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#PointerNation Welcomes Alexandra Driftmier
Alexandra Driftmier Elementary School Counselor Hometown: Mount Horeb, WI College: Alexandra earned her Bachelors from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Psychology and her Masters in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Counseling Psychology. Previous employment: Since 2015, Alexandra has been the Pre K-6th Grade School Counselor for the Parkview School District in Orfordville. Her… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Alexandra Driftmier
Keyes to Succeed Austin as Girls Basketball Coach
Mineral Point is proud to announce Michael Keyes as its next Head Girls Basketball Coach. From 2005-19, Keyes has been an AAU Head Boys/Girls Coach for various programs including Wisconsin Swing, Wisconsin Hoops Select, and Wisconsin Pride. His high school varsity coaching experience consists of: Highland Varsity Girls Basketball Coach from 2008-10 and a conference… Continue Reading Keyes to Succeed Austin as Girls Basketball Coach
Second Grants Presented by Excellence in Education Board
Kristin Mitchell, chair, and members of the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Advisory Board were on hand at the recent Mineral Point Schools Staff Recognition Event for two reasons. First, the advisory board offered its sincere appreciation to all faculty and staff for their care of and commitment to the students of the district. Each… Continue Reading Second Grants Presented by Excellence in Education Board
Elementary Planning Proceeding
Tim Ruppert from HSR architects told the school board at its meeting Monday, July 8 that everything is “falling in place very well” with regard to the elementary renovation timeline. (Continue past the video for more article text) Ruppert presented a potential revised drop off/pick up loop, as well as visitor and handicapped parking on… Continue Reading Elementary Planning Proceeding
Heisner Qualifies for National FFA
Sara Heisner is the State Champion in Veterinary Science proficiency! Her application will advance to nationals for competition. Other results have Daniel Nordstrom 2nd in Turf Grass Management, Morgan Vondra 4th in Swine Production and 5th in Beef Production, and Danny Pittz 5th in Swine Production. Danny also competed in Extemporaneous Speaking in the semifinals,… Continue Reading Heisner Qualifies for National FFA
Three attend Badger Boys & Girls State
Congratulations to Cody Pierce, Maggie Schubert, and Annie Wilbanks who were selected to represent Mineral Point at the annual Badger Boys & Girls State events. These are week-long summer camps for Wisconsin’s top incoming Seniors to learn more about how government is run and how to be a better leader. The boys met in Ripon… Continue Reading Three attend Badger Boys & Girls State
Baseball Places 2nd at State
Congratulations to the #PointerNation Baseball Team which placed 2nd in Division 4 at the WIAA State Tournament in Appleton. The Pointers defeated Belmont 6-2 in the State Semifinal before falling 11-1 to defending champ Webster in the State Final.
Celebrate Together
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright The 4th of July is a time to celebrate. It makes me think about all of the people that have worked hard and sacrificed to get us where we are today. Some men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice and should not be forgotten. Our freedoms should not be taken… Continue Reading Celebrate Together
MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2018-19 school year. HIGH HONORS 8th Grade: Jackson Busch, Genevieve Byrnes, Allison Chitwood, Marcus Cool, Katelyn Cox, Jenna Dailey, Alana DuBois, Emma Federman, Cole Ferrell, Jaiden Galle, Quenten Gunderson, Maddix Jackson, William Jewell, Carson Kroll, Brody Lee, Abel Logue, Max… Continue Reading MPMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2018-19 school year. HIGH HONORS Seniors: Michaela Acherman, Matthew Berg, Megan Berg, Caden Carey, Curtis Cox, Karissa Deutsch, Madisen Faull, Zula Flanary, Zoe Hay, Kaitlyn Kinch, Josie Lindholm, Brady Palzkill, Daniel Pittz, McKenna Reichling, Katelyn Wilson. Juniors: Benjamin Basting, Bodhi… Continue Reading MPHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll