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National Gold

Luke Schubert has earned a National Gold Rating in FFA Grain Production! This places him between 5th and 7th in the country -- final results will be announced in the fall. Way to go, Luke!

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National Gold

Joey Robinson has earned a National Gold Rating in FFA Diversified Livestock Production! This places him between 5th and 11th in the country -- final results will be announced in the fall. Way to go, Joey!

Thank You, Mr. Renwick

Friday was Elementary Principal Matt Renwick's last day before embarking on a new adventure as a Systems Coach at CESA 3 in Fennimore! Nothing but the best to you, Mr. Renwick. Thanks for all you've done for MP! "It has been a pleasure to support you, the students and families of our learning community, over the last seven years. I will miss the day-to-day interaction with you all. Being a Pointer has been a privilege, an identity that I will carry with me with pride. Thankfully, my family and I will remain in Mineral Point," said Renwick.

* The District conducted interviews Thursday and is excited to announce our new principal soon! Stay tuned.

WADA Service Award

Since 2011, the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association has provided each school district with a service award plaque to be presented annually to an individual, or individuals, who have gone above and beyond in their respective districts.This spring, Athletic Director Vickie Dahl presented this year's awards to Mike McVay and Kristin Staver.

Mike not only took the lead in coordinating the improvements of our baseball field but also volunteered his time and put in countless hours of working to improve it. There have been many improvements over the last three years totaling over $130,000. A new scoreboard, chain link outfield fencing and wind screen, new pitcher’s mound, new backstop netting, concrete pads for bleachers and dugouts are some of the upgrades.

Kristin does a lot of behind the scenes work for the Athletic Department including: organizing the music, Advisor of the Blue Crew and Football Cheerleading, Pointer Media, making sure we have students in charge of the run through, and helping out as the volleyball libero tracker over the years.

The MPHS Athletic Department appreciates your continued efforts in supporting our programs. Thanks and congratulations from #PointerNation!

Filardo on Watch List

WisSports.net is proud to showcase the Wisconsin Sports Network High School Football Awards -- congratulations to Luke Filardo for being named to the Pre-Season Jim Leonhard Defensive Back Senior Watch List! The pre-season list will be trimmed down to 25 semi-finalists halfway through the year, with five finalists chosen at the start of the playoffs. Winners are announced the week of the state finals. Read more: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1281246

Kennicker on Watch List

WisSports.net is proud to showcase the Wisconsin Sports Network High School Football Awards -- congratulations to Tremaine Kennicker for being named to the Pre-Season Al Toon Wide Receiver/Tight End Senior Watch List! The pre-season list will be trimmed down to about 25 semi-finalists halfway through the year, with five finalists chosen at the start of the playoffs. Winners are announced the week of the state finals.

Read more: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1281112

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Summer School

Sunny days = play days at summer school!

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Football Hall of Fame Honorees

Congratulations to Bob Baker, Al Bauman, and Jordan Tibbits who will be inducted into the #PointerNation Football Hall of Fame Friday, August 18 at the home football game vs. Lancaster! Plan to join us for this well-deserved honor. Following the game, all are welcome to celebrate the new award winners at Dodge-Point Country Club. Read more about them here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2023/08/baker-bauman-tibbits-to-enter-football-hall-of-fame/

Pointer Kids Club Interest Form

Pointer Kids Club is being designed to provide a safe, interactive, and fun environment for Mineral Point students before and after school, outside of the traditional school day. The Pointer Kids Club is looking to hire a Director and two Assistants. Any student enrolled full-time (K-5) in the Mineral Point Unified School District will be eligible to enroll. Please fill out the form below for each child you are interested in enrolling. FILLING OUT THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. Until a Director is hired, please contact Superintendent Mitch Wainwright at mitch.wainwright@mp.k12.wi.us or 608-987-0740 with your Pointer Kids Club questions. Thank you for your interest!

Kids Club Interest Survey link with more information and sign up instructions: https://forms.gle/a2A7ryse1SauC9ix5

Free & Reduced Meals

Children need healthy meals to learn. Mineral Point Unified School District offers healthy meals every school day. Please apply for Free or Reduced meals to help ensure all children are at their best each day! A new form must be filled out each school year for those who meet income eligibility guidelines. More info and the application form can be found here: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/free-reduced-lunch-program-application/

Assistance Available

With school supply lists being distributed, and back to school supplies available in stores, please remember that if your family needs help with supplies, we have many community partners that have generously provided donations to the district. Regardless of the grades of your children, please reach out to Jane Barr at jane.barr@mp.k12.wi.us or 608-987-0710 if you need help obtaining supplies. Lists are available for the 2023-24 school year here: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/supply-lists/

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Where in the World is #PointerNation? The Soots Family visited Indiana Dunes State Park. They loved running through the sand and playing in beautiful Lake Michigan! (Send your Summer Break adventures to joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us)

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Where in the World is #PointerNation? Mrs. Calderon-McHugh was again part of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in western Michigan, serving as Choir Minor Director and Vocal Faculty! (Send your Summer Break adventures to joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us)

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Where in the World is #PointerNation? Four score and seven years ago...or this weekend...Ella and Joseph Fischer went with their mom and friends on an adventure to Hershey and Gettysburg, PA! (Send your Summer Break adventures to joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us)

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Did you know we have Pointers on successful Grant County 4-H Meats Judging teams?! The State 4-H Meats Judging Contest consists of evaluating and ranking classes of hams, beef ribs, pork carcasses, lamb, beef, and pork retail cut classes.

-- The team from Grant County took top honors in the senior division at the state competition. Team members included Libby Vogt, Cameron Patterson, Iris Adams, and Michael Edgington.

-- Winning senior teams have the option of attending the National 4-H Meats Judging Contest to be held this fall in Kansas City, MO or the National Western held in January 2024 in Denver, CO.

Congrats!

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-- The top junior team at the state competition was from Grant County A Team. Members included Kayla Buttles, Aiden Patterson, Anna Drinkwater, Kegan Patterson.

-- Top junior individual in Retail Identification was Aiden Patterson.

Adult Athletic Passes Available

Prepare to cheer on the Pointers!

2023-24 #POINTERNATION ADULT ATHLETIC PASS INFORMATION

Includes all regular season home MPHS events for the sports that charge admission -- football, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, and wrestling. (SWC/SWAL CLASH Wrestling & all sport WIAA postseason events not included)

-- $120 ($28 savings over regular admission price)

-- FREE - Senior Citizen (MPSD resident age 62 and over)

For questions, please contact carrie.brinkman@mp.k12.wi.us or 608-987-0720. Passes may be obtained in the middle school office.

Alumni Alert: WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll

Alumni Alert! Congrats to our nine Pointer grads who have earned placement on the WIAC Conference Scholastic Honor Roll for their performance in the classroom and in athletics during the 2022-23 school year!

-- Leyten Bowers, UW-Stout Baseball

-- Kevin Eisenzimmer, UW-Eau Claire Track & Field

-- Grant Lee, UW-Eau Claire Swimming & Diving

-- Mallory Lindsey, UW-Oshkosh Basketball

-- Dominik McVay, UW-Whitewater Football

-- Gabriel Sporle, UW-Platteville Football

-- William Straka, UW-Platteville Football

-- Blair Watters, UW-Platteville Basketball

-- Blaise Watters, UW-Platteville Football

Fabulous 50s

The annual Fabulous 50s pasty luncheon will be held on Homecoming Friday, October 6th at Noon at the MP UCC Church! This is open to anyone and their guest who graduated 50 or more years ago from MPHS. The cost is $15 per person and checks are to be made out to the Mineral Point Alumni and sent to Larry McNeill at 219 N Iowa St, Mineral Point, WI 53565. All reservations need to be in by September 22nd (capacity is 140). The Class of 1973 will be the honored class as they celebrate their 50 year reunion. For any questions contact Larry McNeill at 608-341-6028.

We are Hiring

We have some current openings for the 2023-24 school year -- come join the great place that is #PointerNation!

-- Before & After School Childcare Director (24 hours/week). Contact Superintendent Mitch Wainwright at mitch.wainwright@mp.k12.wi.us or 608-987-0740.

-- Two Before & After School Childcare Providers (20 hours/week). Contact Superintendent Mitch Wainwright at mitch.wainwright@mp.k12.wi.us or 608-987-0740.

-- High School Wrestling Cheerleader Advisor (deadline 10/13)

-- 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach (deadline 12/16)

If Interested, please contact Activities/Athletic Director Chris Carr at chris.carr@mp.k12.wi.us or 608-987-0720.

Events for the week of 8/14/23

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

Monday, August 14

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

Friday, August 18

-- Varsity Football vs. Lancaster 7 pm (Hall of Fame ceremony at halftime -- Bob Baker, Al Bauman, Jordan Tibbits to be inducted). Radio: 97.7 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw

Saturday, August 19

-- Varsity Volleyball Scrimmage at Lancaster 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.

Mineral Point Unified School District

Est. 1829

"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

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