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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
Summer School 2021
#PointerNation is excited to be offering free summer school to keep students engaged! Our program is open to all students who are residents of the Mineral Point Unified School District. The deadline to register is May 19. Please read more details about our offerings in this booklet: Elementary families should register with this link: https://forms.gle/YWW2tLAJYsEFLxWh6 Middle/High… Continue Reading Summer School 2021
Keyes, Wiker are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its May Students of the Month at a virtual meeting Tuesday, May 4. The Kiwanis Club is meeting via Zoom during the pandemic. 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… Continue Reading Keyes, Wiker are Students of the Month
NHS Students Honored
The 2021 National Honor Society Ceremony was held April 28 in the MPHS Gym. This year’s featured Alumni Speaker was Hon. Patrick Fiedler, Class of 1971. To view video of the event, visit: https://youtu.be/RKcrMWx1wNs For event photos, visit: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=MineralPointSchoolDistrict&set=a.4226615197350082 Second Year Members: Macy Aschliman, Alexis Berget, Emily Cody, Henry Dailey, Gunnar Gorgen, Grant Lee, Daniel Nordstrom, Matthew… Continue Reading NHS Students Honored
Pointer Praise 2021 — Mineral Point Excellence in Education Endowment Staff Appreciation Campaign
Staff Appreciation Week will be celebrated in the Mineral Point Unified School District the week of May 10. #PointerNation is so very fortunate to have dedicated and caring staff members, going above and beyond for student success. Pointers everywhere can honor their favorite Mineral Point staff members by sending them a free personalized ‘Pointer Praise’… Continue Reading Pointer Praise 2021 — Mineral Point Excellence in Education Endowment Staff Appreciation Campaign