#PointerNation News

Veterans Day at our elementary school sure was special! Kindergarten students did a great job with their songs and 5th graders wrote touching letters to veterans. Great job, all! You can view the program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e06rpo1c8q4

Check out more photos: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict/posts/pfbid02BkqFvYh8vsaRoczeTr1QVepcJcQgYBSaKYtjnWPrFf8fk8nWNCBi85gR7S5geugCl

We were proud to have our middle/high school once again host an outstanding Veterans Day Program this year. It was a fabulous event! Thanks to all the speakers, musicians, and most importantly, veterans. We are forever indebted to you. Check out more photos: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict/posts/pfbid02zAXwuheNTJJaqGxyQB3t6PNtKHthDxfS1B2aCctaYidZFhUDia9PMivkknPWTE8Kl

Our Options in Education students were very excited to once again welcome Veterans and their families for lunch Monday!

The cast and crew for our high school's upcoming production of "Big Fish School Edition" at the Mineral Point Opera House is working hard to get ready for their performances later this week, November 22-24! Don't forget to snag your tickets here: https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/5747/

Check out the cast and crew list here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/09/big-fish-cast-crew-announced/

#PointerNation is proud to announce we have achieved a Bronze Level Dual Credit Participation Award from Southwest Tech for the second straight year!

In the 2023-24 school year, an impressive 28.6% of Mineral Point High School Junior and Senior students participated in two or more dual credit programs, including CollEDGE Up, Start College Now, Transcripted Credit, and 38.14 Contracted Courses.

Southwest Tech thanked us for empowering students to get a head start on their college journey by earning college credit while still in high school, saving them both time and money as they work toward their future degrees.

Thank you to Southwest Tech for recognizing our efforts of preparing students for whatever path they choose following graduation.

What a great Career Fair we had this past week in #PointerNation! Over 60 different booths were available for our middle and high school students to visit -- everything from businesses, military recruiters, colleges, union/training programs, and more!

Thank you to all our exhibitors: Associated Builders & Contractors, Capri College, Careers in Phlebotomy, Careers in Vet Tech, Carey’s Seamless Gutters, CESA 3 Career & Life Ready Team, Country View Vet, Cummins, Dan’s Plumbing, Delta 3 Engineering, Driftless Behavioral Health Services, Eilertson’s, Express Employment, Family Advocates, Farmers Savings Bank, Fastenal, Grand Canyon University, Heartland Credit Union, Heinrichs Roofing, Hoffman Electric, IBEW Local 159, Insight FS, Iowa County Humane Society, Iowa County Sheriff’s Office, Ivey’s Construction, Johnson and Block, Lands’ End, Lundell Insurance, Madison Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Marine Credit Union, McCon Building, Midwestern BioAg, Mineral Point Excellence in Education Endowment Fund, Mineral Point Post Office, Mineral Point Public Library, Mineral Point Rescue Squad, Monson Septic Pumping, Mound City Bank, New Horizon, Northeast Iowa Community College, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Pete Transfer, Reflections by Molly Gold, ROO + Crew, Software Engineer, Southwest Health Orthopedics, Students in Aviation, Southwest Tech, US Marines, University of Dubuque, University of Northwestern Ohio, Upland Hills Health, US Army National Guard, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Wisconsin Laborers, Youth Apprenticeship.

High School Panel: Hallie Brant, Matthew Goninen, Cole Hentrich, Brooke Paynter, Annie Robinson, Ellie Robinson, Luke Schubert.

Entrepreneur Panel: Ali Bockhop, Paul Norden, Will Straka, Rubilly Wilson.

Alumni Panel: Rilee Hammer, Bailey Hermanson, Quinten Kite, Tommie Loken, Haydn Marr, Ryan McGuire, Tyler Nordstrom, Morgan Vondra.

Check out more photos: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict/posts/pfbid02KuVe8vppkUESUnXm19WQem8aRM2vvKdEPdjp48XX1SEUAp8pMJHaMUeBwCLWyzdCl

(Pointer Media photos)

Science, technology, engineering, and math were on full display at a field trip to UW-Madison last week! In addition to seeing the many STEM sights the campus has to offer, students were treated to delicious ice cream at Babcock Dairy!

A big congrats to Pointers Ellie and Annie Robinson, as well as Dodger Layne Aurit, who have been named to the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association All-State Teams!

-- This is Ellie's fourth year earning 1st Team Honors

-- Annie's third year of recognition (Honorable Mention this year, 2nd Team last year and her Freshman year)

-- Layne's second year of recognition (Honorable Mention last year and 2nd Team this year)

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

(Graphic uses a photo by Dodge-Point Running Club)

A big congrats to our three Pointers who have earned All-State Division 4 honors from the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association! We are proud of you!

-- Madalyn Kabat (First Team)

-- Eliza Ingwell (Honorable Mention)

-- Laci Lindsey (Honorable Mention)

Read more: https://www.wisvca.org/allstate

Let's hear it for #PointerNation's Laci Lindsey who has been named to the All-Tournament Team by the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association following the WIAA State Tournament in Green Bay last week! Read more: https://www.wisvca.org/alltourney

Kudos to Jacob Phillips who has been named to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region Team for a second straight year! Link: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1323490

1st Graders have been studying how citizens of communities make decisions that are responsible, respectful, and help others. They did a great job making Thanksgiving table decorations that they will deliver to the residents of the Care Center!

1st Graders traveled to England, learning how a bear named Winnipeg was brought across the Atlantic Ocean with Canadian soldiers! The bear eventually had a home in London in a zoo and was the inspiration for the bear we know as Winnie the Pooh.

#PointerNation Junior Dealya Collins is headed back to the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs! This is her 4th invitation to train with the Olympic Wrestling Team.

Athletes have to win at the highest level of competition, then be personally selected and invited to train by the Team USA coaching staff, in order to attend.

Dealya was invited to train at the Olympic Training Center every other month as a Freshman after she earned All-American status at Fargo Nationals. Then she qualified for Pan Am Team Selection. At Pan Am Team Trials, Dealya earned All-American status yet again. This made her an alternate for representing Team USA at the Pan Ams. She was invited to the Olympic Training Center to partner with the finalist who went on to represent Team USA at the Pan American Games.

This year, Dealya again earned the All-American title, this time at the World level. Because Dealya placed at World Team Trials, she is now, once again, invited to train at the Olympic Training Center. Some portion of the women in this training group will be representing Team USA in the next World Championships, Pan Ams, and Olympics.

Dealya continues to be a groundbreaker for #PointerNation Girls Wrestling with this huge honor! Team USA has also recognized Dealya for all the hours she volunteers coaching girls and growing girls wrestling, specifically at the youth level.

Dealya's next Olympic Training Center stay is the first week of December. Go get 'em, Dealya!

Let's give a big #PointerNation welcome to Todd Rideout, new Middle/High School Food Service employee! We're glad to have you here!

Who doesn't love a good lunchtime lego challenge in middle school?!

Some of our youngest Pointers "made" pumpkin pie and enjoyed every bite!

6th Graders tried their hand at Book Speed Dating! Our event featured the hundreds of books that have been donated to us by major publishers as part of the Children's Book Councils Favorites program. Each year, students involved get to read and review the new books of the year, and then a list of their favorites is sent out to schools, libraries, and booksellers.

Mrs. Radtke's 2nd graders will be spotlighting Aspen Ridge Home & Garden in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. McDonald's Kindergarten students will be spotlighting High Street Sweets in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. Doney's Kindergarten students will be spotlighting Mayday Press in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. Dunham's 1st graders will be spotlighting Mineral Point Opera House in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Ms. Singer's 3rd Grade students will be spotlighting ROO + CREW in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. Soots' 1st Grade students will be spotlighting the Mineral Point SSM Health Dean Health Clinic in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

Mrs. Martin's 3rd graders will be spotlighting Wantoot in their upcoming holiday ads! Students enjoyed their recent visit to learn more about their featured business.

The generous Odd Fellows group in the community has been busy supporting our schools this fall!

-- Their pork sandwich luncheons allowed them to give $400 to Pointer Pantry and $400 to the Excellence in Education Endowment.

-- Also, their pancake breakfast allowed them to give $600 to our students going to Cornwall next spring.

Please join us in giving this crew a sincere thank you!

Article and video from Monday's regular monthly School Board meeting is now available here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/11/november-school-board-notes-votes-2/

A reminder no classes will be held in #PointerNation Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1 due to Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the time off!

Mark your calendar to join the Dodge-Point Running Club (Cross Country & Track Boosters) Turkey Trot Run/Walk Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 28) at Midway Lanes! The event starts at 9 am -- free will donation to enter.

We'd love for you to join our sub pool! CESA 3 in Fennimore is having a substitute training session December 3. Please register at the link below and contact Angie Schubert to learn more about subbing in MP at angie.schubert@mp.k12.wi.us.

A two-year associates or four-year bachelors degree in any area is necessary for you to participate in this training: https://cesa3.eventsmart.com/events/substitute-teacher-training-2/?datetime=331

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

Monday, November 18
-- Community Sources of Strength training at elem 6 pm

Tuesday, November 19
-- Girls Basketball at Lancaster (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/lancaster/organization/17010/lancaster-high-school
-- MS Boys Basketball at Lancaster 4 pm

Wednesday, November 20
-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)

Thursday, November 21
-- Girls Basketball vs. Platteville (JV 6 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers
-- MS Boys Basketball vs. Dodgeville 4 pm

Friday, November 22
-- HS Musical "Big Fish" at Opera House 7 pm. Tickets: https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/5747/

Saturday, November 23
-- HS Musical "Big Fish" at Opera House 7 pm. Tickets: https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/5747/

Sunday, November 24
-- HS Musical "Big Fish" at Opera House 1:30 pm. Tickets: https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/5747/

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