High School
Seven Pointers Named All-SWAL for Wrestling
2018-19 SWAL All-Conference Wrestling FIRST TEAM 106: Brody Lee, Fennimore 106: Mason Welsh, Iowa-Grant/Highland 113: Luke Blair, Fennimore 120: Mason Lull, Fennimore 126: Danny Pittz, Mineral Point 132: Caden Carey, Mineral Point 138: Aidan Nutter, Fennimore 138: Kolbe Ubersox, Darlington/Black Hawk 145: Logan Schmitz, Mineral Point 152: Nolan Springer, Mineral Point 152: Trevor Wanek,… Continue Reading Seven Pointers Named All-SWAL for Wrestling
FBLA Members Advance to State
Congratulations to Future Business Leaders of America members that placed at Regional Leadership Conference through competition online in advance, or in person at Cochrane Fountain City High School! Members placing 1st through 3rd advance to the State Leadership Conference April 7-9 in Green Bay at the KI Center. 1st place Karsten Bakken-… Continue Reading FBLA Members Advance to State
April 2 Referendum on Ballot
At Monday’s meeting, the School Board voted 5-2 to approve a referendum resolution that will appear on the April 2 ballot regarding a new elementary building. Voting against were Aaron Dunn and Andy Busch. “BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Unified School District of Mineral Point, Iowa and Lafayette Counties, Wisconsin that… Continue Reading April 2 Referendum on Ballot
Hurda Enters Bauman Hall of Fame
Mineral Point High School inducted a new member into the Al Bauman Wrestling Hall of Fame Friday, January 18. The induction was supposed to take place during the Iowa-Grant/Highland match, but due to a snowstorm that forced the postponement of the match, the event was moved to Tony’s Tap. Congratulations to Clint Hurda! Clint Hurda… Continue Reading Hurda Enters Bauman Hall of Fame
Board Discusses New Elementary Building
The Board spent a majority of its meeting Monday night listening to Brad Simonson of HSR Associates with regard to the firm’s thoughts around a proposed new elementary school building. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Simonson stated HSR is thinking of a 72,000 gross total square foot building. He considers that number… Continue Reading Board Discusses New Elementary Building
Berg, Reichling are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its January Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, January 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. Matthew Berg… Continue Reading Berg, Reichling are Students of the Month
Board to Consider Elementary New Building Referendum
The Board spent a great deal of time at its Monday, November 10 special meeting discussing and hearing support as well as concerns regarding the possibility of going back to referendum in April 2019 for a new elementary building. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Voters approved a renovation/addition to the existing elementary… Continue Reading Board to Consider Elementary New Building Referendum
2019 School Board Election Information
It’s time to be thinking of school board candidates. The election will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The term of office for these school board members begins Monday, April 22, 2019. The top two vote recipients will serve three year terms, with the third place vote recipient serving a one year term. Incumbents whose… Continue Reading 2019 School Board Election Information
Faull, Palzkill are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its December Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, December 4 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. Maddie Faull… Continue Reading Faull, Palzkill are Students of the Month
Football Team Honored for Fine Season
The Mineral Point Football team held its awards banquet Monday, November 26 in the cafeteria. The Pointers won back-to-back SWAL Conference Championships for the first time in program history. Receiving honors were: Team Awards Pointer Award: Kevin Eisenzimmer, Caden Carey, and Danny Pittz Most Improved Offensive Player: Justin Baehler Most Improved Defensive Player: Mason Hughes… Continue Reading Football Team Honored for Fine Season