High School
April School Board Meeting
Much of Monday night’s School Board meeting dealt with staffing recommendations for the 2016-17 school year, specifically in two areas: 7th grade and music. (Please scroll past the video for more article text.) For the 7th grade, the current reality is as follows: 62 students are moving from 6th grade to 7th grade. Two 7th… Continue Reading April School Board Meeting
Pointer Nation Wins WIAA Sportsmanship Award
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance, has chosen the recipients of the team Sportsmanship Awards for the 2016 winter State Tournaments. The winners of the prestigious sportsmanship honor are Ashland in gymnastics, Eau Claire Memorial in boys ice hockey, the Beloit Co-op in girls ice hockey, Whitefish Bay Dominican in… Continue Reading Pointer Nation Wins WIAA Sportsmanship Award
Boys Basketball Receives Awards
The Mineral Point Boys Basketball team held its awards banquet Sunday, April 10. Coach Dan Burreson said this 2015-16 season was full of ups and downs. “When things went against us, this team pulled together and worked harder. I’m very proud of their effort,” said Burreson. Award winners included: Chance Wendhausen: First Team SWAL All-Conference,… Continue Reading Boys Basketball Receives Awards
Busch, Steffes Claim School Board Seats
Busch, Steffes claim MP School Board seats Results are in for the Mineral Point School Board election April 5, 2016. These are unofficial and have not been canvassed at this time. Two seats were available on the Board, each for a three-year term. One incumbent and one newcomer will claim the seats. Andy Busch led… Continue Reading Busch, Steffes Claim School Board Seats
April Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its April Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, April 5 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. Brandon Forseth Brandon… Continue Reading April Students of the Month
Prom 2016: “A Sky Full of Stars”
The Junior Class of Mineral Point High School invites you to celebrate Prom 2016 Saturday, April 23. This year’s theme is “A Sky Full of Stars” with the colors of white, silver, and light blue. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies are Addison Dailey and Jaycie Runde. The times of the dance are 8:30 pm… Continue Reading Prom 2016: “A Sky Full of Stars”
Wrestlers Feted for Fine Season
At the wrestling awards banquet held April 3 at Dodge-Point Country Club, Coach Scott Schmitz emphasized the importance of developing quality people over statistics. Pointer Nation is proud of our kids! Award winners included: Wrestlers, left to right, Scott Pittz: Most Valuable, Most Dedicated, CLASH MVP (first for MP since Jason Mester in 1997), and Most… Continue Reading Wrestlers Feted for Fine Season
National Honor Society Ceremony Held
Mineral Point High School honored its top all-around students with the annual National Honor Society ceremony Wednesday, March 30, sponsored by the Mineral Point Kiwanis. A complete photo album of the evening can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1177934032218229.1073741875.174428552568787&type=3 “The students being honored tonight have truly gone beyond simply being book smart. They get the importance of giving… Continue Reading National Honor Society Ceremony Held
Chambers, Schultz Named to WBCA All-Star Roster
Two Mineral Point Pointers will be participating in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game Friday, June 17 at 10:45 am at JustAGame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. Playing will be Clara Chambers and Jessica Schultz. The WBCA All-Star Games will benefit Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization raising funds to support research for pediatric cancer… Continue Reading Chambers, Schultz Named to WBCA All-Star Roster
Nevers Nominated for WAMI Award
Mineral Point 5th and 9th-12th grade band teacher, Matt Nevers, has been nominated for a Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Teacher of the Year Award. The 36th annual awards show will be held April 17 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Finalists for the People’s Choice Awards have been announced. These awards… Continue Reading Nevers Nominated for WAMI Award