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WIAA History of Success
WIAA STATE TEAM CHAMPIONS Boys Track and Field 1961, 1962 Wrestling 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2021 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, 2015 Cross Country 2010*, 2017*… 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
Musical Cast & Crew Prepare for “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Students are excited to perform the high school musical theatre’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone!” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, December 9 & 10 at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 11 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets are available at the MPHS front office, Berget Jewelers, MP Opera… Continue Reading Musical Cast & Crew Prepare for “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Doye Named NSPRA Front Runner
Our #PointerNation Communications Director Joëlle Doye is one of only four National School Public Relations Association members to be named a prestigious Front Runner for the 2022-23 school year! Current NSPRA membership is approximately 2500 across the United States and Canada. NSPRA Front Runners are members identified by the NSPRA Executive Board as emerging leaders… Continue Reading Doye Named NSPRA Front Runner
Board Holds November Meeting
Video link: https://youtu.be/lMYwllqKVLI — The Board recognized State Cross Country participants, National FFA Livestock Judging participants, and Wisconsin State Music Honors Project participants. (This begins the meeting video) — The Board heard the School Board Election Timeline. Notice of Non Candidacy for incumbents must be filed no later than Friday, December 23, 2022 at 5:00… Continue Reading Board Holds November Meeting
MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.75 or greater) Eighth Grade: Henry Allbright, Evelyn Backes, Anthony Buleje Cadena, Payton Christopher, Emmett Collins, Josephine Dunn, Liliana Fox, Emily Heisner, Leah Hoffman, Lilly Houtakker, Ava Ingwell, Kate James, Sadie Miller, Sophie… 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 2022-23 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.85 or greater) Seniors: Griffin Albaugh, Lorelei Allbright, Genevieve Byrnes, Alana DuBois, Emma Federman, Carson Kroll, Brody Lee, Sydney Lee, Abel Logue, Tyler Nordstrom, Tarrin Riley, Mackenzie Ripp, Joseph Robinson, Kylie Rule, Sophia… Continue Reading MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Portrait of a Pointer
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright The school district recently had a workday scheduled for teachers. The first nine weeks have come to an end and most teachers were working on grades, diving deeper into the new curriculum, or working with outside experts. The middle school staff had a representative from CESA #3, out of Fennimore, guiding… Continue Reading Portrait of a Pointer
Elementary Update, Oct-Nov 2022: Volunteer for the Book Fair; Fall Family Conferences; New Literacy Curriculum
Hello MPES families, Almost every day as I help walk the kindergarten and 1st grade students from lunch to recess, at least one student will ask me if they need to wear a jacket. The rule is, if it is 60 degrees or higher, no jacket is required. For me, it’s not just whether or… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Oct-Nov 2022: Volunteer for the Book Fair; Fall Family Conferences; New Literacy Curriculum
Allbright, Wendhausen are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its November Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, November 1. 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. Lorelei Allbright Lorelei Allbright is the… Continue Reading Allbright, Wendhausen are Students of the Month
Girls are State Cross Country Runners-Up
Dodge-Point Girls Cross Country is your WIAA State Division 2 Team Runner Up! The girls finished behind Champion Appleton Xavier 81-124 Saturday, October 29 in Wisconsin Rapids. Ellie Robinson was the top DP runner finishing in 3rd, Annie Robinson 12th, Julia Thompson 43rd, Brienna Wasley 68th, Addison Christopher 92nd, Regan Schuette 94th, Grace Wersal 115th.… Continue Reading Girls are State Cross Country Runners-Up
Livestock Team Places 21st in Nation
Congratulations to our #PointerNation FFA Livestock Judging team for placing 21st in the Nation in Indianapolis! Great job Luke Schubert, Ellie Robinson, Emma Steffes, and Cameron Patterson. Way to represent the State of Wisconsin!