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Kabat, Steffes are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its January Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, January 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. Madalyn Kabat Maddy is the middle… Continue Reading Kabat, Steffes are Students of the Month
Pointers Named to FBLA Executive Council
Put your hands together for two of our Pointers who have earned state-level Executive Council positions with the Future Business Leaders of America! – Nolan Allendorf was selected as Media Director of the Reporter Council – Anthony Buleje Cadena was selected as Communication Director of the Parliamentarian Council. This is Anthony’s second year of Executive… Continue Reading Pointers Named to FBLA Executive Council
Nevers Named to Bandworld Legion of Honor
#PointerNation is very excited to share that our own Mr. Matt Nevers (Middle/High School Band Teacher) was inducted to the prestigious John Philip Sousa Foundation The Bandworld Legion of Honor! This national award, established in 1989, recognizes just eight of the best band directors in the entire country each year! Award recipients have taught for… Continue Reading Nevers Named to Bandworld Legion of Honor
Robb Qualifies for State Art Show
The Association of Wisconsin Artists WRAP Teen High School Regional Art Show was held Wednesday night in the Harry & Laura Nohr Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville! This year, five local schools participated in the exhibit. Congrats to Autumn Robb with a Giacometti Sculpture piece titled Depression being selected to move on to the… Continue Reading Robb Qualifies for State Art Show
December School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibKrHeCLpJU — The Board recognized the following accomplishments: — WI School Public Relations Association Spectrum Awards — All-State Volleyball (This begins the meeting video) — The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom, Harris, and Johnston absent) the consent agenda consisting of minutes,… Continue Reading December School Board Notes & Votes
2026 School Board Election Information
The election will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 for two available seats on the Mineral Point School Board. The term of office for these school board members is three years and begins Monday, April 27, 2026. Incumbents with terms expiring include Andy Busch and Joni Heisner. Both are eligible to run for another term,… Continue Reading 2026 School Board Election Information
Kinch, Wenger are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its December Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, December 2. 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. Macy Kinch Macy Kinch is the… Continue Reading Kinch, Wenger are Students of the Month
Giving Thanks
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright We have come to the time of year when everyone reflects on what they can be thankful for. In my life, I am thankful for two new granddaughters. My daughter’s and son’s families each had a baby only a few months apart, making my wife and I grandparents. What a great… Continue Reading Giving Thanks
District Earns WSPRA Communication Awards
The Mineral Point Unified School District was honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with three awards for its work in school communications between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. #PointerNation has now earned 27 WSPRA Awards since the fall of 2015. WSPRA showcased the Spectrum Awards at its annual fall conference… Continue Reading District Earns WSPRA Communication Awards
Bauman, Gevelingers, Sokol to be Inducted to Bauman Hall of Fame
Mineral Point High School will induct new members into the Al Bauman Wrestling Hall of Fame Friday, December 19 during the match vs. Iowa-Grant/Highland. Congratulations to all! Bobbyjon Bauman Bobbyjon’s accomplishments include: Iowa-Grant Invitational Champion 1984 Mineral Point Invitational Champion 1985 Conference Champion 1985 & 1986 WIAA Regional Champion 1985 & 1986 WIAA Sectional Champion… Continue Reading Bauman, Gevelingers, Sokol to be Inducted to Bauman Hall of Fame