High School
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, 2025 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,… 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
Lawinger inducted to Hall of Fame
Friday evening, January 8, prior to the wrestling match vs. Darlington/Black Hawk, Nick Lawinger was inducted into the Al Bauman Hall of Fame. Nick’s resume includes the following accolades: Mineral Point Invitational Champion 1973 Milwaukee Riverside Champion 1973 Iowa-Grant Invitational Champion 1974 Southern Eight Conference Champion 1975 WIAA Regional Champion 1975 WIAA Sectional Champion 1975… Continue Reading Lawinger inducted to Hall of Fame
FFA attends Half-Time Conference
Tommie Loken and Morgan Fitzsimmons of the Mineral Point FFA Chapter attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point, January 8-9. Over 500 FFA members, advisors and state FFA officers participated. They are pictured here with Sally Alberts, Wisconsin FFA President, of the… Continue Reading FFA attends Half-Time Conference
January School Board 1/11
The item that drew most people to the Mineral Point School Board meeting Monday night to share their thoughts centered around the drafting of a resolution to advocate for the allowance of an authorized person other than an on-duty or off-duty officer to legally carry a concealed weapon on school grounds. Video of the meeting… Continue Reading January School Board 1/11
Burreson to resign from Baseball
At last night’s school board meeting (1/11), a resignation was approved for Head Baseball Coach, Dan Burreson, commencing prior to the 2016 season. During his 20 years, he compiled a 267-177 record, 3 conference championships, 6 regional titles, 3 sectional final appearances, and was Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star coach in 2009. Thank you for… Continue Reading Burreson to resign from Baseball