named Billboard’s #1 song. “Alien”… Continue Reading Lindseys to Lead Homecoming Parade
Homecoming 2019
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2019 Homecoming September 30th through October 5th. This year’s theme is “Friday Night Lights.” Court members include, left to right, front row: Senior Representative Ryver Galle, Senior Queen Candidate Nicole Johnson, Senior Queen Candidate McKenna Bowers, Senior Queen Candidate Jenna Wedig, and Senior Representative Kylie Sullivan.… Continue Reading Homecoming 2019
Pointers Exceed State Average on Exams
District students scored well above the state average for public school students on Wisconsin Student Assessment System exams given during the 2018-19 school year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced on Thursday, September 12. The Forward assessment is administered to students in grades 3-8 for English Language Arts and Mathematics, grades 4 and 8… Continue Reading Pointers Exceed State Average on Exams
Pierce, Stephenson are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its September Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, September 17 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. These are… Continue Reading Pierce, Stephenson are Students of the Month
#PointerNation Welcomes Meg Cullen
Meg Cullen High School Instructional Assistant Hometown: New Glarus High school graduated from: New Glarus College: Meg earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Music. Previous employment: She served as the Director of Bands at Monticello Public Schools from 1993-2010. Additionally, she has previous special education assistant experience with Darlington Community Schools… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Meg Cullen
Kohl Nominations Sought
It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship Award Teacher nominations for the 2020 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship Award can now be obtained from http://www.kohleducation.org/teacherfellowship/public/nominate_a_teacher.php. The deadline for… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought