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  Mineral Point staff members have been seen recently donning READ t-shirts in a rainbow of assorted colors. Friday, the middle and high school staff wore theirs, and Monday, the elementary took center stage. There is a strong ongoing effort for the district to continue to constantly improve its students’ reading scores and it is… Continue Reading Read.

“Telepresence is a lifeline for rural schools. We are being tossed the life preserver and we have the chance to grab on.” These words were echoed by Mineral Point Superintendent Luke Francois at the conclusion of a January 26 meeting with other school leaders from Kickapoo, Pecatonica, and Riverdale schools. These four districts, along with… Continue Reading MP hopes to enter rural school telepresence consortium

Congratulations to the Mineral Point High School wrestling team who earned a share of the SWAL conference dual meet title.  12/5 vs. Riverdale won 48-18; 12/9 at Darlington/Black Hawk won 46-21; 1/6 at Boscobel won 63-6; 1/9 vs. Cuba City/Southwestern/Benton won 65-0; 1/23 vs. Iowa-Grant/Highland won 40-39; 1/30 at Fennimore lost 45-25. Left to right,… Continue Reading SWAL dual meet mat co-champs

Sue Gollon and Heidi Nelson, middle school instructional assistants, were named the January Porcelain Apple Winners for Mineral Point Middle School. They were nominated by Sandy Weitzel, last month’s winner. The following was written about them by Janis Needham: “Sue and Heidi have a multi-faceted position that changes by the hour. From the minute their… Continue Reading January Porcelain Apple Winners

The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its January Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, January 20 at the Pointer Café. The students, whom 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. Hannah Owens My… Continue Reading January Students of the Month

      It was an exciting day Wednesday when fifth graders Ella Chambers, Drew Hottenstein, Caleb Wersal, Haylee Kearns, Alyssa Roelli, and Trapper Nafzger, along with teachers Livia Doyle and Judy Benish, traveled to Milwaukee to share their work with Project Lead the Way at the 94th annual State Education Convention. Mineral Point was one… Continue Reading 5th graders exhibit at state convention

  Mineral Point High School athletes have achieved some newsworthy milestones this winter. Senior grappler Ross Siegenthaler claimed his 100th win on the mat December 6 at the Watertown Invite. His teammate, junior wrestler Scott Pittz, picked up his 100th win at the Geneseo, Illinois Tournament January 17. Sy Staver, senior point guard on the… Continue Reading Winter athletic milestones

  Mineral Point High School’s top vocalists were featured in the SWAL Honors Choir Saturday afternoon with a concert at 4:30 at Iowa-Grant. The public was encouraged to attend. Singing from MPHS were Justice Hendrick, David Kelm, Jane Dickler, Katelynn Gordon, and Nettie Potter. (Photo and article by Joelle Doye)

   Once again this year, Mineral Point Middle and High School Students participated in the National Band Association Wisconsin Chapter All-State Band in Wisconsin Rapids. Selected to play in a concert Saturday night were high school students Kaylee Sparks, Caleb Mitchell, Alexa Sparks, Blake Chambers and middle school students Brady Palzkill and Owen Stephenson. The… Continue Reading All-State Band Members

Jim Jewell spoke to the Mineral Point High School students who are headed to Cornwall in March about the Mineral Point/Redruth ties. He also donated eight of his books to the Cornwall Exchange Program. Pictured, left to right, front row: Grant Rose, Josh Berg, Natalie Chubb. Back: Caleb Mitchell, Bobby King, Jim Jewell, Winndie Darrow,… Continue Reading Mineral Point/Redruth, Cornwall ties