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KOHL AWARD APPLICATIONS ADVANCE TO STATE LEVEL
The Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to announce 2nd Grade Teachers Denise Gorgen and Keri Radtke, along with Elementary Principal Matt Renwick, had their Herb Kohl Fellowship and Leadership applications advanced out of CESA #3 and have been forwarded to the state level for consideration. The announcement of the winners will likely be… Continue Reading KOHL AWARD APPLICATIONS ADVANCE TO STATE LEVEL
FBLA Takes 1st Place at Regionals
Regional Leadership Conference results are in! The Mineral Point Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America competed successfully earning 1st place out of 31 chapters in the Region 4 Regional Leadership Conference Outstanding Chapter Results. “I am so proud of the effort and dedication shown by our members in preparing for their events despite the… Continue Reading FBLA Takes 1st Place at Regionals
Teamwork
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright I have had the good fortune to be able to work with young people for a long time. Watching students grow and gain confidence in the classroom as they master a new subject is a very rewarding experience. I have also had the opportunity to coach many of the same students… Continue Reading Teamwork
WIAA Sectional Wrestling Info
#PointerNation is proud to host this Saturday’s WIAA Wrestling Sectional! Please plan to join our livestream, which will be broadcast on trackwrestling.com (browse to find the Mineral Point Sectional). The cost will be $10 (which is the same as the cost of ticket admission). A reminder in-person spectators are limited — each participating wrestling family will… Continue Reading WIAA Sectional Wrestling Info
Scholarship Established in Murphy’s Memory
A new scholarship, The RON MURPHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, is being established at Mineral Point High School to honor the life and legacy of the teacher, coach, friend, and colleague. The information about the scholarship and how to donate: The fund will establish The Ron Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of Ron,… Continue Reading Scholarship Established in Murphy’s Memory
Novak, Oberhauser are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its February Students of the Month at a virtual meeting Tuesday, February 2. 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 Novak, Oberhauser are Students of the Month
Board Holds Special Meeting
Monday evening, the Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting to discuss current quarantine guidelines, as well as spectators for the WIAA Sectional Wrestling meet MP is hosting Saturday. Video link: https://youtu.be/DLq9CaxbYmU No action was taken to change the current quarantine guidelines being followed by the district. Currently, the district follows Iowa County Health Department,… Continue Reading Board Holds Special Meeting
Fall State Solo & Ensemble Results
Because of the pandemic, Mineral Point High School band and choir students participated in Fall State Solo & Ensemble virtually by submitting videos of their performances to the Wisconsin School Music Association for adjudication. There will be another solo & ensemble competition opportunity this spring. Congratulations to these students for qualifying for State and having… Continue Reading Fall State Solo & Ensemble Results
Second Basketball Hall of Fame Class Inducted
The Mineral Point Basketball Hall of Fame recently welcomed its second class. Originally the group was to be recognized last weekend, but due to the pandemic, the group will be recognized at a game early next basketball season. This year’s Hall of Fame members will join last year’s group of Jim Bennett, Karla Gribble, Pat… Continue Reading Second Basketball Hall of Fame Class Inducted
Board Votes for Ron Murphy Field
At its regular monthly January meeting, the School Board unanimously approved a request to name the new football field in honor of late MPHS Coach and Teacher Ron Murphy. (Go to the two hour, 28 minute mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/XjV4Gy2whmw In materials from the Stadium Project when fundraising began, in order to obtain naming rights to… Continue Reading Board Votes for Ron Murphy Field