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Loken Wins Sectional FFA Speaking Contest
On March 8th, the Mineral Point FFA attended the Sectional FFA Speaking Contest at Argyle. There were seven participants from Mineral Point competing. The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed where Mason Hughes, Chandler Workman, Rita Wilson, and Cecilia Stanton. In the prepared speaking contest, Tommie Loken placed 1st and will be moving on to… Continue Reading Loken Wins Sectional FFA Speaking Contest
First Round Qualifies for State Forensics
Congratulations to members of the Mineral Point High School Forensics team that qualified for State through the Mini-District held in Mineral Point on Wednesday, March 8. This mini-district was only for students who have conflicts over spring break and are unable to attend the regular District at UW-Platteville Saturday, March 25 when the rest of… Continue Reading First Round Qualifies for State Forensics
Meeting to Increase Local Business Connections to School
Inspire Madison Region brings together businesses, schools, community organizations and volunteers to create a vibrant workforce in the Greater Madison Region. Mineral Point area businesses are invited to join Mineral Point School Counselor, Andy Palzkill, and a representative from Inspire Madison Region, for an informational meeting on Thursday, March 23 from 8-9 am at Mineral… Continue Reading Meeting to Increase Local Business Connections to School
Chambers, Runde are March Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its March Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, March 7 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 school, and their biographies are written by themselves. Addyson Chambers Addyson… Continue Reading Chambers, Runde are March Students of the Month
Flanary, King are Cornish Scholarship Winners
The Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society held its annual St. Piran’s Day celebration Sunday, March 5. The Society provides Benson Scholarships to students, which can be used to help fund the upcoming student trip to Cornwall which departs March 14. Fulton Flanary took first place and Ireln King second. Their essays are here: Fulton Flanary’s essay… Continue Reading Flanary, King are Cornish Scholarship Winners
Student Art Featured at Iowa County Courthouse
Four Mineral Point High School Seniors were selected to have their artwork displayed at the Iowa County Courthouse in Dodgeville through the month of March. Stop by and view these talented young people’s work! Amanda Torres – “Beyond” Valya MacGilvra – “Replica of Girl with a Pearl Earring” Addy Chambers – “Dream in a Bottle”… Continue Reading Student Art Featured at Iowa County Courthouse
Six Pointers Earn SWAL Hoop Honors
SWAL GIRLS BASKETBALL 2016-2017 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM FINAL STANDINGS SCHOOL RECORD COACH Cuba City 12 – 2 Jeff Pustina Mineral Point 12 – 2 Mitch Wainwright Darlington 10 – 4 Kelly Rose Riverdale 10 – 4 Scott Mau Boscobel 5 – 9 Jason Hill Iowa-Grant 4 – 10 Craig Jenkins Fennimore 2 – 12 Kevin Everson Southwestern 1… Continue Reading Six Pointers Earn SWAL Hoop Honors
To Raise a Reader
If parents want to raise a reader, someone who engages in reading regularly and voluntarily, they should read aloud to their children. Put away the flashcards and take down the sticker charts for number of books read. Make reading aloud every day a priority. As a parent myself, I realize that this task can be… Continue Reading To Raise a Reader
Carey Takes 5th at State Wrestling
WIAA State Results Caden Carey placed 5th at the Kohl Center and earned a spot on the podium at 113 lbs. Danny Pittz (106) and Riley Workman (160) were our other State qualifiers who lost their opening round matches. WIAA Sectional Results Pittz, Carey, and Workman all placed 2nd at Sectionals held in Mineral Point… Continue Reading Carey Takes 5th at State Wrestling
Gymnasts are Conference, Sectional Champs
The Dodge-Point Gymnastics team is having a history making season, winning the SWC Conference and WIAA Sectional Titles for the first time in program history! The SWC Title was earned at Platteville on Friday, February 17 and the Sectional Title was claimed at Baraboo Thursday, February 23.