High School
Nevers Wins Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award
The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program announced Wednesday, March 15 the recipients of the 2017 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. Awards in the amount of $3,000 are being made to 100 teachers, 16 principals, and their schools, and $5,000 scholarships will be given… Continue Reading Nevers Wins Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award
Board Views Talented Tech Ed Demonstrations
At Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, the Mineral Point School Board was treated to student demonstrations of great work being created with the plasma cutter, 3D printer, and laser engraver in Mike Robinson’s and Kyle Carey’s classes. (Scroll past video for more article and photos) Lane Eggers, Bodhi Logueflower, Devon Manning, Tommie Loken, Jake… Continue Reading Board Views Talented Tech Ed Demonstrations
Musicians Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians competed at the Wisconsin School Music Association’s District Solo/Ensemble Contest held at Southwestern Saturday, March 11. 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 29. Michaela Acherman, Soprano Vocal Solo Megan Berg,… Continue Reading Musicians Qualify for State
Girls Basketball Holds Awards Banquet for Outstanding Season
Sunday, March 12, the Mineral Point High School Girls Basketball team was honored for another outstanding season at its annual awards banquet. Award winners pictured, left to right: Malorie Johnson: Most Improved and 2017-18 Captain; McKenna Reichling: SWAL All-Conference Honorable Mention, 2017-18 Captain, Most Assists (85); Cassie Bossert: SWAL All-Conference Honorable Mention; Sydney Staver: SWAL… Continue Reading Girls Basketball Holds Awards Banquet for Outstanding Season
Loken Wins Sectional FFA Speaking Contest
On March 8th, the Mineral Point FFA attended the Sectional FFA Speaking Contest at Argyle. There were seven participants from Mineral Point competing. The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed where Mason Hughes, Chandler Workman, Rita Wilson, and Cecilia Stanton. In the prepared speaking contest, Tommie Loken placed 1st and will be moving on to… Continue Reading Loken Wins Sectional FFA Speaking Contest
First Round Qualifies for State Forensics
Congratulations to members of the Mineral Point High School Forensics team that qualified for State through the Mini-District held in Mineral Point on Wednesday, March 8. This mini-district was only for students who have conflicts over spring break and are unable to attend the regular District at UW-Platteville Saturday, March 25 when the rest of… Continue Reading First Round Qualifies for State Forensics
Chambers, Runde are March Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its March Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, March 7 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 school, and their biographies are written by themselves. Addyson Chambers Addyson… Continue Reading Chambers, Runde are March Students of the Month
Flanary, King are Cornish Scholarship Winners
The Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society held its annual St. Piran’s Day celebration Sunday, March 5. The Society provides Benson Scholarships to students, which can be used to help fund the upcoming student trip to Cornwall which departs March 14. Fulton Flanary took first place and Ireln King second. Their essays are here: Fulton Flanary’s essay… Continue Reading Flanary, King are Cornish Scholarship Winners
Student Art Featured at Iowa County Courthouse
Four Mineral Point High School Seniors were selected to have their artwork displayed at the Iowa County Courthouse in Dodgeville through the month of March. Stop by and view these talented young people’s work! Amanda Torres – “Beyond” Valya MacGilvra – “Replica of Girl with a Pearl Earring” Addy Chambers – “Dream in a Bottle”… Continue Reading Student Art Featured at Iowa County Courthouse
Six Pointers Earn SWAL Hoop Honors
SWAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2016-2017 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM FINAL STANDINGS SCHOOL RECORD COACH Cuba City 12 – 2 Jeff Pustina Mineral Point 12 – 2 Mitch Wainwright Darlington 10 – 4 Kelly Rose Riverdale 10 – 4 Scott Mau Boscobel 5 – 9 Jason Hill Iowa-Grant 4 – 10 Craig Jenkins Fennimore 2 – 12 Kevin Everson Southwestern 1… Continue Reading Six Pointers Earn SWAL Hoop Honors