#PointerNation News

All staff return today (Monday) and we are ready to launch into another fantastic school year here in #PointerNation! We know it will be out of this world!

K-5 classes start Tuesday, September 3 and EC-4K begin Thursday, September 5.

Thank you so much to our friends at the Mineral Point Car Show (especially Lois Federman, Sierra Gunderson, and Adam Federman) for your generous donation towards the new CNC machine for our Tech Ed Department! We can't wait to see what our talented students create!

A CNC machine, or Computer Numerical Control machine, is a manufacturing tool that uses preprogrammed computer software to automate the movement and precision of machine tools. CNC machines are commonly used to machine metal and plastic parts.

Everyone looks better in blue! Our new staff met last week and received a warm welcome to #PointerNation! A huge thank you to the Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce for organizing donations from local businesses to welcome our new staff! We appreciate the generosity from: American Wine Project, Aspen Ridge, Bargain Nook, Ben Franklin, The Board Shoppe, The Book Kitchen, Brewer House, Cummins, Dan’s Auto Centre, Farmers Savings Bank, Green Lantern Studio, High Street Sweets, Hook’s Cheese, Hotel Mineral Point, Mineral Point Public Library, Mound City Bank, Pendarvis, Red Rooster, Reflections by Molly, Republic of Letters, Sandee Beaman, Scrappin’ with Joni, Shake Rag Alley, Taliesin, True Action Realty-Re/Max, Upland Hills Health, Viva Infusions, Wild Blue Yonder.

Who's a good boy? Bo is! Our middle/high school therapy dog passed his test and is now nationally certified from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Way to go!

Marching Band Camp is a wrap! Our Pointers have been working hard this summer and are excited to perform for you this fall -- their field show is titled "Let's Dance" and you can check them out at many home football games!

We'd like to continue featuring more of our accomplishments from the 2023-24 school year! For measures that matter, the average score on Advanced Placement exams was a 3.8 (out of 5) this school year, up from 2.7 last year. 24 students were enrolled, taking 35 exams.

Generally, a score of 3 or higher is what it takes to earn college credit.

Advanced Placement courses offer students opportunities to take college-level classes in high school that are taught by their regular teacher. Current AP offerings include: Calculus AB, US History, US Government, and other online courses.

Let's hear it for 6th Grade Above and Beyond Award winners from last school year! Rowan Martin, Cullen Palzkill, and Hunter Robb were selected for helping to make MP Middle School a friendly and welcoming place to be! Thank you!

Put your hands together for our very own Mike Robinson! #PointerNation's Middle/High School Agriculture Teacher and Mineral Point FFA Chapter Advisor was honored as the recipient of the Outstanding Middle/High School Ag Program for our section of Wisconsin for 2024 (Section 4, southwest Wisconsin schools) by the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators!

Mr. Robinson has been fortunate to be selected as the sectional winner for WAAE an impressive eight different times in his teaching career!

Congratulations and thanks for all you do!

With school supply lists being distributed, and back to school supplies available in stores, 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. Lists are available for the 2024-25 school year here: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/supply-lists/

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

-- 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.

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!

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.

The '67 team ended with a record of 7-1, with their only loss coming at the end of the season after a conference championship had been secured. Many of their games were thrilling, and came down to the final possession to decide the outcome. Picked by no one to contend for the title, the underdog Pointers stunned the conference by beating conference favorites Lancaster and Platteville to stand atop the fourteen team conference, and finished their mission to bring home only the third conference championship, the first in 33 years, for the Pointers' football program.

If you can't join us in-person, the game will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers and on the radio at 107.1 fm.

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.

Prepare to cheer on the Pointers!

FREE for Senior Citizens (MPSD resident age 55 and over)

Includes all regular season home MPHS events for the sports that charge admission -- football, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, and wrestling. (SWC/SWAL CLASH Wrestling & all sport WIAA postseason events not included)

Passes may be obtained in the high school office.

Thanks for your support of the Blue and White!

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

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

Monday, August 26

-- Staff In-Service Day

-- Special School Board meeting 5:45 pm: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2067

-- EC/4K Back to School Night 4-6 pm (Parent/Guardian meeting 5 pm)

-- POSTPONED TO WED 8/28: JV Football vs. Lancaster

Tuesday, August 27

-- Staff In-Service Day

-- K-5 Elementary Back to School Night 4-6 pm

-- 6-12 Middle/High Back to School Night 5-7 pm

-- POSTPONED TO WED 8/28: Varsity Boys Soccer at Big Foot/Williams Bay in Walworth

Wednesday, August 28

-- Staff In-Service Day

-- Varsity Volleyball at Onalaska 12 pm

-- JV Football vs. Lancaster 5 pm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers

-- Varsity Boys Soccer at Big Foot/Williams Bay in Walworth 5:30 pm

Thursday, August 29

-- Varsity Volleyball at Onalaska 9 am

-- Boys Soccer at Monroe (JV 4:45 pm, Varsity to follow)

Friday, August 30

-- Varsity Football vs. Platteville (Hall of Fame induction for 1967 Team at halftime) 7 pm. Radio: 107.1 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers

Saturday, August 31

-- Cross Country at West Salem 10 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