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#WeFight
There are sometimes when you read something that’s so spot on, you just need to share it, and not try to re-word it yourself. For me, this is one of those times. I receive a monthly School PR newsletter in my email inbox called 1635, which is a reference to the year the first public… Continue Reading #WeFight
Three Make SWC Soccer All-Conference
Three Pointers earned SWC All-Conference Soccer accolades. Chad Yeager was named a First Team Midfielder and Caleb Kennedy was a First Team Defender, while Jack Neal was a Honorable Mention Midfielder. Other Dodge-Pointers who earned all-conference honors include: Second Team: Shane Carroll, Forward; Isaac Nagel, Midfield; Thomas Steil, Defense; Ben Radosevich, Defense.
Board Approves Mill Rate Decrease
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday morning to certify the school portion of the tax levy for the 2016-17 school year and approve a mill rate decrease. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Each fall the school district must certify its tax levy with each municipality. This is computed as a percentage… Continue Reading Board Approves Mill Rate Decrease
Pointer Podcast – How to Be a YouTuber by Carter
Carter wrote an informative paper titled “How to Be a YouTuber”. He worked hard in crafting his words in order to explain this process. Carter also used a peer to help him make it better through revision. Click on the audio file below to listen to Carter read aloud his writing, followed by a brief conference… Continue Reading Pointer Podcast – How to Be a YouTuber by Carter
Our Collective Commitments
The teachers and administration at Mineral Point Elementary School recently developed seven collective commitments. Collective commitments are the values and habits that a faculty puts into action on behalf of our students. They are directly aligned with our district’s mission and vision. These collective commitments were agreed upon as a staff through consensus, with an… Continue Reading Our Collective Commitments
Board Honors Local Businesses
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and began with recognitions of several local businesses. The Board nominated these businesses for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Those honored include: Farmers Savings Bank: It would be nearly impossible to measure… Continue Reading Board Honors Local Businesses
Follow Up to School Mall Fundraiser
On Tuesday, all students received a fundraising packet from school. The program, School Mall, asks students to fill out postcards to send to family and friends. Recipients of these postcards will be directed to the School Mall website, where they can order items they might typically purchase at a variety of retailers through this organization. A… Continue Reading Follow Up to School Mall Fundraiser
Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Head Mineral Point wrestling coach Scott Schmitz will add another accolade to his already impressive resume when, on November 4, he is inducted into the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association George Martin Hall of Fame. Joining him will be Ben Askren of Wauwatosa, Marty Loy of Stevens Point, John Mesenbrink of Hartland, and Al Poser of La… Continue Reading Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 4 at the Pointer Cafe. This is the first set of Students of the Month for the 2016-17 school year. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process… Continue Reading Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
What Do You Stand For?
by Luke Francois Black lives matter. Blue lives matter. All lives matter. How to make sense of these turbulent times? A national debate swept students into discussions around race, the police, and what it means to be a patriot. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, takes a knee during the National Anthem in protest of… Continue Reading What Do You Stand For?