#PointerNation News

We are pleased to announce the Mineral Point Unified School District has earned an "Exceeds Expectations" rating on the 2022-23 state report cards for the district and all three schools (elementary, middle, high).

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's annual state report cards were released Tuesday, and you can find detailed information here: https://mineralpointschools.org/state-report-card/

Kudos to our students and staff for their hard work and dedication! As always, we are incredibly thankful for supportive families and community who help us maintain a high level of excellence.

We are #PointerNation proud and hope you are, too.

A big round of applause to all involved with our high school musical this past weekend! Check out more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=MineralPointSchoolDistrict&set=a.823820263053191

Kudos to our high school scholars for earning academic accolades during the first quarter! #PointerNation is proud of you! Link: https://mineralpointschools.org/2023/11/mphs-1st-quarter-honor-roll-8/

Kudos to our middle school scholars for earning academic accolades during the first quarter! #PointerNation is proud of you! Link: https://mineralpointschools.org/2023/11/mphs-1st-quarter-honor-roll-8/

8th graders Brynn Swenson, Gabriel Hook, Carson Finley, and Adam Bonnell represented Mineral Point Middle School well at the Quiz Bowl held at Southwest Technical College! Thanks to CESA 3 for putting on a great event and congrats to our participants!

Our 3rd grade literacy unit is focusing on government including information of the structure, how students can be part of it, and the history of it. This week, they got to learn from one of our very own, Mrs. Martin, on the process of her becoming an American citizen and her rights she had throughout the process! Students were full of curiosity, questions, and loved getting to learn from a teacher right in our own building!

What a great Career Fair we had this week in #PointerNation! 60 different booths were available for our middle and high school students to visit -- everything from businesses, military recruiters, colleges, union/training programs, and more!

Thank you to all our exhibitors: Associated Builders and Contractors, Bureau of Aeronautics and Aerospace, Capri College, Careers in Butchery, Careers in Corrections, Careers in Counseling and Psychology, Careers as a Nurse Anesthetist, Careers in Phlebotomy/Blackhawk Tech, Careers in Speech Pathology, Carey's Seamless Gutters, CESA 3, Clean, Local Energy Alliance - Now!, CM Consultants, Community First Bank, Cummins, Delta 3 Engineering, Driftless Area Land Conservancy, Eilertson, Inc., Express Employment, Family Advocates, Farmers Savings Bank, Fastenal, Heartland Credit Union, Heinrichs Roofing, Hoffman Electric, IBEW 159, Insight FS, Iowa County Humane Society, Iowa County Sheriff's Dept, Johnson & Block, Lands’ End, Lundell Insurance, Marine Credit Union, Marines, McCON Building Corporation, MHTC, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce, Mineral Point, Rescue Squad, Mound City Bank, New Horizon Co-op, Pete Transportation, QLF, Quercus Land Stewardship Services, REMAX, Sielaff Corporation, Sienna Crest, Southwest Health - Orthopedics, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, University of Northwestern Ohio, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, University of, Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Upland Hills Health, Willow and Ivy Design, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership.

Thank you to our alumni panel: Chelsey Bawden, Lane Eggers, Evan Fischer, Will Harris, Debbie Heth, Mary Kate McCoy, Ian Ottoway, Lance Steffes, and Solvei Wallace.

(Pointer Media photos)

1st graders traveled from Winnipeg, Canada to London, England to learn the true story about how Winnie the Pooh got his name!

Our Options in Education students were very excited to once again welcome Veterans and their families for lunch!

Celebrate good times! Look how many 1st Graders are in the "Shoe Tying Club!" They can tie their own shoes and help teach others.

The Pointer Kids Club crew enjoyed our guest treasurer hunter, Jim Winters, this fall!

Kudos to our #PointerNation Volleyball team members who earned All-Area honors from The Dodgeville Chronicle !

First Team: Malea Aschliman, Breanna Goninen, Eliza Ingwell, Maddy Kabat

Second Team: Morgan Lee and Laci Lindsey

Special Mention Coach: Kari Kabat

A huge thank you to the Mineral Point Lions Club for their recent donations to our District! The Lions generously gave $9000 to complete the bathrooms for the next football season as well as $400 towards both of our school therapy dogs.

Article and Video from Monday's regular monthly School Board meeting can be found here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2023/11/november-school-board-notes-votes/

The annual Mineral Point FFA Chapter Poinsettia sale is going on now! Cost is $15 each with many varieties available. Contact Mike Robinson (mike.robinson@mp.k12.wi.us) to order.

A reminder no classes will be held in #PointerNation Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26 due to Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the time off!

Save the date! #PointerNation is excited to celebrate the legacy of a very special teacher and coach. All are invited to attend the dedication of Scott Schmitz Community Gym at the home wrestling match Tuesday, November 28.

5 pm: River Valley vs. Cuba City/Southwestern/Benton

6 pm: MP vs. Cuba City/Southwestern/Benton

7 pm: MP vs. River Valley

Join us!

MPHS Future Business Leaders of America will be hosting a Gift Wrapping Fundraiser Thursday, November 30 from 6-8 pm. Bring your gifts to have wrapped and get a leg up on the holiday season!

We'd love to have you join our sub pool! There will be a Substitute Teacher Training held at CESA 3 in Fennimore at 9 am on December 6. This training is one of the requirements for a sub license in Wisconsin (including the minimum of an associate's degree). Instruction will end at 2 pm. Participants can register here: https://hopin.com/events/substitute-teacher-training-bd9af1a4-fb89-413e-9da6-6cd8f0d21da9

Save the date! Mineral Point Wrestling will induct its 2023-24 honorees to the Allen E. Bauman Wrestling Hall of Fame Friday, December 8 at the home match vs. Fennimore. Congrats to Russ Kitsemble and Jerry Olson!

Join the middle/high school choirs and bands for their Winter Concert Monday, December 11 at 7 pm in the middle/high school gym for some outstanding sounds of the season!

Elementary K-5 students are getting excited to share their musical talents with you at their Winter Concert Wednesday, December 20 in the high school gym beginning at 1 pm!

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

Monday, November 20

-- JV & Varsity Boys Basketball scrimmage at Prairie du Chien 5:45 pm

Tuesday, November 21

-- Girls Basketball vs. River Valley (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw

-- MS Boys Basketball at Darlington 4 pm

Wednesday, November 22

-- No classes (Thanksgiving Break)

Thursday, November 23

-- No classes (Thanksgiving Break)

Friday, November 24

-- No classes (Thanksgiving Break)

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.

Jayne Lindsey (jayne.lindsey@mp.k12.wi.us)

Radon Action Month:

• Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can't be seen or smelled
• It is the number two cause of lung cancer in the US
• Radon is found in the ground and leaks into buildings
• 1 in 10 homes in Wisconsin has elevated radon levels
• Testing is the only way to know your exposure
• You should test your home every two years
• FREE radon test kids are available at the Iowa County Health Department (303 W. Chapel St, Dodgeville)

Well Water Testing Lab:

• Drinking contaminated water can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant individuals and young children.
• Well water should be tested once a year
• Iowa County Health Department is a certified well water testing lab
• Prices: bacteria $30, lead $35, arsenic $35, nitrate $35. Free for individuals who are pregnant or have a child under age one
• Pick up your test kit from the Iowa County Health Department (303 W. Chapel St, Dodgeville)

"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