High School
May wins Conference Bars Title
Lauren May claimed the SWC Conference Uneven Bars title Friday night for the second year in a row. The gymnastics meet was held at Dodgeville Middle School. She also placed 2nd on balance beam and in the all-around and 3rd on floor exercise. The team tied for 2nd place with Platteville/Belmont/Lancaster, behind Cuba City/Southwestern. The Dodge-Point… Continue Reading May wins Conference Bars Title
It’s FFA Week!
Mineral Point FFA is celebrating its special week February 22-26! Events are as follows: ALL WEEK FFA Trivia Wear FFA shirt and come to Ag Room to get treat from Mr. Robinson MONDAY RTI Tailgate Party: Free for FFA members, $5 for all other students and staff TUESDAY Assembly 8th Hour & RTI with games… Continue Reading It’s FFA Week!
Girls win SWAL crown
The Mineral Point girls basketball team claimed the undisputed SWAL Conference title February 18 with a 57-53 victory over host Cuba City. This was the Pointers’ first title since 2004. The win was also the 400th for Coach Mitch Wainwright in his storied career. The two teams could meet again Thursday, March 3 in the… Continue Reading Girls win SWAL crown
February Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its February Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, February 16 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. Tess Oberhauser Tess… Continue Reading February Students of the Month
Forensics Sub-District Success
The Mineral Point High School Forensics team had its first Sub-District competition Monday night at Mt. Horeb and all of the entries advanced to the District festival to be held Saturday, March 19 at UW-Platteville. Another group of students will compete at the Riverdale Sub-District February 29. The students advancing from this Monday, along with… Continue Reading Forensics Sub-District Success
It’s Skills USA Week!
The Mineral Point High School Chapter of Skills USA will celebrate its special week February 15-19. The following events are planned: ALL WEEK VIP Parking Care Bear Fat Head Skills Shirt for Points MONDAY RTI Candy Toss RTI Lightning for Points TUESDAY RTI Lightning For Points WEDNESDAY Sundae Bar: Free for Members $5 For Non-Members… Continue Reading It’s Skills USA Week!
Three win WIAA Regional mat crowns
Danny Pittz, Boone Schmitz, and Scott Pittz all claimed WIAA Regional wrestling titles Saturday, February 13 at Riverdale. The 2nd place finishers who advance to sectionals as well include Logan Schmitz, Brandon Forseth, Kyle Juedes, and Riley Workman. The Pointers finished 2nd as a team to Fennimore. Sectionals begin at 10 am Saturday, February 20… Continue Reading Three win WIAA Regional mat crowns
Tri-State Honors Band
Members of the Mineral Point High School Band have been selected to participate in the UW-Platteville Tri-State Honors Band Saturday, February 13. From left to right: Alexa Sparks, Haakon Schriefer, David Kelm, Kaylee Sparks, and Caleb Mitchell.
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
The Mineral Point School District is proud to recognize its bus drivers during School Bus Driver Recognition Week. Drivers for Pointer students include: Jerry Cenite, Chris Cox, Brenda Culver, Denise Enright, Grant Gorgen, Brian Graber, Tom Heins, Alf Jacobson, George Nast, Roger Palzkill, Kris Potterton, Todd Schmitz, Bruce Suddeth, Ted Terrill, Bob Tibbits, Greg Tonkin,… Continue Reading Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Schultz surpasses 1,000 point mark
Senior Jessica Schultz surpassed the 1,000 career point mark in a 69-46 win over Riverdale February 9. She scored 23 points in the contest.