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MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2015-16 school year. HIGH HONORS Freshmen: Michaela Acherman, Mara Aschliman, Karsten Bakken, Matthew Berg, Megan Berg, Caden Carey, Curtis Cox, Karissa Deutsch, Madisen Faull, Zula Flanary, Hunter Gordon, Zoe Hay, Savannah Jones, Kaitlyn Kinch, Josie Lindholm, Miranda… Continue Reading MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Dahl receives District V Athletic Director of the Year Award
Mineral Point Athletic Director Vickie Dahl received word this spring she would be honored by the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association as the District 5 Athletic Director of the Year. That award was presented to her November 9 at the WADA convention in Wisconsin Dells. She was in the running for State Athletic Director of the… Continue Reading Dahl receives District V Athletic Director of the Year Award
Poet speaks to students
Mineral Point High School English students received a visit from author Lisa Vihos Wednesday. Vihos is a poet, blogger, and grant writer living in Sheboygan. Currently in a position between jobs, Vihos recently took a break from everyday reality to attend the inaugural 100 Thousand Poets for Change World Conference in Salerno, Italy, where she… Continue Reading Poet speaks to students
November School Board Meeting
Concerned citizens filled the board room Monday night during the regular monthly meeting of the Mineral Point School Board. Video of the meeting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm1Mzm39CaQ The item most people present wished to address was the possible elimination of the Pre K Instructional Assistant position. During a special meeting at the end of October,… Continue Reading November School Board Meeting
District, Doye Honored at State School PR Convention
The Mineral Point Unified School District, and Communications Director Joelle Doye, were recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with two awards for their work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its annual conference in Stevens Point November 5-6 where hundreds of the industry’s top professionals gathered for collaboration… Continue Reading District, Doye Honored at State School PR Convention
FFA attends National Convention
On October 28, through October 30, the Mineral Point FFA Chapter was represented at the 88th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The following members were present for the convention: Tommie Loken, Katie Fitzsimmons, Sheylynn Pickel, Tea Bossert, Martina Steffes, Bailey Hermanson, chaperone Bill Ottoway and Chapter Advisor Mike Robinson. The purpose of the convention… Continue Reading FFA attends National Convention
Francois elected to WI School Music Association Board of Directors
Mineral Point Superintendent Luke Francois has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) and will begin his service effective December 1 for the District 4 geographic area. He replaces Southwestern Superintendent James Egan, who retired. Founded in 1932, WSMA is a non-profit, statewide association serving more than 3,500… Continue Reading Francois elected to WI School Music Association Board of Directors
Cornwall exchange concludes latest chapter
Monday afternoon, a farewell assembly was held for the high school students and staff to say goodbye to the Redruth, Cornwall visitors that have been a part of our school and community for the last two weeks. The student twinning exchange program started in 1999 by Jim Jewell and Glen Ridnour. The men were looking… Continue Reading Cornwall exchange concludes latest chapter
Elementary food drive
Mineral Point Elementary will be holding a food drive with a focus on elementary students showing compassion for others beginning Monday, November 9th through Friday, November 20th. Theme Days: Macaroni Monday Ideas: (macaroni and cheese, boxed pasta, spaghetti sauces, Hamburger Helper, bags of noodles) Toiletries Tuesday Ideas: (Shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, dish… Continue Reading Elementary food drive
Pointers win fall trap conference title
Mineral Point School District’s Trap Shooting Team built upon the success it had in the spring and put together another strong showing this fall in the Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League. The Pointers took first place in Class A Conference 2. Second went to Drummond and third to Elmwood. Individually for males, Owen… Continue Reading Pointers win fall trap conference title