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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
MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2021-22 school year. HIGH HONORS Eighth Grade: Kalea Biddick, Addison Burris, Adam Cody, Ethan Ferrell, Grady Finley, Kit Finley, Alyssa Jones, Macy Kinch, Landyn Moellers, Madison Nodolf, Ryley Reichling, Cole Ripp, Carson Schroeder, Hudson Schroeder, Jadyn Schultz, Madelyn Steffes, Cooper… Continue Reading MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2021-22 school year. HIGH HONORS Seniors: Bryce Acherman, Ashlie Baumgartner, Colbi Carey, Eloise Chambers, Jazmine Cool, Bo Hanson, Drew Hottenstein, Miles Houtakker, Estelle Janetka, Mallory Lindsey, Haydn Marr, Callie Pierce, Faith Pilling, Blake Radtke, Delaney Ross, Kennedy Smith, Emma Steffes,… Continue Reading MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Board Makes New Hires
At the regular June meeting, the School Board unanimously approved (with Bob Janetka absent) several new hires for the 2022-23 school year. #PointerNation will welcome: — Angela Bremmer, Assistant Bookkeeper — Carrie Brinkman, Middle School & Middle/High Athletic Administrative Assistant — Allison Keller, Elementary Music Teacher — Shelby Sporle, Pupil Services Administrative Assistant These hires… Continue Reading Board Makes New Hires
No Limits
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright A graduation message: It is with great pleasure that I stand before you as we honor this outstanding group of students. Graduates, in order to be at this ceremony, you have demonstrated all of the necessary skills to achieve your individual academic success. Soccer great Pele said, “Success is no accident. … Continue Reading No Limits
Lee Repeats as State Trap Champion
The Mineral Point Middle/High School Trap Team competed at the Wisconsin High School Clay Target League State Tournament in Rome Sunday, June 12 in the 2A Division. Congratulations to Brody Lee who claimed the Varsity Individual State Championship for the second straight year, as well as the entire #PointerNation team who finished in 11th place… Continue Reading Lee Repeats as State Trap Champion
224 Years of Service for Retirees
The last day of school is bittersweet, but even more so this year as seven #PointerNation staff members are retiring with a combined total of 224 years of service! It won’t be the same without you! Best wishes and a sincere thank you. — Alf Jacobson, Middle/High School Custodian — Sandy Weitzel, Middle School Instructional… Continue Reading 224 Years of Service for Retirees
Klinginsmith Advances to State Literary Contest
Let’s hear it for Doolin Klinginsmith! He received 1st place in the Delta Kappa Gamma Mu Chapter Essay Contest and his entry advanced to the state level! Great job representing #PointerNation!
Relay Takes 4th at State Track
The WIAA State Track meet is in the books and we have a podium placing event! A big congrats to our girls 4×800 m relay team of Annie Robinson, Ellie Robinson, Regan Schuette, and Julia Thompson that claimed 4th place! Kudos also to: — Ellie Robinson 8th in 3200 m — Will Aurit 8th in… Continue Reading Relay Takes 4th at State Track
Pointers Place 3rd at State Golf
Three cheers for the golf team! For the second year in a row, #PointerNation took 3rd place at the WIAA State Golf meet in Division 3! Kohler successfully defended its state title on its home course with a 643. Cambridge was runner-up at 648. Mineral Point shot 684 over the two days. Individually, Orfordville Parkview’s… Continue Reading Pointers Place 3rd at State Golf
SWC All-Conference Girls Soccer
2022 SWC Girls Soccer All-Conference FIRST TEAM Name Year School Goalie Sarah Johnson 12 Dodgeville/Mineral Point Defenders Ella Fox 12 Dodgeville/Mineral Point Leah Deibert 11 River Valley Kate Bussan 12 Platteville/Lancaster Sophia Stone 11 Platteville/Lancaster Midfiedlers Anna Murphy 12 Platteville/Lancaster Allison Solberg-Kieler 12 Dodgeville/Mineral Point Tessa Czajkowski-Higgins 9 Prairie du Chien/River Ridge/Seneca Meagan Hall 11… Continue Reading SWC All-Conference Girls Soccer