High School
#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
Les Misérables Cast Announced
Auditions have been completed and the cast list has been announced for the high school musical theatre’s production of Les Misérables. Congrats to: Cody Pierce, Javert Sage Shemak, Fantine Jazmine Cool, Cosette, Street Girl and Factory Worker Callie Pierce, Eponine, Street Girl and Factory Worker Owen Stephenson, Jean Valjean Daniel Nordstrom, Marius and Chain Gang… Continue Reading Les Misérables Cast Announced
Board Looks to Fill Vacant Seat
The Board of Education of the Mineral Point Unified School District is searching for its next member. Friday, August 23, Superintendent Mitch Wainwright and Board President Jeff Basting received the resignation of Andrew M. Busch, effectively immediately. Busch took office in April 2016. The Board will now begin searching for a replacement. Any qualified elector… Continue Reading Board Looks to Fill Vacant Seat
Keyes to Succeed Austin as Girls Basketball Coach
Mineral Point is proud to announce Michael Keyes as its next Head Girls Basketball Coach. From 2005-19, Keyes has been an AAU Head Boys/Girls Coach for various programs including Wisconsin Swing, Wisconsin Hoops Select, and Wisconsin Pride. His high school varsity coaching experience consists of: Highland Varsity Girls Basketball Coach from 2008-10 and a conference… Continue Reading Keyes to Succeed Austin as Girls Basketball Coach
Second Grants Presented by Excellence in Education Board
Kristin Mitchell, chair, and members of the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Advisory Board were on hand at the recent Mineral Point Schools Staff Recognition Event for two reasons. First, the advisory board offered its sincere appreciation to all faculty and staff for their care of and commitment to the students of the district. Each… Continue Reading Second Grants Presented by Excellence in Education Board
Heisner Qualifies for National FFA
Sara Heisner is the State Champion in Veterinary Science proficiency! Her application will advance to nationals for competition. Other results have Daniel Nordstrom 2nd in Turf Grass Management, Morgan Vondra 4th in Swine Production and 5th in Beef Production, and Danny Pittz 5th in Swine Production. Danny also competed in Extemporaneous Speaking in the semifinals,… Continue Reading Heisner Qualifies for National FFA
Three attend Badger Boys & Girls State
Congratulations to Cody Pierce, Maggie Schubert, and Annie Wilbanks who were selected to represent Mineral Point at the annual Badger Boys & Girls State events. These are week-long summer camps for Wisconsin’s top incoming Seniors to learn more about how government is run and how to be a better leader. The boys met in Ripon… Continue Reading Three attend Badger Boys & Girls State
Baseball Places 2nd at State
Congratulations to the #PointerNation Baseball Team which placed 2nd in Division 4 at the WIAA State Tournament in Appleton. The Pointers defeated Belmont 6-2 in the State Semifinal before falling 11-1 to defending champ Webster in the State Final.
MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2018-19 school year. HIGH HONORS Seniors: Michaela Acherman, Matthew Berg, Megan Berg, Caden Carey, Curtis Cox, Karissa Deutsch, Madisen Faull, Zula Flanary, Zoe Hay, Kaitlyn Kinch, Josie Lindholm, Brady Palzkill, Daniel Pittz, McKenna Reichling, Katelyn Wilson. Juniors: Benjamin Basting, Bodhi… Continue Reading MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll