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FFA Qualifies Career Development Events for State
Three Mineral Point High School FFA Career Development Teams have qualified for the State competition. The Livestock Team has qualified for State for the 16th consecutive year. Team members include: Morgan Fitzsimmons, Boone Schmitz, Scott Pittz, and Martina Steffes. The Vet Science Team is the first in MPHS history to qualify for State. Team members… Continue Reading FFA Qualifies Career Development Events for State
Forensic Team Brings Home Gold
Mineral Point High School’s top public speakers showcased their skills Friday, April 15 at the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association’s State Meet held at UW-Madison. Results for the Pointers are as follows: Gold “Critic’s Choice” 25 points (perfect score): Addy Chambers, Demonstration; Clara Chambers, Four Minute; Addison Dailey, Group Interp; Abby Dunbar, Prose; Morgan Fitzsimmons,… Continue Reading Forensic Team Brings Home Gold
April School Board Meeting
Much of Monday night’s School Board meeting dealt with staffing recommendations for the 2016-17 school year, specifically in two areas: 7th grade and music. (Please scroll past the video for more article text.) For the 7th grade, the current reality is as follows: 62 students are moving from 6th grade to 7th grade. Two 7th… Continue Reading April School Board Meeting
Pointer Nation Wins WIAA Sportsmanship Award
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance, has chosen the recipients of the team Sportsmanship Awards for the 2016 winter State Tournaments. The winners of the prestigious sportsmanship honor are Ashland in gymnastics, Eau Claire Memorial in boys ice hockey, the Beloit Co-op in girls ice hockey, Whitefish Bay Dominican in… Continue Reading Pointer Nation Wins WIAA Sportsmanship Award
Boys Basketball Receives Awards
The Mineral Point Boys Basketball team held its awards banquet Sunday, April 10. Coach Dan Burreson said this 2015-16 season was full of ups and downs. “When things went against us, this team pulled together and worked harder. I’m very proud of their effort,” said Burreson. Award winners included: Chance Wendhausen: First Team SWAL All-Conference,… Continue Reading Boys Basketball Receives Awards
Delta Kappa Gamma winners
Another strength of Mineral Point students is a consistently strong showing in the Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Competition and this year was no exception. At the middle school level, 7th grader Rita Wilson won first place in Illustrations for her entry “Shine” while 6th grader Bryce Acherman also won first place in Illustrations for his… Continue Reading Delta Kappa Gamma winners
Busch, Steffes Claim School Board Seats
Busch, Steffes claim MP School Board seats Results are in for the Mineral Point School Board election April 5, 2016. These are unofficial and have not been canvassed at this time. Two seats were available on the Board, each for a three-year term. One incumbent and one newcomer will claim the seats. Andy Busch led… Continue Reading Busch, Steffes Claim School Board Seats
April Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its April Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, April 5 at the Pointer Cafe. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by staff at the school, and their biographies are written by themselves. Brandon Forseth Brandon… Continue Reading April Students of the Month
Prom 2016: “A Sky Full of Stars”
The Junior Class of Mineral Point High School invites you to celebrate Prom 2016 Saturday, April 23. This year’s theme is “A Sky Full of Stars” with the colors of white, silver, and light blue. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies are Addison Dailey and Jaycie Runde. The times of the dance are 8:30 pm… Continue Reading Prom 2016: “A Sky Full of Stars”
3rd Grade Practice
Below you will find links to practice videos for the Grandparent’s Day concert. The concert will be on May 13th. If you have any questions, send me an e-mail at jeff.david@mp.k12.wi.us Link to Lyrics Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AmFIn8cHk-c6j8aaIT25gz4nBnbNL–jN-kwUXHrvLc/edit?usp=sharing Give My Regards to Broadway Put on a Happy Face Look to the Rainbow Tomorrow Supercalifragilisticepialidocious… Continue Reading 3rd Grade Practice