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WIAA History of Success
WIAA STATE TEAM CHAMPIONS Boys Basketball: 2024 Golf: 2024 Track and Field: 1961, 1962 Wrestling: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2021, 2025 Girls Cross Country: 2005*, 2006*, 2010*, 2011*, 2012*, 2021* Basketball: 2016, 2022 Softball: 2013 Track and Field: 2015* WIAA STATE TEAM RUNNERS-UP Boys Baseball: 2019 Basketball: 1974,… Continue Reading WIAA History of Success
Fiscal Responsibility
The District has a strategic plan with four areas of focus: fiscal responsibility, community engagement, academic achievement, and technology. The first of four focus areas of the District’s strategic plan is fiscal responsibility. One goal of the board is to create and implement a communication plan to inform the community on the school budget and… Continue Reading Fiscal Responsibility
Bennett Named Teacher Of The Month
Mineral Point Elementary 5th grade teacher, Lifka Bennett, has been honored by Ubersox of Iowa County and WOLX 94.9 FM as the July Teacher of the Month. Bennett can be seen driving a Chrysler 200 during the month of July displaying her honor. Also, she will receive a $200 donation for her classroom. Tune in… Continue Reading Bennett Named Teacher Of The Month
Welcome
Hello Pointer Families! My name is Brad Brogley and I am excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Mineral Point School District as I am serving as the Mineral Point Elementary Principal. There are many challenges facing public education and with my 23 years of experience both as a teacher and education… Continue Reading Welcome
About High School Agriculture
Classes Plants, Animals, and You (PAY): Acquaint yourself with the exploding world of Agri-science. “Learning by doing” activities will provide you with exposure to various areas of Agri-science. These include: careers, FFA, soils, plant science, horticulture, animal science, Ag. mechanics, and natural resources. The greenhouse will be used as a laboratory for various activities dealing with… Continue Reading About High School Agriculture
December School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibKrHeCLpJU — The Board recognized the following accomplishments: — WI School Public Relations Association Spectrum Awards — All-State Volleyball (This begins the meeting video) — The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom, Harris, and Johnston absent) the consent agenda consisting of minutes,… Continue Reading December School Board Notes & Votes
2026 School Board Election Information
The election will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 for two available seats on the Mineral Point School Board. The term of office for these school board members is three years and begins Monday, April 27, 2026. Incumbents with terms expiring include Andy Busch and Joni Heisner. Both are eligible to run for another term,… Continue Reading 2026 School Board Election Information
Kinch, Wenger are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its December Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, December 2. 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. Macy Kinch Macy Kinch is the… Continue Reading Kinch, Wenger are Students of the Month
Giving Thanks
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright We have come to the time of year when everyone reflects on what they can be thankful for. In my life, I am thankful for two new granddaughters. My daughter’s and son’s families each had a baby only a few months apart, making my wife and I grandparents. What a great… Continue Reading Giving Thanks
District Earns WSPRA 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 between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. #PointerNation has now earned 27 WSPRA Awards since the fall of 2015. WSPRA showcased the Spectrum Awards at its annual fall conference… Continue Reading District Earns WSPRA Communication Awards
Bauman, Gevelingers, Sokol to be Inducted to Bauman Hall of Fame
Mineral Point High School will induct new members into the Al Bauman Wrestling Hall of Fame Friday, December 19 during the match vs. Iowa-Grant/Highland. Congratulations to all! Bobbyjon Bauman Bobbyjon’s accomplishments include: Iowa-Grant Invitational Champion 1984 Mineral Point Invitational Champion 1985 Conference Champion 1985 & 1986 WIAA Regional Champion 1985 & 1986 WIAA Sectional Champion… Continue Reading Bauman, Gevelingers, Sokol to be Inducted to Bauman Hall of Fame
MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.75 or greater) Eighth Grade: Giana Bishell, Everett Chapman, Jack Christopher, Piper Dolphin, Colette Dunn, Kinzlee Eggers, Carter Finley, Everett Fitzsimmons, Ethan Gossens, Tyler Ingwell, Talon Knutson, Owen Leonard, Rowan Martin, Jace McReynolds,… Continue Reading MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.85 or greater) Seniors: Kalea Biddick, Breken Blackford-Hesselberg, Addison Burris, Grady Finley, Ryley Reichling, Cole Ripp. Juniors: Evelyn Backes, Anthony Buleje Cadena, Payton Christopher, Josephine Dunn, Emily Heisner, Lilly Houtakker, Ava Ingwell, Cooper… Continue Reading MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Kabat Named to All-State Volleyball List
A big congrats to Maddy Kabat who has once again earned All-State honors from the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association! This is the second year in a row she has been a First Team All-State selection and was also an Honorable Mention selection as a sophomore. We are proud of you for this fantastic achievement! Read… Continue Reading Kabat Named to All-State Volleyball List
November School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday. Video can be found at this link. Agenda items included: Recognized the following accomplishments: WI Rural School Alliance Administrator of the Year (Mitch Wainwright) State Music Honors Project (Colette Dunn, Josie Dunn, Lily Fox) Academic All-State Football (Seniors) State Cross Country (Johnny Robinson, Payton… Continue Reading November School Board Notes & Votes