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Six Medal at UWP Math Contest
by Cindi Nothem, Math Teacher On November 7th, 28 of Mineral Point’s finest mathletes traveled to UW-Platteville for the 46th annual UW-Platteville High School Mathematics Contest. At the contest, teams are broken down into four divisions based on school enrollment. This year, in our division, there were 24 teams representing 13 different schools. Team scores… Continue Reading Six Medal at UWP Math Contest
Board Discusses Post-Referendum Steps
The Board spent much of its special meeting Friday, November 16 discussing next steps to begin construction on the elementary remodel/addition. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Board policy 672.1 states that any contracts over $100,000 must include sealed bids. FEH Design and Kraemer Brothers have already emailed Interim Superintendent Mitch Wainwright contracts… Continue Reading Board Discusses Post-Referendum Steps
November Regular Board Meeting
Anthony Dahl was appointed by the School Board at its November regular meeting to fill the vacant School Board seat left by Kelly Gundlach. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Board policy directed how the vote was to take place. Board members used a signed ballot. A candidate would have needed four votes… Continue Reading November Regular Board Meeting
MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its first quarter honor roll for the 2018-19 school year. HIGH HONORS Seniors: Michaela Acherman, Matthew Berg, Megan Berg, Caden Carey, Curtis Cox, Karissa Deutsch, Madisen Faull, Zoe Hay, Brady Palzkill, Daniel Pittz, McKenna Reichling, Abigayle Shannon. Juniors: Nicholas DuBois, Tessa Hanson, Isaac Lindsey, Cody Pierce, Hannah… Continue Reading MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Five Star Ranking Again on State Report Card
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released state report cards, based on 2017-18 school data. The Mineral Point Unified School District has scored an 87.1, which places it into the Significantly Exceeds Expectations category, a five star rating. This is the third year in a row the District has received the prestigious five star… Continue Reading Five Star Ranking Again on State Report Card
Dahl Appointed to School Board
Anthony Dahl has just been appointed by the School Board at tonight’s meeting (Monday, November 12) to fill the vacant School Board seat left by Kelly Gundlach. To read his interest letter: Board policy directed how the vote was to take place. Board members used a signed ballot. A… Continue Reading Dahl Appointed to School Board
Cox, Lindsey are WFCA All-State
Congratulations to Kicker Curtis Cox and Quarterback Isaac Lindsey who have earned All-State Small School Honors from the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association! Cox is a First Team selection while Lindsey earned Honorable Mention honors. To view the full teams, visit: First Team: https://cdn3.sportngin.com/attachments/document/5bbb-1705524/WFCA_Small_School_All-State_2018.pdf?_ga=2.199471531.469340367.1542031713-1138595825.1536234111 Honorable Mention: https://cdn4.sportngin.com/attachments/document/6a56-1705527/WFCA_Small_School_Honorable_Mention_All-State_2018.pdf?_ga=2.199471531.469340367.1542031713-1138595825.1536234111
District Earns Three State 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 during the 2017-18 school year. #PointerNation has now earned 10 WSPRA Awards since the fall of 2015. WSPRA showcased the Spectrum Awards at its annual fall conference, this year held… Continue Reading District Earns Three State Communication Awards
Voters Approve Referenda Questions
Mineral Point Unified School District voters approved two referenda questions on the November 6, 2018 ballot. Question 1 asked for $11.92 million to renovate and expand the existing elementary building. Question 2 asked for $350 thousand recurring for ongoing district operations. “Thank you, Pointer Nation. We are grateful for the results of this election and… Continue Reading Voters Approve Referenda Questions
Berg, Carey are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its November Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, November 6 at the Pointer Cafe. 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. Megan Berg… Continue Reading Berg, Carey are Students of the Month