#PointerNation News

HISTORY MADE AT NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION!

-- Put your hands together, #PointerNation! Joey Robinson is the NATIONAL CHAMPION in Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Entrepreneurship Proficiency, becoming the first National Proficiency Champion in Mineral Point FFA Chapter's storied history! Joey began his project by changing engine and hydraulic oils, coolant, fuel filters, air filters, cabin air filters, and greasing all machines at A and R Farms. Robinson also runs his own business, where he repairs and restores parts and agricultural machinery, sometimes reselling parts for profit. Through his Supervised Agricultural Experience, Robinson has gained knowledge in billing and finance, time management, and entrepreneurial adaptability.

-- Luke Schubert is a Top Four Finalist in the Nation in Fiber & Oil Crop Production! Luke’s SAE is based on his work on Schubert Farms with the soybean crop. Luke performs many duties on the farm including tilling the soil and planting the crops. He runs combine and grain cart in the fall as well as helping to run the grain storage unit.

-- Our State Champion Meats Judging Team (Luke Schubert, Cameron Patterson, Aiden Patterson, Michael Edgington) received a Silver National Rating and all were Silver level as individuals, too!

-- The group also visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and participated the tradition of kissing the bricks.

Congratulations to all on a memorable National Convention -- you make #PointerNation proud!

The first chair oboe in the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) High School State Honors Band is our very own Pointer Josie Dunn! After months of hard work, the group held its concert at the Overture Center in Madison Thursday. Josie was also selected to play solos in all five pieces and was asked to stand to be recognized after each. Brava, Josie! You make us proud!

STATE BOUND!

A huge congratulations to our Dodge-Point Boys Cross Country team that once again qualified for WIAA State at the Sectional in Deerfield-Cambridge Friday!

The Boys finished runner-up with 66 points, second only to Monroe with 55.

Good luck to all next Saturday, November 2 at State in Wisconsin Rapids!

Full results here: https://my.raceresult.com/315012/results

(Graphic uses a photo taken by Dodge-Point Running Club/DodgePoint Cross Country and Track and Field)

STATE BOUND!

A huge congratulations to Ellie and Annie Robinson of the Dodge-Point Girls Cross Country team who once again qualified for WIAA State at the Sectional in Verona Saturday!

Ellie was the Sectional Runner-Up and Annie was 8th overall. The twins have now qualified for State all four years of high school.

The Girls team finished 5th in the Division 1 field of 13 teams. Madison West took 1st and Waunakee 2nd to claim the two State Team qualifying spots. Great job by all our DP runners!

Good luck to Ellie and Annie (and our Boys team that qualified yesterday) next Saturday, November 2 at State in Wisconsin Rapids!

Full results here: https://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=7550

(Graphic uses a photo taken by JKD Photography)

Let's hear it for our six Pointers who have been named to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Academic All-State Team!

- Reid Acherman, Roen Carey, Colton Dochnahl, Cole Hentrich, Alan James, and Jacob Phillips

We are proud of your achievements in the classroom and on the field. Read more: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1321547

For the first time in history, we are three-peat WIAA Regional Volleyball Champs! A big congrats to the #PointerNation Volleyball team for its 3-0 win over Cashton in the WIAA Regional Final Saturday! Next up will be the Sectional Semifinal Thursday, October 31 at home vs. Hillsboro. Keep this great season going!

(Graphic uses a photo taken by Pointer Media)

As you can see in this video, it's the people that make #PointerNation a great place to be! We'd love to have you join our Mineral Point Unified School District Family. Check out employment and enrollment information on our website at mineralpointschools.org.

(Thanks to Pointer Media for the video)

Check out the latest column "What Happens If..." by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/10/what-happens-if/

The Mineral Point Unified School District is known for its successful robust academic and co-curricular programs, the incredible opportunities we offer to students throughout their time in our schools, and talented staff members.

In collaboration with a supportive community, the Mineral Point Unified School District has a proud tradition of providing high-quality levels of education for all students.

Unfortunately, state funding has not kept pace with increasing inflation. Six of the last 10 years, schools received $0 increase in aid. In order to stabilize funding to help ensure a promising future for all students, the District is asking local voters for an operating levy increase that will help maintain high levels of programming.

Without a referendum, our operational budget will not be able to maintain our current programs and services.

District officials made it a priority to keep the public informed about the needs prompting an operating referendum. Another Community Information Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 23 at 6 pm in the middle/high school cafeteria.

Please read more about the upcoming November 5 referendum at this website: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024-referendum/

Please continue to check the website regularly as additional answers to questions are posted.

Any questions, please contact Superintendent Mitch Wainwright at 608-987-0740 or mitch.wainwright@mp.k12.wi.us

The District wants you to have the information you need to make an informed vote in November. Thank you for your engagement.

School funding can be a complicated and confusing topic. This short video can help explain the growing challenge of supporting our students with state funding that isn't keeping up with inflation (the District has received $0 in additional state aid six of the last ten years). Click on the image above to play or watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy2bueJvq_Q

Our Future Business Leaders of America had a great time at their pumpkin painting contest!

Our high school music students put on a dance party at their Fall Concert Monday night! If you couldn't make it, or want to watch again, check out the video and enjoy: https://youtu.be/WZorc-Otvdo?si=ryScOQShd-XMyP7n

Wisconsin Rapids author, Lisl Detlefsen, just released a new book titled, "Still there was Bread." This beautiful picture book celebrates a family recipe along with the traditions that nourish us, body and spirit. 4th Graders honored her new release alongside fresh baked Sourdough bread made fresh from Cafe 43! Reading can sure be flavorful!

We interrupt your scrolling to bring you some adorable fall photos of our Early Childhood kiddos!

Visits to the Mineral Point Public Library are always a wonderful time! Our 2nd graders are frequent patrons, stopping by once a month for the past 10 years!

Kayla Beck takes time to read a book (or two) and even shares a fun activity. Diane Palzkill always shows her excitement for the kids, and loves when Cooper joins the fun.

On their latest visit, three people commented on our students' polite behavior and excitement to check out books -- way to go Pointers!

Last Friday was an exciting day for our 2nd and 6th graders! After reading "The Wild Robot," both classes got to enjoy the movie in Platteville.

4K students were little color monsters just like in the book "Monsters Love Colors" by Mike Austin. Look at all of the happy smiles!

We had a great turnout for the middle school concert and pancake breakfast! Thank you for your support of our musicians! If you couldn't make it, you can check out the program here: https://youtu.be/9qKp_l2q-O8?si=3K1GR0y9w-9JKnS-

Mrs. Gorgen’s 2nd Grade class is making the rounds to classrooms speaking about spreading kindness! Teachers are on the lookout for kind kids. They may even earn a special treat if they are “caught” being kind!

Happy Fall, y’all! Kindergarten and 3rd Grade made festive crafts together they will deliver to Care Center residents this week.

What do you call a witch who lives at the beach? These Kindergarten students will tell you she's a sand-witch!

Congrats to our seven Pointers who earned SWAL All-Conference Football recognition! Way to go! Read more here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/10/swal-all-conference-football-2024/

A big congratulations to our Dodge-Point Cross Country runners who earned SWC All-Conference honors, especially our six Pointers pictured above!

GIRLS

-- First Team: Ellie Robinson (Most Valuable Runner), Annie Robinson, Payton Christopher

-- Second Team: Brienna Wasley, Lilly Houtakker

BOYS

-- First Team: Layne Aurit (Most Valuable Runner), Johnny Robinson, Cody Yoder, Ethan Hook

-- Second Team: Jesse Yoder, Parker Owens

Read more here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/10/swc-all-conference-cross-country-2024/

(Graphic uses photos taken by Dodge-Point Running Club/DodgePoint Cross Country and Track and Field)

Congrats to our six Pointers who earned SWAL All-Conference Volleyball recognition! Way to go!

-- Maddy Kabat, First Team & Co-Player of the Year

-- Laci Lindsey, First Team

-- Eliza Ingwell, First Team

-- Ava Ingwell, First Team

-- Brynn Swenson, Honorable Mention

-- Ella Kroll, Honorable Mention

Read more here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/10/swal-all-conference-volleyball-2024/

Unfortunately, our #PointerNation Football team dropped a thrilling, hard-fought WIAA Level 1 Playoff game 14-13 Friday at Cuba City. The Cubans are the 4th ranked team in the State. The outcome came down to the final play and the Boys in Blue left it all on the field. Thanks for an entertaining season and a special thanks to our Seniors for all the memories!

(Graphic uses a photo taken by Pointer Media)

Unfortunately, our Dodge-Point Boys Soccer team dropped the WIAA Regional Semifinal 6-1 Thursday at Wisconsin Dells. The Chiefs are the 5th ranked team in the State and were undefeated on the year. Thanks for a fun season and a special thanks to our Seniors for all the memories!

(Graphic uses a photo taken by ann gorgen photography)

With cold weather approaching, please remember that if your family needs help with winter clothing, 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 the necessary items to stay warm. We will be sure to get your child what they need.

The next Mineral Point Early Childhood Development Screening will take place Wednesday, October 30! This screening is open to children who were born between the dates of December 1, 2021 and March 31, 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!

It’s that time of year again–please consider nominating Mineral Point educators for the following Herb Kohl Awards. They are some of the most prestigious honors that can be earned in the state. #PointerNation has had at least one winner seven of the last eight years, which is incredible — it all starts with a nomination!

The deadline for nomination is Tuesday, November 12 for teacher awards. Read more: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/09/kohl-nominations-sought-7/

With the National FFA Convention underway in Indianapolis last week, here's a Mineral Point FFA Chapter Throwback Thursday #TBT from 40 years ago in 1984!

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

Monday, October 28

-- School Board Levy Meeting 6 pm: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2067

Wednesday, October 30

-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)

Thursday, October 31

-- WIAA Sectional Semifinal Volleyball vs. Hillsboro 7 pm. Radio: 93.7 fm and 1590 am. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers

Friday, November 1

-- End of 1st Quarter

Saturday, November 2

-- WIAA State Cross Country at Wisconsin Rapids (Girls 1:20 pm, Boys 2:35 pm). Digital tickets: https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Sports/Cross_Country/Information%20to%20share%20with%20spectators.pdf

-- WIAA Sectional Final Volleyball vs. Fall River 7 pm. Radio: 93.7 fm and 106.1 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers and 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.

Est. 1829

"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
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