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Three Make SWC Soccer All-Conference
Three Pointers earned SWC All-Conference Soccer accolades. Chad Yeager was named a First Team Midfielder and Caleb Kennedy was a First Team Defender, while Jack Neal was a Honorable Mention Midfielder. Other Dodge-Pointers who earned all-conference honors include: Second Team: Shane Carroll, Forward; Isaac Nagel, Midfield; Thomas Steil, Defense; Ben Radosevich, Defense.
Board Approves Mill Rate Decrease
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday morning to certify the school portion of the tax levy for the 2016-17 school year and approve a mill rate decrease. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Each fall the school district must certify its tax levy with each municipality. This is computed as a percentage… Continue Reading Board Approves Mill Rate Decrease
Board Honors Local Businesses
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and began with recognitions of several local businesses. The Board nominated these businesses for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Those honored include: Farmers Savings Bank: It would be nearly impossible to measure… Continue Reading Board Honors Local Businesses
Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Head Mineral Point wrestling coach Scott Schmitz will add another accolade to his already impressive resume when, on November 4, he is inducted into the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association George Martin Hall of Fame. Joining him will be Ben Askren of Wauwatosa, Marty Loy of Stevens Point, John Mesenbrink of Hartland, and Al Poser of La… Continue Reading Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 4 at the Pointer Cafe. This is the first set of Students of the Month for the 2016-17 school year. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process… Continue Reading Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
Queen Candidates Profiled
One of these three young ladies will be crowned the 2016 Homecoming Queen at the Spirit Rally Thursday night. Get to know them through the following profiles: VALYA MACGILVRA What is your favorite quality about Jaycie? My favorite quality about Jaycie is that she is very positive and she always has a smile on her… Continue Reading Queen Candidates Profiled
Moore to Lead Homecoming Parade
If there is one thing Mineral Point values, it is history. And if there is a Queen of Mineral Point History, Mary Alice (Clark) Moore just might be it. Fitting then that she will lead the Homecoming Parade down High Street Thursday night. After being curator of the Mineral Point Archives at the Public Library… Continue Reading Moore to Lead Homecoming Parade
High School Class Officers Named
Homecoming Schedule Announced
Mineral Point High School is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2016 Homecoming September 26-October 1. This year’s theme is “POINT is the Word.” Court members are, left to right, front row: Senior Representative Rebekah Ottoway, Senior Queen Candidates Valya MacGilvra, Sydney Staver, Jaycie Runde, and Senior Representative Jalissa Weier. Second row: Senior football player Brant James,… Continue Reading Homecoming Schedule Announced
Board Approves Balanced Budget
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening and passed a balanced budget for the 2016-17 school year. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) The final budget for Board approval was the same as the one the Board received for preliminary inspection at the July meeting. Board member Glenn Kinch asked if… Continue Reading Board Approves Balanced Budget