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Give to the Giving Tree
The Mineral Point Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America is sponsoring the Holiday Giving Tree allowing community members, staff, and students to share their holiday blessings with area families. Here’s how you can help: Take an ornament tag from the giving tree located in the High School front hallway. Purchase the gift item listed… Continue Reading Give to the Giving Tree
MPHS Announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 2016-17 first quarter honor roll. HIGH HONORS Freshmen: Justin Baehler, Benjamin Basting, Wesley Berget, McKenna Bowers, Natalie Chitwood, Nicholas DuBois, Wyatt Evans, Laney Finkelmeyer, Tessa Hanson, Isaac Lindsey, Cody Pierce, Maggie Schubert, Larry Steffes, Owen Stephenson, Morgan Vondra, Annie Wilbanks, Madeline Williams, Lily Wong. Sophomores: Michaela… Continue Reading MPHS Announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Football Award Winners Announced
The Mineral Point Football Team held its awards banquet Thursday, November 10 to honor its outstanding performers of the season. Team Awards Most Valuable Offensive Back/Receiver – Lucas Sanchez Most Valuable Offensive Lineman – Joe Ripp Most Valuable Player Offense – Lance Steffes Most Improved Player Offense – Riley Workman Most Valuable Defensive Back/Linebacker –… Continue Reading Football Award Winners Announced
Elementary Book Fair
The Fall 2016 Elementary Book Fair is ready to roll! Hours are: Tuesday, November 8: 9 am-4 pm Wednesday, November 9: 9 am-4 pm Thursday, November 10: 9 am-7 pm Friday, November 11: 11 am-12 pm; 1-2 pm; 3-4 pm Monday, November 14: 11 am-12:15 pm; 3-4 pm Tuesday, November 15: 11 am-12:15 pm; 3-4… Continue Reading Elementary Book Fair
Volleyball Team Fêted
The Mineral Point Volleyball Team held its awards banquet Sunday, November 6. The following players were honored (pictured left to right): Elise Ames: Most Dedicated Destinee Kruser: Honorable Mention All Conference Malorie Johnson: Most Improved Sydney Staver: Captain, Most Valuable Player, First Team All Conference, Most Valuable Player All Conference Haley Chubb: Captain, First Team… Continue Reading Volleyball Team Fêted
Open House for Long-Term Facilities Plan
The Mineral Point School District will host a Community Open House to discuss its Long-Range Facilities Plan Wednesday, November 16 at the elementary school gym (611 Cothern Street). The open house will go from 6:30-8 pm and attendees can drop in anytime to view a short video, chat with school personnel and Nexus Solutions representatives,… Continue Reading Open House for Long-Term Facilities Plan
MP Leads Iowa County & SWAL on State Test Scores
Pointers earn a green light academically! Mineral Point leads all Iowa County and SWAL Conference schools. This USA Today network interactive map assigns colors to public school districts based on the rate in which students scored well on 2016 state exams in language, math, science, and social studies. Green marks a district with cumulatively high… Continue Reading MP Leads Iowa County & SWAL on State Test Scores
Rose, Schmitz are November Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its November Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, November 1 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 school, and their biographies are written by themselves. Grant Rose Grant… Continue Reading Rose, Schmitz are November Students of the Month
Staver is SWAL Volleyball MVP
Mineral Point’s Sydney Staver was named the SWAL Conference Volleyball MVP and also earned First Team honors. Joining her on the First Team were teammates Haley Chubb and Jalissa Weier. Destinee Kruser earned Honorable Mention. The Pointers earned their first SWAL title since 2002.
Silver Emblems Earned at National FFA Convention
On October 18 through October 21, the Mineral Point FFA Chapter was represented at the 89th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The following members were present for the convention: Tommie Loken, Katie Fitzsimmons, Tea Bossert, Martina Steffes, Boone Schmitz, Morgan Fitzsimmons, Scott Pittz, chaperone Bill Ottoway and Chapter Advisor Mike Robinson. Members of the… Continue Reading Silver Emblems Earned at National FFA Convention