#PointerNation News

June 20, 2022

#PointerNation is heartbroken to share that Blue, one of our therapy dogs, tragically passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Even though Blue was only with us this past school year, he made an incredibly positive impact on our school culture and will be deeply missed. Blue helped brighten the lives of all he encountered and left paw prints on the hearts of many. He primarily worked at the middle/high school, but would often make visits to the elementary and Options in Education as well.

Blue, a Golden Retriever gifted to the school from Sleepy Valley Kennels, lived with School Liaison Officer Bill Ottoway’s family. Please keep them in your thoughts as we mourn this loss. If support services are needed, please reach out to the school.

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Field Day Fun

Field Day at the elementary was a blast! What a great way to wrap up the school year! Check out more photos: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict/posts/5505664696111786

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A big congrats to our #PointerNation teachers who were nominated for NBC15 Madison's Crystal Apple Awards!

- Deb Molle (winner), 3rd Grade

- Katelyn Dunham, 1st Grade

- Erin Leonard, 4K

- Keri Radtke, 2nd Grade

- Lynn Ross, 4th Grade

- Jenny Singer, 3rd Grade

- Kristin Staver, High School English

A sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to make a nomination. Link: https://www.nbc15.com/2022/05/17/here-is-every-teacher-nominated-crystal-apple/

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State Champ in Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance

Joey Robinson finished 1st in Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance – Placement! Joey's Supervised Agriculture Experience began when he purchased his grandpa’s 1953 John Deere model 50 tractor. While working on the tractor, Joey became interested in understanding the way machinery works. He was able to advance his SAE by working at DJ Enterprises, a mechanics shop that specializes in Pre-DEF John Deere tractors. Because of Joey's experiences and growth of knowledge, he has started going on service calls to fix tractors for DJ Enterprises.

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State Runner-Up in Turf Grass Management

Carson Kroll finished 2nd in Turf Grass Management! Carson’s proficiency is based on his work at the Dodge-Point Country Club. Carson has many job responsibilities which include preparing bunkers, moving tees, mowing fairways and roughs, trimming and maintenance of equipment.

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State Runner-Up in Grain Production

Luke Schubert finished 2nd in Grain Production! Luke’s SAE is based on his work on Schubert Farms. Luke performs many duties on the farm including tilling the soil and planting the crops. He runs combine and grain cart in the fall as well as helping to run the grain storage unit.

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4th in Beef Production-Entrepreneurship

Joey Robinson finished 4th in Beef Production-Entrepreneurship! Joey’s SAE is based on raising and showing beef cattle. Joey raises purebred angus, red angus, and commercial cattle. Joey has shown at all levels of competition and has expanded his beef operation into selling quality bulls to other beef producers.

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5th in Beef Production-Entrepreneurship

Ellie Robinson finished 5th in Beef Production-Entrepreneurship! Ellie’s SAE is based on raising commercial show cattle. Ellie has her own herd of cows, which she raises crossbred steer and heifer calves to sell to others for showing, as well as for herself to show.

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5th in Goat Production

Joey Robinson finished 5th in Goat Production! Joey’s SAE is based on raising and showing Boer goats. Joey raises his own Boer goats to show and sell to other exhibitors to be competitive at all levels. One of Joey’s accomplishments was raising and showing the champion market wether goat at the 2019 and 2021 Wisconsin State Fairs, as well as the reserve market breeding doe at the 2019 Wisconsin State Fair.

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Top Senior Math Student

Congrats to our Senior Departmental Award Winners! Kudos to this year's top math student, Drew Hottenstein! Way to go!

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Top Senior English Student

Congrats to our Senior Departmental Award Winners! Kudos to this year's top English student, Ella Chambers! Way to go!

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Top Senior Business Student

Congrats to our Senior Departmental Award Winners! Kudos to this year's top business student, Emily Graber! Way to go!

Scholarship Spotlights

We are excited to showcase our #PointerNation Seniors with Scholarship Spotlights! A sincere thank you to generous donors who helped our graduates earn nearly $1 million in scholarships!

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Makenna Ferrell

- Malcolm Stack Foundation Scholarship

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Grace Engels

- Farmers Savings Bank Scholarship

- Mineral Point FFA Chapter Scholarship

- MP Key Club Scholarship

- Mineral Point Lions Club Scholarship

- MP Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship

- Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Scholarship

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Laurianna Dannenberg

- Pointer Pride Scholarship

- Southwest Tech Charger Scholarship

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Jazmine Cool

- MP Alumni Foundation Scholarship

- State of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship

- John N. Graber Scholarship Trust

- Wisconsin Elks Association Scholarship

- Yahara River Chorus Linda Johnson Scholarship

- Lawrence University Light More Light Scholarship

- Lawrence University Lawrentian Award

- Lawrence University Main Hall Green Award

- MP Music Boosters Scholarship

- Thomas B. Jones & Grace Stevenson Jones Scholarship

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Eloise Chambers

- MP Alumni Foundation Scholarship
- MP Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
- The University of Alabama Scholar Merit Scholarship
- Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Scholar Athlete Award Winner
- Cummins Inc Scholarship

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Colbi Carey

- Good Joe Award

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All-District Baseball & Softball

Congrats to our #PointerNation Baseball and Softball players who earned All-District honors from the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association and Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association!

-- Leyten Bowers, First Team

-- Kennedy Wenger, First Team

-- Dominik McVay, First Team

Where in the World is #PointerNation?

It's back! Our popular social media feature "Where in the World is #PointerNation?" is returning for Summer Break! Whether you're on vacation or staycation, send joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us your photos to be featured on our Facebook page -- bonus points if you're wearing MP gear.

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Alumni Alert!

Alumni Alert! A reminder -- we love to feature the newsworthy accomplishments of our alumni! If you have something to share about a friend, family member, or yourself, please email joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us.

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Pets of #PointerNation

-- Pets of #PointerNation -- who doesn't love pets? Email joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us a photo of your pet and please include name(s).

2022-23 School Calendar

Good news, #PointerNation! The 2022-23 School Year Calendar was approved by the Department of Public Instruction and can be found here: https://mineralpointschools.org/wp-content/uploads/MPSD-Calendar-22-23-APPROVED.pdf

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Week of 6/20/22

#PointerNation events coming up this week: (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)

Monday, June 20