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Goninen Earns College Board Award
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce that Matthew Goninen has earned academic honors from the College Board as a recipient of the National Rural/Small Town Recognition Award! Matthew earned this honor by excelling on his PSAT and AP Exams, as well as in the classroom. To be eligible, students must have a GPA… Continue Reading Goninen Earns College Board Award
How did we get here?
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright A few weeks ago, I wrote a very lengthy column, laying the groundwork for the Mineral Point Unified School District’s question on the November 5 ballot. Leading up to election day, I’ll attempt to break down some key talking points. The District wants you to have the information you need to… Continue Reading How did we get here?
“Big Fish” 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 “Big Fish School Edition” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 22 & 23 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 24 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets are… Continue Reading “Big Fish” Cast & Crew Announced
September School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night and tackled a full agenda. Video link: https://youtu.be/9eoF8y01xZ0?si=GVqj2wFIsYiYXS3t The meeting began with recognizing the following accomplishments: — Nationally Certified Therapy Dog (Bocephus Ottoway) — WI Association of Agriculture Educators Section 4 Outstanding Program (Mike Robinson) — WI Association of School Boards Level 1… Continue Reading September School Board Notes & Votes
Weitzel named Cornish Bard
Hail to our Cornish Queen, Sandy Weitzel! Sandy has been named a highly prestigious Cornish Bard “for services to Cornish Identity in the USA.” A proud #PointerNation alumni and school employee for decades, Sandy was fundamental in getting our student exchange program thriving with Redruth School. Sandy was the only bard from the entire USA… Continue Reading Weitzel named Cornish Bard
Harris Earns Level 1 WASB Recognition
Each year, through the Member Recognition Program, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) honors school board members who participate in activities that strengthen their skills as local educational leaders. Board members are awarded points for participating in WASB and national activities such as attending conventions, workshops, seminars and webinars or serving on special committees.… Continue Reading Harris Earns Level 1 WASB Recognition
1967 Team Enters Football Hall of Fame
The #PointerNation Football team of 1967 showed out in force with family and friends for induction into the Hall of Fame Friday night! The ’67 team ended with a record of 7-1, with their only loss coming at the end of the season after a conference championship had been secured. Many of their games were… Continue Reading 1967 Team Enters Football Hall of Fame
#PointerNation Welcomes Spenser Moore
Spenser Moore Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Poulsbo, WA (just across the water from Seattle) High school: North Kitsap High School College: Spenser earned her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, with a minor in Early Childhood Education, from the University of Wyoming. She then went on to earn her Master’s in Special Education from the University of North Dakota.… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Spenser Moore
Board Holds Special Meeting to Approve Referendum Language
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, August 26 to finalize the exact legal language to be used for the November 5 Operating Referendum question. (This begins the meeting video) Video link: https://youtu.be/edeer78QAAU?si=FpyrQA0UrPi5HkIz With regard to the Operating Referendum, the resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit by $1,300,000… Continue Reading Board Holds Special Meeting to Approve Referendum Language
Bo Earns National Therapy Dog Certification
Who’s a good boy? Bo is! Our middle/high school therapy dog passed his test and is now nationally certified from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD). Way to go! ATD looks for well-mannered, well-behaved dogs that enjoy meeting people. Their testing is designed to make sure the handler and their dog have a good relationship… Continue Reading Bo Earns National Therapy Dog Certification