#PointerNation News

SECTIONAL CHAMPS AND STATE BOUND!

Our #PointerNation Wrestling team was victorious over Iowa-Grant/Highland 33-32 in Tuesday's thrilling WIAA Sectional Final at home to earn a berth in the Team State Tournament! The Pointers also defeated Royall/Wonewoc-Center 72-10 in the Semifinal.

Mineral Point will now wrestle at the UW Field House in Madison Saturday, March 8.

Go Big Blue!

#PointerNation Wrestling is State Bound! Mineral Point will send two girl wrestlers to the WIAA Individual State Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison -- great job!

Friday's Sectional placings at Prairie du Chien for State qualifiers include:

1st: Dealya Collins 126#

2nd: Emily Heisner 185#

This is Dealya's 3rd Sectional Championship.

Girls needed to place top two at Sectionals to advance to State.

Kudos to Breken Blackford-Hesselberg 107# and Tatum James 114# for being Sectional qualifiers.

Action at the Kohl Center will get underway for girls Thursday, February 27 at 2 pm.

Let's go, girls!

#PointerNation Wrestling is State Bound! Mineral Point will send eight boy wrestlers to the WIAA Individual State Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison -- great job!

Saturday's Sectional placings at Westby for State qualifiers include:

1st: Memphis Burkhalter 106#

1st: Roen Carey 144#

1st: Jacob Dannenberg 150#

1st: Kade Rule 175#

2nd: Liam Carey 120#

3rd: Emmett Collins 165#

3rd: Elliot Kite 132#

3rd: Sammy Springer 138#

Roen Carey and Kade Rule are now both four time State qualifiers (Rule is a four time Sectional Champion while Carey has won two Sectional Titles).

Boys needed to place top three at Sectionals to advance to State.

Kudos to Sawyer Dannenberg who just missed State by one spot, finishing 4th at 157#.

Great job by Lennon Ewert 113# and Matt Aurit 285# for being Sectional qualifiers.

Action at the Kohl Center will get underway for D3 boys Thursday, February 27 at 6 pm.

Let's go, guys!

Due to the bitter cold last week, we had to reschedule Drive Your Tractor to School Day -- although it's no longer FFA Week, we had a small but mighty crew proudly bring their tractors Monday, one even trekking 50 minutes from Hollandale!

Let's hear it for our #PointerNation Boys Basketball Team, claiming the outright SWAL Conference Championship Friday with their win over Riverdale! This is our 16th Conference Title in program history and second in a row.

Mineral Point will wrap up the regular season with three road contests -- at Marshall Saturday 2/22, at New Glarus Monday 2/24, and at Iowa-Grant Thursday 2/27. Let's finish strong!

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Let's hear it for our #PointerNation Girls Basketball Team, claiming a share of the SWAL Conference Championship Thursday with their win over Fennimore! This is our 14th Conference Title in program history.

Mineral Point will next hit the hardwood Friday, February 28 in the WIAA Regional Semifinal vs. either Lancaster or Iowa-Grant. Keep the positive vibes going!

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Let's hear it for our Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Iowa-Grant/Highland Gymnastics team for again winning the SWC Championship Thursday night at Southwestern/Cuba City/Benton/Darlington! We bested 2nd place Platteville/Belmont/Lancaster by a score of 139.075 to 134.450.

The team also did well with individual podium placings:

-- All-Around

1st: Faith Hoffman

-- Balance Beam

1st: Keira Haser

1st: Faith Hoffman

3rd: Myra Barr

-- Floor Exercise

2nd: Faith Hoffman

5th: Ally Baehler

-- Uneven Bars

1st: Maddy Klein

2nd: Faith Hoffman

4th: Ally Baehler

-- Vault

3rd: Maddy Klein

4th: Faith Hoffman

Great job, all!

The team will next tumble into the WIAA Sectionals in Dodgeville Saturday, March 1. Best wishes!

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And now there are 11 -- Kade Rule becomes just the 11th #PointerNation Wrestler to achieve the 150 win milestone! Congrats to Rule on achieving this honor in the WIAA Sectional Semifinal Tuesday night.

Laci joins the Terrific Ten! A big congratulations to #PointerNation Senior Laci Lindsey who became the 10th Pointer in Girls Basketball history to hit the 1,000 point mark! This achievement occurred during the second half of Thursday's home 87-54 victory over Fennimore.

Mineral Point Girls Basketball players who have achieved the 1,000 point milestone (in order of total points scored in their career) are:

1. Karla Gribble (Class of 1997)

2. Sydney Staver (Class of 2017)

3. Clara Chambers (Class of 2016)

4. Jessica Schultz (Class of 2016)

5. Mallory Lindsey (Class of 2022)

6. Jessi Sporle (Class of 2005)

7. Amy Edge (Class of 2001)

8. Janet Schubert (Class of 1990)

9. Liz Lawinger (Class of 2008)

10. Laci Lindsey (Class of 2025)

Let's hear it for our 14 #PointerNation Volleyball players who earned Academic All-State Honors from the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association! Your commitment to success in the classroom and on the court is admirable.

Congrats to: Hallie Brant, Addie Burris, Cylin Carey, Izzy Dannenberg, Raegan Galle, Ava Ingwell, Eliza Ingwell, Macy Kinch, Ella Kroll, Laci Lindsey, Sadie Miller, Sophie Miller, Bree Swenson, and Brynn Swenson.

Our high school choir members were treated to a clinic by the The Madhatters Friday prior to their concert at the Mineral Point Opera House -- thanks for working with our students!

We are so lucky to have this great place just down the street from school! Thanks to Cummins Inc for welcoming 40 of our students for a tour -- your partnership is valued and very much appreciated.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! School Nurse Jayne Lindsey has been busy visiting elementary classrooms to provide a lesson on oral hygiene and dental health. Students are learning the importance of brushing twice each day, flossing everyday, and visiting a dental clinic two times each year.

Say hello to Aitana Argueso Villar! She has joined #PointerNation this school year all the way from Spain as a foreign exchange student. We are so glad she is here!

-- Host Family: The Wagners

-- Languages Spoken: Spanish, Catalan, English

-- Favorite Class at MPHS?: History

-- School Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Key Club, Spanish Club

-- What do you like to do for fun?: Hang out with friends, go shopping, go to the beach, travel.

-- Favorite thing about America?: The people, their culture, how sports are involved in almost everything, the food, going to American football games on Friday nights, also Homecoming week, sunsets, and snow.

-- Something you've found interesting about America so far: Surprised at the amount of fast food restaurants that are available.

Ms. Jane Stenson, a local storyteller, came in to share some stories from India with 1st Graders. She did a great job and really made students think about the moral or lessons for each story!

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of #PointerNation! Kindergarten Teacher Bridget Doney, husband Parker (Assistant Boys Basketball Coach), and older brother Derek welcomed Lucy Lou to the world February 12. Congratulations!

The WIAA State Wrestling brackets are set! Best wishes to our #PointerNation grapplers at the Kohl Center in Madison later this week!

Thursday, February 27

Girls State Preliminaries 2 pm

- 126: #3 seed Dealya Collins vs. #14 Merrill's Kendell Klug

- 185: #9 Emily Heisner vs. #8 Verona's Arwen Marse

Boys D3 State Preliminaries 6 pm

- 106: #5 Memphis Burkhalter vs. #12 Cedar Grove-Belgium's Chase Heimerman

- 120: #8 Liam Carey vs. #9 Wabeno-Laona/Three Lakes' Ryker Schingeck

- 132: #8 Elliot Kite vs. #9 Oconto's Tyler Beekman

- 138: #12 Sammy Springer vs. #5 Oconto's Ethan Wusterbarth

- 150: #5 Jacob Dannenberg vs. #12 Clear Lake's Magnum Moggo

- 165: #12 Emmett Collins vs. #5 Bonduel's Colin Fischer

Boys D3 State Quarterfinals 8 pm

- 144: #1 Roen Carey vs. #8 Cambridge's Mason Sonnenberg or #9 Phillips' JJ Adomaitis

- 175: #1 Kade Rule vs. #8 Ladysmith's Carter Soltis or #9 Lancaster's Nolan Hanke

The WIAA Boys Basketball Postseason brackets were released Sunday!

Kudos to the #PointerNation Boys Basketball Team for earning the #1 seed and a first round bye in our WIAA Division 4 bracket! The defending State Champs will host the winner of #8 Iowa-Grant/#9 Wisconsin Heights Friday, March 7 in the Regional Semifinal.

Full bracket here: https://halftime.wiaawi.org/CustomApps/Tournaments/Brackets/HTML/2025_Basketball_Boys_Div4_Sec3_4.html

Check out the excitement from Team Sectional Wrestling Tuesday where #PointerNation qualified for the WIAA State Team Tournament! More photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=MineralPointSchoolDistrict&set=a.1159997499435464

Hello Pointer Wrestling Fans --

Mineral Point will be competing in both the WIAA Individual and Team State Wrestling tournaments in the next few weeks. Please see ticket information below.

INDIVIDUAL STATE (Girls and Division 3)

Thursday, February 27 - Saturday, March 1

UW Kohl Center in Madison

Participating Pointers: Memphis Burkhalter, Liam Carey, Roen Carey, Dealya Collins, Emmett Collins, Jacob Dannenberg, Emily Heisner, Elliot Kite, Kade Rule, and Sammy Springer.

Seats are assigned. Tickets are to be purchased online and redeemed at the gate on a mobile device.

Ticket link: https://www.expressoticketing.com/wiaa/pickevent.aspx?ECN=48

Session schedule: https://www.wiaawi.org/Sports/Winter/Boys-Wrestling/Tournament#50771266-individual-state

TEAM STATE (Division 3)

Saturday, March 8

UW Field House in Madison

Seats are general admission. Fans will be directed to the MP section upon entry to the Field House. Tickets are to be purchased online and redeemed at the gate on a mobile device.

Semifinals 10 am: https://gofan.co/event/2827863?schoolId=WIAA2

With a Semifinal victory, we advance to the Finals at 3 pm: https://gofan.co/event/2827901?schoolId=WIAA2

Good luck, Pointers!

Blaine has given us the perfect #WhyWednesday for FFA Week! Check back for a quote from staff, students, and maybe even you, on why #PointerNation is a great place to be!

"I love Mineral Point because they support farmers."

Mineral Point Unified School District

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Wisconsin's Open Enrollment period begins February 3 for the 2025-26 school year and runs through April 30.

Even if you're not sure on your plans for the fall, you can apply for Open Enrollment now. Applying does not bind you to attending.

In 2013-14, 38 non-resident students chose Mineral Point Schools. In 2024-25, that number has risen to 105 non-resident students choosing MP.

Visit us and see why -- we look forward to welcoming you in #PointerNation!

Please read more information here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2025-26-open-enrollment/

Pointers and guests -- we have placed donation bins from our local Lions Club in the high school office vestibule. Please consider donating your used eye glasses and hearing aids. Thank you for helping others!

Join our middle/high school vocalists at the Mineral Point Opera House Tuesday, February 25 for a free concert beginning at 7 pm! Our talented students look forward to performing for you.

A reminder there will be no classes in #PointerNation Friday, February 28 as it is a staff work day/professional development. Enjoy the long weekend!

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 March 4. This training is one of the requirements for a sub license in Wisconsin (including the minimum of an associate's degree). Participants can register here: https://cesa3.eventsmart.com/events/substitute-teacher-training-march-4-2025/

#PointerNation is excited to host an upcoming Iowa County Advisory Meeting, bringing education, government, and local businesses together!

Please plan to join us Wednesday, March 5 from 6-8 pm at MPHS. All are welcome at this free event. Thank you to Cummins for providing supper from Bob's BBQ!

Join us for an engaging conversation on bridging the gaps between education, businesses, and government. These systems are deeply interconnected, each relying on the others to thrive.

This event aims to bring together diverse perspectives to explore how we can collaborate more effectively and support the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

By working together, we can create a stronger, more prosperous Iowa County. We encourage representation from all Iowa County communities, schools, businesses, and government - your voice matters!

Register using the QR code or using the link here, so it is known how much food to order: https://cesa3.eventsmart.com/events/iowa-county-advisory-council-meeting/

We look forward to seeing you!

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

Monday, February 24

-- Boys Basketball at New Glarus (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/new-glarus/organization/5348/new-glarus-high-school

Tuesday, February 25

-- Middle/High School Choir Concert at Opera House 7 pm

Wednesday, February 26

-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)

-- Middle/High School SWAL Math Contest at Cuba City

-- Future Freshman Night for 8th Grade Families 6 pm in cafeteria

Thursday, February 27

-- WIAA State Individual Boys & Girls Wrestling at Kohl Center (Madison) 2 pm. Tickets: https://www.expressoticketing.com/wiaa/pickevent.aspx?ECN=48
Radio info: 1590 am (2 pm Girls), 97.7 fm (6 pm Boys)
Livestream (subscription required): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/wiaa-wi
-- Boys Basketball at Iowa-Grant (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/livingston/organization/12683/iowa-grant-high-school

Friday, February 28

-- No Classes: Staff Work Day/Professional Development
-- WIAA State Individual Boys & Girls Wrestling at Kohl Center (Madison) 10 am. Tickets: https://www.expressoticketing.com/wiaa/pickevent.aspx?ECN=48
Radio info: 1590 am (morning & afternoon), 97.7 fm (7 pm)
Livestream (subscription required): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/wiaa-wi
-- WIAA Regional Semifinal Girls Basketball vs. Lancaster 7 pm.
Radio: 1590 am
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports and https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers
Digital program: bit.ly/mpdigitalprogram

Saturday, March 1

-- WIAA State Individual Boys & Girls Wrestling at Kohl Center (Madison) 10 am. Tickets: https://www.expressoticketing.com/wiaa/pickevent.aspx?ECN=48
Radio info: 1590 am (morning & afternoon), 97.7 fm (5 pm)
TV (evening): WKOW's Catchy Comedy
Livestream (subscription required for morning/afternoon): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/wiaa-wi
Livestream (free for evening): https://www.wkow.com/livestream/wkow-livestream2/watch-here-wiaa-state-wrestling-championships-on-march-1/article_21c8d772-f39b-11ef-b196-dbe4f41ed8dd.html
-- WIAA Sectional Gymnastics at Dodgeville 10 am. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@DodgevilleSchoolDistrict

-- WIAA Regional Final Girls Basketball at Cuba City 7 pm.

Radio: 106.1 fm

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports and https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/cuba-city/organization/17560/cuba-city-high-school

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.

"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