High School
Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Head Mineral Point wrestling coach Scott Schmitz will add another accolade to his already impressive resume when, on November 4, he is inducted into the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association George Martin Hall of Fame. Joining him will be Ben Askren of Wauwatosa, Marty Loy of Stevens Point, John Mesenbrink of Hartland, and Al Poser of La… Continue Reading Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 4 at the Pointer Cafe. This is the first set of Students of the Month for the 2016-17 school year. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process… Continue Reading Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
Queen Candidates Profiled
One of these three young ladies will be crowned the 2016 Homecoming Queen at the Spirit Rally Thursday night. Get to know them through the following profiles: VALYA MACGILVRA What is your favorite quality about Jaycie? My favorite quality about Jaycie is that she is very positive and she always has a smile on her… Continue Reading Queen Candidates Profiled
Moore to Lead Homecoming Parade
If there is one thing Mineral Point values, it is history. And if there is a Queen of Mineral Point History, Mary Alice (Clark) Moore just might be it. Fitting then that she will lead the Homecoming Parade down High Street Thursday night. After being curator of the Mineral Point Archives at the Public Library… Continue Reading Moore to Lead Homecoming Parade
High School Class Officers Named
Homecoming Schedule Announced
Mineral Point High School is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2016 Homecoming September 26-October 1. This year’s theme is “POINT is the Word.” Court members are, left to right, front row: Senior Representative Rebekah Ottoway, Senior Queen Candidates Valya MacGilvra, Sydney Staver, Jaycie Runde, and Senior Representative Jalissa Weier. Second row: Senior football player Brant James,… Continue Reading Homecoming Schedule Announced
Board Approves Balanced Budget
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening and passed a balanced budget for the 2016-17 school year. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) The final budget for Board approval was the same as the one the Board received for preliminary inspection at the July meeting. Board member Glenn Kinch asked if… Continue Reading Board Approves Balanced Budget
New Staff Excited to Join #PointerNation
Mineral Point’s new staff members are off and running and excited to begin a new school year and their time in Mineral Point. We welcome our new staff members: Callie Gundlach, high school special education teacher: Callie is from Mt. Horeb where she graduated from Mt. Horeb High School. She attended UW-Milwaukee and earned her… Continue Reading New Staff Excited to Join #PointerNation
Special September School Board Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Tuesday morning to approve some business matters and also have a look at the 2016-17 budget prior to approval at the meeting Monday, September 12. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text.) The first matter of business was the hire of Ashley McHugh as… Continue Reading Special September School Board Meeting
Kohl Awards Seek Nominations
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 nomination forms for the 2017 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship award can now be obtained from school district administrators and principals,… Continue Reading Kohl Awards Seek Nominations