High School
Test drive raises over $4k for football
On October 3rd, Mineral Point School District families and fans participated in a “Ram Gridiron Challenge Fundraiser” and raised $4,220.00 for the school’s football program. The Ram Truck brand contributed $20 for each test drive in a new, award-winning Ram truck. The class of 2017 was also awarded $500 from Ram Truck brand for completing… Continue Reading Test drive raises over $4k for football
Community hears update on Stadium
Individuals interested in hearing an update on the latest happening with the Mineral Point Stadium Project gathered for an informational meeting Monday night with Superintendent Luke Francois presenting. Francois’ slideshow presentation can be found here in its entirety, which includes more detailed graphs, facts and figures than what are highlighted in the article below: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10xHXDI4Zw2w6eTd_mAF7eXWv3UA1Z156EtS7JoOjZfg/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=5000… Continue Reading Community hears update on Stadium
Stadium Progress Update Meeting
There will be an informational meeting regarding the Stadium Project and its progression to date Monday, December 7 from 6-7 pm in the District Board Room. The intent of the meeting is to inform people about the status of the stadium and to answer any questions citizens may have, including whether games will be played… Continue Reading Stadium Progress Update Meeting
December Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its December Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, December 1 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. Austin Gough Austin… Continue Reading December Students of the Month
3D printer continues to amaze
Austin Gough has recently used the tech ed department’s 3D printer to complete a pretty impressive project. The senior spent days working on a sword. Even when the school’s printer broke down, he was not deterred and ventured to an outside source to finish the endeavor. “Austin is a self motivated student with a passion for… Continue Reading 3D printer continues to amaze
Math Team Does Well at UWP
A big high five goes out to the high school Math Team for doing very well at a recent UW-Platteville competition. Those receiving special recognition for exceeding a certain percentile based on age groups were: David Kelm, Haakon Schriefer, Caden Jackson, and Mitchell Schaaf.
Fall All-Conference Athletes
The following Mineral Point athletes received all-conference recognition this fall. Football First Team: Steven Blume (Special Teams), Curtis Cox (Offense), Dylan MacGilvra (Offense), Scott Pittz (Offense and Defense). Second Team: Steven Blume (Offense and Defense), Joey Dolphin (Defense), Eric Heisner (Offense), Dylan MacGilvra (Defense), Lucas Sanchez (Offense and Defense), Lance Steffes (Offense). Honorable Mention: Logan… Continue Reading Fall All-Conference Athletes
MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its honor roll for the first nine weeks of 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, Hunter Gordon, Zoe Hay, Savannah Jones, Kaitlyn Kinch, Josie Lindholm, Miranda… Continue Reading MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Dahl receives District V Athletic Director of the Year Award
Mineral Point Athletic Director Vickie Dahl received word this spring she would be honored by the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association as the District 5 Athletic Director of the Year. That award was presented to her November 9 at the WADA convention in Wisconsin Dells. She was in the running for State Athletic Director of the… Continue Reading Dahl receives District V Athletic Director of the Year Award
Poet speaks to students
Mineral Point High School English students received a visit from author Lisa Vihos Wednesday. Vihos is a poet, blogger, and grant writer living in Sheboygan. Currently in a position between jobs, Vihos recently took a break from everyday reality to attend the inaugural 100 Thousand Poets for Change World Conference in Salerno, Italy, where she… Continue Reading Poet speaks to students