#PointerNation News

Sharp dressed men in #PointerNation the morning of the first day! Perhaps Leo is practicing to be the next superintendent?!

"The best middle school teachers are those who show you where to look but don't tell you what to see."

Let's give a big #PointerNation welcome to Jacob Klein, new Pointer Kids Club Before & After School Program Special Education Assistant! Read more about him here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2023/09/pointernation-welcomes-jacob-klein/

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. #PointerNation has had a winner six of the last seven years, which is incredible — it all starts with a nomination! The deadline for nomination is Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 5 pm. Read more: https://mineralpointschools.org/2023/09/kohl-nominations-sought-6/

The Pointer Media Photo Store is now online! Visit pointermedia.smugmug.com to purchase downloads, prints, albums, wall/desk art, and keepsakes with our student-taken photos from Pointer Athletics and Media Days. All Profits Support Pointer Media, our student news crew.

Having a class reunion this summer or fall? Send joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us your photos to share with #PointerNation!

A reminder to mark your calendar for Homecoming 2023! The football game is set for the evening of Friday, October 6 vs. Parkview/Albany. The parade will be the evening of Thursday, October 5 followed by the Spirit Rally and crowning of the King & Queen. The dance will be Saturday evening October 7. Please join us!

It's never too early to mark your calendar for the Junior Prom -- Saturday, May 4 is the 2024 date!

MPHS is still searching for its next High School Wrestling Cheerleading Advisor. Come join the great place that is #PointerNation! Apply to Activities/Athletic Director Chris Carr at chris.carr@mp.k12.wi.us or 608-987-0720 by 10/13.

#PointerNation events coming up this week -- join us! (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)

Monday, September 11

-- 1st Day of Before/After School Pointer Kids Club (pre-registration was required)

-- School Board meeting 6 pm: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2067

-- JV Football at River Ridge 5:30 pm

Tuesday, September 12

-- Volleyball vs. Riverdale (JV & Frosh 5:45 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw

-- Varsity Boys Soccer at Prairie du Chien 5 pm

-- MS Volleyball vs. Darlington 4 pm

Wednesday, September 13

-- Early release 2 pm (every Wednesday)

Thursday, September 14

-- FFA Judging Contest at River Ridge

-- Volleyball at Fennimore (JV & Frosh 5:45 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@FennimoreSchools/

-- Boys Soccer at River Valley (JV 5 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleyschooldistrict-249

-- Cross Country at Boscobel 8 pm

-- MS Volleyball vs. Dodgeville 4 pm

-- MS Cross Country at Boscobel 7 pm

Friday, September 15

-- Varsity Football at Fennimore 7 pm. Radio: 107.1 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@FennimoreSchools/

Saturday, September 16

-- Varsity Volleyball at Iowa-Grant 9 am

Please be aware of other companies claiming to livestream our games, especially if there are links different than posted above and ask for credit card and personal information -- these are scams. We will update this pinned post as available livestream information is relayed to us.

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"Grounded by our history as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, Mineral Point Unified School District is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world."

Email: joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us
Website: mineralpointschools.org
Location: 705 Ross Street, Mineral Point, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 987-0740
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict