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Boys Basketball is 2nd Place Academic All-State
A big congratulations to our #PointerNation Boys Basketball team which has been named 2nd Place in Division 4 for the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State accolades! The WBCA recognizes both teams and individuals who have achieved great success in the classroom. BOYS D4 1st Spring Valley – 3.80 2nd Mineral Point – 3.72 3rd… Continue Reading Boys Basketball is 2nd Place Academic All-State
Stronger
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Again this year, we were very happy to see many people honoring our graduates in unique and special ways. It truly was a community celebration! We are so proud of all of the Class of 2021 and wish them nothing but the best in their futures. Once a Pointer, always a… Continue Reading Stronger
Spring State Solo & Ensemble Results
Because of the pandemic, Mineral Point High School band and choir students participated in Spring State Solo & Ensemble virtually by submitting videos of their performances to the Wisconsin School Music Association for adjudication. Congratulations to these students for qualifying for State and having a fine showing! FIRST Alexis Berget, Classical Vocal Solo and Musical… Continue Reading Spring State Solo & Ensemble Results
Middle School Places at State Track
Mineral Point Middle School Track & Field had eight athletes qualify for the Wisconsin Middle School Track and Field Championship (unofficial middle school state meet) held May 23 at Waupun High School! In order to participate, the athletes had to qualify in the top 30 in their events in the state. The top six in… Continue Reading Middle School Places at State Track
Two Named to Middle School WSMA State Honors Project
A big congratulations to Julianna Cool and Josie Dunn who auditioned and were accepted to the prestigious Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)‘s Middle School State Honors Band! The duo will perform in Madison during late October as part of the Wisconsin State Music Conference.
District Earns Four State Communication Awards
The Mineral Point Unified School District was honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with four awards for its work in school communications between July 1, 2019 and December 30, 2020. #PointerNation has now earned 16 WSPRA Awards since the fall of 2015. WSPRA usually showcases the Spectrum Awards at its annual fall… Continue Reading District Earns Four State Communication Awards
FFA Accomplishments Celebrated
The Mineral Point Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its 92nd annual awards ceremony Tuesday, May 11 in the high school gym under the leadership of Advisor Mike Robinson. A video from the event is available here: https://youtu.be/j1_vTloyPsU A photo album is here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11l8qryaTtvHpBrGMH1nbo-W49fpdSp-Y?usp=sharing Awards were presented as follows: Discovery Degree The FFA Discovery Degree… Continue Reading FFA Accomplishments Celebrated
Graduation Ceremonies
We are excited to celebrate our 5th, 8th & 12th Grade Graduates and are so proud of all they’ve accomplished! Details below: 5th Grade Graduation Tuesday, May 18 Ceremony recording: https://youtu.be/Pr95f_dYIv4 Graduate slideshow: https://youtu.be/LS_DyUm2TP8 8th Grade Graduation Friday, May 21 Ceremony recording: https://youtu.be/YUVmBRptFuc Graduate slideshow: https://youtu.be/UQCC0XMEx44 12th Grade Graduation Friday, May 21 Ceremony recording: https://youtu.be/5wxmfVp4_M0 Graduate slideshow: https://youtu.be/oL04XqtzfLo
Lessons Learned
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright As we draw near the end of another school year, we can look back on where we started and be proud of how far we have come. There were lessons learned inside the classroom, online, and lessons that have long-lasting implications. Every parent wants “it” to be better for their children. … Continue Reading Lessons Learned
Dunn Elected Board President
At the School Board’s regular monthly meeting Monday, the Board held its annual organizational meeting. (Go to the seven minute mark of the video) Video link: https://youtu.be/u1GrNq_8yQA Aaron Dunn was unanimously elected President. Joni Heisner was elected Vice President by a 6-1 vote with Gary Sullivan receiving one vote. Bob Janetka was unanimously elected Clerk.… Continue Reading Dunn Elected Board President