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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
Second Grants Presented by Excellence in Education Board
Kristin Mitchell, chair, and members of the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Advisory Board were on hand at the recent Mineral Point Schools Staff Recognition Event for two reasons. First, the advisory board offered its sincere appreciation to all faculty and staff for their care of and commitment to the students of the district. Each … Read More
Elementary Planning Proceeding
Tim Ruppert from HSR architects told the school board at its meeting Monday, July 8 that everything is “falling in place very well” with regard to the elementary renovation timeline. (Continue past the video for more article text) Ruppert presented a potential revised drop off/pick up loop, as well as visitor and handicapped parking on … Read More
Heisner Qualifies for National FFA
Sara Heisner is the State Champion in Veterinary Science proficiency! Her application will advance to nationals for competition. Other results have Daniel Nordstrom 2nd in Turf Grass Management, Morgan Vondra 4th in Swine Production and 5th in Beef Production, and Danny Pittz 5th in Swine Production. Danny also competed in Extemporaneous Speaking in the semifinals, … Read More
Three attend Badger Boys & Girls State
Congratulations to Cody Pierce, Maggie Schubert, and Annie Wilbanks who were selected to represent Mineral Point at the annual Badger Boys & Girls State events. These are week-long summer camps for Wisconsin’s top incoming Seniors to learn more about how government is run and how to be a better leader. The boys met in Ripon … Read More
Baseball Places 2nd at State
Congratulations to the #PointerNation Baseball Team which placed 2nd in Division 4 at the WIAA State Tournament in Appleton. The Pointers defeated Belmont 6-2 in the State Semifinal before falling 11-1 to defending champ Webster in the State Final.
Celebrate Together
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright The 4th of July is a time to celebrate. It makes me think about all of the people that have worked hard and sacrificed to get us where we are today. Some men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice and should not be forgotten. Our freedoms should not be taken … Read More
MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2018-19 school year. HIGH HONORS 8th Grade: Jackson Busch, Genevieve Byrnes, Allison Chitwood, Marcus Cool, Katelyn Cox, Jenna Dailey, Alana DuBois, Emma Federman, Cole Ferrell, Jaiden Galle, Quenten Gunderson, Maddix Jackson, William Jewell, Carson Kroll, Brody Lee, Abel Logue, Max … Read More
MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2018-19 school year. HIGH HONORS Seniors: Michaela Acherman, Matthew Berg, Megan Berg, Caden Carey, Curtis Cox, Karissa Deutsch, Madisen Faull, Zula Flanary, Zoe Hay, Kaitlyn Kinch, Josie Lindholm, Brady Palzkill, Daniel Pittz, McKenna Reichling, Katelyn Wilson. Juniors: Benjamin Basting, Bodhi … Read More
Design Process Continues for Elementary
At the Monday, June 10 regular meeting, the School Board heard the latest from architect firm HSR with regards to the elementary building project. (Scroll past the video for more article text) HSR stated they have met with elementary staff, and continue to meet with a core committee of a few board members and administrators. … Read More
Year-End Reflection: The Challenge of Change
I have had the honor of observing our current 5th grade students become the individuals they are today since 3rd grade. This is one of the many perks of being a principal: having a schoolwide view of our kids as they progress through the years. As a former 5th and 6th grade teacher myself, I … Read More