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Pittz claims CLASH crown
Senior Scott Pittz claimed the 170 lb. SWC/SWAL Conference CLASH championship Saturday with a 10-0 major decision over River Valley’s Elijah Alt. The Pointers finished 3rd as a team.
February School Board 2/8
The Mineral Point School Board conducted a rather unique meeting Monday night in the sense that, other than some straight forward business items, there were no action items on the agenda. Rather the meeting was filled with items for information and discussion. Video of the meeting can be viewed here (continue scrolling past the video… Continue Reading February School Board 2/8
McCoy selected for DPI LMS Work Group
On February 24 in DeForest, the Department of Public Instruction is convening a Library Media Specialist (LMS) Content Guidelines Work Group with participants that are LMS PK-12 practitioners, LMS educator preparation program providers, and professional organization representatives in Wisconsin. The content guidelines are used by all of the educator preparation programs to prepare Library Media Specialists for Wisconsin’s schools.… Continue Reading McCoy selected for DPI LMS Work Group
FBLA competes at regionals
Saturday, January 6 the Mineral Point High School FBLA competed at Lancaster in the Regionals. Place winners were as follows: Max Palzkill 4th in Business Law; Matthew Berg 5th in Insurance and Risk Management; Ethan Dickler 5th in Public Speaking; Katie Wilson, Zoe Hay, and Zula Flanary 5th in Global Business; Karissa White 5th in Securities… Continue Reading FBLA competes at regionals
It’s FBLA Week!
The Mineral Point High School Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America will celebrate its special week February 7-13. The following events are planned: Monday: Teacher Appreciation- fruit and donuts in the lounge for all staff to enjoy Tuesday: Member Appreciation: snacks and hot chocolate in Mrs. Bakken’s room during 9th period Wednesday- Free… Continue Reading It’s FBLA Week!
MP Student-Athlete knows no limits
Cassie Bossert, MPHS Junior, is a featured athlete profile from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). Read here about the young lady who hasn’t let a severe hearing impairment impact her success. Bossert knows no limits WIAA article
School Counseling Week celebrated
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 1–5, 2016, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. Mineral Point is proud to recognize Andy… Continue Reading School Counseling Week celebrated
Chambers hits 1,000 point mark
Clara Chambers tallied her 1,000th career point Friday, January 29 at Iowa-Grant. The Pointers went on to win the game 60-31 over the Panthers.
1/29 Legislative Update
These weekly updates are to inform those interested in public education in Mineral Point what is happening that may impact school stakeholders. These updates are designed to be informative, factual, and non-partisan. Additional information can be found from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards at: https://wasblegupdate.wordpress.com/ Legislative Update 1/29/16 1/29: Legislation to revamp the state’s… Continue Reading 1/29 Legislative Update
MPHS 2nd quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its second quarter honor roll for the 2015-16 school year. HIGH HONORS Freshmen: Michaela Acherman, Mara Aschliman, Karsten Bakken, Matthew Berg, Megan Berg, Caden Carey, Curtis Cox, Karissa Deutsch, Madisen Faull, Zula Flanary, Zoe Hay, Savannah Jones, Kaitlyn Kinch, Miranda Oellerich, Brady Palzkill, Daniel Pittz, McKenna Reichling, Abigayle… Continue Reading MPHS 2nd quarter Honor Roll