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In its first season, the Mineral Point Trap Team had a very successful year and showed there is great interest, and talent, in the sport among the Pointer student population. The Pointers earned the Conference Championship for Conference 1 in the Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League. Senior Gabe Ottoway was the male individual… Continue Reading Trap Team Has Outstanding First Year

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

The State FFA Convention was held June 15-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Over 3,500 FFA members from the state were in attendance for the convention, of which Mineral Point FFA had several members in attendance to receive awards, participate in speaking contests, vote on important issues, and take part in leadership activities.… Continue Reading MP FFA Attends State Convention

The State FFA Convention was held June 15-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Over 3,500 FFA members from the state were in attendance for the convention, of which Mineral Point FFA had several members in attendance to receive awards, participate in speaking contests, vote on important issues, and take part in leadership activities.… Continue Reading MP FFA Attends State Convention

The State FFA Convention was held June 15-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.  Over 3,500 FFA members from the state were in attendance for the convention, of which Mineral Point FFA had several members in attendance to receive awards, participate in speaking contests, vote on important issues, and take part in leadership activities. … Continue Reading MP FFA attends state convention

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its preliminary state aid estimates for 2015-16 Wednesday. The Mineral Point Unified School District is projected to see a state aid decrease of 6.84%, or $331,411 compared to general aid last year. When comparing Mineral Point to its surrounding districts, and those in Iowa County, the following numbers… Continue Reading Projected state aid down

According to the Center for Public Education, the role of school boards are, “a critical public link to public schools. Whether elected or appointed, school board members serve their communities in several important ways. First and foremost school boards look out for students. Education is not a line item on the school board’s agenda—it is… Continue Reading The Role of School Boards

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its preliminary state aid estimates for 2015-16 Wednesday. The Mineral Point Unified School District is projected to see a state aid decrease of 6.84%, or $331,411 compared to general aid last year. When comparing Mineral Point to its surrounding districts, and those in Iowa County, the following numbers… Continue Reading Projected State Aid Down

Mineral Point High School juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.25 grade point average were presented with a new opportunity this year to earn college credits. Music instructor Matt Nevers taught a class entitled “Music and Culture” which served as a chance for students to obtain dual credit on their transcripts at both Mineral Point… Continue Reading College credits earned through music class