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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 Girls Cross Country 2005*, 2006*, 2010*, 2011*, 2012* Basketball 2016 Softball 2013 Track and Field 2015* WIAA STATE TEAM RUNNERS-UP Boys Baseball 2019 Basketball 1974, 2015 Cross Country 2010*, 2017* Football 1999 Track … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Start Slow
By Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Who could have ever imagined that we would find ourselves in this situation? Schools are shut down by the state and people are asked to stay at home for safety reasons. School staff continuing to educating students virtually to the best of our ability is just unthinkable, but here we are. … Read More
Broderick, Lawinger are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club was set to honor its March Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, March 17, but unfortunately the pandemic altered those plans. #PointerNation would like to take this opportunity to honor Bodhi Broderick and Payton Lawinger virtually and hope we can honor them in person at a later date. … Read More
Math Team Success
High School On Thursday, March 5, Mineral Point’s High School Math Team traveled to Riverdale High School for the annual SWAL Math Contest. Five students from each division compete both individually and as a team. Students take three individual tests as well as one team test. For the team contest, an individual average is calculated … Read More
Class of 2020 Top Scholars
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its Top Scholars for the Class of 2020. Cody Pierce has been named Valedictorian with Nick DuBois, Owen Stephenson, and Lily Wong being named Salutatorians. Valedictorian Cody Pierce Cody Pierce was born in Reston, Virginia, in 2001 and is the son of Glenn and Cathy Pierce. He … Read More
Board Holds Emergency Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held an emergency meeting Sunday afternoon with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board unanimously supported the administration and local physicians’ recommendation to not hold classes Monday or Tuesday this week. (The District had previously announced it would not hold classes March 18 until April 6 at the earliest, due … Read More
Mandatory School Closure Forthcoming
March 13, 2020 Dear Pointer Families and Staff — We have just learned Governor Tony Evers is mandating all of Wisconsin’s K-12 schools close by Wednesday, March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, please prepare for closure of the Mineral Point Unified School District beginning Wednesday, March 18 (We will plan to have classes … Read More
Canceled/Postponed Events COVID-19
This list may not be all-inclusive at this time. We will try and keep this updated as best we can as this is a developing situation. Please contact a teacher, coach, advisor, or building office for the most up-to-date information regarding a specific event. SPRING SPORTS As published by the WIAA, Governor Tony Evers issued … Read More
Board Hears Reading Program Success
Elementary Principal Matt Renwick, Reading Specialist Rachael Schroeder, Elementary Librarian Micki Uppena, and Instructional Coach Brooke McGraw presented to the School Board Monday night on the most recent Reading Program Evaluation at the elementary. The elementary is now Schoolwide Title I. Schoolwide Title I is achieved when a certain percentage of families qualify for free/reduced … Read More
Gorgen, Ingwell Named Educators of Promise
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, and the Wisconsin Association for Middle Level Education, has named 60 educators as the 2020 Educators of Promise, including Mineral Point Elementary’s Denise Gorgen (2nd Grade Teacher) and Tom Ingwell (Phy Ed Teacher). The group was selected for having a strong … Read More
Springer is MP’s 51st State Wrestling Champ
Nolan Springer became Mineral Point Wrestling’s 51st WIAA State Champion Saturday, February 29th at the Kohl Center in Madison. Mason Hughes also earned a podium spot with a 5th place finish. Tarrin Riley had a great first state meet, but did not place. 160: Nolan Springer (41-2) placed 1st Quarterfinal – Springer won by fall … Read More