

#PointerNation News
March 10, 2025
WRESTLERS WIN 13TH STATE TEAM TITLE
STATE CHAMPS!
We put the MP in chaMPs! Lucky #13! #PointerNation has claimed our 13th WIAA State Team Wrestling Title with a 32-28 win over Weyauwega-Fremont at the Field House in Madison Saturday after taking down Stratford 39-23 in the Semifinal!
Big Blue showed up in force and got the job done.
We are so proud of you, not only for your efforts on the mat, but for the fine young people you are.
Congratulations!
Check out photo albums:
- State Semifinal: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1173811934720687&type=3
- State Final & Welcome Home: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1176445784457302&type=3
GYMNASTICS PLACES 3RD AT STATE
Best WIAA State finish in program history! Let's hear it for our Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Iowa-Grant/Highland Gymnastics team that placed 3rd in Division 2 Friday in Wisconsin Rapids.
The girls just missed the Runner Up trophy by 0.467 of a point. Rice Lake is the D2 State Champion with 138.234 and Monona Grove is Runner Up at 137.517.
This is the highest the team has placed in their seven State appearances (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2025)! #PointerNation is proud of all of you for this tremendous achievement.
KLEIN WINS UNEVEN BARS TITLE
More history was made Saturday at the WIAA State Gymnastics Meet in Wisconsin Rapids!
Our Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Iowa-Grant/Highland team had three competitors vying for podium spots and we are thrilled to share that Madelyn Klein earned 1st place in Division 2 on the Uneven Bars and 2nd place in the All-Around!
This is the first time the Dodgeville program has had a Gymnastics State Champion!
Congrats to all three girls! You make us proud!
Maddy Klein
Bars - 1st place
All Around - 2nd place
Vault - 7th place
Ally Baehler
Beam - 9th place
Floor - 19th place
All Around - 18th place
Faith Hoffman
Bars - 8th place
Floor - 28th place
All Around - 12th place
MUSICIANS QUALIFY FOR STATE
Kudos to our musicians who participated in the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) District Solo & Ensemble competition Saturday at Riverdale! We have seven #PointerNation events that have qualified for State! Great job, talented students! Read about all the participants here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2025/03/solo-ensemble-entries-qualify-for-state-6/
FOUR PEAT REGIONAL CHAMPS
It's a four peat for the Regional Champs!
A big congrats to our #PointerNation Boys Basketball team on its 83-43 win Saturday vs. Lancaster in the WIAA Regional Final! Next up will be the Sectional Semifinal at Lancaster Thursday vs. Darlington as the Redbirds defeated Cuba City.
Keep it going, Pointers!
JUST BEACHY
The youngest Pointers are getting their classrooms ready to hit the beach!
LINDSEY, POTTERTON ARE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Our March Students of the Month for the 2024-25 school year were honored Tuesday at the Mineral Point Kiwanis meeting -- a big congrats to Laci Lindsey and Atley Potterton! Read more about these star Seniors here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2025/03/lindsey-potterton-are-students-of-the-month/
(Lindsey photo by Ann Gorgen; Potterton photo by Addie Ryser)
FUTURE IN STEM
We had a great group of middle school girls attend UW-Platteville's Pioneering Your Future in STEM Day! This is a day-long program designed to get girls more interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. Keep leading the way!
FORENSICS ADVANCING TO DISTRICTS
A big congrats to our Forensics team for the fine showing at Subdistricts! We have received all our results from virtual and in-person competitions and are excited to celebrate those moving on to Districts!
- Farrago: Kalea Biddick, Maci Muchow, Jadyn Swinehart
- Group Interpretation: Drew Aschliman, Brett Bossert, Sadie Miller, Sophie Miller & Roni Thousand
- Group Interpretation: Kate James, Chloe McVay, Kendyl Ruf, Jessica Schubert & Kendall Wenger
- Group Interpretation: Eli Lindsey, Laci Lindsey, Atley Potterton, Jacob Phillips & Jaxson Wendhausen
- Moments in History: Brynn Swenson
- Play Acting: Josie Dunn & Cole Hentrich
- Play Acting: Keyara Collins, Gabe Hook, Cooper McGuire, Shayna Sigg & Suttyn Weinbrenner
- Play Acting: Brooke Paynter, Finn Renwick, Taitin Riley & Lila Thousand
- Poetry: Anthony Luu, Violet Renwick, Faye Schuette
- Prose: Lilli Berget, Lily Fox, Carver Potterton, Jaycee Privett
- Public Address: Anthony Buleje Cadena
- Radio Speaking: Matthew Goninen, Stephanie Wallace
- Solo Acting: Madelyn Steffes
CZECH REPUBLIC
Wyatt McCoy's Uncle Zach came to visit all the 1st graders! He taught them about Prague, Czech Republic where he spent time living and teaching. Thank you!
MP HOSTS IOWA COUNTY ADVISORY COUNCIL
#PointerNation was proud to host the first meeting of the Iowa County Advisory Council Wednesday evening!
Our talented students were excited to showcase their skills in agriculture, tech ed, and media.
CESA 3 joined forces with the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to discuss ideas on how education, government, and local businesses can join together to continue making Iowa County a great place to be.
85 people RSVPd to the event -- thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us. A special shout out to Cummins for providing Bob's BBQ for guests.
ALL-CONFERENCE WRESTLING
Simply the best; better than all the rest!
#PointerNation places 15 members of our wrestling team on the SWAL All-Conference list!
Join us in congratulating:
- Memphis Burkhalter, First Team
- Liam Carey, First Team
- Roen Carey, First Team
- Kade Rule, First Team
- Lennon Ewert, Second Team
- Elliot Kite, Second Team
- Alan James, Second Team
- Sammy Springer, Honorable Mention
- Mason Scullion, Honorable Mention
- Jacob Dannenberg, Honorable Mention
- Sawyer Dannenberg, Honorable Mention
- Emmett Collins, Honorable Mention
- Clayton Yanna, Honorable Mention
- Matt Aurit, Honorable Mention
- Curtis Fiedler, Coach of the Year
Read more: https://mineralpointschools.org/2025/03/swal-all-conference-wrestling-2024-25/
ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL
Let's have a round of applause for our five #PointerNation Boys Basketball team members who earned SWAL All-Conference honors:
- Eli Lindsey, First Team & Player of the Year
- Jaxson Wendhausen, First Team
- Drew Aschliman, First Team
- Keaton Dempsey, Honorable Mention
- Dan Burreson, Coach of the Year
Great job! Read more: https://mineralpointschools.org/2025/03/swal-all-conference-boys-basketball-2024-25/
THANK YOU, SENIORS
Now that our wrestling season has concluded, we'd like to honor our State Champion #PointerNation Seniors -- you have written your own wonderful chapter in our storied history book! Thank you for the memories!
(Graphic uses a photo taken by Pointer Media)
THANK YOU, SENIOR
Now that our gymnastics season has concluded, we'd like to honor our lone Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Iowa-Grant/Highland Senior, #PointerNation's own Ally Baehler!
She has had many fantastic contributions, including being a WIAA State qualifier all four years -- you're one of the greats, Ally!
(Graphic uses a photo taken by ann gorgen photography)
ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR
Please visit during Family Conferences on March 19 from 2:30 pm until 7:00 pm. All profits will be used to support literacy in our school. Online link: https://literati.com/store/?school=mineral-point-elem-school-mineral-point-us_wi
Any questions, please reach out to Micki Uppena at micki.uppena@mp.k12.wi.us
ELEMENTARY CONFERENCES
Elementary School Family/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, March 19 from 2:15-7:15 pm. Families will be receiving more info on how to sign up for a time. If you have any questions, please reach out to your building administrative assistant or your child(ren)'s teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
5TH GRADE FILM FESTIVAL
Join our 5th graders Thursday, March 20 at 1:45 pm at the Mineral Point Opera House for their annual Film Festival! Students are creating short films in their music and technology classes and are excited for this premiere!
SPRING BREAK
A reminder -- Spring Break will be held for Mineral Point Schools from Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30. Classes will resume Monday, March 31. Enjoy the time off!
CRYSTAL APPLE NOMINATIONS
WMTV 15 News in Madison is accepting applications for its annual Crystal Apple Awards now through March 31 -- please consider nominating a #PointerNation educator! We had seven wonderful teachers nominated last year.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
The next Mineral Point Early Childhood Development Screening will take place Wednesday, April 2! This screening is open to children who were born between the dates of April 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022.
This is a great opportunity for school staff to meet your child and answer any questions you may have about your child's development. This is the one time prior to your child starting 4K that we will ask you to attend a screening. Your child is guaranteed to have fun and will go home with a bag full of goodies!
Please call 608-987-0739 ext. 127 if you are interested in having your child participate. We look forward to welcoming our newest Pointers!
SCHOOL GARDEN MEETING
Do you have a green thumb or just want to help our students get their hands dirty in the School Garden? There will be a meeting Thursday, April 3 at 3:30 pm at the Elementary School in Room 131. Contact Jessica Soots at jessica.soots@mp.k12.wi.us with questions.
ELEMENTARY YEARBOOKS
Mineral Point Elementary Yearbooks are available to order until April 8! Scan the QR Code or visit this link: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/mineralpointelementary
THIS WEEK'S #POINTERNATION STAFF SALUTES
Chad Martin
3/7: Chad Martin (Elementary Phy Ed Teacher)
Cindi Nothem
3/8: Cindi Nothem (High School Math Teacher)
Marcia Blackbourn
3/9: Marcia Blackbourn (High School Instructional Assistant)
Judy Boll
3/9: Judy Boll (Elementary Food Service)
Carmen McDonald
3/10: Carmen McDonald (Kindergarten Teacher)
Jane Barr
3/11: Jane Barr (Elementary Administrative Assistant)
#POINTERNATION EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
#PointerNation events coming up this week -- join us! (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)
Monday, March 10
-- School Board meeting 6 pm: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2067
Tuesday, March 11
-- ACT exam for Juniors
-- FFA Banquet 7 pm in cafeteria
Wednesday, March 12
-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)
-- Students depart for Cornwall
-- Junior Prom Parent Meeting 6 pm in library
Thursday, March 13
-- WIAA Sectional Semifinal Boys Basketball vs. Darlington at Lancaster 7 pm.
Radio: 97.7 fm
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports or https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/lancaster/organization/17010/lancaster-high-school
Saturday, March 15
-- WIAA Sectional Final Boys Basketball vs. Marshall at Verona 7 pm (updated time)
Tickets are to be purchased online: https://gofan.co/event/3398898?schoolId=WI13632
Radio: 97.7 fm
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports
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