Middle School
Pelton is Region 3 Paraprofessional of the Year
#PointerNation is proud to announce that Mrs. Judy Pelton has been selected as the WCASS (Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services) Region 3 Paraprofessional of the Year! Judy has been a fixture in the Mineral Point Unified School District for 45 years. Over the decades, Judy has impacted thousands of students. She goes above… Continue Reading Pelton is Region 3 Paraprofessional of the Year
Gold at State Solo & Ensemble
Mineral Point Middle and High School Musicians culminated their Solo & Ensemble competition season with the State Festival at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 29. Congratulations to our instrumentalists and vocalists on another fine competition season! Those receiving First Place ratings include: Gena Byrnes, Musical Theatre Solo (Nominated for Exemplary Performance) Julianna Cool, Classical Vocal Solo (Nominated… Continue Reading Gold at State Solo & Ensemble
MPMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 3rd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.75 or greater) Eighth Grade: Henry Allbright, Evelyn Backes, Anthony Buleje Cadena, Payton Christopher, Josephine Dunn, Liliana Fox, Justyce Gollmer, Emily Heisner, Lilly Houtakker, Ava Ingwell, Kate James, Sadie Miller, Sophie Miller, Lucy… Continue Reading MPMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Calderon-McHugh is Kohl Award Winner
The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program has announced the recipients of the 2023 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. The Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to announce that Mrs. Ashley Calderon-McHugh, Middle/High School Choir Teacher, has been named a winner of the… Continue Reading Calderon-McHugh is Kohl Award Winner
Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians participated in District Solo & Ensemble Saturday, March 11 at Cuba City. State Solo & Ensemble will be held at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 29. Congrats to all of our talented young people! CLASS A Starred First (Advances to State) – Gena Byrnes, Musical Theatre Solo – Julianna Cool,… Continue Reading Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
MPMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.75 or greater) Eighth Grade: Henry Allbright, Evelyn Backes, Emilee Birchall, Anthony Buleje Cadena, Payton Christopher, Liliana Fox, Graysen Galle, Justyce Gollmer, Emily Heisner, Lilly Houtakker, Ava Ingwell, Kate James, Cooper McGuire, Sadie… Continue Reading MPMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Doye Named NSPRA Front Runner
Our #PointerNation Communications Director Joëlle Doye is one of only four National School Public Relations Association members to be named a prestigious Front Runner for the 2022-23 school year! Current NSPRA membership is approximately 2500 across the United States and Canada. NSPRA Front Runners are members identified by the NSPRA Executive Board as emerging leaders… Continue Reading Doye Named NSPRA Front Runner
MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.75 or greater) Eighth Grade: Henry Allbright, Evelyn Backes, Anthony Buleje Cadena, Payton Christopher, Emmett Collins, Josephine Dunn, Liliana Fox, Emily Heisner, Leah Hoffman, Lilly Houtakker, Ava Ingwell, Kate James, Sadie Miller, Sophie… Continue Reading MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Trio Performs in State Music Honors Project
Congratulations to our middle and high school musicians that will perform as part of the prestigious Wisconsin State Music Association Honors Project! High School: Libby Dunn (Orchestra) and Elliott Webb (Band) will be performing part of the State Honors Project! You can check them out in action Thursday, October 27 at the Overture Center in… Continue Reading Trio Performs in State Music Honors Project
#PointerNation Welcomes Kyon Buford
Kyon Buford Middle/High School Instructional Assistant Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Kyon is a Certified Medical Assistant from Southwest Technical College and also earned her Dental Assistant Certificate and Office Aide Certificate from Southwest Tech. Previous employment: Most recently, she worked in Mt. Horeb School District as a Health Office… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Kyon Buford