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“The Drowsy Chaperone” Cast & Crew Announced
Auditions have been completed and the cast and crew lists have been announced for the high school musical theatre’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone!” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, December 9 & 10 at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 11 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets will be… Continue Reading “The Drowsy Chaperone” Cast & Crew Announced
Homecoming 2022
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2022 Homecoming September 26th through October 1st. This year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” Mineral Point High School Homecoming Court 2022, left to right, front row: Senior Queen Candidate Kennedy Kabat, Senior King Candidate AJ Rury, Senior Queen Candidate Kennedy Wenger, Senior King Candidate… Continue Reading Homecoming 2022
Graber, Tibbits Enter Football Hall of Fame
Gilbert “Gib” Graber and Brady Tibbits were inducted into the Mineral Point High School Gridiron Hall of Fame during halftime of the football game vs. Potosi/Cassville Friday, September 9, 2022. Gilbert “Gib” Graber Mineral Point Football Contributor Gib Graber has been a long-time supporter of the Mineral Point Football program, along with being a… Continue Reading Graber, Tibbits Enter Football Hall of Fame
Albaugh, Rule are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its September Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, September 6. The students, who are members of the Senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by staff at the high school, and their biographies are written by themselves. These are the first Students of… Continue Reading Albaugh, Rule are Students of the Month
Great Start
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright What a great start to the school year. It was so nice seeing students and staff back in our buildings on August 24th. The beginning of every school year is an exciting time of the year. Students of all ages, even seniors, are happy to be back in the buildings. The… Continue Reading Great Start
#PointerNation Welcomes Allison Keller
Allison Keller Elementary Music Teacher Hometown: Mount Horeb High school graduated from: Mount Horeb College: Allison earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Previous employment: She has served as a substitute teacher in the Mount Horeb Area School District and the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. Family: My parents, Paul… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Allison Keller
#PointerNation Welcomes Shelby Sporle
Shelby Sporle Pupil Services Administrative Assistant Hometown: Cross Plains High school graduated from: Middleton Previous employment: Most recently, Shelby was employed as an Administrative Professional with Unified Community Services in Dodgeville. Prior she also served as an Administrative Assistant at First Choice Dental and Exact Sciences Corporation. Family: Shelby is married to her Husband, Tyler.… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Shelby Sporle
Kohl Nominations Sought
It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. Please read below for details on the two categories, Fellowship and Leadership. The Herb Kohl Foundation annually selects 100 teachers and a maximum of 17… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought
Board adds Additional Hires
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday to approve hires for the 2022-23 school year. Following closed session, the following new employees were approved: — Unanimously approved the hiring of Brenda Niesman as Night Custodian and Troy Raab as Middle/High Day Custodian. — Unanimously approved the hiring of Kyon Buford and Andrew… Continue Reading Board adds Additional Hires
Elementary Update, August 2022: Welcome Back; Parking Procedures; Attendance Guidelines; What to Expect on the First Week
“School is just around the corner…” An apt comparison that people have shared with me lately, and as the first day draws closer, that corner can feel like I am going a little too fast! After 22 years of teaching and leading, no amount of preparation seems to be enough to feel prepared for the… Continue Reading Elementary Update, August 2022: Welcome Back; Parking Procedures; Attendance Guidelines; What to Expect on the First Week