#PointerNation News

You better bee-lieve it! Three cheers for our own 7th Grader Ella Horsfall who was a Top Three Speller in the East Sectional Bee Wednesday in Fennimore! This qualifies her to compete at the Badger State Bee, which will be held at 1 pm March 29 in the Mitby Theater on the campus of Madison College. Way to go!

Blue is best! #PointerNation has won our first SWC/SWAL Conference Clash Team Championship since 2014! Mineral Point took top honors with 208 points among the 13 team field, outdistancing 2nd place Fennimore at 190.5.

A big congrats to our Pointer Boy Wrestlers for their performance at the 36th SWC/SWAL Conference Clash Saturday in Prairie du Chien, especially Kade Rule who claimed his third career Clash Championship.

Here are our varsity place winners:

-- 1st place: Memphis Burkhalter 106#

-- 1st place: Liam Carey 120#

-- 1st place: Kade Rule 175#

-- 2nd place: Roen Carey 144#

-- 3rd place: Jacob Dannenberg 150#

-- 4thplace: Sawyer Dannenberg 157#

-- 4th place: Lennon Ewert 113#

-- 4th place: Sammy Springer 132#

-- 5th place: Matt Aurit 285#

-- 5th place: Emmett Collins 165#

-- 5th place: Elliot Kite 126#

-- 5th place: Mason Scullion 138#

-- 6th place: Clayton Yanna 190#

Also, congrats to our JV place winners!

-- 1st place: Trent Culver 165#

-- 1st place: Cole Pautz 144#

-- 1st place: Trigg Riley 106#

-- 1st place: Blake Robb 120#

-- 1st place: Johnny Robinson 113#

-- 2nd place: Luke Sigg 132#

-- 3rd place: Easton Brunett 138#

-- 4th place: Brady Haas 175#

-- 4th place: Cayden Krueger 132#

-- 4th place: Austin Wantroba 120#

The road to State starts this weekend as we will host the WIAA Boys Regional in MP Saturday!

(Graphic uses a photo taken by Pointer Media)

Girl power! A big congrats to our #PointerNation Wrestlers for their performance at the SWC/SWAL Conference Clash Friday night in Belmont! We have two repeat conference champs in Dealya Collins and Emily Heisner!

-- 1st place: Delaya Collins 126#

-- 1st place: Emily Heisner 185#

-- 1st place: Tatum James 114#

-- 3rd place: Haylee Yager 235#

-- 8th place: Breken Blackford-Hesselberg 107#

-- 8th place: Ryley Reichling 132#

As a team, the girls placed 4th (out of 21 teams). The road to State starts this weekend as we will host the WIAA Girls Regional in MP Friday night!

Kudos to our high school scholars for earning academic accolades during the second quarter! #PointerNation is proud of you and your commitment to excellence in the classroom! Read more: https://mineralpointschools.org/2025/02/mphs-2nd-quarter-honor-roll-10/

Kudos to our middle school scholars for earning academic accolades during the second quarter! #PointerNation is proud of you and your commitment to excellence in the classroom! Read more: https://mineralpointschools.org/2025/02/mpms-2nd-quarter-honor-roll-10/

My, how you've aged! The 100th day of school in Kindergarten is always a huge celebration! Even Zippy Zero the Superhero stopped by Friday! They are all 100 days smarter!

Our February Students of the Month for the 2024-25 school year were honored Tuesday at the Mineral Point Kiwanis meeting -- a big congrats to Cole Hentrich and Eli Lindsey! Read more about these star Seniors here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2025/02/hentrich-lindsey-are-students-of-the-month/

(Hentrich photo by Mike Smith; Lindsey photo by Ann Gorgen)

Valentine's Day is this week but already our 1st Graders have very full hearts!

Jimmy the Groundhog said spring is on its way! 4K learned about shadows and played a matching game where they looked closely at the details and clues the pictures provided them.

Please join us in congratulating our Mock Trial team on all of its hard work this season! The team posted a 2-2 record at Regionals last weekend at the Dane County Courthouse in Madison and participated in Iowa County Government Day in Dodgeville recently, too.

This program is a great opportunity for students to gain insight into the legal system. Who knows? You could be looking at your future lawyers and judges right here!

This year's team consists of: Carson Finley, Chris Halvorson, Cole Hentrich, Ethan Hook, Gabe Hook, Logan Johnson, Preston Lease, Brooke Paynter, Finn Renwick, Taitin Riley, Madelyn Steffes, and Lila Thousand.

4th Graders just ended their energy science unit where students have been learning about transfer of energy and inventions with Rube Goldberg Machines! Here are a few hard students at work exploring the transfer of energy.

We found some Chiefs fans! Who were you cheering for in the big game Sunday?! Red or Green?

Remember the excitement that came from decorating Valentine's Day envelopes and boxes knowing holiday greetings from your classmates would be arriving soon?!

Excelling in the classroom and on the course! A big congrats to the Dodge-Point Boys Cross Country Team who earned Division 2 Academic All-State Honors from the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association.

Read more: https://www.wisccca.com/academic-all-state

(Graphic uses a photo taken by ann gorgen photography)

A sincere #PointerNation Thank You to members of the Mineral Point and Belmont Lions Clubs who helped with vision screenings for 212 of our young Pointers! Of those, 17 were sent for referrals for a complete eye exam. Eye health is an important factor for learning success!

Our Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Iowa-Grant/Highland Gymnastics Team is continuing its record breaking season! Check out some snapshots of the high flying action here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=MineralPointSchoolDistrict&set=a.1147458847355996

Another great #WhyWednesday! Check back for a quote from staff, students, and maybe even you, on why #PointerNation is a great place to be!

This week's says "I like being a Pointer because of all the fun and support the teachers and staff give us. Being a Pointer is awesome when we go to any sporting event. Everyone is excited and hyped up. It's a great day to be a Pointer!"

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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/

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 10
-- School Board meeting 6 pm: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2067
-- Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Belmont 6 pm. Radio: 107.1 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers
Digital tickets (cash still accepted at door): https://gofan.co/app/school/WI13618
Digital program: bit.ly/mpdigitalprogram
-- MS Wrestling at Darlington 4:30 pm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/c/DarlingtonRedbirds

Tuesday, February 11
-- Boys Basketball vs. Fennimore (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers
Digital tickets (cash still accepted at door): https://gofan.co/app/school/WI13618
Digital program: bit.ly/mpdigitalprogram
-- MS Girls Basketball vs. Cuba City 4 pm

Wednesday, February 12
-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)

Thursday, February 13
-- 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs. River Valley 4 pm

Friday, February 14
-- WIAA Regional Girls Wrestling at MP 4 pm. Radio: 97.7 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers and https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports
MP Digital tickets (cash still accepted at door):https://gofan.co/p/0262123C927654B9E417D4CF5855A9DDD25DD351D4BC9947
-- POSTPONED TO 2/18: Girls Basketball at Darlington

Saturday, February 15
-- WIAA Regional Boys Wrestling at MP 10 am. Radio: 97.7 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers and https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports
MP Digital tickets (cash still accepted at door):https://gofan.co/p/3BBDC447AF81482F38D801E42DF5F9EB5AD3B4CC70E74B2C
-- CANCELED Boys Basketball at Marshall
-- Gymnastics at Platteville/Belmont/Lancaster 10 am. Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/platteville/organization/6494/platteville-high-school
Digital tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI13625
-- Tri-State Honors Band concert at UW-Platteville 4 pm

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