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Wise and Virtuous
Dear Lisa Hay, Julie Stephenson, and Larry Dolphin, As your time on the Mineral Point School Board comes to an end, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your service. Board service is the most demanding volunteer role, and you took on your Board duties with dedication, grace, and seriousness. More than your fantastic… Continue Reading Wise and Virtuous
#PointerNation Welcomes Angela Klein
Angela Klein Director of Special Education & Pupil Services Hometown: Born and raised in Marshall, Wisconsin; currently lives in Belmont, Wisconsin High school graduated from: Marshall High School College: Angela earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Winona State University in 2001, her Master of Education in Special Education-Early Childhood from the University of… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Angela Klein
State Forensics Success
The competitive public speaking season wrapped up Friday night April 20 at UW-Madison. Congratulations to our state forensics participants! Earning a perfect score of 25 and gold medals were: Alexis Berget – Prose Amelia Mitchell – Four Minute Jenna Wedig – Prose Silver (24-23 points): Michaela Acherman – Prose Danielle Blum – Farrago Henry Dailey,… Continue Reading State Forensics Success
PLCs and a Journey Toward Excellence
When I was hired as principal at Mineral Point Elementary School almost two years ago, I was excited about all the district had going for them. The teachers were experienced professionals. The students were excited about learning. Families and the community welcomed our arrival positively. One thing I did not initially appreciate as much as I… Continue Reading PLCs and a Journey Toward Excellence
MPMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point Middle School is proud to announce its 3rd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2017-18 school year. HIGH HONORS Sixth Grade: Malea Aschliman, Abigail Backes, Madigan Chitwood, Christina Collier, Charles DaVee, Elizabeth Dunn, Gracelyn Foster, Breanna Goninen, Derek Hottenstein, Estella James, Ellery Massey, Morgan Palzkill, Brady Radtke, Alex Ross, Regan Schuette, Landon Thousand,… Continue Reading MPMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
MPHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 3rd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2017-18 school year. HIGH HONORS Freshmen: Macy Aschliman, Alexis Berget, Emily Cody, Brayden Dailey, Grant Lee, Skylar Martin, Haily Murphy, Daniel Nordstrom, Tatum Novak, Chloe Oberhauser, William Straka, Liam Stumpf, Rita Wilson. Sophomores: Benjamin Basting, Wesley Berget, Sammi Bossert,… Continue Reading MPHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Fitzsimmons, Steffes are Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its April Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, April 17 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. Katie Fitzsimmons… Continue Reading Fitzsimmons, Steffes are Students of the Month
Wrestlers Honored at Banquet
The Mineral Point High School Wrestling Team held its annual awards banquet Sunday, April 15 at Dodge-Point Country Club. Wrestlers earning awards were, left to right: Riley Workman – Captain, Most Valuable, Most Wins (38), Most Takedowns (67), Most Pins (23) Danny Pittz – Captain, Most Dedicated Logan Schmitz – Most Near Falls (35), Most… Continue Reading Wrestlers Honored at Banquet
Francois to Receive WBCA Tribute Award
Mineral Point Superintendent Luke Francois, Ed.D. has been named a recipient of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Tribute Award. He will receive this honor at the Hall of Fame banquet Saturday, September 29 at The Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. The Tribute Award is presented to “someone who has done a great deal of work for… Continue Reading Francois to Receive WBCA Tribute Award
State FBLA Conference Produces National Qualifiers
by Kip Bakken, FBLA Advisor Mineral Point Future Business Leaders of America members, along with 2500 FBLA members from around the state, attended FBLA State Leadership Conference April 9 -10 in La Crosse at the La Crosse Center and Radisson Convention Center. Keynote speaker Harriet Turk kicked off the event as she shared how we… Continue Reading State FBLA Conference Produces National Qualifiers