High School
Homecoming 2024
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2024 Homecoming October 7-12. This year’s theme is “Always Putting on a Show!” Congratulations to this year’s court! Senior Queen Candidates: Izzy Dannenberg, Ella Kroll, Laci Lindsey Senior King Candidates: Roen Carey, Matthew Goninen, Eli Lindsey Freshman Representatives: Tenleigh Bockhop, Cambrey Carey Sophomore Representatives: Ava Ingwell,… Continue Reading Homecoming 2024
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 at least one winner seven of the last eight years, which is incredible — it all starts with a… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought
Goninen, Riley are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its September Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, September 17. 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 Goninen, Riley are Students of the Month
Goninen Earns College Board Award
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce that Matthew Goninen has earned academic honors from the College Board as a recipient of the National Rural/Small Town Recognition Award! Matthew earned this honor by excelling on his PSAT and AP Exams, as well as in the classroom. To be eligible, students must have a GPA… Continue Reading Goninen Earns College Board Award
“Big Fish” 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 “Big Fish School Edition” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 22 & 23 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 24 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets are… Continue Reading “Big Fish” Cast & Crew Announced
Weitzel named Cornish Bard
Hail to our Cornish Queen, Sandy Weitzel! Sandy has been named a highly prestigious Cornish Bard “for services to Cornish Identity in the USA.” A proud #PointerNation alumni and school employee for decades, Sandy was fundamental in getting our student exchange program thriving with Redruth School. Sandy was the only bard from the entire USA… Continue Reading Weitzel named Cornish Bard
1967 Team Enters Football Hall of Fame
The #PointerNation Football team of 1967 showed out in force with family and friends for induction into the Hall of Fame Friday night! The ’67 team ended with a record of 7-1, with their only loss coming at the end of the season after a conference championship had been secured. Many of their games were… Continue Reading 1967 Team Enters Football Hall of Fame
Bo Earns National Therapy Dog Certification
Who’s a good boy? Bo is! Our middle/high school therapy dog passed his test and is now nationally certified from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD). Way to go! ATD looks for well-mannered, well-behaved dogs that enjoy meeting people. Their testing is designed to make sure the handler and their dog have a good relationship… Continue Reading Bo Earns National Therapy Dog Certification
Robinson is Sectional Winner for Outstanding Ag Program
Put your hands together for our very own Mike Robinson! #PointerNation‘s Middle/High School Agriculture Teacher and Mineral Point FFA Chapter Advisor was honored as the recipient of the Outstanding Middle/High School Ag Program for our section of Wisconsin for 2024 (Section 4, southwest Wisconsin schools) by the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators! Mr. Robinson has… Continue Reading Robinson is Sectional Winner for Outstanding Ag Program
Lease Attends Law Enforcement Academy
Let’s hear it for Preston Lease! The incoming Senior was one of only 39 cadets picked to attend Wisconsin American Legion’s Law Enforcement Career Academy at Ft. McCoy! Agencies across the state are constantly in need of quality applicants entering the law enforcement field. That’s why Legion Wisconsin launched WALLECA, designed to provide first-hand experiences… Continue Reading Lease Attends Law Enforcement Academy