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Giving Thanks
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright We have come to the time of year when everyone reflects on what they can be thankful for. In my life, I am thankful for two new granddaughters. My daughter’s and son’s families each had a baby only a few months apart, making my wife and I grandparents. What a great… Continue Reading Giving Thanks
District Earns WSPRA Communication Awards
The Mineral Point Unified School District was honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with three awards for its work in school communications between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. #PointerNation has now earned 27 WSPRA Awards since the fall of 2015. WSPRA showcased the Spectrum Awards at its annual fall conference… Continue Reading District Earns WSPRA Communication Awards
Bauman, Gevelingers, Sokol to be Inducted to Bauman Hall of Fame
Mineral Point High School will induct new members into the Al Bauman Wrestling Hall of Fame Friday, December 19 during the match vs. Iowa-Grant/Highland. Congratulations to all! Bobbyjon Bauman Bobbyjon’s accomplishments include: Iowa-Grant Invitational Champion 1984 Mineral Point Invitational Champion 1985 Conference Champion 1985 & 1986 WIAA Regional Champion 1985 & 1986 WIAA Sectional Champion… Continue Reading Bauman, Gevelingers, Sokol to be Inducted to Bauman Hall of Fame
MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.75 or greater) Eighth Grade: Giana Bishell, Everett Chapman, Jack Christopher, Piper Dolphin, Colette Dunn, Kinzlee Eggers, Carter Finley, Everett Fitzsimmons, Ethan Gossens, Tyler Ingwell, Talon Knutson, Owen Leonard, Rowan Martin, Jace McReynolds,… Continue Reading MPMS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year. HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.85 or greater) Seniors: Kalea Biddick, Breken Blackford-Hesselberg, Addison Burris, Grady Finley, Ryley Reichling, Cole Ripp. Juniors: Evelyn Backes, Anthony Buleje Cadena, Payton Christopher, Josephine Dunn, Emily Heisner, Lilly Houtakker, Ava Ingwell, Cooper… Continue Reading MPHS 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Kabat Named to All-State Volleyball List
A big congrats to Maddy Kabat who has once again earned All-State honors from the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association! This is the second year in a row she has been a First Team All-State selection and was also an Honorable Mention selection as a sophomore. We are proud of you for this fantastic achievement! Read… Continue Reading Kabat Named to All-State Volleyball List
November School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday. Video can be found at this link. Agenda items included: Recognized the following accomplishments: WI Rural School Alliance Administrator of the Year (Mitch Wainwright) State Music Honors Project (Colette Dunn, Josie Dunn, Lily Fox) Academic All-State Football (Seniors) State Cross Country (Johnny Robinson, Payton… Continue Reading November School Board Notes & Votes
Robinson Named All-State Cross Country
We are excited and proud to share that #PointerNation‘s own Johnny Robinson has been named an Honorable Mention All-State Boys Cross Country selection! The Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association All-State list represents the state’s finest runners, regardless of school enrollment size. This is an impressive accomplishment — congrats to Johnny and the Dodge-Point running family!… Continue Reading Robinson Named All-State Cross Country
State Music Honors Project Success
Let’s have one final round of applause for our middle and high school musicians who were selected for the very prestigious Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Honors Project! — Colette Dunn participated in the Middle School State Honors Band at Verona High School Saturday. — Josie Dunn was a member of the High School… Continue Reading State Music Honors Project Success
Gould, Murn are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its November Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, November 4. The students, who are members of the Senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by staff at the high school, and their biographies are written by themselves. Mallory Gould Mallory Gould is the… Continue Reading Gould, Murn are Students of the Month