#PointerNation News

Enjoy these snapshots of our elementary students in their outstanding Winter Concert performance -- we are so proud of them! Check out more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict/posts/pfbid0368yxxj81zy86ua9M213pw1VAfk9LUUDgoqQnVDup7RKWPCF3B43bWWtvxNpQEiAWl

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and get in the holiday spirit watching the video, if you couldn't make it: https://www.youtube.com/live/7tndzC0xynM?si=Wb5cZs5x5nrBjIb_

(Thanks to the Pointer Media students for running the livestream)

'Tis the season for giving! Thank you to all who participated in our Sources of Strength/National Honor Society Penny War last week. Congratulations to our elementary school for winning! Thanks to everyone's generosity, $1028 was donated to Pointer Pantry during our district-wide Generosity Rally Friday afternoon.

Congratulations to Kindergarten student Brantley Crist, who was one of the students to have his artwork chosen by Superintendent Wainwright to be featured on staff holiday cards this year!

We loved Friday when our elementary students buddied up with our middle and high school students to create cards and pictures for nursing home residents!

Congratulations to 1st Grader Amelia Tupper who was one of the students to have her artwork chosen by Superintendent Wainwright to be featured on staff holiday cards this year!

Students were so excited to have the Gingerbread Lady and Grinch greet them Thursday morning and stop by classes!

The holidays are coming into focus for first grade! Flashlight Friday took on a fun, festive twist!

Congratulations to 2nd grader Raleigh Chambers who was one of the students to have her artwork chosen by Superintendent Wainwright to be featured on staff holiday cards this year!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care....students were ready for St. Nick's visit Sunday night!

Kindergarten is full of good girls and boys! The class was able to visit the Odd Fellows museum last week where three sweet elves met them, giving treats and letting them color pictures. Then they were in for a real surprise, the best surprise of all; it was…Santa Claus! Each child had to sign their name in Mrs. Claus’ book. If their name appeared, they were on the good list, but if their name did not appear, they were on Santa's naughty list. Luckily, the whole class is on the good list. They even got to sing one of their favorite songs to Santa and give him a great big hug! They sure love Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Congratulations to 3rd grader Cleo Cole who was one of the students to have her artwork chosen by Superintendent Wainwright to be featured on staff holiday cards this year!

Blanket fort fun in 3rd grade this week!

Thank you to Ksusha's mom, Oksana, for being a 1st grade mystery reader and making Christmas stars together!

Parachute day is the best day!

Drumroll please....there is a new #1 team in the State in Division 4 for Boys Basketball and it's #PointerNation! Read more: https://www.wissports.net/page/show/8357069-week-4

Let's hear it for #PointerNation Girls Basketball! MP traveled to New Glarus Monday night and took down the #3 Division 4 State ranked Glarner Knights 59-48! The Pointers ended the game on a 16-0 run to capture the upset.

Mrs. Doney's Kindergarten students spotlighted Buttonhill Music Studio in their holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. Doney's Kindergarten students spotlighted Republic of Letters in their holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mineral Point Schools have a few current job openings. Come join the great place that is #PointerNation!
-- Elementary School Instructional Assistant (full time): https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/191775
-- Middle School Instructional Assistant (part time): https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/194389

It's time to be thinking of 2024 School Board candidates. Please read more details here on the April election and filing deadlines: https://mineralpointschools.org/2023/11/2024-school-board-election-information/

Fans of #PointerNation! Coming soon -- the Mineral Point Unified School District is pleased to announce that we will be offering GoFan for mobile ticketing for athletic events. Fans can purchase tickets online through our school’s GoFan page, the GoFan App, or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the game. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay. TICKETS WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE FOR CASH PURCHASE AT THE GATE, and previously purchased adult/student/senior passes will still be accepted. Please read more information here so you are ready when we implement digital ticketing: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z7TR2q9ajIlv11K0LjxGl4blRQtFRNJt6YDWnU7KQzU/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, please reach out to Athletic Director Chris Carr at chris.carr@mp.k12.wi.us

There will be no classes in #PointerNation from Saturday, December 23 through Monday, January 1 due to Winter Break. School will resume Tuesday, January 2. Enjoy the time off!

Mark your calendar for the fifth annual Mineral Point Basketball Hall of Fame induction Saturday, January 6, 2024! Kudos to our inductees -- Raeann Bennett, Janet James, Liz Lawinger, Bret McGraw, Jim Pluemer, and John Schmit. Read more here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2023/04/fifth-basketball-hall-of-fame-class-selected/

#PointerNation Girls Basketball will be holding its annual Alumni Night Friday, January 12 during the game vs. Fennimore! The teams of 1974-75, 1977-78, 1987-88, 1997-98, 2007-08, and 2017-18 will be honored. Order shirts by 12/26: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/mpgbbalumni23/store.aspx

Band Alumni and Friends! Join us for Pep Band Friday, January 12 at the home girls basketball game vs. Fennimore. Everyone welcome! If you're needing to borrow an instrument, please contact Mr. Nevers at matt.nevers@mp.k12.wi.us and we'll see what can be arranged!

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

NO CLASSES: WINTER BREAK

Thursday, December 28
-- Girls Wrestling at La Crosse Civic Center 4 pm
-- Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Mount Horeb 7 pm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw

Friday, December 29
-- Boys Wrestling at La Crosse Civic Center 9 am. Livestream (subscription required): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/holmen-high-school-holmen-wi
-- Girls Wrestling at La Crosse Civic Center 7 pm
-- Girls Basketball at Barneveld (JV 2:30 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/wi/?S=barneveldgoldeneagles

Saturday, December 30
-- Boys Wrestling at La Crosse Civic Center 9 am. Livestream (subscription required): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/holmen-high-school-holmen-wi

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.

"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