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Inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame Class Announced
Next winter on Saturday, January 11th, 2020, the Mineral Point Basketball Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class. The inductions will take place between the JV and Varsity girls basketball games scheduled for that afternoon. Below is a brief bio on each of the inductees. More information and complete bios will be released in… Continue Reading Inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame Class Announced
“When do we start building?”
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright “When do we start building?” I think I have been asked that question a hundred times. The dust has settled and the smoke has cleared now that the April referendum question has been decided. So, what happens next? As was mentioned during all the meetings this spring, we will work with… Continue Reading “When do we start building?”
Board Approves Special Ed Hirings
The School Board held a brief special meeting Monday, April 29 to discuss staffing. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Following closed session, the Board unanimously approved (with Larry Steffes absent) beginning with the 2019-20 school year the hiring of Jodi Renwick as an Elementary Special Education Teacher and Curtis Fiedler as a… Continue Reading Board Approves Special Ed Hirings
#PointerNation Welcomes Curtis Fiedler
Curtis Fiedler has been hired as the new Middle School Special Education Teacher beginning with the 2019-20 school year. Curtis Fiedler Middle School Special Education Teacher Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Curtis received his Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Whitewater in Cross Categorical Special Education with an emphasis in Cognitive… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Curtis Fiedler
Gold at State Solo & Ensemble
Mineral Point Middle and High School Musicians culminated their Solo & Ensemble competition season with the State Festival at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 27. Congratulations to our instrumentalists and vocalists! Those receiving First Place ratings include: Megan Berg, Soprano solo Megan Berg, French Horn solo Alexis Berget, Musical Theatre solo Gena Byrnes, Musical Theatre solo Jazmine… Continue Reading Gold at State Solo & Ensemble
Competition and Education
My wife and I attended our first track meet of the year last night. The rain and overall cruddy weather did not sway the student athletes and coaches from completing the events. Our son participated in a team relay, high jump, and shot put. Tomorrow, our daughter will be playing soccer. Another sports seasons has… Continue Reading Competition and Education
Board Approves Salary Schedule for 2019-20
At a special meeting Monday, April 22, the School Board approved the proposed CPI step increase and Teacher Salary Schedule for the 2019-20 school year. (Scroll past the video for more article text) CPI is 2.44%. Support staff would get $0.50 more per hour, but anyone off the schedule due to years of experience would… Continue Reading Board Approves Salary Schedule for 2019-20
FBLA Places at State
Mineral Point Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America members attended State Leadership Conference held in Green Bay at the KI Center on April 8th and 9th, along with 2800 FBLA members from around the state. The two day conference had workshops and tours for members to attend to increase their business knowledge as well… Continue Reading FBLA Places at State
Bakken, Lindholm are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its April Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, April 16 at the Pointer Cafe. 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. Karsten Bakken… Continue Reading Bakken, Lindholm are Students of the Month
State Forensics Success
The competitive public speaking season wrapped up Friday night April 12 at UW-Madison. Congratulations to our state forensics participants! Earning a perfect score of 25 and gold medals were: Josie Lindholm, Farrago Ella Chambers, Henry Dailey, Mallory Lindsey, Gabe Sporle, Nolan Springer, Group Interp Mara Aschliman, Grant Lee, Kyla Lindsey, Dana Schmitz, Katie Wilson, Group… Continue Reading State Forensics Success