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Brunson Selected for Northeastern Counselors Tour
Congratulations to #PointerNation Middle/High School Counselor Erika Brunson who was selected to attend the STARS Northeastern Counselor Tour! There were only 15 counselors in the entire nation who were selected for this all-expenses paid experience. STARS stands for Small Town and Rural Students. Their mission is to help students from small towns and rural schools… Continue Reading Brunson Selected for Northeastern Counselors Tour
Livestream Links Week of September 28-October 3
HOMECOMING WEEK Events List Monday, September 28 — Varsity Boys Soccer at Wisconsin Heights/Barneveld (game is in Wisconsin Heights) 5 pm. Livestream — Volleyball at Madison Saint Ambrose Academy (JV & JV2 5:30 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream — CANCELED: JV Football vs. Southwestern/East Dubuque — MS Cross Country at Lancaster 4:15 pm Tuesday, September… Continue Reading Livestream Links Week of September 28-October 3
Homecoming 2026
The Mineral Point Unified School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2026 Homecoming September 28 – October 3. This year’s theme is “Camp Pointer!” Congratulations to the Court members left to right, front row: Freshman Representative Maddie Paulson, Sophomore Representative Tessa Carey, Junior Representative Brynn Swenson, Senior Representative Annison Goninen, Senior Queen Candidate Sophie Miller,… Continue Reading Homecoming 2026
Music Department Earns WSMA Accreditation
A big congrats to everyone involved in making our #PointerNation Middle and High Schools officially accredited by the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) for 2026! This honor recognizes our schools’ outstanding participation in WSMA programming and distinguishes our music program. WSMA applauds our efforts to provide valuable music education opportunities for our students!
Homecoming Parade Info
Get your parade entries ready to show off your Pointer Pride! This year’s Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, October 1 at 6:15 pm. Anyone may enter a unit in the parade by signing up on this Google Form (If you do not have a Google account, which is needed to sign up online, you should… Continue Reading Homecoming Parade Info
September School Board Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday, September 14. Video link — The Board unanimously approved (with Joni Heisner, Christie Johnston, and Justin Skelding absent) the consent agenda consisting of minutes, bills payable, credit card statement, and committee reports. (This begins the meeting video) — The Board heard preliminary enrollment information… Continue Reading September School Board Notes & Votes
Buleje Cadena, Robinson are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its September Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, September 15. The students, who are members of the Senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process by teachers at the high school, and their biographies are written by themselves. These are the first Students of… Continue Reading Buleje Cadena, Robinson are Students of the Month
“The Lightning Thief” Cast & Crew Announced
Auditions have been completed and the cast and crew lists have been announced for the high school musical theatre’s production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical!” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 20 & 21 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 22 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera… Continue Reading “The Lightning Thief” Cast & Crew Announced
August Special Board Meeting Notes & Votes
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night to handle a few matters before the start of classes. — The Board hired the following positions: Gina Weier, Middle School Math Teacher (1st Quarter) Nuan Galvan, Middle/High School Food Service Ike Campbell, Head Varsity Softball Coach — The Board approved committee members for… Continue Reading August Special Board Meeting Notes & Votes
Campbell Named Head Varsity Softball Coach
Mineral Point High School is excited to announce the next Head Varsity Softball Coach of our defending State Champions — please join us in welcoming Ike Campbell to this position in #PointerNation! Ike has previous head softball coaching experience at Highland from 2018-2024, which included WIAA Regional Titles in 2018, 2019, and 2023 and being… Continue Reading Campbell Named Head Varsity Softball Coach