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History Made
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Mineral Point is proudly home to one of the first schools in the state of Wisconsin with records finding evidence of a school existing here as early as 1829 and the first class graduating from MPHS in 1879. Our Pointer Media class is continually adding names of alumni to its webpage… Continue Reading History Made
Three Advance to FFA Sectional Speaking Contest
On February 9, the Mineral Point FFA attended the District 12 FFA Speaking Contest at Pecatonica High School. There were 13 participants from Mineral Point competing against FFA members from seven other schools. Three MPHS speakers qualified to move on to the next level, which is the Sectional competition. The 8th grade Quiz Bowl participants… Continue Reading Three Advance to FFA Sectional Speaking Contest
Kohl Applications Advance to State Level
The Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to announce 2nd Grade Teacher Denise Gorgen and High School Math Teacher Cindi Nothem had their Herb Kohl Fellowship applications advanced out of CESA #3 and have been forwarded to the state level for consideration. The announcement of the winners will likely be made public in the… Continue Reading Kohl Applications Advance to State Level
FBLA Places 2nd at Regionals
The 2022 Future Business Leaders of America Region 4 Regional Leadership Conference was held at La Crosse Central High School on Saturday, February 5. The Mineral Point Chapter members competed successfully earning the team a 2nd place finish out of 37 chapters. Congratulations to the following competitors who qualified for the FBLA State Leadership Conference… Continue Reading FBLA Places 2nd at Regionals
Ross, Steffes are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its February Students of the Month at a virtual meeting Tuesday, February 1. 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. Delaney Ross Delaney Ross is… Continue Reading Ross, Steffes are Students of the Month
Rule Wins First Girls State WIAA Wrestling Title
#PointerNation Wrestling added another WIAA State Championship to our storied history, but this one was like none before. For the first time ever, the WIAA held a Individual Girls State Tournament, this year taking place at the La Crosse Center. Junior Kylie Rule claimed the 132 lb. title Saturday, January 29 and became just one… Continue Reading Rule Wins First Girls State WIAA Wrestling Title
Girls State Wrestling Information
LOCATION La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza La Crosse, WI 54601 Directions and parking: https://lacrossecenter.com/visitors/ Venue policies: https://lacrossecenter.com/policies/ QUALIFIER #132 Kylie Rule SENDOFF Friday 1/28 4:30 pm starting at MPHS down High Street, through 5 Point intersection, up to Triple P Express. MATCH TIMES Saturday, January 29 7:30 a.m. – Weigh ins (Doors open for… Continue Reading Girls State Wrestling Information
Board Updates Protocols
At Monday night’s regular School Board meeting, the meeting began observing a moment of silence in remembrance of Captain Brian Busch and Firefighter James Ludlum. The Mineral Point School Board approved by a 6-0 vote (with Busch absent) updating the district’s covid protocol document, largely to reflect current isolation and quarantine recommendations by the CDC.… Continue Reading Board Updates Protocols
Elementary Update, January 2022: Our Condolences; Reminder About Visitors; Diverse Books in Classrooms; Parent Educational Partnership Update
Hello MPES Families, We were heartbroken when we learned that two of our community firefighters, Brian Busch and Jim Ludlum, died while reporting to a call. The teachers, staff and students send our sincerest condolences to the families and the fire department. In a small community, this type of situation impacts so many people. Brian’s… Continue Reading Elementary Update, January 2022: Our Condolences; Reminder About Visitors; Diverse Books in Classrooms; Parent Educational Partnership Update
2022 School Board Candidate Field
The deadline to file for candidacy to appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, April 5 Mineral Point School Board election was Tuesday, January 4 at 5 pm. Candidates whose names will appear on the ballot include: William Harris, Christie Johnston, Alan Schrank, and Sarah E. Syvrud (incumbent). There are two available seats. Incumbent Gary… Continue Reading 2022 School Board Candidate Field