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#PointerNation Welcomes Chris Carr
Chris Carr High School Phy Ed Teacher and Middle/High School Activities & Athletic Director Hometown: Darlington High school graduated from: Darlington High School College: Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a minor in Health from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Previous employment: Most recently, Chris was an Adaptive Physical Education, Health, and… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Chris Carr
Baker, Bauman, Tibbits to Enter Football Hall of Fame
Three deserving individuals have been selected for induction into the 2023 Class of the Mineral Point Football Hall of Fame. The trio will be honored at the home game vs. Lancaster Friday, August 18. Following the game, all are welcome to celebrate the new award winners at Dodge-Point Country Club. Bob Baker #30 Nose Tackle… Continue Reading Baker, Bauman, Tibbits to Enter Football Hall of Fame
#PointerNation Welcomes Ryne Ponsler
Ryne Ponsler High School Spanish Teacher Hometown: Ladysmith High school graduated from: Ladysmith College: Ryne earned his Bachelors in Spanish Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Previous employment: Most recently, Ryne was the Spanish Teacher at Darlington High School, and prior to that, was the Spanish Teacher at River Valley High School. Family: Ryne… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Ryne Ponsler
Registration 2023-24
2023-2024 Registration It’s that time of year again. Registration is now open! You are able to update Student Demographics online in Family Access. You will need to have your username and password. You will only be able to access this area in Family Access using your account information, not your child’s… Continue Reading Registration 2023-24
Elementary Update, Summer 2023: Letter of Resignation
Hello MPES families, It is with difficulty that I share with you that I submitted my letter of resignation as elementary principal with the school district. I accepted a position as systems coach with CESA 3 for the coming school year. My last official day with the school district is expected to be August 11,… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2023: Letter of Resignation
Middle School Presidential Scholars
Kudos to our Presidential Award winners from the 2022-23 school year. Certain criteria need to be met in order for students to receive these awards. At the heart of them are persistence and hard work, not just for a semester or a year, but the duration of their middle school careers. The President’s Education Awards… Continue Reading Middle School Presidential Scholars
Dahl to be Honored by WBCA
Let’s hear it for our retired #PointerNation Athletic Director Vickie Dahl! Vickie will be honored by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association with its Athletic Director Award at the annual banquet in Wisconsin Dells at the Wilderness Resort September 24. Congratulations!
Football All-Star
Brendan Lynch had the honor of participating in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star Game at UW-Oshkosh. Money raised benefitted Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
Board Approves Before & After School Care Program
By a unanimous vote, at its regular monthly meeting Monday, the School Board approved a new before and after school care program for Mineral Point 4K through 5th grade students. Stay tuned for more information on the fee and payment structure, as well as enrollment info for the upcoming school year. Pointer Kids Club is… Continue Reading Board Approves Before & After School Care Program
Elementary Update, Summer 2023: The Start of Summer; Elementary Library Summer Hours, Registration Update
The Start of Summer As I go about errands and activities around the city, I have been asked “Has your summer started yet?” more than a few times. I try to keep my response brief. “This week!” Not that I don’t want to chat. I would feel a bit longwinded to explain that, as an… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2023: The Start of Summer; Elementary Library Summer Hours, Registration Update