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1999 State Runner-Up Football Team Enters Hall of Fame
The State Runner-Up 1999 Mineral Point Football Team was inducted into the Mineral Point High School Gridiron Hall of Fame during the game vs. Darlington October 11, 2019. The group of people honored represent the ideals of the Mineral Point Football Program: hard work, perseverance, toughness, relentless effort, and teamwork. Sitting at 2-4 in the… Continue Reading 1999 State Runner-Up Football Team Enters Hall of Fame
Pointers Exceed State Average on Exams
District students scored well above the state average for public school students on Wisconsin Student Assessment System exams given during the 2018-19 school year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced on Thursday, September 12. The Forward assessment is administered to students in grades 3-8 for English Language Arts and Mathematics, grades 4 and 8… Continue Reading Pointers Exceed State Average on Exams
Board Looks to Fill Vacant Seat
The Board of Education of the Mineral Point Unified School District is searching for its next member. Friday, August 23, Superintendent Mitch Wainwright and Board President Jeff Basting received the resignation of Andrew M. Busch, effectively immediately. Busch took office in April 2016. The Board will now begin searching for a replacement. Any qualified elector… Continue Reading Board Looks to Fill Vacant Seat
Board Hears Elementary Foundation Update
The School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night and learned the latest from architect HSR and engineer raSmith regarding the foundation investigation at the elementary building. (Scroll past the video for more article text — this discussion begins the video) Tim Ruppert of HSR and Wayne Vandenbergh of raSmith gave the presentation to… Continue Reading Board Hears Elementary Foundation Update
#PointerNation Welcomes Gina Reichling
Gina Reichling Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Gina was born and raised on a small farm outside of Gratiot, WI. High school graduated from: Black Hawk High School in South Wayne, WI. College: Gina received her Bachelors from Edgewood College with a major in Early Childhood Special Education and minor in Elementary Education Pre K-3rd Grade.… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Gina Reichling
Keyes to Succeed Austin as Girls Basketball Coach
Mineral Point is proud to announce Michael Keyes as its next Head Girls Basketball Coach. From 2005-19, Keyes has been an AAU Head Boys/Girls Coach for various programs including Wisconsin Swing, Wisconsin Hoops Select, and Wisconsin Pride. His high school varsity coaching experience consists of: Highland Varsity Girls Basketball Coach from 2008-10 and a conference… Continue Reading Keyes to Succeed Austin as Girls Basketball Coach
Elementary Planning Proceeding
Tim Ruppert from HSR architects told the school board at its meeting Monday, July 8 that everything is “falling in place very well” with regard to the elementary renovation timeline. (Continue past the video for more article text) Ruppert presented a potential revised drop off/pick up loop, as well as visitor and handicapped parking on… Continue Reading Elementary Planning Proceeding
Design Process Continues for Elementary
At the Monday, June 10 regular meeting, the School Board heard the latest from architect firm HSR with regards to the elementary building project. (Scroll past the video for more article text) HSR stated they have met with elementary staff, and continue to meet with a core committee of a few board members and administrators.… Continue Reading Design Process Continues for Elementary
Fiedler to Succeed Schmitz as Wrestling Coach
Mineral Point is proud to announce Curtis Fiedler as its next Head Wrestling Coach. He has been Co-Head Coach at River Valley High School since 2015 and guided five Blackhawks to WIAA Individual State Titles. He is also currently the District 5 Representative for the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association. Curtis won WIAA Individual State Titles… Continue Reading Fiedler to Succeed Schmitz as Wrestling Coach
2019 Summer School Schedule
Need a refresher on what summer school classes and camps are happening when? Check out the document: