#PointerNation News

Our sincerest congratulations to #PointerNation Head Boys Basketball Coach Dan Burreson who has been announced as this year's recipient of the prestigious Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Steve Randall Award!

The award is given annually to one coach who best displays the attributes of integrity, passion, and professionalism possessed by Randall, who passed away in 2004 from heart surgery complications. During his career, Steve compiled a stellar coaching career at Turtle Lake, Iowa-Grant, and Oshkosh West.

Coach Burreson led the 2024 Pointer Boys Basketball team to our first-ever WIAA State Championship in March, was named the WBCA State Boys Coach of the Year this spring, is a WBCA Hall of Fame Member, WBCA Hall of Fame Selection Chair, and WBCA Executive Board Member.

He will be honored at the WBCA Ceremony September 29 in Wisconsin Dells. To read more on Steve Randall's legacy, check out this article from the Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2005/02/11/his-soul-survives-in-team-family/

Article and video from Monday's regular August School Board meeting has been posted: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/08/august-school-board-notes-votes-2/

With the regular season kicking off Friday at Lancaster, a shout out to the cheerleading crew that will be getting #PointerNation pumped for football games this fall!

- Lilli Berget, Senior Captain

- Joss James, Senior

- Maci Muchow, Senior

- Annabelle Busch, Junior

- Madison Nodolf, Junior

- Lily Fox, Sophomore

- Annison Goninen, Sophomore

- Lucy Paynter, Sophomore

- Jessica Schubert, Sophomore

- Emmerson Burris, Freshman

- Emmerson Oellerich, Freshman

- Suttyn Weinbrenner, Freshman

WisSports.net is proud to showcase the Wisconsin Sports Network High School Football Awards -- congratulations to Jacob Phillips for being named to the Pre-Season John Anderson Linebacker 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/1316041

WisSports.net is proud to showcase the Wisconsin Sports Network High School Football Awards -- congratulations to Matt Aurit and Jacob Phillips for being named to the Pre-Season Joe Thomas Offensive Lineman 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/1315977

WisSports.net is proud to showcase the Wisconsin Sports Network High School Football Awards -- congratulations to Reid Acherman for being named to the Pre-Season Kevin Stemke Punter 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/1316043-kevin-stemke-award-pre-season-watch-list

Let's give a big #PointerNation welcome (home) to Ross Coogan, new Elementary Instructional Assistant! Read more about him here:

Elementary Instructional Assistant

Hometown: Mineral Point

High school graduated from: Mineral Point

College: Ross earned his Bachelor’s in Psychology from UW-Madison.

Previous employment: Ross has been serving this summer as a Pointer Kids Club Assistant, as well as helping the district out as a Specialized Transportation Assistant the second half of last school year.

Hobbies/free time interests: Spending time with friends and family, taking a drive while listening to music, video games, and am a HUGE foodie!

What attracted you to apply in #PointerNation?: Wanting to make a difference in children’s lives in the community I grew up in.

Quotable: “I have previous employment as an ABA Therapist with a Registered Behavior Technician certification. During my career as an ABA Therapist, I provided evidence-based therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. As someone who enjoys working with children of all ages and learning capabilities, I feel I am an excellent fit for this position.”

We'd like to continue featuring more of our accomplishments from the 2023-24 school year! For measures that matter, 77.6% of our high schoolers participated in co-curriculars!

Involvement in co-curricular activities promotes achievement, engagement, and the attitudes and habits that lead to community engagement and success.

We'd like to continue featuring more of our accomplishments from the 2023-24 school year! For measures that matter, 83.6% of our Senior class boasted a GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Graduating high school GPA is consistently the strongest predictor of 4-year college outcome for all academic disciplines, campuses, and freshman cohorts.

We'd like to continue featuring more of our accomplishments from the 2023-24 school year! For measures that matter, 49 students participated last school year, earning 305 credits, in the CollEDGE Up Program!

This is a partnership with Southwest Tech that creates pathways toward careers. Pathways include: Criminal Justice, Education, General Education, Nursing, Mechanics, Lab Science, CNC Operator, EMT/Firefighter.

We are proud to prepare our Pointers for whatever path they choose following graduation!

Alumni Alert! Hail to our Cornish Queen, Sandy Weitzel! Sandy has been named a highly prestigious Cornish Bard "for services to Cornish Identity in the USA." A proud #PointerNation school employee for decades, Sandy was fundamental in getting our student exchange program thriving with Redruth School.

Sandy will be the only bard from the entire USA to be inducted this year!

New bards will be welcomed into the College of Bards of Gorsedh Kernow at Callington by the Grand Bard of Cornwall, Pol Hodge, Mab Stenak Veur, in recognition of their outstanding work in serving Cornwall on September 7.

Enjoy and congrats, Sandy! Read more: https://www.cornwall24.net/2024/08/packed-esedhvos-festival-for-callington-september-2024/

School supplies are starting to hit store shelves! Lists are available for the 2024-25 school year here: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/supply-lists/

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.

The Mineral Point Unified School District is hiring for the 2024-25 school year. Come join the great place that is #PointerNation where our mission is educating and inspiring our students for a bright future in a big world!

-- Part-time (4-5 hrs) Elementary Night Custodian

-- Part-time (3 hrs) Elementary Kitchen

-- Part-time (3 hrs) MS/HS Kitchen

-- Substitutes for Food Service

-- Substitutes for Custodians

-- Substitutes for Teachers & Instructional Assistants

-- Substitutes for Office Administrative Assistants

To inquire about the above positions, contact Angie Schubert at 608-987-0740 or angie.schubert@mp.k12.wi.us

-- Part-time Pointer Kids Club Assistant (students age 16 and over are welcome to apply as well)

Hours: Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:30 pm (occasionally until 5 pm)

Additional hours may be available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (3:00 - 4:30 pm) when additional coverage is needed.

Duties

- Engage with 4K - 5th grade students enrolled in afternoon Pointer Kids Club (crafts, games, various activities)

- Assist with cleanup and snacks as needed

If interested, please reach out to Pointer Kids Club Director Mo Grimm at mo.maygrimm@mp.k12.wi.us

-- Show your Pointer pride by supporting the team! The Mineral Point High School Athletic Department is searching for a JV & Varsity Volleyball scorekeeper! First home game is Tuesday, September 3. Please reach out to Carrie Brinkman (Middle/High Athletic Administrative Assistant) at carrie.brinkman@mp.k12.wi.us if interested.

-- The Musical Theatre Club is still searching for a Master Builder! The Master Builder is responsible for the procuring and/or building of backdrops, furniture, and other large set pieces during the majority of the fall musical season. Two weeks before the show opens, they help to move these pieces into the venue, and are in charge of managing the backstage crew of students. At the end of the show season, they help to strike the pieces and move out of the venue. Because of these duties, the Master Builder should have their own power tools, have access to a space to build prior to move-in, be willing to collaborate creatively with the other directors as needed, and keep student safety a priority. For the Fall 2024 season, we are producing "Big Fish: School Edition" at the Mineral Point Opera House. Move-in takes place on Sunday 11/10, shows will take place on Friday 11/22 7pm, Saturday 11/23 7pm, and Sunday 11/24 1:30pm, and move-out takes place directly after the final show. Contracted amount: $1,197.13. For inquiries, please contact Mrs. Ashley Calderon-McHugh at ashley.mchugh@mp.k12.wi.us

Hello Pointer Families,

Mineral Point Unified School District Online Registration is open for the 2024-25 School Year! We are asking that you complete all info online by the end of the day Sunday, August 4.

Please read more important registration details here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/07/registration-2024-25/

Some highlights:

1. Student demographic information must be filled out online in Skyward Family Access.

2. There will be no in-person registration day to pay for students’ school fees. All fees can be paid through Fee Management, or you can still drop payment off at school if you prefer to not pay online.

3. Any Parent/Guardian with a student who is NEW to the district and has not yet enrolled can follow this link or contact Shelby Sporle at 608-987-0710 to set up an in-person appointment: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedumineralpointwi/skyenroll

4. All students will complete a transportation form within online registration. If you have any questions regarding busing, contact First Student at 608-987-3911.

5. Please consider applying for free & reduced meals. To read more about income guidelines and apply, visit: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/free-reduced-lunch-program-application/

6. K-5th grade families with full-time enrolled students may also complete the Pointer Kids Club Registration form within online registration for before and after school care, if interested.

If you have any registration questions, or need assistance with the process, please contact the District Office at 608-987-0740.

We look forward to another great year and are glad to have you joining us -- #PointerNation is a great place to be!

Plan for 6th Grade Orientation Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone -- welcome to middle school! Any questions, please reach out to brooke.mcgraw@mp.k12.wi.us or carrie.brinkman@mp.k12.wi.us

Students and families are welcome to stop by for Back to School Nights to drop off supplies and meet teachers. We are excited to see everyone!

Monday, August 26

-- EC & 4K: 4-6 pm (Parent/Guardian Meeting 5 pm)

Tuesday, August 27

-- K-5 Elementary: 4-6 pm

-- 6-12 Middle/High: 5-7 pm

A reminder to join us for this year's #PointerNation Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony! Friday, August 30 at halftime of the home game vs. Platteville, we will recognize the accomplishments of our 1967 team.

All Hall of Fame members, their families, and MPHS Football alumni are invited to a pregame tailgate at Soldiers Memorial Park from 4:30-6:30 pm. Food and drinks will be available courtesy of the Gridiron Club. There will also a reception at Dodge-Point Country Club after the game.

Pictured, left to right, front row: M. Marr, R. Lawinger, M. Palzkill, D. Schaaf, P. Kneeland, R. Palzkill, B. Aurit, J. Schaaf, Capt. M. Endres, F. Galle, J. Dahl, G. Schwartz, D. Coogan.

Middle row: K. Ellery, E. Palzkill, B. Baker, B. Whitford, B. Coogan, R. Thomas, F. Rideout, T. Terrill, G. Nesheim, G. Toay.

Back row: Mr. Manning, Mgr. D. Hanson, Mgr. M. Eckstein, R. Whitford, G. May, T. James, C. Benson, M. Martin, D. Keyes, G. Carey, T. Loker, S. Heaton, Mgr. M. Hying, Mr. Waltzer, Mr. Bauman, Mr. Murphy.

Having a class reunion this summer or fall? Send joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us your photos to share with #PointerNation!

Our own Emily Heisner, MPHS incoming Sophomore, has had a busy summer, serving as the Iowa County Junior Fairest of the Fair alongside Lyndsey Roum, Fairest of the Fair, from Highland! Make sure to find them and say hello at the upcoming Iowa County Fair - Wisconsin -- congrats!

Wedding bells were ringing for High School Science Teacher Erin (Sincox) Gomanne and husband Paul August 16! Congratulations from #PointerNation -- wishing you a lifetime of happiness! (Graphic uses a photo taken by Madisyn Photo+Video)

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

Tuesday, August 20

-- 6th Grade Orientation 6:30 pm

Friday, August 23

-- Varsity Football at Lancaster 7 pm. Radio: 97.7 fm. Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports and https://www.youtube.com/LancasterCommunitySchools

Saturday, August 24

-- Freshman, JV & 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.

"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