High School
FFA speakers advance to Sectionals
On January 27 the Mineral Point FFA attended the District 12 FFA Speaking Contest at Argyle High School. There were 16 participants from Mineral Point competing against FFA members from seven other schools The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed were Team B: Sara Heisner, Morgan Vondra and Payton Lawinger. Team A: Owen Stephenson, Larry Steffes, Blake Wendhausen and Wyatt… Continue Reading FFA speakers advance to Sectionals
Walker House teams up with MPHS Choir
Nine students sold $1806 of Walker House Foods and Snacks for the recent MPHS Choir Fundraiser. The Walker House was so impressed with the energy and bookkeeping of the students that Dan and Kathy Vaillancourt (Walker House owners) donated $180.60 to the Fundraiser to raise the contribution level from 40% to 50%. This means that… Continue Reading Walker House teams up with MPHS Choir
NBA All-State Band
These fine instrumentalists participated in the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Band Association’s All-State Band at Appleton Saturday, January 23. Left to right: Caleb Mitchell, Alexa Sparks, and Kaylee Sparks.
SWAL Honors Choir success
Congratulations to our high school students who participated in the SWAL Conference Honors Choir at Cuba City Saturday, January 23. Left to right: Madison Bowers, Danielle Blum, Justice Hendrick, Sam Schultz, and Ireln King.
MacGilvra, Pittz to play in All-Star game
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce Dylan MacGilvra and Scott Pittz have been selected to participate in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game this summer. The duo will be members of the South Squad with MacGilvra playing at Offensive Tackle and Pittz at Quarterback. The game will be held July 16… Continue Reading MacGilvra, Pittz to play in All-Star game
January Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its January Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, January 19 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. David Kelm David is the… Continue Reading January Students of the Month
WIAA History of Success
WIAA STATE TEAM CHAMPIONS Boys Basketball: 2024 Golf: 2024 Track and Field: 1961, 1962 Wrestling: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2021 Girls Cross Country: 2005*, 2006*, 2010*, 2011*, 2012*, 2021* Basketball: 2016, 2022 Softball: 2013 Track and Field: 2015* WIAA STATE TEAM RUNNERS-UP Boys Baseball: 2019 Basketball: 1974, 2015… Continue Reading WIAA History of Success
MP students exceed state averages
The results from state tests administered in Spring 2015 have been released and show Mineral Point Schools are significantly above state averages. Families received results for their individual students a few months ago. Due to the complexities involved in adopting a series of new online assessments, setting performance levels, and ensuring the highest quality in… Continue Reading MP students exceed state averages
1/17 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 1/17/16 1/15: Senate Bill 197, authored by state Sen.… Continue Reading 1/17 Legislative Update
Pointer girls snap Cuba’s 61 game winning streak
Sydney Staver scored 21 points as host Mineral Point took a 55-43 victory over Cuba City Friday night, ending the Cubans’ 61-game winning streak. The Cubans (12-1 overall, 6-1 SWAL and the defending two time WIAA Division 4 state champions) entered the game ranked No. 1 in Division 4 by The Associated Press. The Pointers… Continue Reading Pointer girls snap Cuba’s 61 game winning streak