High School
FFA Career Development Events Qualify for State
At the FFA District Career Development Events held at UW-Platteville, Mineral Point had several teams compete with two of the teams qualifying for state competition to be held on April 27th at UW-Madison. The Wildlife team of Brady Roberts, Jacob Moellers, Larry Steffes, and Blake Wendhausen placed 1st and will head to state. Individual highlights for Wildlife… Continue Reading FFA Career Development Events Qualify for State
Boys Basketball Team Honored for Memorable Season
The Mineral Point High School Basketball team held its awards banquet Sunday, April 8 in the cafetorium. The varsity was celebrated for its 21-5 record and 1st place finish in the SWAL Conference at 13-1, WIAA Regional Championship, as well as advancing to the WIAA Sectional Final game. The varsity reserve finished 16-6 overall, and… Continue Reading Boys Basketball Team Honored for Memorable Season
High School Musicians Qualify for State
Mineral Point High School musicians competed at the Wisconsin School Music Association’s District Solo/Ensemble Contest held at Darlington April 7. The following received a Starred First rating in Class A and have advanced to the State competition at UW-Platteville to be held Saturday, April 28. Michaela Acherman, Soprano Solo Megan Berg, Music Theater-Soprano/Alto Solo Megan… Continue Reading High School Musicians Qualify for State
Wedig, Miller to Lead Class of 2018 Commencement
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its top scholars for the Class of 2018: Valedictorian Jacob Wedig and Salutatorian Hans Miller. Graduation is set for Friday, May 25 at 7 pm in the high school gym. Jacob Wedig Jacob Wedig has been named the Valedictorian of the Mineral Point High School Class of… Continue Reading Wedig, Miller to Lead Class of 2018 Commencement
Forensic Competitors Qualify for State
Forensic students competed at various District festivals, with the last one wrapping up Saturday, March 24 at UW-Platteville. Students needed to score a 20 (or better) out of 25 possible points in a minimum of two of the three rounds in order to advance to State, which will be held Friday, April 20 at UW-Madison.… Continue Reading Forensic Competitors Qualify for State
FFA Holds 89th Annual Banquet
Banquet Photo Album The Mineral Point Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its 89th annual banquet Tuesday, March 20th in the high school cafetorium under the leadership of Advisor Mike Robinson. President Eric Heisner called the meeting to order and asked Sentinel Danny Pittz to deliver the invocation. A year in review video… Continue Reading FFA Holds 89th Annual Banquet
Callaway, Siegenthaler are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its March Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, March 20 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. Abigail Callaway… Continue Reading Callaway, Siegenthaler are Students of the Month
McCoy and King are Kohl Award Winners
The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program announced Tuesday, March 20 the recipients of the 2018 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. Awards in the amount of $6,000 are being made to 100 teachers, 16 principals, and their schools, and $10,000 scholarships will be given… Continue Reading McCoy and King are Kohl Award Winners
Girls Basketball Team Honored for Successful Season
The Mineral Point Girls Basketball Team held its awards banquet Sunday, March 18. 2017-18 award winners pictured left to right: Dana Schmitz: SWAL Conference Honorable Mention. Morgan James: Best Free Throw Percentage. Mara Aschliman: Captain, SWAL Conference Honorable Mention. Nicole Johnson: Team Most Improved, Most Rebounds. McKenna Reichling: Captain, Team Most Dedicated, Most Assists, Most… Continue Reading Girls Basketball Team Honored for Successful Season
Fitzsimmons Qualifies for State FFA Speaking Contest
March 7, the Mineral Point FFA Chapter hosted the Sectional Speaking Contest. Three of our members competed–Daniel Nordstrom competed in the Creed Speaking Contest and placed second. Katie Fitzsimmons and Morgan Vondra participated in the Prepared Speaking Contest. Katie won first place, and will advance to the state contest which will be held in June.… Continue Reading Fitzsimmons Qualifies for State FFA Speaking Contest