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Delta Kappa Gamma Entries Advance to State
The annual Delta Kappa Gamma literary competition once again features State qualifiers from Mineral Point Elementary. Gavin Houtakker’s 4th Grade entry received 1st place in Illustrations and 2nd place in Literary. Regan Schuette’s 5th Grade entry received a tie for 1st place in Literary and Illustrations. This duo will be honored by the Mu Chapter… Continue Reading Delta Kappa Gamma Entries Advance to State
State Forensics Field Is Set
The State Forensics field is now set. Congratulations to all of Mineral Point’s qualifiers! Bold font entries are events that qualified through Districts Saturday, March 25 at UW-Platteville. Regular font entries are events that had Spring Break conflicts, which qualified through Mini-Districts Wednesday, March 8 in Mineral Point. Students needed to score a 20 (or… Continue Reading State Forensics Field Is Set
Odyssey of the Mind Places 2nd at State
You may have noticed the bright red trophy in the Middle School office, which is evidence that the Odyssey of the Mind team has been very busy once more. On March 18 the team competed in the state tournament at Madison College and took home 2nd place. The trophies are piling up with this being… Continue Reading Odyssey of the Mind Places 2nd at State
Wrestlers Feted for Fine Season
The Mineral Point Wrestling Team held its annual awards banquet Sunday, March 19 at Dodge-Point Country Club. Award winners were as follows: Varsity, left to right: Danny Pittz: Most Wins and Most Valuable; Mitchell Schaaf: Most Reversals; Caden Carey: Most Wins; Lucas Sanchez: Most Escapes; Riley Workman: Most Wins, Most Nearfalls, and Most Pins; Boone… Continue Reading Wrestlers Feted for Fine Season
Three Pointers Make SWAL Boys Basketball Squad
SWAL BOYS BASKETBALL 2016-2017 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM FINAL STANDINGS SCHOOL RECORD COACH Darlington 14 – 0 Tom Uppena Fennimore 11 – 3 Tom Needham Mineral Point 11 – 3 Dan Burreson Iowa-Grant 7 – 7 Ryan Hill Cuba City 5 – 9 Jerry Petitgoue Boscobel 4 – 10 Levi Esters Southwestern 4 – 10 Clint… Continue Reading Three Pointers Make SWAL Boys Basketball Squad
School Board Candidate Forum Held
Wednesday, March 15 the Mineral Point School District hosted its annual School Board Candidate Forum. (Scroll past the video for times of topics discussed). The election is set for Tuesday, April 4. Voters will be asked to select not more than two of the candidates: Kelly Gundlach, Mike Thousand, Glenn E. Kinch, Jeff Basting. There… Continue Reading School Board Candidate Forum Held
Math Team Brings Home Golds at SWAL Meet
The Mineral Point Middle and High School Math Teams had another stellar SWAL Conference Meet on Thursday, March 9 in Fennimore. For the high school, one gold, silver, and bronze are awarded in each division (unless there is a tie). Mineral Point tied for the top score in the Pre-Calculus Division with Abby Shannon bringing… Continue Reading Math Team Brings Home Golds at SWAL Meet
Nevers Wins Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award
The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program announced Wednesday, March 15 the recipients of the 2017 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. Awards in the amount of $3,000 are being made to 100 teachers, 16 principals, and their schools, and $5,000 scholarships will be given… Continue Reading Nevers Wins Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award
Board Views Talented Tech Ed Demonstrations
At Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, the Mineral Point School Board was treated to student demonstrations of great work being created with the plasma cutter, 3D printer, and laser engraver in Mike Robinson’s and Kyle Carey’s classes. (Scroll past video for more article and photos) Lane Eggers, Bodhi Logueflower, Devon Manning, Tommie Loken, Jake… Continue Reading Board Views Talented Tech Ed Demonstrations
Musicians Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians competed at the Wisconsin School Music Association’s District Solo/Ensemble Contest held at Southwestern Saturday, March 11. The following received a Starred First rating in Class A and have advanced to the State competition at UW-Platteville to be held Saturday, April 29. Michaela Acherman, Soprano Vocal Solo Megan Berg,… Continue Reading Musicians Qualify for State