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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
The Opportunity of Conflict
by Luke Francois, Superintendent As the Mineral Point School District moves forward in the budget development process tough decisions will be made. The board will listen to community stakeholders and make choices between spending money in attempt to impact student learning and reducing resources in demonstration of fiscal restraint. Inevitably this delicate cross-walk creates conflict.… Continue Reading The Opportunity of Conflict
Wrestlers Feted for Fine Season
At the wrestling awards banquet held April 3 at Dodge-Point Country Club, Coach Scott Schmitz emphasized the importance of developing quality people over statistics. Pointer Nation is proud of our kids! Award winners included: Wrestlers, left to right, Scott Pittz: Most Valuable, Most Dedicated, CLASH MVP (first for MP since Jason Mester in 1997), and Most… Continue Reading Wrestlers Feted for Fine Season
Odyssey of the Mind Places 2nd at State
This spring, Mineral Point Odyssey of the Mind (OM) placed 2nd in the Wisconsin State Tournament in Madison. Students started building skills in December with the team forming in February. How is creative problem solving measured? Scoring takes ideas, teamwork, and “thinking outside the box” very seriously. The team chooses a long term problem to address and presents their solution… Continue Reading Odyssey of the Mind Places 2nd at State
Cooking Club to Compete in State Finals
The Middle School Cooking Club, which got off the ground running last year, has taken its success to new heights. Students Natalie Chitwood, Laney Finkelmeyer, Jaden Kieler, and Florencio Torres, along with coach Julie Pompos, met after school bi-weekly since mid-January and their hard work paid off. Their team name is RSVP. March 22, the… Continue Reading Cooking Club to Compete in State Finals
National Honor Society Ceremony Held
Mineral Point High School honored its top all-around students with the annual National Honor Society ceremony Wednesday, March 30, sponsored by the Mineral Point Kiwanis. A complete photo album of the evening can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1177934032218229.1073741875.174428552568787&type=3 “The students being honored tonight have truly gone beyond simply being book smart. They get the importance of giving… Continue Reading National Honor Society Ceremony Held
Chambers, Schultz Named to WBCA All-Star Roster
Two Mineral Point Pointers will be participating in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game Friday, June 17 at 10:45 am at JustAGame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. Playing will be Clara Chambers and Jessica Schultz. The WBCA All-Star Games will benefit Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization raising funds to support research for pediatric cancer… Continue Reading Chambers, Schultz Named to WBCA All-Star Roster