High School
Schmitz to Lead Homecoming Parade
A new era in the Schmitz family is nearly upon us. Helen and the late LaVerne (Curly) Schmitz’s final grandson is a Senior this fall at MPHS. Logan Schmitz is a senior football player and on the Homecoming Court. That makes Helen being named Homecoming Parade Marshal a little extra special. Her eight children (Doug,… Continue Reading Schmitz to Lead Homecoming Parade
Acherman, Hay are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 2 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 Acherman, Hay are Students of the Month
MP FFA Places 2nd & 3rd in Livestock Judging
The Mineral Point FFA attend the River Ridge Livestock Judging Contest on Sept. 21 st and came away with second and third placing teams. Mineral Point Team 2 placed second in the contest as a team–members of the team are Joey Robinson, Kyle Vondra, Emma Steffes, and Ryan Schubert. Joey placed 2nd and Kyle 3rd… Continue Reading MP FFA Places 2nd & 3rd in Livestock Judging
Homecoming 2018
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2018 Homecoming October 1st through 6th. This year’s theme is “Point’s Got Game!” Court members are, left to right, front row: Senior Representative Dana Schmitz, Senior Queen Candidates Miranda Oellerich, Mara Aschliman and Kaitlyn Kinch, Senior Representative Josie Lindholm. Second row: Freshman Representatives Mallory Lindsey and… Continue Reading Homecoming 2018
Board Honors Businesses
The Mineral Point School Board began its meeting Monday night by honoring four businesses named to the 2018 Wisconsin Association of School Boards Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Honored were: Badger Welding, Midwest Roofing, The Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health, and SSM Health. Badger Welding: Badger Welding of Mineral… Continue Reading Board Honors Businesses
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. Your nominations make a difference as Mineral Point has had a winner each of the last two years–2018: Kris McCoy (Middle/High School Library Media Technology… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought
Austin to Succeed Wainwright as Girls Basketball Coach
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its next Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Mr. Matt Austin. Coach Austin will succeed Coach Mitch Wainwright, who has served in this capacity since 2010. Mr. Wainwright has taken on additional professional responsibilities this school year in Mineral Point. In addition to his duties of High School Principal,… Continue Reading Austin to Succeed Wainwright as Girls Basketball Coach
A Fond Farewell for Dr. Francois
“My motivation for going into education was that I really wanted to help youngsters who didn’t have access to good values. By teaching math, and coaching them in football and wrestling, I could be a role model to look up to. I enjoy guiding kids, especially those that had a tough background as I always… Continue Reading A Fond Farewell for Dr. Francois
#PointerNation Welcomes Sam Riedel
“I am fairly new to Mineral Point. I have only lived here for a year, but I have worked in Dodgeville for three years now. (I drove an hour one way for two years!) I played volleyball, basketball, and softball in high school and continued to play volleyball and softball in college. I am… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Sam Riedel
Wainwright Named Interim Superintendent
Following a special School Board meeting Wednesday, August 15, the Board voted in favor of hiring Mitch Wainwright as Interim Superintendent and High School Principal. Mr. Wainwright has been serving as MPHS Principal since the 2011-12 school year. Voting in favor were Everett Lindsey, Andy Busch, Nate Chambers, Aaron Dunn, and Jeff Basting. Opposed were… Continue Reading Wainwright Named Interim Superintendent