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Renwick is Finalist for EdTech School Leader Award
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The finalists for The EdTech Awards 2018 have been announced April 2 to a global online audience of millions of educators, technologists, students, parents, and policymakers interested in creating a better future for education. Mineral Point Elementary Principal Matt Renwick is one of the finalists for the EdTech School Leadership Award. Now in its 8th… Continue Reading Renwick is Finalist for EdTech School Leader Award
Chambers, Dunn, Lindsey Claim MP School Board Seats
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Results are in for the Mineral Point School Board election April 3, 2018. These are unofficial and have not been canvassed at this time. Three seats were available on the Board, each for a three-year term. Nathan D. Chambers led all candidates with 959 votes, Aaron Dunn took second with 883 votes, and Everett… Continue Reading Chambers, Dunn, Lindsey Claim MP School Board Seats
Wedig, Miller to Lead Class of 2018 Commencement
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Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its top scholars for the Class of 2018: Valedictorian Jacob Wedig and Salutatorian Hans Miller. Graduation is set for Friday, May 25 at 7 pm in the high school gym. Jacob Wedig Jacob Wedig has been named the Valedictorian of the Mineral Point High School Class of… Continue Reading Wedig, Miller to Lead Class of 2018 Commencement
Forensic Competitors Qualify for State
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Forensic students competed at various District festivals, with the last one wrapping up Saturday, March 24 at UW-Platteville. Students needed to score a 20 (or better) out of 25 possible points in a minimum of two of the three rounds in order to advance to State, which will be held Friday, April 20 at UW-Madison.… Continue Reading Forensic Competitors Qualify for State
FFA Holds 89th Annual Banquet
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Banquet Photo Album The Mineral Point Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its 89th annual banquet Tuesday, March 20th in the high school cafetorium under the leadership of Advisor Mike Robinson. President Eric Heisner called the meeting to order and asked Sentinel Danny Pittz to deliver the invocation. A year in review video… Continue Reading FFA Holds 89th Annual Banquet
State Delta Kappa Gamma Qualifiers
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Another strength of Mineral Point students is a consistently strong showing in the Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Competition and this year was no exception. For the 2018 Mu Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Competition, the Literary Committee members had 114 top book submissions to look through from area schools. The following students from… Continue Reading State Delta Kappa Gamma Qualifiers
Callaway, Siegenthaler are Students of the Month
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The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its March Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, March 20 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. Abigail Callaway… Continue Reading Callaway, Siegenthaler are Students of the Month
McCoy and King are Kohl Award Winners
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The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program announced Tuesday, March 20 the recipients of the 2018 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. Awards in the amount of $6,000 are being made to 100 teachers, 16 principals, and their schools, and $10,000 scholarships will be given… Continue Reading McCoy and King are Kohl Award Winners
Girls Basketball Team Honored for Successful Season
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The Mineral Point Girls Basketball Team held its awards banquet Sunday, March 18. 2017-18 award winners pictured left to right: Dana Schmitz: SWAL Conference Honorable Mention. Morgan James: Best Free Throw Percentage. Mara Aschliman: Captain, SWAL Conference Honorable Mention. Nicole Johnson: Team Most Improved, Most Rebounds. McKenna Reichling: Captain, Team Most Dedicated, Most Assists, Most… Continue Reading Girls Basketball Team Honored for Successful Season
Fitzsimmons Qualifies for State FFA Speaking Contest
March 7, the Mineral Point FFA Chapter hosted the Sectional Speaking Contest. Three of our members competed–Daniel Nordstrom competed in the Creed Speaking Contest and placed second. Katie Fitzsimmons and Morgan Vondra participated in the Prepared Speaking Contest. Katie won first place, and will advance to the state contest which will be held in June.… Continue Reading Fitzsimmons Qualifies for State FFA Speaking Contest