
#PointerNation News
September 12, 2022
Graber, Tibbits Enter Football Hall of Fame
(Photos by Addie Ryser/Pointer Media)
Albaugh, Rule are Students of the Month
(Griffin's photo by Ann Gorgen; Kylie's photo by Cloe Rule)
"The Drowsy Chaperone" Cast & Crew Announced
Homecoming Court Announced
#PointerNation Homecoming is set for the week of September 26 - October 1 and this year's theme is "There's No Place Like Home!" A big congrats to our court members! More info on the week's events will be coming soon.
-- Senior Queen Candidates: Kennedy Kabat, Regan Suddeth & Kennedy Wenger
-- Senior King Candidates: Griffin Albaugh, Carson Kroll & AJ Rury
-- Freshman Representatives: Maddy Kabat & Macy Kinch
-- Sophomore Representatives: Izzy Dannenberg & Laci Lindsey
-- Junior Representatives: Christina Collier & Addie Ryser
-- Senior Representatives: Emma Federman & Sophia Stephenson
-- Senior Boys: Jackson Busch, Koby Filardo, Jaiden Galle, Quenten Gunderson, Maddix Jackson, Brody Lee, Brendan Lynch, Max Murphy, Tarrin Riley, Joey Robinson, Will Schute & Jimmy Tibbits
-- Blue Crew Emcees: Mackenzie Aurit & Lexi Pautz
#PointerNation Welcomes Isaiah Altfillisch
Let's give a big #PointerNation welcome to Isaiah Altfillisch, our new Elementary Phy Ed Intern!
-- Hometown: Platteville
-- High school graduated from: Platteville
-- College & Field of Study: UW-Platteville (Physical Education)
-- Family: 3 older sisters, 5 nieces, and 3 nephews!
-- Hobbies/Free time interests: Being outside and active, sports, working out.
-- What has impressed you so far about Mineral Point Schools?: The kids have been super energetic and amazing!
#PointerNation Welcomes Alexa Ellis
Let's give a big #PointerNation welcome to Alexa Ellis, our new Student Teacher in Middle/High School Band!
-- High school graduated from: Westby
-- College & Field of Study: UW-Platteville (Instrumental and General Music Education)
-- Family: am close with my Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother In-Law and Nephew.
-- Hobbies/Free time interests: I like to read, hike, play and sing music, crochet and spend time with my family and friends.
-- What has impressed you so far about Mineral Point Schools?: The students and staff at Mineral Point have impressed me a lot. The students are super open and the staff honestly cares for every student about every aspect of their life and education.
Big Feelings
Cup Stacking Challenge
Reading Buddies
Kind Kids Campaign
Media in Action
Kingdom of Kindergarten
Soccer in MP
Cure All Colors
Homecoming Parade Entry Info
Get your parade entries ready! This year’s Mineral Point Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, September 29 at 6:15 pm. Anyone may enter a unit in the parade by calling and leaving a message with Mr. Matt Nevers at 608-987-0739, Ext. 472 or emailing matt.nevers@mp.k12.wi.us. You can also sign up using this Google Form: forms.gle/hyfuSuHAnA7RnCgg6
Entries should be in no later than Wednesday, September 28 to allow enough time to distribute the parade line-up to all involved. The parade order will be made public on the day of the parade, as last-minute changes do occur.
Floats may be pulled by a car or truck, and the driver must have a valid WI driver’s license. Written permission from the owner must be registered with Mr. Nevers. No three or four-wheelers will be allowed in the parade and we ask that you refrain from throwing candy as it creates a hazardous situation for youngsters. Class floats can have 6-8 students riding and drivers of floats must have a valid regular driver's license (19 years old and older) and proof of insurance turned into the high school office a week before the parade.
Line-up will begin between 5:30 and 6:00 pm in front of the Mineral Point Care Center. Please look for the person in the bright fluorescent vest to help you. At 6:15 pm the parade will proceed down High Street. The theme this year is "There's No Place Like Home" and the Belleville Wildcats will be the opposing team. The Spirit Rally will begin immediately following the parade at the football field. The Homecoming Football Game will be Friday, September 30 at 7:00 pm.
Kohl Nominations Accepted
Athletic Halls of Fame
We are excited to announce the online publication of our #PointerNation Athletic Halls of Fame! They debuted Friday, September 9 at pointermedia.org
Support these updates through the Pointer Media/MPTV Streaming Fundraiser!
-- Grand Prize: '22 Kawasaki Mule Pro-MX EPS UTV OR $10k
-- 2nd-3rd Prize: $500
-- 4th-5th Prize: $250
-- 6th-10th Prize $100
Help our media program and livestream services purchase a video display board for the gym and streaming equipment, pay for part of the streaming subscriptions, and keep event streaming FREE.
Tickets are $50 each with only 600 to be sold. They can be purchased at all MP home events or in the high school office. Tickets can be reserved by emailing High School Principal Matt Austin at matt.austin@mp.k12.wi.us
Picture Day Thursday
Students will have school photos taken Thursday, September 15 during the school day. Please note, there is no obligation to purchase photos, but all students will have a photo taken for school identification purposes. Please read more important information in the flyer below. Empire Photography will be in touch with ordering instructions via email after picture day. Please watch your spam folder, in case the message lands there. If you have any questions, please contact customerservice@empirephotos.com
Retake day will be Tuesday, October 4.
Flyer link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1isw__ZlhhDf5DxUHAwPuAGjsnfnq-8QX/view?usp=sharing
Alumni Alert!
Week of 9/12/22
#PointerNation events coming up this week: (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)
Monday, September 12
-- School Board meeting 6 pm: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2067
-- JV Football at Potosi/Cassville 5 pm
Tuesday, September 13
-- Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Richland Center at MP 5 pm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw
-- Volleyball vs. Fennimore (JV & Frosh 5:45 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw
-- MS Volleyball at Darlington 4 pm
Wednesday, September 14
-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)
Thursday, September 15
-- School Picture Day
-- Volleyball at Boscobel (JV & Frosh 5:45 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/We-Are-Boscobel-108320341688430/
-- Boys Soccer at Prairie du Chien (Varsity 5 pm, JV to follow)
-- Cross Country at Boscobel 7:50 pm
-- Freshman Football vs. Cuba City. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw
-- MS Volleyball at Dodgeville 4 pm
-- MS Cross Country at Boscobel 7 pm
Friday, September 16
-- Varsity Football vs. Fennimore 7 pm (Odd Fellows Food Drive). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw
Saturday, September 17
-- Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Wisconsin Dells 11 am. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/c/DodgevilleSchoolDistrict
-- Varsity Volleyball at Iowa-Grant 9 am
-- JV Volleyball at Wisconsin Heights 8 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.
Mineral Point Unified School District
"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