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Expeditions Bring the World to MP
Mineral Point Schools experienced a special and unique event last week that brought virtual field trips alive for students. 5th grade teacher Lifka Bennett applied to Google for their new Expeditions program to make a stop at the elementary at no cost to the District. Expeditions is a new product that allows teachers to take… Continue Reading Expeditions Bring the World to MP
Noah Teaches eMPathy
Students at Mineral Point Elementary are writing the next chapter of their eMPathy story. In March, Noah’s “Differences, DisAbilities, Tolerance, and Bullying Tour” took place in every classroom with a very special visitor. Born without eyes and deformed hind legs, Noah was rescued from a backyard breeder in California by Saving K9 Lives Plus. Using… Continue Reading Noah Teaches eMPathy
FBLA Attends State Leadership Conference
Mineral Point Future Business Leaders of America members (Left to Right) Zula Flanary, Abi Callaway, Zoe Hay and Jordyn Abbott traveled to the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, along with 2500 FBLA members from around the state, as special delegates at FBLA State Leadership Conference on April 11 – 12. The two day conference had workshops and… Continue Reading FBLA Attends State Leadership Conference
MPMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2015-16 school year. HIGH HONORS Sixth Grade: Bryce Acherman, Eloise Chambers, Ella Fox, Tanner Goninen, Bo Hanson, Drew Hottenstein, Estelle Janetka, Lexi Kinch, Mallory Lindsey, Ross Lindsey, Haydn Marr, Trapper Nafzger, Callie Pierce, Blake Radtke, Brett Roberts, Alyssa… Continue Reading MPMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Order Shirts to Support All-Stars and Children’s Hospital
Mineral Point High School will be well represented at the July 16 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game to be held at UW-Oshkosh. Scott Pittz and Dylan MacGilvra will be on the field as players with Justin Leonard on the sidelines as an assistant coach. The cause behind the game is much bigger than… Continue Reading Order Shirts to Support All-Stars and Children’s Hospital
State Champs Feted
A season for the ages came to an official close Sunday night with the girls basketball awards ceremony. Coach Mitch Wainwright, a former history teacher, said he asked the girls before the season ended, “What do you want your story to say? How do you want it to end?” He was proud to say the… Continue Reading State Champs Feted
FFA Qualifies Career Development Events for State
Three Mineral Point High School FFA Career Development Teams have qualified for the State competition. The Livestock Team has qualified for State for the 16th consecutive year. Team members include: Morgan Fitzsimmons, Boone Schmitz, Scott Pittz, and Martina Steffes. The Vet Science Team is the first in MPHS history to qualify for State. Team members… Continue Reading FFA Qualifies Career Development Events for State
Forensic Team Brings Home Gold
Mineral Point High School’s top public speakers showcased their skills Friday, April 15 at the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association’s State Meet held at UW-Madison. Results for the Pointers are as follows: Gold “Critic’s Choice” 25 points (perfect score): Addy Chambers, Demonstration; Clara Chambers, Four Minute; Addison Dailey, Group Interp; Abby Dunbar, Prose; Morgan Fitzsimmons,… Continue Reading Forensic Team Brings Home Gold
April School Board Meeting
Much of Monday night’s School Board meeting dealt with staffing recommendations for the 2016-17 school year, specifically in two areas: 7th grade and music. (Please scroll past the video for more article text.) For the 7th grade, the current reality is as follows: 62 students are moving from 6th grade to 7th grade. Two 7th… Continue Reading April School Board Meeting
Pointer Nation Wins WIAA Sportsmanship Award
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance, has chosen the recipients of the team Sportsmanship Awards for the 2016 winter State Tournaments. The winners of the prestigious sportsmanship honor are Ashland in gymnastics, Eau Claire Memorial in boys ice hockey, the Beloit Co-op in girls ice hockey, Whitefish Bay Dominican in… Continue Reading Pointer Nation Wins WIAA Sportsmanship Award