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Start Slow
By Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Who could have ever imagined that we would find ourselves in this situation? Schools are shut down by the state and people are asked to stay at home for safety reasons. School staff continuing to educating students virtually to the best of our ability is just unthinkable, but here we are. … Continue Reading Start Slow
Broderick, Lawinger are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club was set to honor its March Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, March 17, but unfortunately the pandemic altered those plans. #PointerNation would like to take this opportunity to honor Bodhi Broderick and Payton Lawinger virtually and hope we can honor them in person at a later date.… Continue Reading Broderick, Lawinger are Students of the Month
Math Team Success
High School On Thursday, March 5, Mineral Point’s High School Math Team traveled to Riverdale High School for the annual SWAL Math Contest. Five students from each division compete both individually and as a team. Students take three individual tests as well as one team test. For the team contest, an individual average is calculated… Continue Reading Math Team Success
Class of 2020 Top Scholars
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its Top Scholars for the Class of 2020. Cody Pierce has been named Valedictorian with Nick DuBois, Owen Stephenson, and Lily Wong being named Salutatorians. Valedictorian Cody Pierce Cody Pierce was born in Reston, Virginia, in 2001 and is the son of Glenn and Cathy Pierce. He… Continue Reading Class of 2020 Top Scholars
Board Holds Emergency Meeting
The Mineral Point School Board held an emergency meeting Sunday afternoon with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board unanimously supported the administration and local physicians’ recommendation to not hold classes Monday or Tuesday this week. (The District had previously announced it would not hold classes March 18 until April 6 at the earliest, due… Continue Reading Board Holds Emergency Meeting
Mandatory School Closure Forthcoming
March 13, 2020 Dear Pointer Families and Staff — We have just learned Governor Tony Evers is mandating all of Wisconsin’s K-12 schools close by Wednesday, March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, please prepare for closure of the Mineral Point Unified School District beginning Wednesday, March 18 (We will plan to have classes… Continue Reading Mandatory School Closure Forthcoming
Canceled/Postponed Events COVID-19
This list may not be all-inclusive at this time. We will try and keep this updated as best we can as this is a developing situation. Please contact a teacher, coach, advisor, or building office for the most up-to-date information regarding a specific event. Please note Governor Evers’ Safer at Home order currently goes until… Continue Reading Canceled/Postponed Events COVID-19
Board Hears Reading Program Success
Elementary Principal Matt Renwick, Reading Specialist Rachael Schroeder, Elementary Librarian Micki Uppena, and Instructional Coach Brooke McGraw presented to the School Board Monday night on the most recent Reading Program Evaluation at the elementary. The elementary is now Schoolwide Title I. Schoolwide Title I is achieved when a certain percentage of families qualify for free/reduced… Continue Reading Board Hears Reading Program Success
Gorgen, Ingwell Named Educators of Promise
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, and the Wisconsin Association for Middle Level Education, has named 60 educators as the 2020 Educators of Promise, including Mineral Point Elementary’s Denise Gorgen (2nd Grade Teacher) and Tom Ingwell (Phy Ed Teacher). The group was selected for having a strong… Continue Reading Gorgen, Ingwell Named Educators of Promise
Springer is MP’s 51st State Wrestling Champ
Nolan Springer became Mineral Point Wrestling’s 51st WIAA State Champion Saturday, February 29th at the Kohl Center in Madison. Mason Hughes also earned a podium spot with a 5th place finish. Tarrin Riley had a great first state meet, but did not place. 160: Nolan Springer (41-2) placed 1st Quarterfinal – Springer won by fall… Continue Reading Springer is MP’s 51st State Wrestling Champ