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  Mineral Point High School athletes have achieved some newsworthy milestones this winter. Senior grappler Ross Siegenthaler claimed his 100th win on the mat December 6 at the Watertown Invite. His teammate, junior wrestler Scott Pittz, picked up his 100th win at the Geneseo, Illinois Tournament January 17. Sy Staver, senior point guard on the… Continue Reading Winter athletic milestones

  Mineral Point High School’s top vocalists were featured in the SWAL Honors Choir Saturday afternoon with a concert at 4:30 at Iowa-Grant. The public was encouraged to attend. Singing from MPHS were Justice Hendrick, David Kelm, Jane Dickler, Katelynn Gordon, and Nettie Potter. (Photo and article by Joelle Doye)

   Once again this year, Mineral Point Middle and High School Students participated in the National Band Association Wisconsin Chapter All-State Band in Wisconsin Rapids. Selected to play in a concert Saturday night were high school students Kaylee Sparks, Caleb Mitchell, Alexa Sparks, Blake Chambers and middle school students Brady Palzkill and Owen Stephenson. The… Continue Reading All-State Band Members

Jim Jewell spoke to the Mineral Point High School students who are headed to Cornwall in March about the Mineral Point/Redruth ties. He also donated eight of his books to the Cornwall Exchange Program. Pictured, left to right, front row: Grant Rose, Josh Berg, Natalie Chubb. Back: Caleb Mitchell, Bobby King, Jim Jewell, Winndie Darrow,… Continue Reading Mineral Point/Redruth, Cornwall ties

Students in Judy Bennett’s English classes at Mineral Point High School were treated to a guest appearance Tuesday morning by author B.J. Hollars. Hollars was brought to Mineral Point courtesy of Shake Rag Alley’s Winter Writer’s Residency. Since 2011, Shake Rag Alley has partnered with the Council for Wisconsin Writers, Wisconsin People & Ideas, and… Continue Reading Author/Professor speaks to students

Congratulations to Paige Grimm, fourth grade teacher, for being this month’s Grand Apple Winner at Mineral Point Elementary School.  “Paige has a positive attitude and really takes the time to appreciate the things that make each kid and staff member unique!,” said Morgan Burris.  “She comes to school with a smile each day and has… Continue Reading January Grand Apple Winner

5th grade student Ella Chambers won this Mason Crosby football from a drawing with the NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 program. She has been signed up and been tracking points for eating healthy and being active with their program. “Our goal is to have 50 students a part of the program by March 1st. We… Continue Reading Fuel Up To Play 60 Winner

Mineral Point Middle and High School band students will be participating in the SWAL Conference Honors Band this coming Saturday, January 17 at Southwestern. Rehearsals happen all day long, culminating in a concert at 4:30 pm that is open to the public. High school participants include: Kaylee Sparks, Alexa Sparks, Winndie Darrow, Kyla Sprain, and… Continue Reading Conference honors band

Relatives of Phyllis (Lindholm) James and her sister, Louise (Lindholm) Lehr, gathered Thursday morning January 15 at Mineral Point High School to present a framed class photo of the 1936 Mineral Point High School graduating class to Mineral Point High School Principal, Mitch Wainwright. Phyllis started school when she was four years old because she… Continue Reading Class of 1936 photo donated

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has declared the week of January 12-16 as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week in the state of Wisconsin. The Mineral Point School Board honored David Holz at Monday night’s meeting. Through wind or rain, ice or snow, sun and heat, crossing guards show up at their assigned crossings… Continue Reading Crossing Guard Recognition Week Observed