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May Grimm Honored as Citizen of the Year
Pointer Kids’ Club Director Mo May Grimm received the Mineral Point American Legion Post 170‘s prestigious Citizen of the Year Award Sunday, October 6! In an addition to being an instrumental factor in getting our before/after school program off the ground last year, she has been the driving force of Pointer Pantry since it became… Continue Reading May Grimm Honored as Citizen of the Year
One of the biggest questions I’m hearing…
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright One of the biggest referendum questions I am hearing from people as I meet with different groups around the community is, “Why does the District need $1,300,000 every year?” The simple answer is — we are not asking for that. Other districts around Mineral Point are asking for a specific amount… Continue Reading One of the biggest questions I’m hearing…
Kroll, Thousand are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 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. Ella Kroll Ella Kroll is the… Continue Reading Kroll, Thousand are Students of the Month
Burreson, Mitchell earn WBCA Honors
#PointerNation was represented with pride at the annual Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association awards banquet in Wisconsin Dells Sunday, September 29! As we shared with you earlier this year, two of our Pointer Coaches would be honored with prestigious awards this fall.— Dan Burreson was presented with the Steve Randall Award, as well as the Wisconsin… Continue Reading Burreson, Mitchell earn WBCA Honors
Homecoming 2024
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2024 Homecoming October 7-12. This year’s theme is “Always Putting on a Show!” Congratulations to this year’s court! Senior Queen Candidates: Izzy Dannenberg, Ella Kroll, Laci Lindsey Senior King Candidates: Roen Carey, Matthew Goninen, Eli Lindsey Freshman Representatives: Tenleigh Bockhop, Cambrey Carey Sophomore Representatives: Ava Ingwell,… Continue Reading Homecoming 2024
Kohl Nominations Sought
It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following Herb Kohl Awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. Mineral Point has had at least one winner seven of the last eight years, which is incredible — it all starts with a… Continue Reading Kohl Nominations Sought
Goninen, Riley are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its September Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, September 17. 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. These are the first Students of… Continue Reading Goninen, Riley are Students of the Month
Goninen Earns College Board Award
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce that Matthew Goninen has earned academic honors from the College Board as a recipient of the National Rural/Small Town Recognition Award! Matthew earned this honor by excelling on his PSAT and AP Exams, as well as in the classroom. To be eligible, students must have a GPA… Continue Reading Goninen Earns College Board Award
How did we get here?
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright A few weeks ago, I wrote a very lengthy column, laying the groundwork for the Mineral Point Unified School District’s question on the November 5 ballot. Leading up to election day, I’ll attempt to break down some key talking points. The District wants you to have the information you need to… Continue Reading How did we get here?
“Big Fish” Cast & Crew Announced
Auditions have been completed and the cast and crew lists have been announced for the high school musical theatre’s production of “Big Fish School Edition” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 22 & 23 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 24 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets are… Continue Reading “Big Fish” Cast & Crew Announced